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Randi Schmelzer

Hammer Time

In the 10 years she's been with The Hammer, museum director Ann Philbin has helped it transform into a world-class museum — and says she's still having fun.
Oct 1, 2009

Pampered Pets

Celebrities have made it the latest trend to dress dogs in swanky designer clothing- and UCLA grad Amy Hsiao knows just what people are looking for.
Apr 1, 2009

Campus Coupling

How do UCLA students think about sex in 2009? Find out from a recent grad who created a sex site when she realized her peers lacked basic information, and a campus sex columnist who sees less emphasis on commitment before sex.
Mar 26, 2009

Curtain Up: The Wrath of Werner

Manic, meglomaniac, or misunderstood? German Director/Writer/Producer Werner Herzog comes to UCLA Live for a revealing public interview on stage, followed by a live "cine-concert," a musical performance set to images from two of Herzog's documentaries.
Jan 1, 2009

Smart Set

How do high-achieving students like James Franco take 60 credits in a quarter? Ask the UCLA counseling office, whose support of the scholar-actor exemplifies the university's commitment to help students at all academic levels.
Jan 1, 2009

Hit Man David Sefton

What do a Sardinian shepherds' choir, a Senegalese singer and a Dutch cellist have in common? They're all at UCLA Live this season, in the same show.
Oct 1, 2008

Beat Scholars

Hip-hop is an important part of academic inquiry in Westwood.
Jul 1, 2008

Jazz: The Hip-Hop of its Era

Decades before scholars and musicians looked askance at hip-hop music, jazz music faced similar skepticism.
Jun 24, 2008

Legend and Legacy: Ash Grove's 50th Anniversary

The Hollywood folk music venue celebrates its legacy
Apr 1, 2008

Mind Openers: Sondheim and Rich Reprise

UCLA Live continues its amazing season with a rare appearance by musical theater great Stephen Sondheim.
Jan 1, 2008

Timeless Designs

There's more to the name Anawalt than you might think.
Oct 1, 2007

Magical History

Take a peek at the unusual sideshow attractions in this rare collection of playbills.
Oct 1, 2007

King of the Costume Shop

From couture to period pieces, Maxwell Barr has it covered.
Jul 1, 2007

Cinematic: Wilder Things

The impressive new theater at the Hammer Museum is as spectacular as the incredible number of films it will be able to select from for screening.
Jan 1, 2007

The Devil You Don't Know

Satan's not the Prince of Evil; he's just God's bad cop. So says English Professor Emeritus Henry Kelly in his new book. He ought to know: The preeminent Satan scholar has been digging into the devil's work for four decades.
Oct 1, 2006

On Exhibit: The Other Hollywood

A UCLA Library exhibit displays Modernist architecture with a Tinseltown pedigree.
Jul 1, 2006

UCLA's Peaceful Warrior

Scott Mechlowicz '03 hits hard in The Peaceful Warrior, shot at UCLA, which brings him to home turf after graduation from UCLA's Conservatory Acting Program.
May 30, 2006

Cartoon Character:
Shane Acker

In the world of 9, only bits and pieces have survived. Shane Acker talks about the UCLA Animation Workshop and his stop-motion film.
Apr 1, 2006