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By Michael Rosen-Molina Daily Bruin Senior Staff The school year is over and many students are home for the summer, but UCLA never rests for long. The arts are as active as ever over the summer months, and those who are fortunate enough to remain have their choice of entertainment.

Northern Lights

For entertainment all summer long, Northern Lights Coffee House is planning a special series for those people who will be living, working and taking classes on and around campus. “We’re planning a series of one-act student plays,” said Northern Lights manager Gabor Fabian. “We’re working together with the theater department to get student actors involved.” Coordinating the event with Fabian is Associate Professor Gary Gardener of the theater department, who will organize departmental involvement throughout the season. Specifics are not yet available, but will be announced upon the series commencement.

Royce Hall

Royce hall is hosting a free concert series by the Henry Mancini Institute, the summer education program for the American Jazz Philharmonic. Beginning July 29 and running until Aug. 19, the six productions feature 80 new musicians who have received full scholarships to attend the institute. Hailing from all around the globe, the college and post-college level recipients will perform alongside established musicians like trumpeter and film composer Terence Blanchard, conductor Bruce Broughton, Brazilian guitarist Dori Caymmi and pianist Mike Lang. KLON-FM Radio will host the series. On Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. will be the Placido Domingo’s Operalia 2000 – The Eighth Annual World Opera Competition. This performance will be the final contest with the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra conducted by the famous tenor. “Pearl from the East – One Night in the Spice Islands” premieres Sept. 9 at 6 pm. The show presents traditional dance, folk songs and fashions from Maluku, Indonesia. The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, also performs at Royce on Sept. 23 at 8 p.m.

LATC

The Los Angeles Tennis Center at UCLA has its share of events as well. On Sept. 10 is the Acura Music Festival. Subtitled “Destination New Orleans,” the performance features music greats John Fogerty, Dr. John, and Irma Thomas, as well as blues and jazz on a separate stage. Wave L.A will present an eclectic mix of performers with R&B artist Eric Benet, jazz saxophonist Dave Koz, New Age musician Craig Chaquico, stand-up comedian and weatherman Fritz Coleman, and others on Sept. 16 at 7 pm. Hammer Museum

An impressive selection of jazz artists will be visiting the UCLA Hammer Museum in Westwood. Every Friday evening for the month of July, a free, outdoor performance in the Hammer’s garden courtyard will be provided for a fun relaxing evening, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and ending at 8 p.m. From theater to music, summer is far from a dead time for on-campus arts. Away from the crowds of the regular year, summer students can relax, kick back and enjoy the art that may otherwise be hard to see. ART: Tickets for the Mancini Institute Concerts are available at the Royce Hall Box Office beginning June 29. The Office can be reached at (310)825-2101. Tickets for other Royce events can be purchased at the Central Ticket Office, and non-Royce event tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster (213)480-3232. For the information regarding events at the Hammer Museum call (310) 443-7000.

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