March 13, 1998
Volume 126, Number 18

This Week's Stories

• Spring opera one acts take an unfortunate back seat

• Essence proves that the Motown sound is still hot

• Chamber orchestra pleads the "Fifth"

• Albert Chong shows at AMAM

• The passion of Sokolov returns

• Thinking Fellars to dish out a little sonic heaven

The unpredictable group from Iowa could either play nice or make an assault

• Ben-O brings solo work back to Oberlin

• Lovin' it up in the bubble: a topic we can all talk about

• Point Blank capitalizes on Cusack charm

• Gypsies gives way to the supernatural

• Tortoise sets example for Oberlin indie hopefuls

• Eric Clapton brings it back to the basics

• Feature photo: Newfound sounds

• Campus Arts Calendar

• Arts...Out of Town