Thursday, April 23

Screening, Q&A to dissect growing culture of full-immersion horror experiences

Halloween, for many, is a chance to dress up with friends and enjoy a few light-hearted scares. But for those whose lives revolve around a passion for horror, Halloween is the time to put into action yearlong plans and push the limits of haunting. Read more...

Photo: Jon Schnitzer, director of “HAUNTERS: The Art of the Scare,” will participate in a Q&A following a screening of the film at the James Bridges Theater. The documentary follows individuals who devote their lives to horror. It centers on haunters, the small group of people who drive the subculture through creating immersive experiences. (Photo courtesy of Dallas King)




CAP presents live dance performance carefully captured on film in ‘Kreatur’

Some of the dancers featured in “Kreatur” come from backgrounds like Cirque du Soleil, while others have performed together for the past 20 years. “Kreatur,” a dance production captured on film over the period of four live performances, made its American debut in The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Monday. Read more...

Photo: The Center for the Art of Performance presented “Kreatur” on Monday, a dance performance captured on film. The production features members of the dance company Sasha Waltz & Guests, and focuses in on certain characters in between wider shots. (Photo courtesy of Sebastian Bolesch)



Sugarcoated: Wanderlust Creamery offers a tasty trip around the globe with aesthetic ice cream

In an era when dessert is often evaluated by its Instagram potential, Los Angeles shines as one of the world’s premier cities for sweet treats. Join Daily Bruin staffers each week as they visit different dessert joints, going behind the scenes to give you an exclusive look into the creation of trending sugary concoctions. Read more...

Photo: Wanderlust Creamery finds inspiration for its flavors in different locations around the world and offers delightful aesthetics. Two of the ice cream shop’s most popular flavors are violette marshmallow and ube salted crunch, sometimes topped with rose crystals and cereal marshmallows. (Jordan Stewart/Daily Bruin senior staff)


World-renowned flutist, lecturer to perform alongside UCLA Philharmonia

Denis Bouriakov has been playing the flute since he was 8 years old, and Thursday he will take his talents to the UCLA Philharmonia in his first performance as a faculty member. Read more...

Photo: UCLA lecturer Denis Bouriakov is a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra and will perform alongside the UCLA Philharmonia on Thursday. He sat down with the Daily Bruin to discuss his past experiences and how he plans to inspire students. (Courtesy of Takuyuki Saito)