Warning: spoilers ahead “Party of Five” is hinting toward an explosive season finale with the return of the Acosta parents. “Mexico,” the ninth episode of the Freeform series, kicks off with Beto (Niko Guardado), Lucia (Emily Tosta), Valentina (Elle Paris Legaspi) and Rafa reuniting with their parents after four months of separation. Read more...
Arts, Lifestyle
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February 25, 9:49 pm
Restaurant review: Tacos 1986 spices up Westwood food scene with vibrant, authentic Mexican flavors
Taocs 1986, which has a number of Los Angeles locations, recently opened a new shop in Westwood. While the restaurant lacks seating, the shop utilizes bright colors and vintage looks to draw customers in. (Courtney Quirmbach/Daily Bruin)
By Jordan Holman
It’s 3:30 p.m. on a Friday, yet every inch of Tacos 1986 is packed. The line stretches down the sidewalk, with customers inhaling faint scents of chili and lime as they await their turn.
Arts, Music
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February 26, 11:14 pm
Dance piece ‘Phoenix’ invokes Greek mythology to portray struggle of life
With her piece “Phoenix,” graduate student Marianna Varviani brings the hope stemming from the ancient myth into everyday life. The piece, choreographed by Varviani and performed by UCLA students, will be showcased Friday at the Glorya Kaufman Dance Theater. Read more...
Arts, Theater & Fine Arts
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February 26, 11:08 pm
Interactive audio tour through campus aims to create community
Marike Splint’s familial history of immigration inspired her to explore the connection between humans and the communities they inhabit. The assistant professor at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television examines this relationship in her audio-theater experience “Among Us – UCLA,” which will be presented by the Center for the Art of Performance at UCLA starting Saturday. Read more...
Arts, Film & TV
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February 26, 10:50 am
The Lab Behind the Lens
Several UCLA professors have worked behind the scenes of film and television’s largest franchises, assisting filmmakers in bringing real science to the screen. And while there is bound to be some disagreement between a script and the science that inspired it, read more to see how filmmakers and technical advisors marry the two in hopes of creating entertaining – yet accurate – stories. Read more...
Arts, Music
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February 25, 9:47 pm
Musical trio blends Afro-Cuban roots with classical sounds, explores theme of water
For the Aguas Trio, water is the air they breathe. On Friday, the group will be playing selections from its album, “Aguas,” in a performance presented by UCLA’s Center for the Art of Performance at Royce Hall. Read more...
Arts, Arts Columns, Film & TV
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February 25, 4:48 pm
‘The Bachelor’ season 24 recap – episode 9
Welcome back, Bachelor Nation, to yet another season of 30 women vying for one man’s heart. The 24th season of the franchise features Peter Weber, a Colton Underwood look-alike nicknamed Pilot Pete. Read more...