Rainbows, rabbits and rabbis abounded in the UCLA Department of Theater’s latest production. “The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told,” written by Paul Rudnick, ran from May 29 to June 1 in The Little Theater. Read more...
Photo: A modern retelling of biblical narratives through a queer lens, “The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told” begs to question old beliefs. This comedic story of love and representation hit the stage May 29 to June 1. (Courtesy of Yuval Zehavi)
Editor’s Note: This article contains references to suicide. Diana Khoi Nguyen is dedicated to portraying Vietnamese American experiences. Nguyen is an alumnus and visiting professor at UCLA where she teaches an upper-division poetry workshop. Read more...
Photo: Diana Khoi Nguyen is pictured posing for her portrait. The poet speaks on her writing process for her latest book. (Courtesy of Karen Lue)
This post was updated June 4 at 7:50 p.m. For UCLA’s Department of African American Studies, celebration and remembrance are equally important ahead of Juneteenth. On Wednesday, Royce Hall will welcome artists from across the nation for the first “Prelude to … JUNETEENTH DAY CELEBRATION,” a free multimedia art event that will feature music, dance and spoken word performances to tell the history of emancipation in the United States. Read more...
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The 79th annual Spring Sing has fluttered onto the screen, and talent on campus is in full bloom. Originally slated for the Los Angeles Tennis Center on May 17, the event transitioned to a digital format in the wake of safety concerns following pro-Palestine demonstrations on campus. Read more...
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This post was updated June 7 at 7:44 p.m. Editor’s Note: This article contains references to sexual assault. A lively celebration of culture and human connection brought cinema lovers together Friday. Read more...
Photo: Asian and Pacific Islander filmmakers gathered for a celebration of cinema May 31 at the James Bridges Theater. The annual event spotlighted diverse stories from API alumni through film. (Aidan Sun/Daily Bruin)
girl in red is truly doing it again, redefining live shows. The Norwegian singer-songwriter performed her second LA show Thursday night at the Greek Theatre on her “Doing it Again Tour.” The indie pop artist performed a variety of songs that included fan-favorite classics as well as music from her sophomore album “I’M DOING IT AGAIN BABY!” released last month. Read more...
Photo: Wearing an oversized dress shirt and a tie, girl in red reaches out toward a concertgoer standing against the barricade. The artist performed songs such as “we fell in love in october” during her May 30 concert. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)
Fae Myenne Ng hit the literary nail on the head with her profound words at the Hammer Museum. Ng is a bestselling author and PEN/Faulkner Fiction finalist for her novel, “Bone.” Her other book, “Steer Toward Rock,” won her the American Book Award in 2008. Read more...
Photo: Fae Myenne Ng is pictured speaking to her audience. Ng presented her latest memoir, “Orphan Bachelors,” at the Hammer Museum. (Jeremy Chen/Photo editor)
