Maverick Records The recently-signed band Tantric is comprised of members (left to right) Matt Taul, Hugo Ferreira, Jesse Vest, Todd Whitener. By Chris Moriates Daily Bruin Contributor A record deal is hard to come by these days; so the fact that guitarist Todd Whitener, bassist Jesse Vest and drummer Matt Taul have come across two record deals with two separate bands in their young musical careers seems like nothing less than fate. Read more...

  Providence Entertainment (Left to right) Lily Knight, Sean Young, Mercedes Rehl, and Dinah Manoff star in "The Amati Girls," a film about the relationships of four sisters and their mother. Read more...

Wednesday 24: Improbable Theater performs at the Macgowan Freud Playhouse at 8 p.m. Thursday 25: Aeros performs at Roy at 8 p.m. Horsepower performs Vynyl, for tickets or info contact www.ticketmaster.com Transmission OK perform at the Mint, for tickets or info contact bluessaraceno.com/tok Jan. Read more...

  DANIEL WONG Horses are featured throughout the performances at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Castle, located in Buena Park. By Barbara McGuire Daily Bruin Senior Staff Though the thought of eating a meal without utensils may seem savage, the population of the Middle Ages would’ve starved had they thought such mannerisms less than polite. Read more...

  UCLA Film and Television Archives A tribute to Doris Day will screen at the James Bridges Theater through Feb. 11. By Suneal Kolluri Daily Bruin Contributor Doris Day’s dream to become a famous dancer died at the age of 14, when a serious car accident impeded her dancing abilities. Read more...

  Touchstone Pictures "Double Take" starring Eddie Griffen and Orlando Jones, is directed by George Gallo. “Double Take” Starring Eddie Griffin and Orlando Jones Directed by George Gallo “Double Take” explores the age-old maxim “don’t judge a book by its cover,” making audiences to look beyond the surface and to reconsider first impressions . Read more...

Mime Edward Grigorian performs on the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica. He is one of the many street performers who can be seen on any given day. Read more...