Tuesday, 4/8/97 Energy is the word in production of hit musical ‘Grease!’ Mesmerizing performance abounds in neon lights, rock ‘n’ roll By Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Get out those poodle skirts, put on a pair of shades, and get ready to rock and roll as Broadway’s hit musical "Grease!" comes to the Wilshire Theatre in an over-the-top display of singing, dancing and neon lights. Read more...

Tuesday, 4/8/97 Show hopes to tune community into organ history UCLA organist helped coordinate local festival, hopes to carry on instrument’s tradition By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Some can fit an entire man in their cavity while others wouldn’t hold his toenail. Read more...

Monday, 4/7/97 Extension course reveals secrets of making it big in Hollywood Former agent offers personal advice to show-business hopefuls By Aimee Phan Daily Bruin Contributor Hollywood is all about connections. Read more...

Monday, 4/7/97 Distinctly Ink Fowler Museum’s newest exhibit, ‘The Fragrance of Ink: Korean Literati Paintings of the Choson Dynasty,’ showcases the ancient works that gave Korea its own artistic style. Read more...

Monday, 4/7/97 Punk, Pimps live up to hype in concert Electronica, Brit-hop bands dazzle crowd with both fast, slow jams By Trinh Bui Daily Bruin Contributor Daft Punk and the Sneaker Pimps, two of Europe’s biggest buzz bands, rolled into town Thursday night and gave a musical sampling of the two latest crazes to hit the industry, electronica and Brit-hop (guitar driven trip-hop). Read more...

Monday, 4/7/97 Soundbites Aerosmith "Nine Lives" (Columbia) Aerosmith, the band from Boston we have to thank for introducing us to Alicia Silverstone, is back with "Nine Lives," the follow-up to the 1993 monster hit "Get a Grip." Steven Tyler (the man from Boston we have to thank for giving us Liv Tyler) and company return to their ever-familiar ’70s rock sound, with variations and changes here and there which set it apart from their earlier releases. Read more...

Friday, April 4, 1997 CONCERT: Musicianship, chemistry and humor result in flawless showBy Mike Prevatt Daily Bruin Contributor The Wallflowers’ gig at the Ventura Theater on Wednesday proved you don’t need high-tech light effects, expensive props, and a flashy front man to put on a great show. Read more...