Images of Vietnam washed across newspapers. Starry-eyed college kids with flowers in their hair staged demonstrations across the country. America was in flames and the revolution was televised. Read more...
Photo: (Criterion Collection)
Arts, Film & TV
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February 11, 12:00 am
Academy Awards nominations: Documentary short subject
Every year, the works chosen for the three Academy Awards categories for short films are among the most overlooked of the year’s Oscar selections. Aside from those coupled with Pixar films and the rare popular YouTube short, the majority of pieces go unseen and unheard of by the general public. Read more...
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Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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February 10, 1:23 am
Mixology: Valentine’s Day drinks
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s time to plan a night out. In this week’s Mixology, columnist Ashley Jakubczyk talks about the best picks for a Valentine’s Day cocktail in Westwood and how to celebrate if you plan on staying in instead. Read more...
Photo: Soleil Westwood
Arts, Music
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February 10, 1:20 am
Concert series to host hip-hop inspired performances
Every Monday evening, sounds of acoustic guitars and soft, melancholy voices float through the coffee-scented air in Kerckhoff Coffee House, turning the on-campus cafe into an intimate performance space for up-and-coming student artists. Read more...
Photo: Amir Zimmerman (left), Kathleen Del Rosario (center) and Lawrence Maddela (right) will perform Monday as part of the weekly Kerckhoff Coffee House Concert Series. (Erin Ng/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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February 10, 1:17 am
Bruin releases haunting graphic novel exploring suicide
One night when living in Brazil a few years ago, Beto Skubs dreamt of two words, “painless suicide,” that would occupy his thoughts for months to come. Read more...
Photo: Screenwriting graduate student Beto Skubs co-created “Fade Out: Painless Suicide,” a graphic novel released digitally late January. Nominated for Brazil’s HQ Mix Award as best independent graphic novel, “Fade Out: Painless Suicide” explores the elements of death and the mental issues of a young man grappling with the difficulties of his life and his decision to end it. Courtesy of Beto Skubs, Rafael de Latorre and Marcelo Maiolo
Arts
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February 7, 12:35 am
Trending Now: Bargain hunting at local flea markets
It’s seven in the morning. I’m lacing up my tennis shoes and slathering on sunscreen. I grab my water bottle and bag, and I’m out the door. Read more...
Photo: From furniture to vintage clothing, flea markets are a hub for secondhand goods such as this antique mirrored gold tray. Known for its home decor and accessories, the Rose Bowl Flea Market occurs each second Sunday of the month and offers pieces like this. (Photo credit: Courtesy of Amy Lee)
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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February 7, 12:35 am
WACsmash’D presents live arts, performance showcase
As the lighting dims to near-darkness, Olivia Schafer’s disembodied torso appears to dance above the black Marley floor. Schafer and the other dancers, clothed in white turtlenecks and jet-black pants, seem to float through the intricate routine. Read more...
Photo: Hosted by the world arts and cultures/dance department in Kaufman Hall, WACsmash’D is a showcase that features 16 performance pieces incorporating film, photography, spoken word and dance. Produced by Olivia Schafer, a fourth-year world arts and cultures/dance and communication studies student, the showcase includes “The Warning,” a five-person hip-hop, jazz and contemporary dance piece. (Photo credit: Yin Fu/Daily Bruin)