The room is as damp as it is dark. There's an odor that one could only assume is how a corpse would smell. Read more...
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October 25, 9:00 pm
Marine Band “˜The President’s Own’ visits UCLA on month-long West Coast tour
The mission of the Marine Band "“ nicknamed "The President's Own" by Thomas Jefferson during his time in office "“ is to provide music for the president and the commandant of the Marine Corps. Read more...
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October 25, 9:00 pm
Giant Robot magazine celebrates 15th anniversary with exhibition at Japanese American National Museum
If Eric Nakamura were a robot, he would be a transformer. Read more...
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October 25, 9:00 pm
Professional movie heckling troupe Cinematic Titanic blends laughs with bad movies
Guaranteeing a terrible movie with constant interruptions hardly seems like a way to gain an audience. Read more...
Photo: CYBERLAFF INC. Cinematic Titanic is the new movie-riffing group from the creator and original cast of “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” which specializes in making fun of traditionally cheesy films.
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October 22, 9:45 pm
Despite setbacks, Campus MovieFest contestant offers “˜Smile’
It's not unusual for artists to sweat for their craft. On Oct. 17, fourth-year history student Michael Niktaris was sweating for the Campus MovieFest. Donning corduroy pants and a flannel shirt on a hot day atop a parking garage on Broxton Avenue, Niktaris was filming a dance scene for his five-minute short film, having only come up with the story idea three days prior. Read more...
Photo: Fourth-year history student Michael Niktaris produced a five-minute short film for this year’s Campus MovieFest. The winners will be announced on Thursday.
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October 22, 9:38 pm
Cherryholmes to bring music with bluegrass roots to Royce Hall
As part of UCLA Live's well-rounded fall season, Nashville-based bluegrass family band Cherryholmes will join genre legend Ralph Stanley on Royce Hall's stage Sunday night. Read more...
Photo: Cherryholmes, the top-selling band created by bassist Jere, mandolinist Sandy and their four children, will join bluegrass legend Ralph Stanley for a concert on Sunday at Royce Hall.
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October 22, 9:22 pm
Hollywood Forever Cemetery to host 10th annual Day of the Dead celebration
On Saturday, Day of the Dead festivities offer the opportunity to visit a Los Angeles landmark decked out for a celebration that's even older than the graves of film stars Jayne Mansfield and Rudolph Valentino, who are buried on the 120-year-old site. The event is in its 10th year at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery and features food, film, art, live music and an altar-decorating contest. Read more...
Photo: Traditional altar displays such as this one can be seen at the Dia de los Muertos event put on by L.A. Day of the Dead on Saturday at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.