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Thursday, October 30, 1997

A&E Briefs

'Spooky Shorts' film festival today

The American Cinematheque's Independent Film Series will present "Spooky Shorts," a program of Halloween-inspired and horror- themed short films today. The films will include live action and animated shorts ranging from a man using witchcraft to win back his love, to a computer-animated romp through a medical experimentation.

The screening will include a costume contest and post-screening discussions by the filmmakers. All screenings will take place at the Raleigh Studios Charlie Chaplin Theater. For more information, call (213) 466-3456.

Lyon Opera Ballet combines genres

The Lyon Opera Ballet makes its Southern California premiere at the Wiltern Theater Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.

On its fifth visit to the United States since the company's American debut in 1987, the performance features the works of French choreographer Maguy Marin, American choreographer Susan Marshall and the ballet's resident choreographer Bill T. Jones. All works will be set to the music of Mozart. Tickets are $45, $42, $37 and $10 with UCLA student ID. For information, call (310) 825-2101.

Chamber choir to sing on campus

The 26-member Netherlands Chamber Choir will perform Saturday at 8 p.m. at UCLA's Schoenberg Hall. The choir's repertoire spans a broad range of sounds from medieval to modern compositions. The program features works by Felix Mendelssohn, Samuel Barber, J. S. Bach and others. Tickets are $25 and $9 with UCLA student ID. For more information, call (310) 825-2101.

African art event on campus

An African art symposium titled "Play and Ritual in African Art" will be held at the UCLA Fowler Museum from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday. In conjunction with the current exhibit, "Isn't S/He a Doll?" the event features a national group of art historians and anthropologists.

The program is free with museum admission which ranges from $5 to $1 with UCLA student ID. For information call (310) 825-4288.

Sneak a peak

at new release

Melnitz movies will be sneak previewing Miramax's "Wings of the Dove," starring Helena Bonham Carter, Linus Roache and Allison Elliot next Wednesday. The screening will be at the James Bridges Theater at 7:30 p.m. For information, call (310) 206-8170.

Perfect candidate for documentary

No-holds-barred campaigning is the focus of "A Perfect Candidate."

The free screening of this documentary is a part of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, the Academy Foundation and the UCLA Film and Television Archives 16th Annual Contemporary Documentary Series. The screening begins at 7:30 p.m. at the James Bridges Theater. For more information, call (310) 206-FILM.

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