Thursday, November 6, 1997 Diva communicates through song MUSIC: Fans don’t get a word Evora sings but feel her emotional depth By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor Among other things, Cesaria Evora is known for her feet. Read more...

Thursday, November 6, 1997 It’s no lie: Fibbers’ live act enrapts fans MUSIC: Added spiritual violinist, stand-up bass create soulful spectacle By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff For some bands, only a live performance captures the ephemeral quality which they exude. Read more...

Wednesday, November 5, 1997 "Pearls" of wisdom THEATER Playwright Richard Foreman explains why theater is a frustrating medium and how this fuels his own work, including ‘Pearls for Pigs’ By Cheryl Klein Daily Bruin Senior Staff It can’t be easy being Richard Foreman. Read more...

Wednesday, November 5, 1997 UCLA pianist to perform at piece’s world premiere MUSIC Walter Ponce to play Piano Sonata No. 8 composed by Paul Reale By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Listening to the radio can be a lesson in repetition. Read more...

Wednesday, November 5, 1997 Soundbites Janet Jackson, "The Velvet Rope" (Virgin) While Michael Jackson stews away in his mediocre music and helpless insecurities, his sister Janet has been making some of pop’s finest records. Read more...

Wednesday, November 5, 1997 Wilde’s classic sets stage for color-blind act THEATER Cast of African Americans presented as actors, not stereotypes By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor It’s unfortunate that even in a more racially enlightened society, (though probably never color-blind) we still see mostly white casts in our movies, television and theater. Read more...

Wednesday, November 5, 1997 LaBelle’s spirit, energy shine at sold-out show MUSIC Singer captivates crowd with combination of old and new material By Stan Johnson Jr. Read more...