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By Daily Bruin Staff
Nov. 3, 2004 9:00 p.m.
FILM&TV: “The Incredibles” Be
one of the first people to see this colorful, animated film about a
family of crime fighters. It may not be free, but in addition to
seeing the movie you’ll get a chance to hit up the free
coffee and pastry table. You can also receive an official numbered
credential to prove you were one of the movie’s first
viewers. If you show up dressed as your favorite character from the
movie, more free stuff might come your way. For more info, go to
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/el_capitan/index.html
Thursday, November 4 at Midnight. El Capitan Theatre;
$10.50
MUSIC: Close to home If you’re feeling
artsy this weekend, be sure to catch “Close to Home: A
Mid-Century Musical Album.” To capture the feel of America in
the middle of the twentieth century, you’ll get a chance to
hear the works of American composers who took the everyday sounds
of graffiti, radio broadcasts, blues and train whistles and
incorporated it into their music. The performance is a mixture of
music and readings by noteworthy Angelenos D.J. Waldie and the
avante-garde ensemble Just Strings. For tickets call (310) 440-7300
or for more info, visit www.getty.edu. Saturday, Nov. 6 at
8 p.m. The Getty Center; $15
ARTS: David Foster Wallace If you’re fond
of 1100-page novels, Pomona College professors or contemporary
American literature, be sure to check out a special reading by
David Foster Wallace at the Hammer Museum. His 1996 novel,
“Infinite Jest,” is a marvel of new fiction, part
philosophical quest and part screwball comedy, complete with
literally hundreds of characters and about 400 footnotes. And the
paperback version available in bookstores everywhere is 1088 pages
too, so if he reads from it, you can bet he probably won’t
read the whole thing. For more info, go to www.hammer.ucla.edu.
Friday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. Hammer Museum, free
FILM&TV:
“Anchorman”
Ackerman Grand Ballroom
Nov. 4, 7 & 9:30 p.m.
The legend of Ron Burgundy is one that will probably never die,
at least as far as Campus Events is concerned. Grab a few bucks and
stop by for a chance to see Will Ferrell as the 1970s anchorman who
makes the saying “style over substance” his life
mantra.
“The Season of Guavas”
James Bridges Theater
Nov. 7, 7 p.m.
Vietnamese director Dang Nhat Minh has earned international
recognition for many of his past films, and his most recent
endeavour about a man struggling with his desire to return home
will most likely follow the same path of success. Even better, he
will be in person to discuss the film after it’s
screening.
MUSIC:
Laurie Anderson
Royce Hall
Nov. 5-6, 8 p.m.
As part of the UCLA Live series, violinist Laurie Anderson will
perform the Los Angeles premiere of her original composition
“The End of the Moon.” The performance weaves together
stories, songs and instrumental music to create a picture of
America at the beginning of the 21st century. And, as the title
suggests, Anderson’s work was inspired in part by her recent
role as artist-in-residence at NASA. For more information, visit
www.uclalive.org.
Lisa Loeb
Largo
Nov. 4, 8 p.m.
This Lilith Fair alumna is known for her cat’s-eye glasses
and her cute pop/folk songs, the most well-known of which is
“Stay.” And tonight, she proving that she hasn’t
disappeared from the music radar screen. For more information, call
(323)852-1073.
THEATER&ARTS:
Changing Perceptions
Bruin Plaza
Nov. 8, 10 a.m.
The Disabled Students Union presents a performance by Changing
Perceptions, a nonprofit L.A.-based theater group made up of actors
who have disabilities. The performance, directed by Christina
Kokubo, will highlight their experiences living in Los Angeles with
disabilities. At the very least, it’ll be touching; at best,
chilling.
“Caroline, or Change”
Ahmanson Theatre
Nov. 6 – Dec. 26
Tony Kushner, best known for writing “Angels in
America,” sees his new musical taken to the west coast after
successful off-Broadway and Broadway runs in New York. A
semi-autobiographical, sung-through musical about growing up Jewish
in Louisiana and trying to relate to the black maid,
“Caroline” also sees the return of most of the original
cast, most notably Tonya Pinkins in the title role (Caroline, not
the change) and Anika Noni Rose, who won the Tony award for her
performance, as Caroline’s daughter. For anyone interested in
Kushner or musical theater, this is a must-see. Check out
www.taperahmanson.com for more information.
