Friday, November 7, 1997 This one shall be called a master thesis project THEATER: Students put themselves on the line in one-person shows By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor Imagine standing alone, with only a single voice to break the silence. Countless faces peer out from the darkness, waiting to be entertained and engaged. Three […]
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Gustatory ’50s flashback discovers tasty shakes
Friday, November 7, 1997 Gustatory ’50s flashback discovers tasty shakes RESTAURANT: Nostalgic atmosphere makes up for average food quality By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff Disco is not dead, and the punk ’80s live on in many people’s hearts. With the ’90s generation still looking for an identity of its own, people have been retreating […]
Screen Scene
Friday, November 7, 1997 Screen Scene "Bean" Directed by Mel Smith. Starring Rowan Atkinson, Peter Macnicol, Pamela Reed In case you are under the impression that a film based on a British TV series which appears on PBS must be refined and respectable, "Bean" will surprise you. The show, and now the full-length movie, are […]
Taking a gamble
Friday, November 7, 1997 Taking a gamble TRAVEL: Vegas has revamped itself, and students are taking notice By Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Senior Staff Through the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, Las Vegas was known strictly for being the adult getaway, a place where youngsters under 21 were generally not welcome. Yet, with the opening of […]
Diva communicates through song
Thursday, November 6, 1997 Diva communicates through song MUSIC: Fans don’t get a word Evora sings but feel her emotional depth By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Among other things, Cesaria Evora is known for her feet. Evora, who will be performing at the Veterans Wadsworth Theater on Saturday, is well known for performing without […]
It’s no lie: Fibbers’ live act enrapts fans
Thursday, November 6, 1997 It’s no lie: Fibbers’ live act enrapts fans MUSIC: Added spiritual violinist, stand-up bass create soulful spectacle By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff For some bands, only a live performance captures the ephemeral quality which they exude. Their notes transcend the physical world, lifting audiences up with them beyond the walls […]
Innovative twist given to classic Russian play
Thursday, November 6, 1997 Innovative twist given to classic Russian play THEATER: Director has a new interpretation of Gogol’s ‘The Inspector’ By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor Like Shakespeare, Nikolai Gogol is a writer whose plays demand a careful and uniform approach. His works are like pieces of music, and if a player is out […]