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October 14, 10:50 pm

American adaptation unmasks Japanese theater form to reveal artistic complexities

Elvis Presley comes back to life in traditional Japanese theater in “Blue Moon Over Memphis.” Theatre Nohgaku, a Noh theater company, will perform the play as part of “2 Days of Noh,” a symposium on the classical Japanese musical theater form. Read more...

Photo: Elvis Presley returns as a phantom in “Blue Moon Over Memphis,” an American rendition of Japanese Noh theater. The classical theater style often incorporates hand-carved masks and elaborate, traditional costumes. (Courtesy of David Surtasky)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 14, 10:44 pm

Student’s company offers products for natural breast enhancement

Afshan “Affy” Hussain went from scheduling a breast reduction consultation to promoting natural approaches to breast growth. The third-year neuroscience student said she struggled with back pains and ill-fitting clothing but began seeing her body differently after being approached by other women saying they admired her figure. Read more...

Photo: Third-year neuroscience student Afshan “Affy” Hussain founded Nari Company, a business that sells oils, bars and guides to enhance natural breast growth. The approaches are not backed by scientific evidence – instead, they were passed on through generations of her family and have shown results, Hussain said. (MacKenzie Coffman/Assistant Photo editor)

Arts, Lifestyle, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 11, 11:15 pm

Event to celebrate Mexican independent publishing amid struggles of censorship

Vivid art blown up onto the Fowler Museum’s walls will represent the radical opinions found in independently published Mexican art books. Fowler will hold the Artbook Pop-Up, which is part of a three-day event called Radical Publishing Weekend, and will include a pop-up shop and discussion panel. Read more...

Photo: The Radical Publishing Weekend will include an exhibition in the Fowler Musuem titled “South of No North.” The blown-up photographs and artwork from books of independent publishing company Gate Negro Ediciones will be featured on the walls of the building’s interior. (Courtesy of Sebastian Clough)

Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle

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October 11, 11:01 pm

Sugarcoated: Milk Tavern’s cozy design rolls nostalgic vibes with ice cream, cereal and cider

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: Milk Tavern, a dessert shop in Koreatown, is known for its often daring combinations of ice cream and cereal. Patrons can create their own combinations, choosing from a variety of cereals stocked in dispensers along a wall. (Rachel Lee/Daily Bruin senior staff)

Arts, Theater & Fine Arts

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October 11, 10:51 pm

Comedic parody ‘Two Mile Hollow’ a challenging commentary on race, privilege

A rich, white family vacations in the Hamptons – but they’re portrayed by Asian-American actors. While “Two Mile Hollow” is a comedic parody, the play uses its casting to unpack and examine white privilege, while also creating roles for Asian actors. Read more...

Photo: Tim Chiou and Julia Cho star in “Two Mile Hollow,” a comedic parody meant to examine white privilege. Through casting Asian-American actors in stereotypically white roles, Chiou said they aim to debunk the preconceived notions of being a minority. (Mia Kayser/Daily Bruin)

Arts, Lifestyle

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October 10, 11:31 pm

Tai chi instructor teaches health benefits of the martial art to students, faculty

This post was updated Oct. 11 at 6:23 p.m. Peter Asco said he hasn’t caught a cold in 20 years. Asco credits his resilient health to the practice of tai chi, which not only has the ability to reinforce the immune system, but also offers a plethora of other physical and mental health benefits, such as stress relief, he said. Read more...

Photo: Peter Asco teaches tai chi to UCLA staff and faculty through the FITWELL program, and also to students at the John Wooden Center Fowler Museum’s courtyard. His next free class, open to the public, will take place Friday at 11 a.m. in Fowler Museum’s Davis Courtyard. (Rachel Lee/Daily Bruin senior staff)


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