Arcade Fire has discovered what most of the music world has known since the band released its debut album, “Funeral,” in 2004: It is one of the most talented and compositionally brilliant bands of the 21st century. Read more...
Arts, Music
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October 29, 12:00 am
UCLA alumna Sara Bareilles finishes tour with intimate performance
There’s something unquestionably charming about a live performance by UCLA alumna Sara Bareilles. Perhaps it’s her witty banter between songs or the bright smile she radiates on stage. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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October 28, 12:01 am
UCLA student co-creates ‘Mrs.’, a 10-episode Web series
They had worked on the script from the East and West coasts for months, using a Dropbox folder to collaborate. One would write a draft of the script and wait while the other critiqued, edited and eventually perfected the episode. Read more...
Arts, Lifestyle
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October 28, 12:00 am
Hammer Museum hosts Pokemon panel
It may look like the group of 30 people sitting in UCLA Hammer Museum’s Lindbrook Terrace staring intently at the Nintendo 3DSes in their laps are twiddling their thumbs, but each of them is battling foreign species, trading animals or exploring the new world of “Pokemon X and Y.” These 30 gamers participated at the “Pokemon at the Hammer” panel discussion and event last Saturday afternoon to celebrate the release of “Pokemon X and Y,” battle each other and share their love of Pokemon. Read more...
Arts, Lifestyle
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October 28, 12:00 am
The Veg Heads: Persian Square dining
Persian food comes in many different shapes and sizes, and not all of it is meatless, posing a challenge for vegetarians and vegans who are hesitant to try new Persian dishes. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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October 25, 12:00 am
Night at the museum: Annual Muse Costume Ball haunts the LACMA
The ghosts of old Hollywoodland will haunt the red carpet Saturday night at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s 10th annual Muse Costume Ball. The annual public event combines a special after-hours viewing of some of LACMA’s current exhibitions with a Halloween party complete with elaborate costumes and entertainment throughout the evening. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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October 25, 12:00 am
Movie review: ‘Bad Grandpa’
Johnny Knoxville keeps an amazingly consistent pace for a man now in his early 40s. Since creating his now cult classic MTV show “Jackass” in 2000, Knoxville hasn’t stopped doing what he does best, producing at surprisingly the same level of bearable mediocrity for over a decade. Read more...