Thursday, November 7, 1996 MUSIC: Kenny Burrell is named director of new Jazz Studies ProgramBy Michael Prevatt Daily Bruin Contributor With his appointment as Director of the UCLA Jazz Studies Program and the release of his 90th album, "The Jazz Heritage All Stars: Live at the Blue Note" (Concord Records), Kenny Burrell has plenty of reason to celebrate this year. Read more...
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November 6, 9:00 pm
Bringing jazz, fun to UCLA
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November 5, 9:00 pm
Pay Day
Wednesday, November 6, 1996 After dealing with physically demanding scenes, failing body parts and generally bad karma, Gibson is ready to sit back and reap the benefits for his amazing performance in the upcoming "Ransom."Touchstone Pictures Mel Gibson stars as business tycoon Tom Mullen, who masterminds a way to get his son Sean (Brawley Nolte, background) back from kidnappers in "Ransom."By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff Being a director isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Read more...
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November 5, 9:00 pm
Sabri Brothers to perform traditional Sufi music
Wednesday, November 6, 1996 MUSIC: Qawwali group to play tonight at Veterans Wadsworth TheaterBy Karla Kelsey Daily Bruin Contributor The rhythmic passion of Qawwali music provides a doorway to lessons that can only be learned by inspirational experience. Read more...
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November 5, 9:00 pm
Stone Temple Pilots rock despite recent setbacks
Wednesday, November 6, 1996 CONCERT: Weiland, back from drug rehab, gives energetic performanceBy Brian Remick Daily Bruin Contributor The lights at the Universal Amphitheater dropped at 9:30 p.m., leaving only a single, illuminated disco ball. Read more...
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November 4, 9:00 pm
Face to Face arrives at success with no-frills attitude, distinct sound
Tuesday, November 5, 1996 CONCERT: Band rocks the Universal Ampitheater with style all their ownBy Michael Nazarinia Daily Bruin Contributor Every now and then, a blue-collar type band achieves a level of success usually reserved for those bands that are, well, corporate. Read more...
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November 4, 9:00 pm
Theater experience helps Lee get in and out of character
Tuesday, November 5, 1996 FILM: Hard-working actress learns lessons from personae she plays By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff It seems like an actor has to be dysfunctional in order to make it big. Read more...
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November 4, 9:00 pm
No Doubt About It
Tuesday, November 5, 1996 The multiplatinum band from the not-so-tragic kingdom of Anaheim gave a fearless and flawless performance Friday at the Universal Amphitheater.By Mike Nazarinia Daily Bruin Contributor When one thinks of Anaheim and entertainment, Disneyland is usually the first thing that comes to mind. Read more...