AltWeeklies Wire
Better Than the Originalnew
Shelby Lynne's tribute to Dusty Springfield often winds up surpassing her.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
02-21-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Just a Little Lovin', Shelby Lynne
Hype Happinessnew
Vampire Weekend's phenomenal rise now makes perfect sense: This album is a wonder.
Tucson Weekly |
Kristine Peashock |
02-21-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Vampire Weekend
Far From Uninspirednew
k.d. lang has produced a sensual yet thoughtful effort that's inarguably among her finest moments.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
02-21-2008 |
Reviews
The Question of Danavanew
The storied rise of Portland's hippest metal band is by now so familiar to indie rockers and headbangers alike, it might as well be in book form: Young malcontents escape the cornfields, form a band in psychedelic Portland, and score a big-label contract.
The Portland Mercury |
Mike Meyer |
02-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Singing About Shakanew
While the a cappella supergroup's founder is nearing retirement, Ladysmith Black Mambazo will continue on.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
02-21-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Rich People Get Prizes!new
Who will take home Oscars this year? Here are some semi-educated guesses.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
02-21-2008 |
Movies
Striking Outnew
Are you happy the writers' strike is finally over? Well, I most certainly am ... NOT!! When networks get desperate, some really funny, dumbass ideas get to shine.
The Portland Mercury |
Wm. Steven Humphrey |
02-21-2008 |
TV
Hop, Skip and a Snoozenew
A bored-looking Darth Vader/Hayden Christensen dooms Jumper to mediocrity.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
02-21-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Doug Liman, Jumper
Struck by Lightningnew
Francis Ford Coppola is back with an interesting, personal film that's not for everyone.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
02-21-2008 |
Reviews
Open to Interpretationnew
Hubbard Street celebrates 30 years with a mix of works including a classic and two brand-new dances.
Tucson Weekly |
Margaret Regan |
02-21-2008 |
Performance
Tags: dance
Long Shotnew
Two decades after Steve Kerr helped lead the University of Arizona Wildcats to their first Final Four, he hopes to manage the Phoenix Suns to their first NBA championship.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
02-21-2008 |
Sports
Tags: sports & fitness
It's Only February!new
Are you prepared for nine more months of incessant political babbling?
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
02-21-2008 |
Commentary
School Shooting Challenges Community to Communicate With Youthnew
After Larry King's murder last week, what really can be written? Instead of anger and vengeance, the community must follow the example of his family, which chose to offer new life by donating his organs, and use the tragedy as an opportunity to reengage with its youth.
Ventura County Reporter |
Editorial |
02-21-2008 |
Commentary
Where Do We Go From Here?new
Ventura County grapples with education, diversity and hatred in the aftermath of the classroom murder of 15-year-old Larry King.
Ventura County Reporter |
Bill Lascher |
02-21-2008 |
LGBT
Tags: Education, crime, murder, LGBT, acceptance, courts, hate, prejudice, school shooting, gay & lesbian issues
Oregon's Domestic Partnership Law Runs into Murky Watersnew
The law is supposed to give registered same-sex couples the same state rights and responsibilities that marriage laws provide for opposite-sex couples -- but it remains to be seen if the separate institution will truly be equal.
The Portland Mercury |
Amy J. Ruiz |
02-21-2008 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
