Wednesday, February 5, 1997 The annual Carol Burnett Awards are a gateway to the world of professional musical theater for many UCLA performers.By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor The story behind the Carol Burnett Awards is somewhat of a legend among aspiring performers. Read more...

Wednesday, February 5, 1997 THEATER: Sign language, spoken words give hearing audiences Shaw in stereoBy Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor At first, a conversation with actors Ed Waterstreet and Linda Bove seems a little awkward, given that they communicate through sign language with a voice interpreter. Read more...

Wednesday, February 5, 1997 FILM: Australian writer and first-time director makes it big after only being in L.A. for 6 weeksBy Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor Hollywood is filled with struggling artists. Read more...

Wednesday, February 5, 1997 Built to Spill "Perfect from Now On" (Warner Brothers) Pop songs work ­ especially for the latter half of 1996 and the new year. Read more...

Tuesday, February 4, 1997 FILM: With age and some knowledge of filmmaking ‘Star Wars’ doesn’t seem the divine feat of yesteryearBrandon Wilson Let’s go see ‘Star Wars,’" my father said. Read more...

Tuesday, February 4, 1997 FILM: Talented German filmmaker’s short career included 44 moviesBy Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff When directing a biopic on bebop jazz titan Charlie Parker, Clint Eastwood began with a quote by F. Read more...

Tuesday, February 4, 1997 Despite the illness of Andy Statman, who led the European folk band coming to the Veterans Wadsworth Theater Wednesday, fellow band member David Grisman refuses to let the music fade.By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Dim the lights. Read more...