Fall's Fresh Faces

L.A. Times Archives

Sept. 4, 1997 12 AM PT

Spring may be the season of beginnings in nature, but in arts and entertainment, things start anew in autumn. It’s when opera seasons are launched, classical music moves indoors, theaters try unfamiliar works and pop artists can take risks outside the holiday glare.

Calendar Weekend gets in the fall mood with a look at what we--and you--will be watching. Here are eight people with ideas that warrant our attention and one building that will be the freshest face of all.

1. Pop: Fiona Apple

2. Music: Daniel Catan

3. Theater: Amy Freed

4. Theater: Welcome Msomi

5. Music: Jon Nakamatsu

6. Art: Catherine Opie

7. Pop: Faith Evans

8. Dance: Lloyd Newson

9. Art: Getty Center

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