Friday, May 1

Sounds of Schoenberg: The Balinese gamelan ensemble

Each week, Daily Bruin A&E will explore the instruments of the World Musical Instrument Collection and their performers, that all contribute to the musical landscape of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Read more...

Photo: UCLA ethnomusicology graduate student Tyler Yamin plays the instruments of a gamelan ensemble, including the trompong (above) and kendang. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Lights, Camera, Political Action: ‘In the Loop’

Flip on a news channel and you’re likely see to characters with perfectly coiffed hair making fantastical claims directly to camera. But how far does this connection between political figures and entertainment go? Read more...

Photo: The director of the 2009 film “In the Loop,” Armando Iannucci, created a biting satire of the jaw-dropping ineptitude of government. (IFC Films)


Sounds of Schoenberg: The Balinese gamelan ensemble

Each week, Daily Bruin A&E will explore the instruments of the World Musical Instrument Collection and their performers, that all contribute to the musical landscape of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. Read more...

Photo: UCLA ethnomusicology graduate student Tyler Yamin plays the instruments of a gamelan ensemble, including the trompong (above) and kendang. (Owen Emerson/Daily Bruin senior staff)



Q&A: UCLA professor gives insight into film festivals

With over 5,000 film festivals around the world, filmmakers must bring a strong and clear voice to their movies in order to stand out, said Kathleen McInnis, a professor at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television. Read more...

Photo: UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Professor Kathleen McInnis incorporates her experience working in film festivals in her class, “Festival Strategies and How to Deliver Your Film.” (Jennifer Hu/Daily Bruin)


Flavors of Westwood: Angelo Peloni tastes success by running La Bruschetta

Angelo Peloni immigrated to California in 1976 to chase his dreams, which he fulfills everyday by creating and serving penne and gnocchi. Peloni attended a school for culinary and hospitality skills in his hometown of Genoa, Italy, but he left his Italian kitchen at age 21, believing that remaining in Italy would not allow him to pursue his professional dreams. Read more...

Photo: Angelo Peloni (right) founded La Bruschetta Ristorante in Westwood in 1984 after emigrating from Genoa, Italy. He and his son Roberto Michaels (left) serve up Italian dishes such as penne and risotto. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin senior staff)


The art of Yoga with Bridget Bruggeman

Second-year international studies and Spanish student Bridget Bruggeman demonstrates the different ways the art of yoga takes form. Explore the world of yoga from the warrior poses to the sun poses. Read more...

Photo: (Vikram Kumar/Daily Bruin)