Category Archives: Arts

Friday, May 3,1996 The 11th annual UCLA Pow Wow not only celebrates the American Indian culture, but it allows for a more personal look into it.For some American Indians, stomping and sliding to the beat of a drum while wearing belts adorned with long strips of leather tells a story about the culture of plains […]

Friday, May 3,1996 World Arts and Cultures showcase contemporary danceBy Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Contributor "’My mother rushed my father to the hospital and when she told me it frightened me.’" From this sentence master of arts candidate Julie Carson developed a dance full of power and emotion. "In a choreography class we started out […]

Friday, May 3,1996 Chicano artists Arnoldo Vargas and Richard Alvarez capture the spirit of their people in art. The new Kerckhoff Art Gallery exhibit, ‘Por Mi Raza Habla El Espiritu,’ celebrates their work and their culture. By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff The two artists showing at the Kerckhoff Art Gallery share common traits: […]

Wednesday, May 1, 1996 Fleming attempts to portray witchcraft realistically in film By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor When moviegoers accept or reject a film, it’s usually the success or failure of the director. Especially when dealing with films about magic and mysticism, Andrew Fleming, director of "Threesome" and the upcoming "The Craft," feels that […]

Wednesday, May 1, 1996 Mahockin’ Knox brings latest sound to American PieBy Sona Stepanian Daily Bruin Contributor What began as two freshmen UCLA students strumming around on the acoustic guitar in their dorm rooms four years ago has turned into Mahockin’ Knox, a fully functional, four-member band. "I guess it started off as a joke," […]

Thursday, May 2, 1996 International event launches WorldfestBy Cindy Liu Daily Bruin Contributor There’s more to Scottish culture than bagpipes and kilts. Take Scottish country dancing for example. "(It) is the social dance of Scotland and we’ve been doing it for several hundred years," says Mary Brandon, a member of the Los Angeles branch of […]

Thursday, May 2, 1996 Chicano artists Arnoldo Vargas and Richard Alvarez capture the spirit of their people in art. The new Kerckhoff Art Gallery exhibit, ‘Por Mi Raza Habla El Espiritu,’ celebrates their work and their culture. By Rodney Tanaka Daily Bruin Senior Staff The two artists showing at the Kerckhoff Art Gallery share common […]