AltWeeklies Wire
The End is Near!new

The Rapture is supposed to happen May 21, 2011--according to one guy and his believers. Others say he's, well, misguided.
Chico News & Review |
Jerry Olenyn |
05-19-2011 |
Religion
Born on the Bayounew

Grammy-winning Zydeco junkie Chubby Carrier reaches a new career high.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Bill Forman |
05-19-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
May 21: A Bad Rapturenew

Marie Exley-Sheahan, one not-really-local believer, preps for a big weekend.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Chet Hardin |
05-19-2011 |
Religion
A Glorified Nobodynew

In his entertaining new book, Jeff Guinn makes it clear that he's no fan of Wyatt Earp.
Tucson Weekly |
Leo W. Banks |
05-19-2011 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Arizona History Museum, Jeff Guinn
More Vampires Againnew

The great Paul Bettany is stuck in another regrettable production.
Tucson Weekly |
Colin Boyd |
05-18-2011 |
Reviews
Tags: Paul Bettany, Priest 3D
The Border's Revolving Doornew

The indictment issued involving the murder of Agent Brian Terry raises as many questions as it answers.
Tucson Weekly |
Leo W. Banks |
05-18-2011 |
Crime & Justice
Tags: Border Patrol, Brian Terry
13 Assassinsnew

Takashi Miike disembowels the samurai film.
East Bay Express |
Kelly Vance |
05-18-2011 |
Reviews
The Love Language Delivers a Big-Hearted Soundnew

With a Phil Spector-esque wall-of-sound production quality, N.C. band the Love Language's Libraries has become an underground hit with new fans and critics chiming in along the way.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
05-18-2011 |
Profiles & Interviews
Tags: The Love Language
The Man Behind Richmond's Renaissancenew

Crime is down, business is up, and the city is avoiding major budget cuts thanks to Bill Lindsay, perhaps the Bay Area's best city manager.
East Bay Express |
John Geluardi |
05-18-2011 |
Politics
Tags: Bill Lindsay, Richmond California
How You Say 'Taco' in English...new

The fare is simple and traditional: tacos, tortas, quesadillas and gorditas, available with marinated pork (al pastor), tongue (lengua), chicken (pollo), chorizo sausage, pork rinds (chicharon), marinated steak (asada) or tripa.
YES! Weekly |
Brian Clarey |
05-18-2011 |
Food+Drink
Tags: Mexican
New Poetry by Lou Lipsitznew

If this world falls apart (the winner of the 2010 Blue Lynx Prize) consistently brings the reader to a dark place and then pulls back.
Tags: Lou Lipsitz
The Funk-Tacular Guide to the 10th Annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festivalnew
Ill-advised MTV jokes aside, it should come as no surprise to anyone that the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has returned to its sold-out ways for the 10th year.
YES! Weekly |
Ryan Snyder |
05-18-2011 |
Concerts
The Anti-Rapturenew

Oakland atheists brace for Judgment Day.
East Bay Express |
Rachel Swan |
05-18-2011 |
Religion
Newt's Legacy of Meanness Outdatednew

Attack-dog politics should be retired in Georgia.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Editorial Board |
05-18-2011 |
Commentary
Roses Are Red, This Is A Blue Valentinenew

Method acting leads to honest connection on screen.
Boise Weekly |
Jordan Wilson |
05-18-2011 |
Reviews