Category Archives: Arts

Recently reunited, The Verve give Los Angeles concert

Thursday, November 20, 1997 Recently reunited, The Verve give Los Angeles concert MUSIC: Hot English band reconciles after surviving long two-year separation By Michael Nazarinia Daily Bruin Contributor What makes music interesting? Well it depends on who you are, and in this case, what’s interesting are bands that stay ahead of the mainstream without remaining […]

What’s going on with this attempt?

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 What’s going on with this attempt? BOOK: Relying on others, Nathan McCall’s essays do not match best-selling hit By J. Jioni Palmer Daily Bruin Senior Staff On the heels of his best-selling autobiography, "Makes Me Wanna Holler," Nathan McCall follows with a disappointing, sophomoric project, "What’s Going On." The Marvin Gaye-inspired […]

Ovation awards praise best shows in theater

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Ovation awards praise best shows in theater HONOR: L.A. ceremony lauds alumni; ‘Ragtime’ sweeps up eight titlesBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The stage was void of lavish backdrops and belting chorus lines Monday night at the Shubert Theatre. Two silhouetted staircases and a clock replicating the one at Ellis […]

There’s a rhinoceros on the loose at the Odyssey

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 There’s a rhinoceros on the loose at the Odyssey THEATER: Metaphors, logic run rampant in play set in small French townBy Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor Anyone who has seen or read Eugene Ionesco’s "Rhinoceros" knows that while the actor who is playing the part of the protagonist, Berenger, may speak […]

Wind ensemble breathes fresh life into old tunes

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Wind ensemble breathes fresh life into old tunes MUSIC: Mix of classical, jazz and salsa creates a one-of-a-kind concertBy Sharon Genadinik Daily Bruin Contributor Classical music may never replace rap as a big party favorite. However, instrumental music is being revived with a youthful flair by a group of UCLA musicians. […]

Brit band garners raves for dodging the norm

Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Brit band garners raves for dodging the norm MUSIC: From packaging to sounds, group finds own recipe for successBy Ai Goldsmith Daily Bruin Contributor The album resembles a pill box. Lettered in blue, pharmaceutical, Helvetica font, the CD sleeve warns users: "For aural administration only. Use only as directed by a […]