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The Cow’s End has down-home atmosphere

Monday, October 14, 1996 FOOD: Cheerful clutter and delicious pastries make for cozy hangoutBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Saltwater-worn wooden cutouts of coffee cups, smoothies, and a bi-level airplane junkily decorate what at first glance seems the site of a rickety, old barn. Read more...


Bringing the story of Joan of Arc to life through music

Friday, October 11, 1996 MUSIC: Medieval group, composer join forces to create innovative scoreBy John Mangum Daily Bruin Contributor Accidents happen. And, for composer Richard Einhorn, an accident brought him the greatest success of his career ­ a work inspired by a film about the final trials of Joan of Arc. Read more...


Making History

Friday, October 11, 1996 FILM: Neil Jordan brings Ireland’s tumultuous history to life in his fact-based film By Emily Forster Daily Bruin Senior Staff onday’s bombing of a British military base in Northern Ireland was a devastating tragedy for the families of the 31 victims, a shocking setback for Irish peace advocates and a phenomenal round of free press for director Neil Jordan’s ("The Crying Game," "Interview with the Vampire") latest film, "Michael Collins." Not that the movie, based on Irish political and military activist Michael Collins, needs the help. Read more...



Power of rock and roll drives Jaguares

Friday, October 11, 1996 CONCERT: Rock group spreads social, political message through musicBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor The Smashing Pumpkins’ keyboardist dies of a heroin overdose at the onset of a worldwide tour. Read more...


Screen Scene

Friday, October 11, 1996 "Long Kiss Goodnight" Written by Shane Black and directed by Renny Harlin. Starring Geena Davis and Samuel L. Jackson One hundred pieces of paper for $4 million dollars? Read more...


Former Melrose club, Ash Grove, brings new musical image to pier

Thursday, October 10, 1996 CLUB: Founder meshes modern sounds with a multicultural flare By Sona Stepanian Daily Bruin Contributor When Ed Pearl, founder of the original Ash Grove club, opened his doors to the legendary folk and blues acts of the ’60s, he did it not only for the love of music, but also for the love of a particular woman. Read more...