Thursday, October 16, 1997 Irish troupe casts evil eye on atypical theatergoers THEATER: Macnas mimes ancient legend, infuses it with vivid sights, sounds By Terry Tang Daily Bruin Contributor One set, a five-piece band, 10 actors. Read more...

Thursday, October 16, 1997 Amateur director moves over to ‘Plan B’ FILM: Low-budget debut depicts life’s intimate struggles, relationships By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Staff You don’t always get everything you want from life. Read more...

Wednesday, October 15, 1997 As the Dancers Turn DANCE By Jammie Salagubang Daily Bruin Contributor They’re young. They’re restless. They show lots of sexy leg. They are "The Ballroom Dance Club." Monday night’s episode: Saucy tango music filled the air of the Ackerman Grand Ballroom. Read more...

Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Blues legend still keeping it true MUSIC Musselwhite to appear with Dr. John, Keb’ Mo’ at Wadsworth By Sam Toussi Daily Bruin Contributor "Keep it true, keep it real and keep learning." So goes the mantra of Charlie Musselwhite, the blues legend who revolutionized the way the harmonica is played. Read more...

Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Ivy’s publicity climbing after release of second album MUSIC Band grows thick skin for embarrassment until cozier gigs surface By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff Despite the band’s soft, blue-toned, Brit-pop sound, Ivy’s first show took place on a New Jersey beach in front of a volleyball court and drunken Sunday-afternoon barbecuers. Read more...

Wednesday, October 15, 1997 ‘Dumb Waiter’ focuses on ordinary lives THEATER Play finds the extraordinary behind mundanity of daily life By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor Do what you’re told and there’ll be no trouble. Read more...

Wednesday, October 15, 1997 Soundbites Jars of Clay "Much Afraid" (Essential/Silvertone) Jars of Clay, the media-proclaimed Christian-rock outfit that formed at Greenville College in Illinois, have put their fears and faith through their studio’s P.A. Read more...