A&E Briefs
By Daily Bruin Staff
March 11, 2001 9:00 p.m.
Souljah to speak at ASU meeting
Rapper and political activist Sister Souljah will speak at the
African Student Union general meeting on Tuesday, March 13 at 7:30
p.m. in Rolfe 1200.
Souljah is known for her music and work with Public Enemy. She
has been featured on radio and TV programs such as KIIS-FM, MTV and
“The Oprah Winfrey Show.” Souljah is currently working
on a new album with Sean “Puffy” Combs and Kenny
Gamble. Her credits also include a nonfiction book, “No
Disrespect,” and a novel, “The Coldest Winter
Ever.”
The Rutgers University graduate developed the African Youth
Survival Camp and is currently the executive director of
Daddy’s House Social Programs, Inc., a non-profit corporation
for urban youth. She will speak about activism and her
experiences.
For more information contact ASU at (310) 825-8051.
UCLA Jazz Ensemble concert
The Department of Music will host a performance of the UCLA Jazz
Ensemble on Tuesday, March 13 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Schoenberg
Auditorium 1100.
The UCLA Jazz Ensemble is directed by Garnett Brown, Llew
Matthews and Gordon Henderson. The show will feature guest vocalist
Barbara Morrison. General admission is $7 and $3 for seniors and
students with valid ID.
For more information contact the Central Ticket Office at (310)
825-2101.
UCLA Chorale, University Chorus
The Department of Music will present a concert by the UCLA
Chorale and University Chorus on Saturday, March 17 at 7 p.m. and 9
p.m. in Schoenberg Hall.
The Chorale and Chorus will be directed by Donald Neuen.
Admission is $7 general and $3 for students and seniors.
For more information contact the Central Ticket Office at (310)
825-2101.
Trinity Irish Dance Company
UCLA Performing Arts will bring the Trinity Irish Dance Company
to Royce Hall Auditorium on Saturday, March 17 from 8 p.m. to 10
p.m.
The Trinity Irish Dance Company is famous for creating
innovative new dance performances while always remaining true to
its Celtic roots. The Irish American company works to shatter
common stereotypes about Irish dance by presenting lively and
original performances and is a precursor to popular Irish-inspired
productions like “Riverdance” and “Lord of the
Dance.”
For ticketing information contact the Central Ticket Office at
(310) 825-2101.
“˜Hesperion XXI’
UCLA Performing Arts will present “Hesperion XXI” on
Sunday, March 18 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Royce Hall
Auditorium.
The group will perform 13th century Iberian music from the reign
of the Castilian king Alfonso X. The program includes both
Christian and Jewish music from the period. Jordi Savall leads the
group, which is named after the ancient Italian and Iberian
peninsulas.
For ticketing information contact the Central Ticket Office at
(310) 825-2101.
American Repertory Dance
UCLA Performing Arts will present the American Repertory Dance
Company on Friday, March 23 from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Schoenberg
Auditorium 1100.
Bonnie Oda Homsey serves as artistic director for this avant
garde Los Angeles based dance company. American Repertory Dance
Company looks at the great works of modern dance by the
genre’s most celebrated artists. “Generation
Next” maintains the rebellious ideals of the original
movement by showcasing both old and new works by Lar Lubovitch,
Susan Marshall, Mark Dendy, Sean Curran and Ann DeAngelo.
For more information contact the Central Ticket Office at (310)
825-2101.
Briefs compiled from wire reports by Michael Rosen-Molina.
