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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
Tags: visual arts
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
Tags: 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
Tags: Mark Palansky, Penelope
'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
Tags: Bahia Band, Mike Ellis
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
Tags: 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
Tags: Kent Alterman, Semi-Pro
Close Shavernew
How the pride of Waco survived his honky-tonk heart attack.
San Antonio Current |
Chris Parker |
02-27-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Billy Joe Shaver
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
Tags: Lust Lust Lust, The Raveonettes
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
Tags: 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
Tags: Eran Kolirin, The Band's Visit
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
Tags: kiva, 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
Tags: sports & fitness
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
Tags: Howlin Rain, Magnificent Fiend
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