Tuesday, April 14, 1998 Creating a monster THEATER: It’s animation, it’s opera, it’s Philip Glass. And ‘Monsters of Grace’ is making sure that no one will accuse one of L.A.’s oldest performance venues of having a conventional reopening. By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff Call it the Sony Playstation for opera buffs. Or the […]
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Mary’s world
Monday, April 13, 1998 Mary’s world MUSIC: ‘Queen of hip-hop’ Mary J. Blige shares an evening of smooth and smoky music By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff Mary J. Blige shed her signature ghetto fab shades at the Universal Amphitheater last Thursday night. But while putting away her Fendis, giving a glimpse of her […]
After years of tragedy, Lisa Carroll fights back
Monday, April 13, 1998 After years of tragedy, Lisa Carroll fights back THEATER: Car accidents haven’t stopped talented singer, actress from realizing dreams of show biz By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor The show must go on. It’s a cliche, but cliches become cliches for a reason, as Lisa Carroll’s story seems to prove. Now, […]
Soundbites
Monday, April 13, 1998 Soundbites Scott Weiland, "12 Bar Blues," (Atlantic) The lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots (who haven’t officially broken up just yet) has cleaned up, given his image a makeover and written some songs for "12 Bar Blues," an eclectic, if wavering, work that shines mostly due to its unexpected creativity. After […]
A&E Briefs
Monday, April 13, 1998 A&E Briefs L.A. Independent Film Festival The opening-night gala this Thursday at the Director’s Guild of America begins the fourth- annual Los Angeles Independent Film Festival. The festival, which runs through next Monday, will be screening over 50 films in addition to the numerous forums and discussions. Topics range from "The […]
Raisin’ Arizona proves to be one less than thrilling ordeal
Monday, April 13, 1998 Raisin’ Arizona proves to be one less than thrilling ordeal COLUMN: Malt liquor, videotape, bowling form highlights of vacation After a five-day road trip through the Southwest for spring break, I and my companions learned one thing: there exists no night life in Arizona. Though our travels led us through Lake […]
Twenty years later, ‘Grease’ is still the word for audiences
Friday, April 10, 1998 Twenty years later, ‘Grease’ is still the word for audiences FILM: Rerelease aspires to cash in on movie’s enduring multigenerational appeal By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Contributor Guys wanted Sandy to be hopelessly devoted to him. Girls wanted some of Danny’s grease lightnin.’ Or even a hickey from Kenickie. When it […]