Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Campy musical combines quirky humor, clever tunes THEATER: Actors’ Gang production of ‘Bat Boy’ puts twist on U.S. genreBy Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff The only thing campier than a tabloid headline that reads "Bat boy found in West Virginia cave" is perhaps a musical version of that very story. […]
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Marshall breathes life into seven characters
Wednesday, November 19, 1997 Marshall breathes life into seven characters THEATER: As nun, teen and more, actress gives lesson on attractionBy Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Throughout all stages of life, from falling in love for the first time to discovering true sisterhood to learning how to move on after the death of a spouse, […]
Beat poet Ginsberg lives on in ‘docu-diary’
Monday, November 17, 1997 Beat poet Ginsberg lives on in ‘docu-diary’ FILM: Movie shows late artist’s connections with common everyday peopleBy Stacy Sare Daily Bruin Contributor When the late Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg walks down the streets of New York City, he doesn’t spend his time with the rich and famous on Fifth Avenue […]
Sewing a story
Monday, November 17, 1997 For the Kuna culture, molas are both a work of art and a historical narrative. Now, Fowler Museum brings their stories to UCLA.By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor Some cultures use pen and paper to record their histories. Others pass down oral stories to their children. However, the Kuna people ply […]
10,000 Maniacs heat up stage, mix new, old styles
Monday, November 17, 1997 10,000 Maniacs heat up stage, mix new, old styles MUSIC: Despite shaky start, new singer gels with band, pleases crowdBy Sharon Genadinik Daily Bruin Contributor No Natalie Merchant, not the same … not true. The departure of the 10,000 Maniacs’ much-loved lead singer to become a lone "tigerlily" in 1993 led […]
Searching for meaning beneath novelty’s skin
Monday, November 17, 1997 Searching for meaning beneath novelty’s skin COLUMN: As everything changes, people come or go, amusement wears off I wear my KISS Army three quarter length T-shirt because it’s a novelty. The way painting my nails hot pink and bright red is a novelty. It’s not something I really enjoy but rather […]
Actress explores the unexpected
Monday, November 17, 1997 Actress explores the unexpected FILM: ‘Nick and Jane’ discovers new facets of identity in romanceBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff After an identity crisis and a boring summer, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson made a decision  to become an actress. It is an unlikely choice, seeing how most actresses in Hollywood struggle to […]