Thursday, May 23, 1996 Beginning this Sunday, Melnitz movies is presenting, "The 1996 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film and Video Festival." The program, sponsored by UCLA’s Film and Television Archive along with the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, runs at Melnitz Theater from May 26 to May 29. Read more...

Thursday, May 23, 1996 Unique band brings its blend of styles to the Dragonfly on Saturday By Vanessa VanderZanden Daily Bruin Contributor The members of Violet wait to rehearse beneath black-and-whites of various local bands. Read more...

Wednesday, May 22, 1996 Shanley presents ‘Psychopathia’ at Mark Taper ForumBy Jennifer Richmond Daily Bruin Contributor His plays and screenplays are usually based on personal experiences. Read more...

Wednesday, May 22, 1996 By Michael Horowitz Daily Bruin Senior Staff Anyone who felt let down after watching "Cliffhanger" can attest to the fact that movie trailers and movies themselves are two vastly different beasts. Read more...

Monday, May 20, 1996 Copeland to read from and sign books on campusBy Stephanie Sheh Daily Bruin Contributor Some say that art does not imitate life. Read more...

Monday, May 20, 1996 Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly" has it all – great music, gripping drama and colorful characters. UCLA alumnus Christopher Harlan brings the masterpiece to life, directing a revival for L.A. Read more...

Monday, May 20, 1996 Double birthday celebration serves double purposeBy Mary Campbell The Associated Press NEW YORK — Bright balloons shaped like red peppers festoon the hotel room of symphony conductor Zubin Mehta, who just celebrated his 60th birthday. Read more...