Thursday, April 2

School of Music appoints Michael Beckerman as new dean, plans for more unity

This post was updated Oct. 5 at 8:44 p.m. The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music new chapter has one prevalent theme – unity. Acclaimed educator and musicologist Michael Beckerman was appointed as the new dean of the School of Music and began his role Oct. Read more...

Photo: Sitting at a piano while speaking into a microphone is Michael Beckerman, the recently appointed dean of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Beginning his role on Oct. 1, Dean Beckerman said he hopes to create an environment where students feel supported and encouraged. (Courtesy of Alexa Hoyer)



Garden Party draws influence from jazz to bring positive energy with music

This post was updated Oct. 5 at 8:15 p.m. Garden Party is growing a feel-good sound one jam at a time. The musical group, whose sound lies at the intersection of jazz, R&B and neo-soul, consists of seven fourth-year students who met in their freshman year, said lead singer Cocona Mori. Read more...

Photo: Garden Party members stand for a group photo. Composed of seven fourth-year students, the band’s sound is an eclectic mix of styles rooted in jazz, lead singer Cocona Mori said. (Courtesy of Jonathan Ortega, Cocona Mori)


Theater review: A meditation on Alzheimer’s, ‘Am I Roxie?’ finds its footing where memory fails

This post was updated Oct. 7 at 10:09 p.m. “Am I Roxie?” begs the question of selfhood, reflecting identity onto the audience. When the lights dim and Roxana Ortega steps into the spotlight, the low-lit theatre is met with a performance that blends comedy and sorrow with striking intensity. Read more...

Photo: Beneath a dramatic red curtain and blue green lighting, Roxana Ortega stands with her hands in the air center stage. Throughout the show, Ortega considers what it means to be tethered to another’s decline and how humor survives amid despair. (Courtesy of Jeff Lorch/Geffen Playhouse)



Q&A: Chris DeMoulin talks community building, pop culture goals of L.A. Comic Con

This post was updated Oct. 2 at 9:37 p.m. Los Angeles Comic Con is brought together fans of all genres this weekend. L.A. Comic Con took place Sept. Read more...

Photo: Shown is CEO of Comikaze Entertainment, Inc., Chris DeMoulin. DeMoulin said he hopes that attendees walk away encouraged that there are other people out there with similar interests as theirs. (Courtesy of L.A. Comic Con)


Cast of ‘The Paper’ discuss sharing ‘The Office’ universe, experiences on set

This post was updated Oct. 2 at 9:42 p.m. Good news: “The Paper” is here to stay. Released Sept. 4, the Peacock sitcom brings the fictional documentary crew that captured “The Office” to Toledo, Ohio, to film its next subject: a dying local newspaper and its oddball staff. Read more...

Photo: The cast of the Peacock sitcom, “The Paper,” from left to right: Tim Key, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Chelsea Frei, Oscar Nuñez, Domhnall Gleeson, Melvin Gregg, Sabrina Impacciatore, Alex Edelman, and Ramona Young. (Courtesy of Flicks)



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