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Jeweler's Loupenew

Jewelry of Virginia transplant captures artistic history in her small, handmade, wearable pieces.
Metro Spirit  |  Stacey Hudson  |  02-27-2008  |  Art

In the War on Meth, It's the Civilians Who Losenew

Before I stepped into the home, I thought I'd seen it all. I've seen the war on drugs. I've seen the stupid things people will do on crack or cocaine. But meth is the most addictive substance known to man.
Metro Spirit  |  Alan Tanner  |  02-27-2008  |  Drugs

'Penelope' is a Fairy Tale With No Shortage of Fracturesnew

Maybe Penelope's sufferings are her mother's fault. But the movie has only itself to blame for its blemishes.
Willamette Week  |  Aaron Mesh  |  02-27-2008  |  Reviews

'Bahia Band' Highlights Experimental Music Adventuresnew

"Free Mesopotamia" is percussion on a new level. There are multiple percussion instruments used on this track and the result is amazing. The alignment of jazz with the percussion makes the tune stand out. It's great listening for all musicians of any style.
Metro Spirit  |  Rich McCracken III  |  02-27-2008  |  Reviews

Judge & Wife Allege Harassment by Minneapolis Policenew

James and Lois Cannon seek apology from cops.
City Pages (Twin Cities)  |  Paul Demko  |  02-27-2008  |  Crime & Justice

I'm Will Ferrell?new

The SNL alum and Semi-Pro star on fame, his alternate-universe job, and why he sucks (or did) at coordinating art appraisals.
San Antonio Current  |  Brian Villalobos  |  02-27-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Close Shavernew

How the pride of Waco survived his honky-tonk heart attack.
San Antonio Current  |  Chris Parker  |  02-27-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

The Raveonettes Take on the Sexiest of the Seven Deadly Sinsnew

The band's latest album is dark, dangerous and unyieldingly sexy with a title that contains no traces of subtlety.
San Diego CityBeat  |  AnnaMaria Stephens  |  02-27-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

August Benzien Shakes Up the Skate Shoe Worldnew

Benzien co-founded Dekline Footwear in 2002 with Kevin Furtado, just as skate shoes began the transition from skateboarder-specialized regalia to hipster and hip-hop fashion.
San Diego CityBeat  |  Eric Wolff  |  02-27-2008  |  Fashion

'The Band's Visit' Gently Strums the Heartstringsnew

Kolirin gives us a charming little drama that skirts sentimentality and manages to be a feel-good film without necessarily feeling very good.
San Diego CityBeat  |  Anders Wright  |  02-27-2008  |  Reviews

Kiva's Microloans Underwriting Cockfighting in Perunew

One entrepreneur who hit the Kiva block on Feb. 15 has gotten some people squawking: Sara Alva Vasquez Rodriguez was asking for a $700 loan to buy a freezer for her cockfighting ring in the Peruvian jungle.
SF Weekly  |  Lauren Smiley  |  02-27-2008  |  International

Al Jefferson: Minnesota's Franchise 2.0new

The Timberwolves believe in life after Kevin Garnett.
City Pages (Twin Cities)  |  Jonathan Kaminsky  |  02-27-2008  |  Sports

Rick Rubin Digs Howlin Rain's Distorted View of the '70snew

Comets on Fire's Ethan Miller is in the (metaphorical) driver's seat as Howlin Rain's frontman.
SF Weekly  |  Jennifer Maerz  |  02-27-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Smooth Around the Edgesnew

Fringe event puts a new spin on the old classics.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Mark Gresham  |  02-27-2008  |  Profiles & Interviews

Street Dreamsnew

Atlanta's mixtape game still moves the crowd -- and the industry.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta)  |  Mosi Reeves  |  02-27-2008  |  Music

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