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January 18-24, 1996
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Dead Man Walking: Susan Sarandon keeps pace with Sean Penn.
Music
Heavenly Harper:Ben Harper's musical palette encompasses the personal, political and spiritual.
Beat Street: Somebody slap Wynona Ryders.
Channel Cruiser
Stage
Mirandolina: A female innkeeper wages a battle of the sexes in San Jose Repertory production.
Under Milk Wood: Dylan Thomas' poetic language pleases the ear.
Art
Books
A la Carte: Celebrating the Chinese New Year With Chef Lawrence Chu
Bargain Bites: Kukar's serves up budget-pleasing pizzas, specials and sandwiches.
Bites: Laleh's Burger & Grill puts Persian food on the menu.
For Better or for Wurster: Referred to as a "shanty architect" by Frank Lloyd Wright, William Wurster pioneered a style of comfortable, less-is-more architecture that served as a prototype for many of the houses we live in. But, uh, William Who?
News
Wronged by Wright: Frank Lloyd Wright's verbal jabs at 'Redwood Bill' meant more than the praises of lesser architects. Public Eye: Another great week at the races.
Arts & Entertainment
Movies
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Richard III, The Original Tricky Dick: Ian McKellen, co-screenwriter and star of a new adaptation of Richard III, brings Shakespeare's drama into the fascist era. Plus two Web exclusives: An interview with McKellen and a Cliff's Notes-like backgrounder on Richard III.
Sweet Sounds: A capella singers draw the honey out of the African American musical legacy.
Riders of the Purple Sage: TNT and Ed Harris bring Zane Grey yarn to the little screen.
A Little Night Music: Terrific revival of Sondheim musical at American Musical Theatre of San Jose
Redemption Through Rubbernecking: Fourteen artists look at life through the windshield.
Sea Haunt: Men-of-War: Life in Nelson's Navy
Landmark Dining at La Mère Michelle: Fine flavors and anachronistic recipes make Saratoga's long-standing La Mere Michelle a study in unexpected contrasts
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