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...

Thursday, February 13, 1997 FILM: Diverse selection offers creative alternative to Hollywood offeringsBy Ricky Herzog Daily Bruin Contributor One of the benefits of UCLA is experiencing all of the cultures that thrive on campus, as well as having the opportunity to find out what is happening around the world. 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...

Wednesday, February 12, 1997BOOK: Dr. Hong Liu’s ‘Mastering Miracles’ explains the healing powers of Qi GongBy Kristin Fiore Daily Bruin Senior Staff Do modern miracles exist? Read more...

Wednesday, February 12, 1997 FILM: ‘The English Patient,’ ‘Jerry Maguire’ fare predictably well; Madonna, ‘Evita’ passed overBy Brandon Wilson Daily Bruin Staff The energy at the Academy building early Tuesday morning was almost enough to make it seem later than 5:30 a.m. Read more...

Wednesday, February 12, 1997 Critters Buggin "Host" (LooseGroove) Every so often a band comes along and just blows your mind right out into space. This time, the band happens to be Critters Buggin with their amazing piece of enlightened tapestry entitled "Host." Critters Buggin is comprised of drummer/ percussionist Matt Chamberlain, bassist Brad House and sax/ piano player Bubba Rabozo. Read more...