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...

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...

Tuesday, November 4, 1997 ‘Bean’ brings quirky antics, famed talent to the States FILM Quasi-silent TV character remade to endear American fans By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Staff He’s been compared to Charlie Chaplin and Marcel Marceau. Read more...

Tuesday, November 4, 1997 Behind the wheel THEATER The UCLA alumni-driven comedy, "Black Camaros on Interstate 15" allows writer Luis Reyes to put his personal experiences on stage. Read more...

Tuesday, November 4, 1997 Charade exposed in "Earth and Sky" THEATER Post’s detective thriller offers hope in an otherwise dark play By Kristi Nakamura Daily Bruin Contributor The shadowy noir underworld of Chicago. Read more...