AltWeeklies Wire
Raoul Dufy: The Controversial Aesthetenew
The Mississippi Museum of Art's exhibition, "Dufy: A Celebration of Beauty," is a reminder that the world can and should be beautiful.
Jackson Free Press |
Nientara Anderson |
03-06-2009 |
Art
Let Them Eat Pillsnew
If you think bankers are corrupt, be sure you give doctors their due.
Jackson Free Press |
Brian Johnson |
03-06-2009 |
Commentary
Our Time Has Comenew
The Ghetto Science Department of Transportation is getting a financial boost from the stimulus package.
Jackson Free Press |
Ken Stiggers |
03-06-2009 |
Comedy
Tags: humor, federal stimulus
It's For the Sake of Justice, Sure, But Storing It All Can Be a Bitchnew

The evidence room for law enforcement agencies in Spokane, Wash., is stuffed and deteriorating. Here's a look inside.
The Inlander |
Nicholas Deshais |
03-05-2009 |
Crime & Justice
When Down is Up: Ten Jobs That Are Doing Well Because You're Notnew

From arms dealer to repo man to private eye, here are some professions that are not only recession-proof, but actually seem to benefit from an economic downturn.
The Inlander |
Joel Smith, Nicholas Deshais, Daniel Walters, Derek Casanovas and Jordy Byrd |
03-05-2009 |
Economy
Tags: jobs, economic issues
Public Utilities for Health Care: A New Model for Reformnew

A Boise State professor has come up with a new model for state-based health care reform: make insurance companies into public utilities, like power and gas. Will anyone listen?
Boise Weekly |
Nathaniel Hoffman |
03-05-2009 |
Science
Putting Time on Holdnew
Hold Time might be M. Ward's most iconic, brightly imagined work yet.
Tucson Weekly |
Sean Bottai |
03-05-2009 |
Reviews
Well-Versed, If a Bit Obsessed, With the Tropes of Classic Bluesnew
On his solo debut, Black Keys guitarist/singer Dan Auerbach shows himself well-versed, if a bit obsessed, with the tropes of classic blues.
Tucson Weekly |
Michael Petitti |
03-05-2009 |
Reviews
Arms and Sleepers Rely on Their Accurate Musical Intuitionsnew
A common theme persists throughout Max Lewis' discussion of his Cambridge, Mass.-based electronic duo, Arms and Sleepers: doing what feels right.
Tucson Weekly |
Annie Holub |
03-05-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jazz Guitarist Says His Musical Restlessness Keeps Things Interestingnew

It's not hyperbole to say that Charlie Hunter has had a hand in redefining the state of jazz. During a recent phone conversation from his home in New Jersey, the genial Hunter posed as many questions as he answered.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
03-05-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience'new
If you want your soul sucked out of your eye sockets, then the Jonas Brothers' 3-D film is for you!
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
03-05-2009 |
Reviews
Girl Loses Dognew
Wendy and Lucy is a small, intimate movie that deserves far more attention than it's received.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
03-05-2009 |
Reviews
Serious Monkey Businessnew
When will people learn that non-domesticated animals are dangerous?
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
03-05-2009 |
Animal Issues
Tags: animal issues, commentary
Jesus and Meatnew
PETA's claims that good Christians should be vegetarians lack biblical backing.
Tucson Weekly |
Tom Danehy |
03-05-2009 |
Religion
One Woman's Begrudging Descent Into the World of Strategic Shoppingnew
The recession took my beloved food budget, an extravagant dollar amount I am still unwilling to print, and tightened it down in its mean little grip while simultaneously inflating grocery prices.
North Bay Bohemian |
Beth Hall |
03-05-2009 |
Food+Drink
Tags: groceries