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Luther Russell Returns with His First Solo Album in Six Yearsnew
Former Freewheeler creates tracks that veer from effortless, enlightened pop reminiscent of Elliott Smith to rootsier ambles, but they never sink beneath the weight of their tormented subjects.
Willamette Week |
Jay Horton |
09-26-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Luther Russell, Repair
'The Last Winter' Certifies Fessenden as a Horror Auteurnew
Larry Fessenden's The Last Winter isn't the first global-warming horror film, and it surely won't be the last, but it's unlikely there will be a better one anytime soon -- or a better horror movie this fall.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Dennis Harvey |
09-26-2007 |
Reviews
Tags: Larry Fessenden, The Last Winter
Lomborg Tells Climate-Change Worrywarts to Chillaxnew
Cool It is more of a distraction than a contribution at a time when environmentalists should be busy promoting solutions, not debunking the carefully crafted fables of Lomborg's dollar-driven theses.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Amanda Witherell |
09-26-2007 |
Nonfiction
How Far Are You Willing to Go to Relax?new
Damn, the spa industry is huge. And the way Portland spas attract customers is by getting weird.
Willamette Week |
Laura Shin |
09-26-2007 |
Culture
Will Drugs, Sex and a Rock Star Save Portland's Most Expensive Theater?new
Portland Center Stage gambles on Storm Large -- of Rockstar Supernova fame -- to star as the lead in Caberet. PCS needs it to work; the company is deep in debt thanks to its newly renovated space.
Willamette Week |
Byron Beck |
09-26-2007 |
Theater
Tags: theater
The Jena 6: MLK's Dream, Downscaled
African-Americans still suffer from systemic racism, so why are they rushing to the defense of six high school bullies instead of fighting for what matters?
Maui Time |
Ted Rall |
09-26-2007 |
Commentary
San Francisco LoveFests Promises a Strong Third Yearnew
Spawned by the Berlin Love Parade that began in 1989, features some of the nation's top DJ talent, including the Chemical Brothers, Mark Farina, Afrika Bambaata and Miguel Miggs.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
09-26-2007 |
Concerts
Tags: San Francisco LoveFest, concerts
History According to DJ Joe Quixxnew
As the original DJ for The Wake Up Show, he helped to put KMEL on the hip-hop map two decades ago. Since then, he's been a mentor to many younger DJs in the Bay Area, sharing the wisdom learned in a lifetime of DJ-ing like a Yoda-esque Jedi (mix) master.
East Bay Express |
Eric K. Arnold |
09-26-2007 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Joe Quixx
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Fest Turns Sevennew
One of San Francisco's biggest free music festivals kicks off October 5 in Golden Gate Park for three days of mostly traditional music, courtesy of Warren Hellman, billionaire investment banker, bluegrass aficionado, and, yup, banjo picker.
East Bay Express |
J. Poet |
09-26-2007 |
Concerts
'The War': What is it Good For?new
Ignoring Latino contributions in WWII, says Defend the Honor -- so they took their beef with Ken Burns to the street.
San Antonio Current |
Ashley Lindstrom |
09-26-2007 |
TV
Tags: TV
Sex Files: It's How You Play the Gamenew
Don't let performance anxiety ruin your sex life.
C-Ville Weekly |
Annette Owens |
09-26-2007 |
Advice
Tags: advice columns
Hit This Site: GoodReads.comnew
Whereas most other social sites are not specifically thematic, Good Reads is all about books -- you can see what books your friends are reading, list what books you are reading and list books that are on your list to read before you die.
C-Ville Weekly |
Nell Boeschenstein |
09-26-2007 |
Tech
Tags: computers & technology
Inside the Internet Archive's Blood and Gutsnew
After agonizing over how to deal with the archive's growing collection of war videos and consulting with experts, founder Brewster Kahle has come up with a solution that satisfies both his archivist and populist sides.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Annalee Newitz |
09-26-2007 |
Tech
Hillary Clinton Hits Charlottesville, Raises Doughnew
Clinton hit five Sunday morning political talk shows before making her way to a fundraiser with John Grisham, who asked her, among other things, if it was "kind of fun to be the only girl in the race."
C-Ville Weekly |
Cathy Harding |
09-26-2007 |
Politics
The Texas Legislature Puts God in Public Schoolsnew
Now two lawsuits are fighting for the church-state divide.
San Antonio Current |
Vince Leibowitz |
09-26-2007 |
Religion
Tags: religion
