Tuesday, August 4


Phillips’ smooth grooves, quick wit thrill audience

By Anthony Bromberg Daily Bruin Senior Staff There’s something about a grown man distributing daisies, prancing toward a stage as it fills with fog. Then in a final burst, tossing the remains of the flowers at an unsuspecting patrons’ table, stepping up to the microphone and talking about all the love that can be felt in the room. Read more...


Pianists battle it out, Olympic style

By Howard Ho Daily Bruin Reporter Every four years, a group of individuals dedicated to their art come together in competition from around the world. No, it’s not the Olympics, but rather music competitions that have sprung up in the last 50 years. Read more...


Minority Reports

Shown here, is art on the wall of a home occupied by migrant workers as seen in the documentary "Rancho California (por favor)," a film directed by UCLA film Professor John Caldwell. Read more...


Mayer’s talent unsullied by teen fans

  CATHERINE JAYIN JUN/Daily Bruin Senior Staff John Mayer rocks the crowd at the House of Blues Wednesday night. By Shana Dines Daily Bruin Reporter About six months ago, John Mayer was virtually unknown when he played an intimate concert at the Roxy in front of a small, but sold-out group of devout fans and music lovers. Read more...



Screen Scene

  Touchstone Pictures "Big Trouble" opens today at theaters everywhere. “Big Trouble” Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld Starring: Tim Allen, Rene Russo, Stanley Tucci, Tom Sizemore, Johnny Knoxville, Dennis Farina Usually when stars of television shows like “Home Improvement” and MTV’s “Jackass” make a movie, people don’t expect much. Read more...