Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Show establishes new genre of art OPERA Enigmatic and original, ‘Les Enfants’ combines opera, ballet By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Modern dance set to opera music based on a 1920s novel inspired by ancient Greek tragedies – it might prompt some to call the cultural mishmash that is "Les […]
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Dancer from “Twisted Fall”
Wednesday, October 22, 1997 LACE gives independent artists a shot DANCE Series overcame financial woes to support dance graduate students By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Band-Aids, a tattered wedding dress, mirrors and Marilyn Monroe. What do all of these things have in common? Each is one of the many elements that help make up […]
Cover of Patti Smith’s new release
Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Soundbites Patti Smith "Peace and Noise" (Arista) After last year’s haunting "Gone Again," Smith’s first album in eight years, the legendary musical poet returns with another album that perhaps tells us she misses making music. "Peace and Noise" is a poetic, moving record that explores America’s past, present and future. Smith […]
Still from new Ang Lee film
Wednesday, October 22, 1997 Weathering the storm FILM Director Ang Lee explored several angles before capturing the chilling emotional effect that’s winning "The Ice Storm" warm reviews By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff Hollywood plays things safe. Actors and directors alike get pigeon-holed. But Ang Lee is taking risks. In his newest film "The […]
Matchbox 20 puts on stompin’ show that lays claim to heavy-pop fame
Tuesday, October 21, 1997 Matchbox 20 puts on stompin’ show that lays claim to heavy-pop fame MUSIC Violin-singer opener Lili Haydn astounded with funky, inventive rock music By Jeremy Engel Daily Bruin Contributor A crowd of friendly minglers hunched into the El Rey Theatre to hear Orlando-based rockers Matchbox 20 crank out a flawless stream […]
Los Angeles-based play gets personal
Tuesday, October 21, 1997 Los Angeles-based play gets personal THEATER Playwright sheds political themes for true Hollywood account By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Not unlike Tony Kushner, the Tony-award winning playwright of "Angels in America," Jon Robin Baitz is one who attaches personal stories to political issues. Despite the increasing isolationist sentiment in America, […]
Los Angeles-based play gets personal
Tuesday, October 21, 1997 Los Angeles-based play gets personal Playwright sheds political themes for true Hollywood account By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Not unlike Tony Kushner, the Tony-award winning playwright of "Angels in America," Jon Robin Baitz is one who attaches personal stories to political issues. Despite the increasing isolationist sentiment in America, Baitz […]