Thursday, August 13

In the news:

WAC moves into its Kaufman home

What was once sympathy for the well-Westwood-traveled WAC student may turn into envy. The World Arts and Cultures department has moved from its temporary Kinross Avenue address to its home at Glorya Kaufman Hall, the newly reopened building on campus. Read more...


Animation grad student tackles world of youth media

“The Little Mermaid.” The songs. The talking crab. The little fish that could. That was Walt Disney’s fairy tale, complete with happily ever-after ending. But the rendition of this classic story that Michelle Banta-Tessier watched left a very different impression, and ignited her passion for children’s media. Read more...



UCLA alive with different acts this season

UCLA Live director David Sefton certainly has a challenge before him in making the new season better than last year’s, considering it brought Yo-Yo Ma, Mikhail Baryshnikov and Christopher O’Riley to Royce Hall. Read more...


New home, same theme for Geffen

From hit titles such as “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” to famous faces such as John Goodman, this year’s lineup for Westwood’s Geffen Playhouse is sure to attract attention from all types of Los Angeles theatergoers. Read more...



White Stripes put on a wacky but lovable show

There is evidence now that seems to confirm that Jack White is from another planet. It’s not just about his appearance anymore. (White has put off many with his ghost-white complexion and untamed, wiry black locks ““ think Edward Scissorhands.) At one point during the White Stripes concert on Aug. Read more...