Costume designer Paul Tazewell was mostly designing contemporary and naturalistic productions at the beginning of his career, rather than the more theatrical beaded dresses and extravagant hats he dreamed of creating. However, as time passed and the theater and television industry changed to value more diverse and interesting productions, Tazewell felt he was able to […]
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Global Melodies: LatinJazz Big Band
The LatinJazz Big Band, led by ethnomusicology lecturer Paul De Castro, gives participants the opportunity to perform in a big-band jazz setting with added Latin American instruments.
Benny Goodman tribute concert celebrates racial integration, evolution of jazz
Lorry Black first fell in love with Benny Goodman’s album “The Famous 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert” at band camp when he was just 14 years old. Sixteen years later, Black, the associate director of the Lowell Milken Fund for American Jewish Music at UCLA, organized a tribute concert entitled “Benny Goodman: Ahead of His […]
Wine About It: Pinot gris lives up to name as gray, dull, pond water-looking wine
Life is filled with moments shared over a glass of wine, whether fueling a gossip session with friends, or destressing after a long day of school. But what are the best options for the average broke college student who can’t afford a $50 bottle of wine? Each week, columnist Susana Alcantar will discuss different wine […]
JazzReggae Festival jazzes up Sunset Rec, features six varied artists
Colorful blankets littered the grass of Sunset Recreation Center for this year’s JazzReggae Festival. Monday’s music event celebrated its 32nd anniversary this year. The Cultural Affairs Commission hosted the event, which featured performances from six artists and groups such as rhythm and blues singer Jamila Woods, as well as a variety of vendors and artwork. […]
Bookmarked: Children’s Book World offers intrigue to young readers, nostalgia to old
Los Angeles is home to a multitude of specialized bookstores, from those oriented toward horror and mystery to others with more practical focuses, like cookbooks. Follow columnist Clea Wurster as she explores the many niche literary interests the city accommodates. I found everything I was looking for at Children’s Book World on Pico Boulevard: tranquility, […]
Second Take: Mayim Bialik’s views on #MeToo movement demonstrate lack of Bruin values
Mayim Bialik is certainly the highest profile UCLA commencement speaker in recent history, but she may also be the most controversial. Bialik wrote a New York Times opinion-editorial on Oct. 13, offering her take on Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo movement in Hollywood, referring to herself as a conservative, “nontraditional-looking woman.” The piece faced criticism […]