Hammer teaches art of video
C.O.L.A. artist Susan Mogul, whose autobiographical works focus
on community, family and relationships, will teach video art to
high school students in the creation of video diaries from 10:30
a.m. to 1 p.m. at the museum.
The program is free but space is limited. Advance reservations
are required. The UCLA Hammer Museum is located at 10899 Wilshire
Blvd., Los Angeles. For information, call (310) 443-7042.
Fowler to hold family festival
The UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History invites families to
explore the culture behind African music in a festival of dance and
instrumental performances from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
The festival will kick off with a performance by Prince Diabate
on the kora, a string-and-gourd instrument.
At 2 p.m., the South African Shaluza Boot Dancers will perform a
stomp routine first developed by mine workers.
At 3 p.m., Djimbe drummer Leon Mobley and his ensemble, Da Lion
will teach and demonstrate West African drumming techniques.
At 4 p.m., storyteller Michael McCarty will share African
stories.
The afternoon will also include art and music workshops. Museum
director of education Betsy Quick will lead gallery tours and
museum educator Joy Chase will help families lead music sessions in
the gallery.
Admission is free. For more information, call the Fowler Museum
at (310) 825-4361.
KCET film festival airs UCLA works
KCET’s “Fine Cut ““ A Festival of Student
Film,” will continue airing Thursdays through May 25 on KCET,
highlighting the films of three UCLA students.
The five-episode series will be hosted by award-winning actor
Alfre Woodard and will begin at 10 p.m each Thursday.
Devin Uzan, director of “American Civ.-1,” used
computer-generated images to show the rise of Wester civilization
and technology, all from the point of view of a child showing his
grandfather his history lesson. His film, rated TV-PG, will air
today.
“Passing Through,” a film by director Nathan
Adolfson, depicts the story of a Korean adoptee who grew up in Coon
Rapids, Minn., and returns to his birthland to explore the cultural
differences. Adolfson is the winner of the 1999 DGA Student Film
Awards.
“Personal Touch,” directed by UCLA’s Aminah
Bakeer, aired April 27. The story, based on Bakeer’s
experience with her mother who died of breast cancer, explores the
fear and anxiety of women who self-examine and find signs of breast
cancer.
Professor to talk on composer
Ernest Brown, a professor of music at Williams College in
Massachusetts, will give a lecture about “Obo Addy, An
African Composer in the USA,” from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Friday in
the Gamelan Room, 1659 Schoenberg Hall.
The lecture is part of the department of ethnomusicology’s
continuing series of lectures under “The Globalization of
African Music.”
UCLA Kyodo Taiko drums new beat
UCLA Kyodo Taiko will present their 10th anniversary spring
concert, “Changes: Ten Years of Evolution,” at 7:30
p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Northwest Auditorium.
Kyodo Taiko, which was founded through UCLA’s Nikkei
Student Union under the direction of student Mark Honda. Earlier
this year, the group became an officially registered student
organization.
“Taiko,” which means “drum” in Japanese,
was used to bless seasonal crops and ensure a bountiful harvest.
The drums were played in Japanese villages during festivals and
celebrations, as well as during religious and military events.
In their concert, the group will perform songs written or
arranged by Kyodo members.
The concert is free but tickets are required. To reserve
tickets, e-mail Cristine Sato at kyodo@ucla.edu with name, number
of tickets and specific date. Tickets will be available at the
door, but only on a first-come, first-served basis.