Friday, October 18, 1996 ART: Weekend event brings together city’s best in intimate setting, offering lower prices for customers and personal contact for artistsBy Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff Certain things can bring wildly different people together ­ free food, world war and a good art show. Read more...

Friday, October 18, 1996 MUSIC: Ensemble of far-ranging styles coordinated with exhibits to raise awareness of diversityBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Propelled by the surging rhythm of ancient drums, female voices conquer the afternoon stillness. Read more...

Friday, October 18, 1996 "To Gillian on Her 37th Birthday" Directed by Michael Pressman. Starring Peter Gallagher and Claire Danes. In one corner, some of the strongest performers in today’s cinema. Read more...

Friday, October 18, 1996 Academy Award-winning director Barry Levinson takes some of the thunder from his actors and creates disturbing, fascinating cinematic artistry.By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Staff When does someone deserve to die? Read more...

Thursday, October 17, 1996 MUSIC: Brazilian group mixes social activism with a dynamic soundBy Jennifer Murray Daily Bruin Contributor Every now and again one encounters a band that is capable of combining politics, education and inspiration with original rhymes and rhythms. Read more...

Thursday, October 17, 1996 DANCE: The Davalos Dance Company straddles the line of ethnic identity, mixed cultureBy Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Tradition. Heritage. Culture. They are supposed to define us, make us individuals and give us a sense of pride in knowing where we are from. Read more...

Thursday, October 17, 1996 FILM: Frances Reid gets college students to openly express attitudes on race By Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff Though she was never officially a student of this esteemed institution, Frances Reid is no stranger to UCLA. Read more...