Eighty years ago today, the iconic Fox Theatre opened its doors, becoming the first movie house in Westwood Village.
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Artist Paul McCarthy gives his take on the works of Paul Thek in Hammer Museum lecture
Tuesday night at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater, artist Paul McCarthy spoke about his take on the work of Paul Thek, one of the world’s first installation artists who died 23 years ago from AIDS.
15th Annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival celebrates achievements of expanding community
On Sunday night, filmmakers and cinema enthusiasts gathered at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood to begin celebrating one of the summer’s biggest quinceañeras, kicking off the 15th Annual Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival.
Alumna Jennifer Jajeh receives critical acclaim for solo theater show 'I Heart Hamas: And Other Things I'm Afraid to Tell You'
Years ago, UCLA alumna Jennifer Jajeh was just a young woman searching for her identity. Her search would take her from America to Palestine, and would later inspire her solo theater show “I Heart Hamas: And Other Things I’m Afraid To Tell You” ““ an autobiographical tragicomedy which has met with critical acclaim and outrage alike. The show just finished its run at the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
For UCLA alumna Jennifer Jajeh, working in entertainment offers way to create meaning, explore people's lives
In addition to being both writer and star of the critically successful solo theater show “I Heart Hamas: And Other Things I’m Afraid to Tell You,” UCLA alumna Jennifer Jajeh finds other outlets for her creative and performing energies.
Students' mixed-media exhibit 'Reverie' now on display at Broad's Untitled cafe
Student artists David Maldonado and Noah Reich pushed to the front of the crowd at a Lady Gaga concert.
“We have something for you!” they yelled to Gaga, who came over and accepted their gift: a collection of their photography, entitled “Reveries,” which she flipped through onstage and showed the crowd.
“˜Of Many Colors: Portraits of Multiracial Families’ traveling exhibit bridges diverse backgrounds
Starting this evening, UCLA will act as a home for 20 families, each with a story to tell about being multiracial Americans.