AltWeeklies Wire
Robert Ford Takes a Step Forward for African Americansnew
While the conventional wisdom may be to dismiss Sen. Robert Ford's candidacy for South Carolina governor as some sort of publicity stunt, the surrealism of the recent inauguration has prompted me to view it as something different, the latest best chance to get more black South Carolinians engaged in state politics.
Charleston City Paper |
Dwayne Green |
01-28-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: 2010 state elections, Robert Ford
The Hypocrisy of the American Pro-Life Movementnew
For pro-lifers to consistently and enthusiastically vote for leaders whose foreign policies will admittedly lead to the deaths of thousands of civilians — women, children, babies — in order to achieve political objectives is something I cannot understand.
Charleston City Paper |
Jack Hunter |
01-28-2009 |
Commentary
Six Directors, 126 Actors, and Two Days in North Chucknew
Two days, six directors casting as many as nine film and stage productions, and 126 actors — most of them previously unknown to the directors and their companies — cycled through a mass casting call in five-minute segments. Nerve-jangling for the actors? Sure. But a tangible step toward a better-connected local indie community.
Charleston City Paper |
Dan Conover |
01-28-2009 |
Movies
Gaslight Street Unleashes Their Smooth But Dirty Southern Rocknew
No member of Gaslight Street has ever smoked salvia divinorum. None claim to be influenced by the music of Widespread Panic. Give a listen to "Black and Blue Salvia" on their brand-new full-length album, Blue Skies for Fools, and you might wonder otherwise.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
01-28-2009 |
Profiles & Interviews
Jesse Boykins III's 'The Beauty Created'new
Jesse Boykins III has created an album that blends the jazzy adventurousness of his mentor Bilal, the languid romanticism of the Isley Brothers, and the loose songwriting of Dwele.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
L. Michael Gipson |
01-28-2009 |
Reviews
Melinda Doolittle's 'Coming Back to You'new
You want it to be good, because she's so damn likeable. Unfortunately for former "American Idol" contender Melinda Doolittle, her debut album is only listenable.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
L. Michael Gipson |
01-28-2009 |
Reviews
Matt and Kim's 'Grand'new
Brooklyn duo/couple Matt and Kim's latest, Grand, sounds a bit gimmicky upon first listen. But Grand remains as satisfying on the tenth spin as the first.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Ben Westhoff |
01-28-2009 |
Reviews
New Toxics Ban Hurts Small Businessesnew
A new law banning lead and phthalates in children's products could put small, environmentally conscious companies out of business.
East Bay Express |
Robert Gammon |
01-28-2009 |
Environment
'Waltz With Bashir'new
Ari Folman's surreal remembrance of Israel's 1982 war with Lebanon, ends on the most wrenching note imaginable, yet leaving the theater offers no relief to the audience. The real world only amplifies the movie's disheartening themes.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Curt Holman |
01-28-2009 |
Reviews
Photos from the Frontnew
Combat photographer and Air Force veteran Stacy Pearsall is part of the Halsey Institute of Contemporary Art's inside look at the War on Terror.
Charleston City Paper |
John Stoehr |
01-28-2009 |
Art
Can Foreign Countries Bribe the U.S. Secretary of State?new
Despite her obvious intellect, Hillary Clinton is a proven failure as a political leader.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Andisheh Nouraee |
01-28-2009 |
Commentary
Tags: Hillary Clinton, international
The Pine Leaf Boys: Home Sweet 'Homage'new
In the past, the Pine Leaf Boys tempered Cajun tradition with touches of roots-rock, swamp pop and neo-Americana, but Homage au Passe is thoroughly and delightfully old-school, with smoking fiddle and reeling accordion sounding like a sweaty, stomping good time at a Eunice dance hall on a Saturday night.
Hollygrove Market & Farm Plans to Change the Way New Orleans Loves Foodnew
A New Orleans farm will operate as a training ground for backyard gardeners in the Hollygrove neighborhood. For now, the farm operates as a weekly market hub for backyard growers, community gardeners, urban microfarmers and rural farmers to sell healthy and affordable food, previously a rare commodity in the neighborhood.
Gambit |
Alex Woodward |
01-28-2009 |
Food+Drink
Tags: New Orleans, urban farming
Brandon Darby: FBI Informant & Common Ground Co-Foundernew
A cofounder of the Katrina relief organization Common Ground is revealed as an FBI informant, leaving members angry — and wary.
The 2010 New Orleans Mayor's Racenew
The 2010 New Orleans mayor's race is just over a year away, but it's not too early to take stock of who's anteing up and who's ready to fold in the high-stakes game of local politics.
Tags: New Orleans, municipal elections
