In addition to May flowers, the arrival of spring brings a fresh batch of television series to enjoy. From castles to jail cells, Victorian London to 1960s New York, these new and returning shows run the full gamut of stories and promise to keep you entertained before we reach the notorious dead zone of summer reruns. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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April 1, 12:00 am
Artist spells out emotions through her minimalistic pieces
Michelle Jane Lee has her own alphabet. Instead of letters, Lee uses small blocks of color to express her feelings. Most of Lee’s bright, minimalistic paintings and drawings, which are being shown as part of the Cultural Affairs Commission’s Art Series in UCLA’s Kerckhoff Art Gallery until April 12, feature this alphabet that Lee invented. Read more...
Photo: Artist Michelle Jane Lee uses her own alphabet to express herself. Her artwork, mostly bright, minimalistic paintings and drawings, features small blocks of color which represent letters of the alphabet. Lee’s work will be featured in the Kerckhoff Art Gallery until April 12. (Miriam Bribiesca/Daily Bruin)
Arts, Music
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March 31, 11:39 pm
Q&A: Fitz and the Tantrums bassist relates band’s style, inspirations
Since forming in 2008, Los Angeles-based six-piece Fitz and the Tantrums have seen a steady rise in the band’s popularity. In May 2013, the band released its latest album, “More Than Just a Dream,” and is back on the road. Read more...
Photo: Los Angeles-based six-piece band Fitz and the Tantrums will be performing at the Hollywood Palladium on April 5. (BB Gun Press)
Arts, Music
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March 31, 11:31 pm
Album Review: ‘Salad Days’
As hazy as it is energetic, Mac DeMarco’s faded, whiny voice accompanies the typical slacker-rock sound that he extends to his new album “Salad Days.” Formerly part of the band known as Makeout Videotape, the solo artist, who now goes by Mac DeMarco, released two albums produced by Captured Tracks prior to his newest disc release. Read more...
Photo: Courtesy of Captured Tracks
Arts, Music
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March 31, 12:00 am
Spring Music Preview
For those music aficionados who are already stuck in a spring quarter slump on the first day or whose well-deserved Coachella wristbands will be noticeably absent from their wrists come mid-April, this season’s new releases will keep their disgruntled feelings at bay. Read more...
Photo: (Courtesy of 4AD, Warner Bros. Records, LL Recordings, Nonesuch Records, Pixiesmusic and Atlantic Records)
Arts, Film & TV
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March 31, 12:00 am
Mannis: ‘How I Met Your Mother’ comes to bittersweet end
Kids, it was almost 10 years ago when the cast of “How I Met Your Mother” took its first seat in that booth at MacLaren’s pub, ordered its usual and won over the hearts and funny bones of audiences around the world. Read more...
Photo: The cast of “How I Met Your Mother” will share its “last call” Monday night with the airing of the series finale. The ninth and final season focuses on Robin and Barney’s wedding weekend, and reveals the conclusive answer to the show’s titular quest. (Courtesy of CBS Broadcasting Inc.)
Arts, Lifestyle
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March 18, 1:27 am
Flavors of Westwood: Chilly Ribbons is hotspot for shaved snow
Three years ago, Daniel Kultran sat in a Class 302 Cafe in Rowland Heights and experienced his first bite of what he considers frozen dessert’s newest sensation: shaved snow. Read more...
Photo: (Tamaryn Kong/Daily Bruin)