Thursday, April 2

Francesca Block’s unique prose captures hearts

Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Francesca Block’s unique prose captures hearts AUTHOR: Fairies, punks, happy endings endear series to teenagers, adults alike By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff She found a dog at a gas station and named him Vincent Van Go-Go Boots. Read more...


Innovative style highlights show as Soul Coughing rocks the Palace

Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Innovative style highlights show as Soul Coughing rocks the Palace MUSIC: Multimedia techniques add excitement to lively concert from group that defies genre By Lonnie Harris Daily Bruin Staff Soul Coughing failed to book an opening band for its show at the Palace on Monday, and it’s not very hard to see why. Read more...


Curtain Calls

Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Curtain Calls "Falsettos" Through Nov. 8 St. Genesius Theatre 1049 Havenhurst Dr., West Hollywood Tickets: $20 (323) 660-TKTS Falsettoland is a self-proclaimed quirky little place. Read more...


Reel

Tuesday, October 6, 1998 Reel MUSIC: R&B group Reel Tight struggles for success and fame, which often includes bearing the lesser-known aspects of being a band – tedious video and photo shoots By Tenoch Flores Daily Bruin Contributor A sunny day in Los Angeles is very typical and monotonous at times. Read more...


Improvisational troupe can still pull off winner

Monday, October 5, 1998 Improvisational troupe can still pull off winner COMEDY: Despite certain skits dragging on, actors worked to pack in humor By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff Groundling Roy Jenkins on disposable chopsticks: "It’s like baseball cards. Read more...


Caffe Paradiso authenticates home-style Italian cuisine

Monday, October 5, 1998 Caffe Paradiso authenticates home-style Italian cuisine FOOD: Personable family ambiance enhances taste of Mediterranean dining By Laura Noguera Daily Bruin Contributor It’s not a happening, loud environment and it does not have as many tables as the Cheers restaurant. Read more...


Soundbites

Monday, October 5, 1998 Soundbites Rialto, "Rialto" (China Records) Just by looking at the glammed up pretty boys on the album cover, you could easily get the impression that Rialto is another in a long line of bland British bands trying to milk off the success of such influential stalwarts as Pulp and Suede. Read more...