Wednesday, May 13, 1998 Bret Leal brings to gallery images of common man explored in exhibit ART: Exhibit pays homage to father, explores issues of identity, memory, icons By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor Dressed in T-shirt and shorts, fifth-year art student Bret Leal looks like an average guy. Read more...

Wednesday, May 13, 1998 Soundbites MUSIC Clannad, "Landmarks" (Atlantic) The highly acclaimed music group, Clannad, has released its 16th album, "Landmarks," a relaxing, stimulating CD with many influences from their native Ireland. Read more...

Tuesday, May 12, 1998 Medical practitioners examine life, patients in wild Kingdom Hospital FILM: Director brilliantly delivers smart, intriguing five-hour, subtitled flick By Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Senior Staff A ward full of spirits. Read more...

Tuesday, May 12, 1998 Director Reynolds gets ugly, breaks dramatic conventions FILM: First full-length effort takes on different approach, enabling risks, opportunities By Louise Chu Daily Bruin Contributor Having parents in the cinema is pretty much a free pass into a successful film career, right? Read more...

Tuesday, May 12, 1998 Village Voices MUSIC: Local bands take to the streets, playing back-up for the Westwood Village Film Festival By Brent Hopkins Daily Bruin Contributor On Thursday night, as Westwood residents strolled about the Village, browsing the shops and grabbing a bite to eat, musicians began to set the stage for the night’s festivities. Read more...

Tuesday, May 12, 1998 ‘Dealer’s Choice’ hooks viewers on poker game antics THEATER: Play explores family relationships, addiction to gambling By Michelle Zubiate Daily Bruin Contributor When life deals you a royal flush, you know the time has arrived to cash in your chips and head to Vegas. Read more...

Monday, May 11, 1998 Creation station ART: The Santa Monica Museum of Art finds a new venue for the avant garde in Bergamot Station By Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor The Santa Monica Museum of Art celebrated its reopening at its new Bergamot Station site with a gala benefit event Thursday evening. Read more...