LIKE `TRAMPOLINE,' HENRY BOUNCES UPWARD.Joe Henry is something of an anomaly, though in the music business he has plenty of company. Considered one of America's rising young songwriting talents, Henry rarely has seen a bad review, or a packed concert hall, or heard many of his songs played on the radio. Yet the Glendale-based musician has developed a following that keeps his mailbox full. Last year, he won over fans as the opening act for newcomer megahit meg·a·hit n. A product or event, such as a movie or concert, that is exceedingly successful. Noun 1. megahit - an unusually successful hit with widespread popularity and huge sales (especially a movie or play or recording band Counting Crows. His label, Mammoth, was so enamored en·am·or tr.v. en·am·ored, en·am·or·ing, en·am·ors To inspire with love; captivate: was enamored of the beautiful dancer; were enamored with the charming island. that it re-released nearly his entire catalog recently and tried to create a buzz for ``Trampoline,'' Henry's latest album, released in April. The album has received raves, from Rolling Stone on down. The question is whether this quiet rocker will fade into the cutout cut·out n. 1. Something cut out or intended to be cut out from something else. 2. Electricity A device that interrupts, bypasses, or disconnects a circuit or circuit element. 3. bin when his summer tour winds down. The 35-year-old Henry is hoping his moment in the spotlight will last longer than the shelf life of the critics' reviews. That road begins in earnest tonight in Los Angeles with Henry's appearance at the Troubadour. ``I don't think it's my ambition to play in a basketball arena; that's nothing to do with how I imagine what I do,'' he says. ``But it's nice to be able to play in a nice theater. I'd certainly like to be of the stature where I could go play the Wiltern Theatre. It's completely different to play on a stage. It feels like it ought to be real. As soon as you go play in a bar, you have to overcome the expectations of the space.'' ``Trampoline,'' is a departure from Henry's earlier works, which were centered strongly on lyrics and set in and among the instruments of country, rock and folk - dobros and steel guitars, mandolins and piano. ``Trampoline'' features a wider range of influences. It's backed up by a kind of subdued percussion and mild, almost hip-hop beat, giving it a dreamlike sound that on the album's uptempo tracks becomes remarkably infectious. SOURCE: - Elizabeth M. Cosin mixed media More WB ahead: The WB Television Network will add a third night of programming and introduce six series - five comedies and a drama - to its lineup next fall. Anchoring that third night, Monday, will be the steamy serial ``Savannah Savannah, city, United States Savannah, city (1990 pop. 137,560), seat of Chatham co., SE Ga., a port of entry on the Savannah River near its mouth; inc. 1789. .'' Among its ``new'' sitcoms, the WB is adopting an NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. freshman castoff cast·off n. 1. One that has been discarded. 2. Printing A calculation of the amount of space a manuscript will occupy when set into type. adj. also cast-off Discarded; rejected. , ``Brotherly Love,'' starring the Lawrence Brothers - Joey, Matt and Andy - and stand-up stand·up or stand-up adj. 1. Standing erect; upright: a standup collar. 2. Taken, done, or used while standing: a standup supper; a standup bar. comic Steve Harvey, fresh from his short-lived ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. sitcom ``Me and the Boys,'' moves to the WB for ``The Steve Harvey Show,'' about a former musician who lands a job teaching music at an inner-city high school.Other additions ``Nick Freno: Licensed Teacher,'' ``Life With Roger,'' and ``The Jamie Foxx Show.'' SOURCE: - Associated Press up & coming The H.E.L.P. Group, a family of nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving children, adolescents, young adults and families with special needs related to abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, mental retardation and other needs, will present a breakfast forum on learning disabilities from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Thursday in the H.E.L.P. Group Auditorium, 13130 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Highlights will include a personal perspective from actor/activist Edward James Olmos Edward James Olmos (born February 24, 1947) is an Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated American actor and director. Some of his most memorable roles were Lt. Martin Castillo in Miami Vice, Jaime Escalante in Stand and Deliver and Admiral William Adama in the ; a report on long-term outcomes of students with learning disabilities by Dr. Paul Satz, UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX professor and psychiatry chief, UCLA Neuropsychology neuropsychology Science concerned with the integration of psychological observations on behaviour with neurological observations on the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain. Program; and a panel discussion on opportunities in higher education for students with learning disabilities. For further information and reservations, call (818) 779-5211. A first-aid class will cover nosebleeds, head injuries, seizures, fractures, insect bites, poisonings, eye injuries and other common ailments from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Facey Medical Foundation, 11165 Sepulveda Blvd., Mission Hills. Fee: $15. Reservations required. Call (818) 837-5605. ``Where and How Singles Meet'' workshop will include: how to break the ice with a new acquaintance, what to say, how to act, how to avoid rejection-producing behavior, ways to make invitations more likely to be accepted and more, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursday at Los Angeles Valley College LAVC redirects here. For the software library, see libavcodec. The university is adjacent to Grant High School. Often called "Valley College" or simply "Valley" by those who frequent the campus, it opened its doors to the public on September 12, 1949, at which time the campus was , 5800 Fulton Ave., Van Nuys. Fee: $30. For more information and to register, call (818) 988-3911. Gato y Lobo Poetry Publishing Group is holding a workshop for poets looking to get their work published, featuring Rafael F.J. Alvarado, a local poetry promoter and published poet, providing information and hints on where, when and how to submit, and hands-on assistance for those who need it, at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at Sam's Book City, 5245 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Admission is free. Poets are encouraged to bring copies of their work, envelopes and stamps. Call (818) 985-6911. ``The Dining Room,'' a comedy about WASP life that takes place in various dining rooms from the 1930s to the 1980s, will play at 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday in Rawley Hall, Granada Hills High School Granada Hills Charter High School (Granada Hills High School) is a public, charter, co-educational, secondary school consisting of students in grades 9-12. The school colors are green, black, and white. , 10535 Zelzah Ave., Granada Hills. Tickets: $6. The play is appropriate for youngsters in middle school and above. Call (818) 363-2663. ``Athlete of the Year Athlete of the Year
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