To participate in SCA's humor writing contest, submit a short story that is no more than 2,000 words on www.sca.ucla.edu/sedaris-writing-contest by 11:59PM on April 7, 2010. The story can be on any subject, as long as it is funny, interesting, and completely original! Up to three winners will be chosen by the Student Committee for the Arts (SCA).

If you are chosen as a winner, your story will be featured on the SCA website, in The Daily Bruin, and in the Royce Lobby on the night of the Sedaris event.

Prizes will include a ticket to see David Sedaris at UCLAlive on May 5, 2010, an autographed copy of David Sedaris' latest bestseller When You Are Engulfed in Flames, and more. You will not get your story back once it is submitted.

Happy writing!


Application available at http://sca.ucla.edu/sedaris-writing-contest/

SCA and HSA (Hammer Student Association) is accepting new and/or existing work that addresses/answers the question:

HOW WILL YOU MAKE YOUR MARK?

Art will be exhibited in various locations around campus and in a final presentation at the Hammer Museum on April 29, 2010.

For more information and for applications, visit: http://www.itsallbeendone.org

Celebrating half a decade of connecting emerging artists with music industry professionals, Verseus Entertainment Group (VEG) extends its networking event and music showcase, Almost Famous, to the West Coast. The event will kick-off the 2010 Grammy weekend, Friday, January 29th at 8PM in Los Angeles at the UCLA Campus Covel Grand Horizon Ballroom.

Founded in 2004, the Atlanta-based Almost Famous Show is an outlet for artists to be introduced to prominent music industry professionals. Many successful artists have graced the Almost Famous stage such as Kaleena (Dirty Money), Gucci Mane, Killer Mike, B.o.B., and Rock City (Konvict/Interscope) among others. Previous attendees of the show include award winning producers Rodney Jerkins (Beyonce, Brandy), Bryan “Michael” Cox (Usher, Mary J, Mariah Carey), DJ Toomp (T.I., Kanye West, Jeezy, Jay Z), Mr. Collipark (Ying Yang Twins, Soulja Boy, Jamie Foxx); artist managers and A&Rs Chaka Zula (DTP), Kawan “KP” Prather (John Legend) Orlando Mc Ghee (Gucci Mane, OJ the Juice) and industry tastemakers TJ Chapman (TJ’s DJ’s) and Core DJs founder Tony Neal.

The West Coast Edition of Almost Famous will be sponsored by Outta Pocket Entertainment, which is a label owned and operated by New York Jets running back Thomas Jones. Jones will introduce R&B Vocalist Myko and Midwest Rapper T-Tone, who are both signed to his label. Los Angeles Rapper Roccett, SF Bay Area Rapper Willie Joe, Houston Pop/R&B Vocalist Miss Mykie, Florida Rapper Sho Zoe, North Carolina Rapper B Stacks, R&B Vocalist Bertell, Grammy Award Nominated Singer and Songwriter Nate Walka (Blame it o the Alcohol) and other exceptionally talented recording artists from across the country will grace the stage as well. Additional event sponsors include Hittmenn DJ's, Faculty Entertainment, New Music Seminar, and Pocket Style Entertainment.

Verseus Entertainment Group is a boutique entertainment firm with an emphasis in public relations, event management, promotions and artist consulting. Over the years, Verseus Entertainment Group has produced over 50 Almost Famous Shows in Atlanta, New York City, Miami, Mississippi and Alabama. VEG has also provided publicity, event management and promotion to New York Times best-selling author Omar Tyree, Billboard Hip Hop and R&B Conference, Atlantis Music Conference, and a host of others.

FREE ADMISSION | COVEL GRAND HORIZON BALLROOM | FRI. 01/29/10 | 8 PM

Friday, January 22 - Sunday, January 24
A FREE UCLA Student-only Event

Come see what UCLA Live, The Hammer Museum, Fowler Museum, and UCLA Film Archives have to offer!! Great opportunity for students like you to see the world-class art that UCLA attracts!
For info on performers, schedules, events, & shuttles, visit:
http://www.happenings.ucla.edu/artparty/
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253106615879





Check out KARNIVAL, a Bruin benefit for Haiti, on Friday, January 22nd from 5-7 PM in the De Neve Plaza Room! There will be dance lessons, face painting, mask making, performances, and FREE FOOD!

All proceeds benefit Partners in Health in Haiti and
will be matched by corporate donors.



SCA is bringing Texan band RESTAVRANT for a noon-time show in Bruin Plaza on Friday, January 22.

The Echo says it best:
"Restavrant are two screemin freeks—term used so respectfully—from adorable Victoria, Texas, that use expired license plates for drum parts and bodily drag truly addled hillbillyism into the digital age. They engineer a sloppy collision between Hasil Adkins and DJ Assault that boils down to beat, guitar and rooster-at-sunrise screaming, and
behind them the drunkest dancers fall obediently in line."

Check out their music at:
http://www.myspace.com/restaurantmusic
More info on the band at:
http://restavrant.buzznet.com/user/profile/

Opening for Avi Buffalo at 7 PM on Friday, January 22 is GABRIELLE WORTMAN. Gabrielle Wortman is a classically trained pianist, guitarist, and vocalist and currently a student at UCLA.
According to Cleo Antonelli from Acoustic Playhouse, "Gabrielle Wortman is a powerhouse performer. Her well-crafted songs are uplifting and enchanting. She has a unique style that stands out in the LA music scene.. If you havent seen her live.... you should."

Check out her music at:
http://www.gabriellewortman.com

At 7pm on Friday, January 22, Long-Beach native Indie-rocker AVI BUFFALO will be playing in Royce Hall's West Lobby.

The singer and band are blossoming on the underground circuit and opened for Vampire Weekend in November. A student opener will precede the band and afterward tours of Royce Hall itself will occur.

Check out their music at:
http://www.myspace.com/avibuffalo
More info on the band at:
http://avibuffalomusic.com/
http://www.subpop.com/artists/avi_buffalo
http://www.daytrotter.com/dt/avi-buffalo-concert/20030996-37382168.html

FREE ADMISSION | ALL OVER UCLA | 01/22/10 - 01/24/10

Did you have a great laugh at last week’s Laugh Bowl UCLA vs. USC Comedy Competition? Then join us at the final showdown against USC at the World Famous Laugh Factory on Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. Make sure you vote for you favorite 5 comedians online from Tuesday, Nov. 24, to Monday, Nov. 30. The top 6 will be the ones competing against USC's top 6 comedians. Support your fellow Bruins at the 1st Annual Laugh Bowl, featuring guest judges, on December 3, 2009. We will be providing limited shuttle services for the first 60 people who sign-up before December 2nd including a Complementary ticket for entrance into the Laugh Factory on the night of the show.

Vote HERE from Tuesday, November 24 - Monday, November 30!

Sign up for FREE transportation here!

Laugh Bowl at the Laugh Factory
8001 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90046
Thursday, December 3
10 PM - 12 AM

LAUGH FACTORY ON SUNSET | THURSDAY 12/03/09 | 10PM-12AM