Friday, November 14, 1997 Witty, light-hearted comedy proves its learning THEATER: ‘Ladies’ satire still sparkles with insight in latest local productionBy Michael Gillette Daily Bruin Contributor "The Learned Ladies" is an oddity in Moliere’s canon. Read more...

Thursday, November 13, 1997 ‘Daddies’ set Billboard astir MUSIC: ’40s-esque band dazzles young crowd with zesty performanceBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff They were heatin’ it up, all tender-tight like smooth cats in a juke joint, slappin’ down those voodoo tunes. Read more...

Thursday, November 13, 1997 Improvisation sets story in ‘Kiss or Kill’ FILM: Australian tale still slick as it lets actors create their own linesBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff One would think that directors would like their actors to know their lines before arriving on the set. Read more...

Thursday, November 13, 1997 Flowing ‘River’ fords cultures, transcends time’s passage DANCE: Eiko and Koma’s indoor concert illuminates concept of common origin By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor In a time and a city where everything moves toward speed ­ faster cars, faster computers, a faster commute ­ choreographer-dancers Eiko and Koma present "River," which unfolds slowly and presents a different look at time and life. Read more...

Thursday, November 13, 1997 Rose Cafe draws crowds with vivid, local artwork EXHIBIT: Venice eatery doubles as museum to create distinctive settingBy Sandra Kim Daily Bruin Contributor Outside, the day is gray and dismal. Read more...

Thursday, November 13, 1997 Oliver Stone discusses the years of emotional and artistic struggle that went into his autobiographical novel, ‘A Child’s Night Dream’By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Contributor Some 30 years ago, a disturbed 19-year-old student dropped out of Yale to write his autobiography. Read more...

Wednesday, November 12, 1997 Soundbites Various artists, "The Firm" (Interscope) With the combined efforts of rap veterans Nas Escobar, AZ, Nature and Foxy Brown, it’s no wonder "The Firm" proves to be thick with hard and soft raps, passionate backup vocals and even tidbits of humorous interludes. Read more...