Thursday, November 12, 1998 Taking it to the street MUSIC: Live performers add ambiance to the Promenade in Santa Monica By Brent Hopkins Daily Bruin Staff As storefronts begin to open and shoppers slowly start to make their way down Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade, a small group begins to filter onto the concrete sidewalks. […]
Category Archives: Arts
A&E Briefs
Thursday, November 12, 1998 A&E Briefs Singer Kathleen Battle comes to Royce Hall She’s the type of person who can get away with diva-esque behavior. Kathleen Battle, the lyric soprano appearing at Royce Hall on Saturday, has shared the stage with violinist Itzhak Perlman, soprano Jessye Norman and tenors Luciano Pavarotti and Placido Domingo. Her […]
Hip-hop play targets L.A. youth
Thursday, November 12, 1998 Hip-hop play targets L.A. youth THEATER: Music culture inspires one-man show, reaches diverse audience By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The tendency is to build up an immunity … "No, I would not like to see a wacky new comedy starring Jackie Chan and a monkey." "No, I cannot protect […]
Armageddon Sex Groove excites crowd
Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Armageddon Sex Groove excites crowd THEATER: Comedy show delivers shocking satire of president’s scandal, nuclear warfare to small audience By Danielle Myer Daily Bruin Contributor For the players in "The First Annual Armageddon Sex Groove," size doesn’t matter  the size of the stage, role or audience. They managed to milk […]
Fallen into step
Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Fallen into step FEATURE: For choreographer Julie Carson, personal experiences help shape the emotional and insightful dances that she creates By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor The subject of postmodernism is daunting enough, but mix dance into this concoction of high art, and visions of elitist intellectuals and incomprehensible expressions can […]
Soundbites
Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Soundbites Placebo, "Without You I’m Nothing" (Virgin) Attention all fans of the rock world: we’ve found a band that finally breaks away from the curse of the one-hit wonders. With pure talent, the UK-trio Placebo releases their second album "Without You I’m Nothing." Since their debut in 1996, Placebo has matured […]
Italy’s old country found in Westwood’s newest eatery
Wednesday, November 11, 1998 Italy’s old country found in Westwood’s newest eatery FOOD: Restaurant’s lovely mosaics, glowing candles enhance atmosphere of transformed local landmark By Megan Dickerson Daily Bruin Senior Staff The stately pillars lining Westwood seem a far cry from the whitewashed tiles of Baja Fresh or the pricey three-foot-tall menus of Jerry’s Deli. […]