UCLA music professor Gary Gray said the instant people hear the words “classical chamber music,” most people instantly bow out of the conversation. Yet, in its eighth year, the Woodwind World concert has continued to attract a crowd of interested music students, with students and faculty performing together in Schoenberg’s Jan Popper Theater on Thursday […]
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Flavors of Westwood: Barney’s Beanery great place to meet new faces
When general manager Briana Larrañaga comes into work, she likes to stand at the bar where she can watch people meet and, sometimes, even fall in love. Barney’s Beanery, which sits on Broxton next to the Landmark Theater, joined the Westwood scene four years ago. As part of a small chain serving traditional American cuisine, […]
‘American Idol’ returns to UCLA’s Royce Hall for premiere
For the second year in a row, Royce Hall donned the vibrant blue of the long-standing, popular reality television show “American Idol.” The blue carpet event featured an early screening of the first episode of “American Idol XIII” airing tonight at 8 p.m. on FOX. The screening was then followed by a half-hour Q&A; session […]
Q&A: Host and judges of ‘American Idol XIII’
Tuesday night found the seats of Royce Hall filled with fans of the popular TV show “American Idol XIII” for its premiere episode. Following the showing was a Q&A panel with host Ryan Seacrest and judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and new addition Harry Connick Jr. The panel answered questions from Seacrest and fans on […]
Flavors of Westwood: Local favorites serve up bold flavors and strong coffee
Napa Valley Grille: Bold flavors and personal flair As Taylor Boudreaux and Chad Cancelosi clink their glasses together for a midday toast, a waiter passing by laughs, hailing them as “The Kings of Westwood.” Both Executive Chef Boudreaux and General Manager Cancelosi said they believe Napa Valley Grille is one of Westwood’s more high-end dining […]
Movie Review: ‘Unhung Hero’
On Dec. 23, 2011, Patrick Moote, a UCLA sports fan, proposed on the Jumbotron at a UCLA Basketball game. Moote’s girlfriend at the time, however, answered his question by fleeing the stadium speechless.
‘Mirrors of the Mind’ reflects creativity of psychologists
A cartooned patient sits across from a well-dressed therapist. Where there should be a face, there is a mirror instead. The image serves as the cover of this year’s program for “Mirrors of the Mind 2: The Psychotherapist as Artist,” a two-part exhibition hosted by the Los Angeles County Psychological Association. The exhibition features an […]