Winter quarter can sometimes feel a bit dreary, but thanks to a new TV lineup, Bruins can beat the blues by tuning in. From the return of fan favorites like “Downton Abbey” to the arrival of the Winter Olympics, chances are that there is something for everyone. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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January 8, 12:52 am
Julio Salgado’s ‘Queer Butterfly’ featured in CAC’s Art Series
A small poster depicts a pink, half-naked man with large, rainbow butterfly wings. The words, “I exist, Yo existo” are written on his chest in black capital letters. Read more...
Photo: The work of artist Julio Salgado will be featured in the Kerckhoff Art Gallery from Jan. 7 until Jan. 18.
Arts, Music
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January 8, 12:00 am
Alum Marc Maynon mixes genres on ‘Download Jesus’
In 2005, UCLA alumnus Marc Maynon snuck into a music practice room in Shoenberg Hall with his friend Bobby Parker. Since that day, the pair has traversed the Sunset Strip and venues across Los Angeles and San Francisco. Read more...
Photo: Digitally released in October 2013, “Download Jesus” is the first professionally produced album by alumnus Marc Maynon.
Arts, Music
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January 8, 12:00 am
Winter Music Preview
When any year in music ends with Beyoncé unexpectedly releasing an eponymous album that becomes just as critically acclaimed as any other release that year, the following winter season is sure to carry itself with plenty of anticipation. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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January 7, 12:00 am
Out of Focus: Japanese horror ‘House’ creeps into American cult culture
Los Angeles exists as it does today because of the movies. Initially rolling hills and orange groves, it has become a major American metropolis because of its status as the filmmaking capital of the world. Read more...
Photo: A&E columnist Ian Colvin discusses underrated, little-known films in his column “Out of Focus.” This week, Colvin examines the 1977 Japanese horror film “House.”
Arts, Film & TV
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January 7, 12:00 am
Winter movie preview: Big screen films to look forward to this quarter
The beginning of the year is notable for scraps of remains from the end-of-year award validation season, and a great decrease in overall quality. 2014, however, brings upon the world a slew of heroes set on changing the formula, including RoboCop, Spartans and even Legos. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Lifestyle
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January 6, 12:23 am
Mixology: Margaritas
With Brew Co.’s closure on Sept. 10, bar options in Westwood have been readily slimmed down. Finding a new watering hole means new bartenders, new drinks and new food to go with it. Read more...
Photo: House margarita from Frida’s, formerly known as Casa Azul.