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May 22, 2025 11:28 p.m.
The exterior of Barney’s Beanery at 1037 Broxton Avenue features an outdoor patio under the shade of a tree along with green and white umbrellas. The Westwood location opened more than 15 years ago and is one of six Barney’s locations across Los Angeles. (Anna Dai-Liu/Daily Bruin senior staff)
Barney’s Beanery is more than deserving of its title as a Westwood staple.
With six locations scattered around Los Angeles, the beloved sports bar and grill has become a household name among UCLA students and Angelenos alike.
By Ruwani Jayasekara
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May 22, 2025 11:18 p.m.For the best songs, the magic never ends.
Such magic can often be found among the rich songbook of Walt Disney Animation Studios. For decades, the studio’s films have been immortalized by the evocative storytelling and eternal hooks of the songs.
By Reid Sperisen, Ruwani Jayasekara, Amy Wong, and Victoria Munck
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May 22, 2025 1:16 p.m.African American Music Ensemble, Old-Time String Band put on spring show
This post was updated May 22 at 9:43 p.m.
Community and tradition inspire the performers of the Old-Time String Band and African American Music Ensemble.
Each class of musical performers has shared a passion for traditional old-time Americana and African American gospel for years.
By Beau Garcia
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May 21, 2025 3:08 p.m.Restaurant review: Despite Cosetta’s comfy cuisine, it cannot overcome costly prices
With a cozy interior and predictable preparations of well-known classics, Cosetta satisfies but fails to excite.
The Santa Monica restaurant, which opened April 1 on Ocean Park Boulevard and primarily specializes in a blend of Californian and Italian cuisine, is the creation of Zach Pollack.
By Reid Sperisen
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May 20, 2025 10:32 p.m.Ella Rhodes transfuses queerness with ’80s punk in ‘Hickeys’
Ella Rhodes is sinking her teeth into queer vampire punk in “Hickeys.”
The 12-minute thesis film, which will be screened at the UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television Undergraduate Showcase on June 8, follows Vivian, a queer Nashville runaway who finds belonging in the 1983 Los Angeles hardcore punk scene – only to realize her close friends are actually manipulative vampires.
By Gwendolyn Lopez
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May 19, 2025 3:52 p.m.Q&A: DJ Ahmed Spins discusses recent Coachella experience, current musical direction
This post was updated May 20 at 9:44 p.m.
Ahmed Spins is spinning his talents into house-driven beats.
The Moroccan DJ – who studied finance at Northeastern University in Boston – has been pursuing a career in music for several years.
By Reid Sperisen
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May 19, 2025 3:27 p.m.Pianist Tigran Hamasyan to perform at Schoenberg Hall, celebrating Armenian music
With a live music performance, UCLA’s celebration of Armenian music continues.
Acclaimed Armenian jazz pianist and composer Tigran Hamasyan will perform a free public concert tomorrow at Schoenberg Hall at 7 p.m.
By Reid Sperisen
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May 19, 2025 11:45 a.m.Lively Westwood hub Enzo’s Pizzeria serves up slices for UCLA community
This post was updated May 20 at 9:16 p.m.
Enzo’s Pizzeria is a historic slice of Westwood culture.
Situated on 1145 Westwood Blvd., the 25-year-old New York-style pizza joint is settling into its new location since moving in September 2024.
By Eleanor Meyers
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