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Whirling Dervishes to spin into sold-out show

Thursday, January 23, 1997 DANCE: Tour to partake in spellbinding spiritual performance at theaterBy Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor Like a twister touching down briefly, the Whirling Dervishes pause to perform for a sold-out audience Friday at the Wadsworth Theater before spinning off along their 13-city North American tour. Read more...



Going the distance

Thursday, January 23, 1997 By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff Most actors are terrified at the thought of getting type-cast. Particularly for the adventurous performer, getting only one type of role can be an irreversible obstacle toward success in Hollywood. Read more...



Uncovering the origins of Beavis and Butt-head

Wednesday, January 22, 1997 FILM: Former aerospace scientist inspired by his childhood memories hits the mark in HollywoodBy Michael Nazarinia Daily Bruin Contributor Going from aerospace scientist to animator isn’t as large a jump as it seems ­ at least not for Mike Judge, creator of "Beavis and Butt-head." That’s exactly what he did some five years ago when he found his day job a bit boring. Read more...


Blood Lust Betrayal

Wednesday, January 22, 1997 L.A. Opera’s 1997-98 season looks to pack a dramatic punch, offering familiar works from Puccini and Mozart alongside rarities by Giordano and Kálmán, as well as the West Coast premiere of Catán’s ‘Florencia en el Amazonas.’By John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor Most opera-goers have a sort of personal wish list. Read more...