Friday, July 31

Grammy award winner encourages equal gender representation in jazz concert

Terri Lyne Carrington received a full scholarship from Berklee College of Music at the age of 11. Now a Grammy award-winning drummer and vocalist, Carrington will perform at Royce Hall on Friday. Read more...

Photo: Terri Lyne Carrington, the first woman to win a Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, will perform in Royce Hall on Friday. Carrington created the Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice at Berklee College of Music because she said she noticed fewer women involved in instrumental aspects of jazz. (Courtesy of Tracy Love)


Sugarcoated: With toppings abound, The Dolly Llama can make you one waffle with everything

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: The Dolly Llama is a Koreatown waffle joint that allows patrons to choose from one of three different types of waffles, then complete their dessert with ice creams, drizzles and toppings. One premixed combination includes a cone-shaped waffle with blue Cookie Monster ice cream, Nutella, strawberries and a toasted marshmallow. (Jordan Stewart/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Alumna uses photography to create conversation and capture stories of abortion

One in every three women will have an abortion in their lifetime – but many people are unaware of how common the procedure is, said Zinnia Moreno. Read more...

Photo: Alumna Zinnia Moreno often centers her photography around social justice. For the “1 in 3” campaign project, Moreno paired with a woman who had an abortion, and took four black-and-white photos meant to reflect her emotional journey through the experience. (Courtesy of Jaylen Newman)



UCLA alum deals different approach to teaching poker, uses mathematical methods

Konstantinos “Duncan” Palamourdas uses a “John Wooden approach” when teaching poker strategy. Palamourdas, a UCLA alumnus, wanted to share his distinct perspective on the game from an analytical and scientific standpoint, using math concepts to approach poker. Read more...

Photo: UCLA alumnus Konstantinos “Duncan” Palamourdas teaches basic and intermediate No Limit Hold ‘em classes at UCLA Extension. Using an analytical and scientific approach, he shares mathematical concepts to help students improve their poker skills. Palamourdas also has a novel in the works, set to release in 2019, in which he will detail his perspective on gameplay. (Joe Akira/Daily Bruin)


After Dark: Tamales, live music set ambiance for ‘¡Three Amigos!’ screening

Los Angeles’ blend of midnight movies, cult screenings and historic theaters offer late-night scares and childhood nostalgia back in the theater. Join columnist Nina Young as she attends different cult screenings each week to find out why audiences stay out so late after dark. Read more...

Photo: Hayworth Theater incorporated many local businesses for their screening of “¡Three Amigos!” such as mariachi performers from La Fonda, one of the oldest mariachi dinner-theater venues in the world. (Amy Dixon/Photo editor)