National theater project “Refugee Nation” comes to UCLA, highlighting issues facing Laotian refugees and their descendants
The Laotian American Organization at UCLA hosts "Refugee Nation" at 7:30 p.m. in Ackerman Grand Ballroom on Feb. 1. Written and performed by Ova Saopeng and Leilani Chan of TeAda Productions, the performance encompasses music, video, drama and dance to illustrate the experiences of Laotians who, during the mid 1960s to '70s, fled to the U.S. to escape the armed conflict in Laos that was part of the Vietnam War. That generation remains pained by the past, and the show aims to help today's youth to understand this complex history [4:25].
"National theater project “Refugee Nation” comes to UCLA, highlighting issues facing Laotian refugees and their descendants"
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June 29, 1:14 am
Photo Gallery: Electric Daisy Carnival
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June 28, 11:30 pm
Screen Scene: “The Hurt Locker”
"The Hurt Locker" is the true hero movie of the year. Read more...
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June 28, 11:09 pm
Highly anticipated films featured in Westwood
New Santa Monica bar and gallery mixes drinks with local art
West 4th/Jane is a new in-house art gallery and bar located on 4th Street in Santa Monica. Every first Tuesday of the month, the bar holds an art reception for its featured artist of the month. West 4th/Jane supports local artists by giving them a space and opportunity to sell their work. Stacy Wawerchak, a Chinese brush painter, is the artist of the month for January. To find out more information on West4th/Jane visit www.west4thjane.com, and to learn more about Heal the Bay visit www.healthebay.org
"New Santa Monica bar and gallery mixes drinks with local art"Walking past Broxton Avenue toward the Regent Theatre, one is welcomed by a line of moviegoers standing behind a miniature red carpet display in front of the theater's entrance. Read more...
Photo: The space of 1038 Westwood Blvd. is transformed from empty retail space to a creative environment when the Los Angeles Film Festival rolls into town. Filmmakers mingle over drinks with audience members.
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June 28, 11:04 pm
Film fest showcases wide array of pieces
Occurring in venues all across Westwood, this year's 15th annual Los Angeles Film Festival gave audience members a chance to view a variety of great films and to meet talented filmmakers and actors from all over the world. Read more...
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June 28, 10:55 pm
Alumnus finds his passion in jewelry design
On Jan. 1, 2008, Azature Pogosian found himself stranded after missing a flight home from celebrating the New Year in Las Vegas. Read more...
Photo: UCLA alumnus Azature Pogosian, known as Azature, became a world-renowned jewelry maker after becoming stranded in Las Vegas.
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June 28, 10:51 pm
Screen Scene: “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen”
Watching "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is like overdosing on steroids. Read more...
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June 24, 12:13 pm
Screen Scene: “Humpday”
How could a movie about two male straight best friends deciding to star in a porno together (yes, meaning they will have to do the deed "¦ naked "¦ in a hotel room) be beautiful? Read more...