AltWeeklies Wire
Bikes Beans & Bordeaux: Wheelin' and Mealin' in Orlandonew
Clean starts and big finishes at this bike-friendly sandwich joint.
Orlando Weekly |
Faiyaz Kara |
09-18-2008 |
Food+Drink
The Global Peace Film Festival Features Seriously Moving Pictures from Around the Worldnew
The Global Peace Film Festival showcases up the 30 feature films (mostly documentaries) and almost 20 shorts from around the globe that offer differing interpretations and perspectives on the subject of "peace."
Orlando Weekly |
Lindy T. Shepherd, Liz Langley, Bob Whitby, Al Krulick and Seth Kubersky |
09-18-2008 |
Theater
In Orlando, Taxes Are Going Up While City Services Are Being Cutnew
Orlando's city government responded to its current budget crisis -- a $31.4 million deficit -- the way most cities do: They blamed everyone and everything else for their fiscal problems.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
09-18-2008 |
Commentary
Orlando Council Watch: Paying Attention to Gov't So You Don't Have Tonew
Given current budget woes, there was a lot of whimsy this time around as the sitcom characters of The Dais gathered for another civic powwow.
Orlando Weekly |
Billy Manes |
09-18-2008 |
Commentary
In the Slums of Orlando, Hip-Hop Means Businessnew
On the west side, struggling artists from Pine Hills to Orange Blossom Trail huddle in home studios, creating digital anthems and simplifying rhyme schemes to appeal to not only the lesser-educated and party-minded audience of the Dirty South, but to white suburbanites who want to experience the inner city from a distance.
Orlando Weekly |
Justin Strout |
09-18-2008 |
Music
The King and I: Elvis Tribute Artist Shea Arender Explains His Craftnew
There's no mistaking the home of Elvis tribute artist Shea Arender. Four white pillars and a pair of somber stone lions flank his front door, eliciting a knowing grin from visitors as if they have been let in on a good joke.
Jackson Free Press |
Ari Glogower |
09-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
'Hearts and Daggers' Takes You on Listening Adventuresnew
Violinist-vocalist Petra Haden teams up with accordionist Miss Murgatroid (née Alicia Rose), and it turns out to be far from the dry, conservatory exercise you'd expect: This is cutting-edge stuff.
Tucson Weekly |
Gene Armstrong |
09-18-2008 |
Reviews
Eco-Dating in Jacksonnew
Whether you’re looking for an alternative to the dry, dinner-and-a-movie routine, or trying to plan a Saturday staycation with your spouse of 20 years, Jackson has many options for the eco-savvy, especially if you plan ahead to minimize driving.
Jackson Free Press |
Kelly Bryan Smith |
09-18-2008 |
Culture
Exmortus Has That '80s-Metal Feelnew
The group's full-length debut, In Hatred's Flame, burns with the ambition of teenage metalheads striving to be as epic as inhumanly possible.
Tucson Weekly |
Jarret Keene |
09-18-2008 |
Reviews
Meet David Berman: Poet, Musician, Truth-Tellernew
The Silver Jews frontman, not unlike former Poet Laureate Billy Collins, is the rare poet who writes poetry for people who don't think they like poetry. His writing -- and his songs -- are accessible, and hold great truth for anyone who cares to pay attention.
Tucson Weekly |
Stephen Seigel |
09-18-2008 |
Profiles & Interviews
Keeping Seale Freenew
On Jan. 26, 2007, two days after a federal grand jury indicted former Klansman James Ford Seale with three counts of kidnapping and conspiracy, his defense attorneys moved to dismiss all charges on the grounds that the charges violated the statute of limitations.
Jackson Free Press |
Matt Saldana |
09-18-2008 |
Civil Liberties
Hop On the Busnew
The Ghetto Science Department of Transportation has designated H.O.V. (High Occupancy Vehicle) lanes for the church buses.
Jackson Free Press |
Sue Doh Nem |
09-18-2008 |
Comedy
Tags: humor & satire
'Burn After Reading' is a Coen Brothers Comedy Classicnew
The brothers have complete control, an impeccable crew and some of the best actors in the business, all seemingly having the time of their lives. The result is a blast on par with their Raising Arizona and The Big Lebowski.
Tucson Weekly |
Bob Grimm |
09-18-2008 |
Reviews
After Odd Start, 'Tell No One' Really Gets Goingnew
If you want to see a difficult film with good action, a fine performance by Kristin Scott Thomas, a confusing and potentially dull first third and a neat payoff at the end, I'd suggest Tell No One. If you just want a delicious snack, I'd suggest an orange bell pepper dipped in hummus. The choice is yours.
Tucson Weekly |
James DiGiovanna |
09-18-2008 |
Reviews
Tags: Guillaume Canet, Tell No One
Election '08: The Role of Racenew
The whole "lipstick on a pig" controversy is the end result of the GOP's brilliant efforts to play the race card.
Tucson Weekly |
Catherine O'Sullivan |
09-18-2008 |
Commentary
