Tuesday, February 18, 1997 COLUMN: Nominations of late given to unique, independent productions It’s that time of the year again. The anticipation has begun for the second great American near-holiday which falls early in the year (the Super Bowl being the first). Read more...

Friday, February 14, 1997 DANCE: Group explores interaction of people with their environmentBy Alicia Cheak Daily Bruin Contributor Watching a modern dance performance can be as baffling as staring at a piece of work at a modern art exhibit. Read more...

Friday, February 14, 1997 MUSIC: Whether you are in or out of love, these tunes promise a sweet and entertaining time Love may not be in the air or in the cards for many of us, but it’s certainly everywhere else ­ magazines, TV shows hosted by perky, hair-sprayed females, and perkier grocery store candy heart spreads. Read more...

Friday, February 14, 1997 L.A. restaurants and other getaways promise to bring out the romantic in everyone this Valentine’s Day.By Amanda Miller Daily Bruin Contributor Valentine’s Day puts pressure on couples to create the perfect date. Read more...

Thursday, February 13, 1997 FILM: Fame finds ‘Swingers’ star with new action figure, role in ‘Jurassic Park’ sequelBy Lori Swingle Daily Bruin Contributor When it comes to Hollywood, there are actors and there are stars. Read more...

Thursday, February 13, 1997 CULTURE: Instituto di Cultura hopes to erase negative stereotypesBy Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor From food to fashion, Italy’s rich valleys are saturated with tradition. Read more...

Thursday, February 13, 1997 UCLA celebrates its new Jazz Studies Program with an inaugural concert Friday featuring jazz great Herbie Hancock.By Nerissa Pacio Daily Bruin Contributor lthough the music department typically radiates with the sounds of musicians blaring trumpets or strumming chords, for the past two weeks the department has been buzzing with talk of jazz keyboardist and composer Herbie Hancock. Read more...