By Michael Rosen-Molina Daily Bruin Senior Staff The school year
is over and many students are home for the summer, but UCLA never
rests for long. The arts are as active as ever over the summer
months, and those who are fortunate enough to remain have their
choice of entertainment.
Northern Lights
For entertainment all summer long, Northern Lights Coffee House
is planning a special series for those people who will be living,
working and taking classes on and around campus. “We’re
planning a series of one-act student plays,” said Northern
Lights manager Gabor Fabian. “We’re working together
with the theater department to get student actors involved.”
Coordinating the event with Fabian is Associate Professor Gary
Gardener of the theater department, who will organize departmental
involvement throughout the season. Specifics are not yet available,
but will be announced upon the series commencement.
Royce Hall
Royce hall is hosting a free concert series by the Henry Mancini
Institute, the summer education program for the American Jazz
Philharmonic. Beginning July 29 and running until Aug. 19, the six
productions feature 80 new musicians who have received full
scholarships to attend the institute. Hailing from all around the
globe, the college and post-college level recipients will perform
alongside established musicians like trumpeter and film composer
Terence Blanchard, conductor Bruce Broughton, Brazilian guitarist
Dori Caymmi and pianist Mike Lang. KLON-FM Radio will host the
series. On Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. will be the Placido Domingo’s
Operalia 2000 ““ The Eighth Annual World Opera Competition.
This performance will be the final contest with the Los Angeles
Chamber Orchestra conducted by the famous tenor. “Pearl from
the East ““ One Night in the Spice Islands” premieres
Sept. 9 at 6 pm. The show presents traditional dance, folk songs
and fashions from Maluku, Indonesia. The Los Angeles Chamber
Orchestra, also performs at Royce on Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.
LATC
The Los Angeles Tennis Center at UCLA has its share of events as
well. On Sept. 10 is the Acura Music Festival. Subtitled
“Destination New Orleans,” the performance features
music greats John Fogerty, Dr. John, and Irma Thomas, as well as
blues and jazz on a separate stage. Wave L.A will present an
eclectic mix of performers with R&B artist Eric Benet, jazz
saxophonist Dave Koz, New Age musician Craig Chaquico, stand-up
comedian and weatherman Fritz Coleman, and others on Sept. 16 at 7
pm. Hammer Museum
An impressive selection of jazz artists will be visiting the
UCLA Hammer Museum in Westwood. Every Friday evening for the month
of July, a free, outdoor performance in the Hammer’s garden
courtyard will be provided for a fun relaxing evening, beginning at
6:30 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. From theater to music, summer is far
from a dead time for on-campus arts. Away from the crowds of the
regular year, summer students can relax, kick back and enjoy the
art that may otherwise be hard to see. ART: Tickets for the Mancini
Institute Concerts are available at the Royce Hall Box Office
beginning June 29. The Office can be reached at (310)825-2101.
Tickets for other Royce events can be purchased at the Central
Ticket Office, and non-Royce event tickets can be purchased through
Ticketmaster (213)480-3232. For the information regarding events at
the Hammer Museum call (310) 443-7000.