With a mix of melodies and missteps, “Sing (to me)” is bringing a new song of open-mindedness. Written by alumnus Andrew Acedo, the short film tells the story of a man born with the eccentric gift of singing everything he speaks. Read more...
Photo: Written and directed by alumnus Andrew Acedo, short film “Sing (to me)” follows the story of a man who sings everything he speaks. (Jason Zhu/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated April 20 at 12:00 p.m. Ancient Persia is expanding its influence once more – this time, at the Getty Villa. The art museum is featuring the exhibition “Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World” until Aug. Read more...
Photo: Made of limestone, the “Relief with a Lion and Bull in Combat” is on display at the Getty Villa as part of the exhibition “Persia: Ancient Iran and the Classical World.” (Courtesy of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, Photo: Michael Tropea)
Medicine and Art at UCLA is capitalizing on the curative properties of creativity. Founded in 2018, the club provides volunteer opportunities, guest speakers and an artistic outlook for Bruins and pre-health students, president Daniel Talebzadeh Shoushtari said. Read more...
Photo: Third-year student Karen Elrayes plays the flute and third-year student Daniel Talebzadeh Shoushtari holds up a still life painting. Talebzadeh Shoushtari said Medicine and Art at UCLA has allowed him to maintain his hobby of painting while melding the creativity with his degree. (Megan Cai/Daily Bruin)
Chinese Culture Night is reigniting Royce Hall. On Sunday, the UCLA Chinese Students and Scholars Association will host its annual Chinese Culture Night. The event consists of a pre-show art exhibition beginning at 2 p.m., with interactive activities such as calligraphy and 12 performances from different organizations – including UCLA-affiliated and independent groups – beginning at 7:30 p.m. Read more...
Photo: Members of the Chinese Students and Scholars Association stand in a line, dressed for the organization’s annual Chinese Culture Night. The event will occur Sunday and feature multiple dance and music performances in addition to a pre-show art gallery and interactive Chinese calligraphy station. (Esther Ma/Daily Bruin staff)
This post was updated April 18 at 12:29 a.m. From themed bookshops to beloved book festivals, the Los Angeles literary world has something to offer every reader. Read more...
Photo: The front entrance of The Ripped Bodice has walls papered with books. Founded by Leah Koch and her sister, the shop is the West Coast’s only romance-exclusive bookstore and aims to provide a safe space for bookworms and authors of diverse backgrounds alike. (Christine Kao/Daily Bruin staff)
With a growing digital world, social media can be used to highlight self-improvement practices, but the popular notion of sharing one’s best life does not always equate to living it. Read more...
Photo: Travel blogger and alumnus Warda Kebet said for her, social media is a balance of sharing her experiences while maintaining boundaries for certain human interactions along her journeys. (Courtesy of Warda Kebet)
This post was updated April 18 at 12:33 a.m. There’s not much to call fantastic in “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.” Releasing Friday, “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore” takes place among the mounting tensions between Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) and dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen). Read more...
Photo: Mads Mikkelsen plays Gellert Grindelwald in “Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.”(Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)
