Thursday, October 15, 1998 A&E Briefs ON-CAMPUS: Dervishes whirl into Royce Breaking 700 years of male-dominated performance tradition, Turkey’s Whirling Dervishes, which take the Royce Hall stage Saturday and Sunday, are weaving women into their legions of spinning Sufi devotees. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 Director hand-delivers family drama FILM: ‘Celebration’ uses home video camera for natural, familiar scenes By Ricky Herzog Daily Bruin Contributor Family gatherings aren’t always the blissful reunions they’re planned to be. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 Fabric of sweatshop life, toil explored in drama ON-CAMPUS: Arduous conditions in factory spur Asians to depict suffering By Harshan Jeyakumar Daily Bruin Contributor Working in tiny rooms, each person with a spot on the floor, 72 Thai immigrants who came to America looking for a better opportunity toiled away in a sweatshop, some for several years. Read more...

Thursday, October 15, 1998 ‘Lonely Hearts’ hopes young will learn to love live plays THEATER: Youthful group produces adoption story aimed at 20-somethings By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Staff Fade in: A young woman tosses her head back in a delightful chuckle, her long brown locks settling on her delicate shoulders, as she looks up at a strongly built man of 23 who is resting an arm on a nearby banister and returning her bright smile. Read more...

Wednesday, October 14, 1998 Insipid ‘Martini and Olive’ tastes of stale ’70s spoof THEATER: Musical review dried up by incoherent story line, reliance on hackneyed subject, flat acting By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Staff Spoofing a bad show usually requires one minor detail: that your show must be good. Read more...

Wednesday, October 14, 1998 Actors go nude for opportunity to make it in show business FILM: Women’s roles in male-dominant industry observed in documentary By Sandy Yang Daily Bruin Contributor The first frame of Odette Springer’s documentary, "Some Nudity Required," about sex in the B-movie industry, introduces those familiar block letters that spell out "Hollywood" sitting atop that hill. Read more...

Wednesday, October 14, 1998 Cooking peas MUSIC: This trio of homegrown hip-hoppers displays refreshing versatility, vitality and a penchant for creative dance moves By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Senior Staff Catfish, corn pone, collard greens. Read more...