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Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit, co-curated by Adam Bradley

The GRAMMY Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles

The GRAMMY Museum celebrates the 50th anniversary of hip-hop with Hip-Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit, an exhibit co-curated by a team that includes Adam Bradley, professor of English and founding director of the Laboratory for Race and Popular Culture (the RAP Lab) at UCLA. The 5,000-square foot exhibit delves deep into the multifaceted world of hip-hop through expansive exhibits on hip-hop music, dance, graffiti, fashion, business, activism, and history, providing visitors with an immersive experience that explores the profound impact and influence of hip-hop culture. On display will be an incredible array of artifacts including the Notorious B.I.G.’s iconic red leather pea...

Appreciation of Kunqu Opera Performance: Techniques and Characteristics

William Andrews Clark Memorial Library 2520 Cimarron Street, Los Angeles

Organized by Yinghui Wu (University of California, Los Angeles) and Kunqu Opera Society USA Co-sponsored by UCLA Asia Pacific Center and Center for Chinese StudiesLocation Kunqu Opera, with over 600 years of history, is one of the world’s oldest theatrical traditions, alongside Greek drama and Indian Sanskrit theatre. This lecture features two distinguished experts: a first-class national actor known for his xiaosheng roles and an associate professor at Chinese Culture University in Taiwan, specializing in chou roles. They will explore Kunqu Opera’s unique performance conventions and the artistry of chou roles through a blend of explanation and demonstration. Additionally, actors from the Kunqu Opera Society...