Friday, October 11, 1996 FILM: Independents rule at multiplex, where unknown talent often sees its first lightBy Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor Sterile white paint glares out from beneath strips of purple formica. Read more...

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...

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...

Thursday, October 10, 1996 DANCE: Experimental group portrays America in its glories and foiblesBy Elizabeth Bull Daily Bruin Senior Staff Last year German choreographer Pina Bausch came to L.A. Read more...

Thursday, October 10, 1996 MUSIC: Cesaria Evora’s style highlights minor-key ballads charged with raw emotionBy Susan Lee Daily Bruin Contributor A gentle whisper. Glamorous and sensual, yet motherly. Read more...

Thursday, October 10, 1996 DANCE: Student group seeks new members to continue traditionsBy Kathleen Rhames Daily Bruin Contributor Dance is a universal language. It sounds like a cliché, but without saying a word a gesture can relate a feeling, and a sequence of steps can communicate across cultures. Read more...

Thursday, October 10, 1996 After a successful spring quarter, the groovy ’70s musical "Godspell" returns, charged with enough energy to bring crowds back for moreBy Simon Dunstan Daily Bruin Contributor "Godspell," last year’s very successful music department production is back by popular demand for one more encore. Read more...