AltWeeklies Wire
Cross Purposesnew
The Vatican is about to issue a new directive condemning homosexuality and keeping gay priests out of the Catholic Church. In San Francisco, that would threaten one of the most vibrant Catholic parishes.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Joe Dignan |
11-23-2005 |
LGBT
Tags: gay & lesbian issues
Wanted: More Dead Presidentsnew
Hopes were high when some of the biggest names in Illinois formed the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Foundation in Springfield, but it's now clear they have fallen far short of their financial goals. Richard Norton Smith hopes to play catch-up.
Illinois Times |
Bruce Rushton |
11-23-2005 |
Economy
Tags: and, Illinois, Richard, Abraham, Foundation, library, Lincoln, museum, Norton, presidential, Smith, Springfield
Out of His Mindnew
Nothing's taboo with Latino comedian Carlos Mencia, which is why he just might get his ass kicked.
Colorado Springs Independent |
Kara Luger |
11-23-2005 |
TV
Tags: TV
Mom's Away!new
Silvia Johnson wanted to be a "cool mom," so she held innumerable parties at her home, where she provided alcohol, marijuana and methamphetamines to kids and had sexual relations with at least five boys, ranging in age from 15 to 17.
Westword |
Adam Cayton-Holland |
11-23-2005 |
Crime & Justice
Falwell Grounded
Jerry Falwell cancelled his Nov. 14 Oklahoma Pastors' Conference appearance due to jet plane problems. Meanwhile, the Baptist General Convention of Oklahoma says it contributes to the conference but does not control it.
Oklahoma Gazette |
Greg Horton |
11-23-2005 |
Religion
Tags: religion
Simply Gallingnew
In his film directorial debut, acclaimed playwright/screenwriter/theater director Craig Lucas is done in by his own script, which becomes excessively icy and cruel.
Cheers for Veirsnew
Songwriting cheerleader Laura Veirs distinguishes herself from the pack with her lyrics, all vivid imagery and the music of language tumbling together in stunning bits of poetry.
SF Weekly |
Michael Alan Goldberg |
11-23-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
A Bridge Too Farnew
The San Francisco Chronicle's series of stories on Golden Gate suicides goes "radioactive."
Let's Go to Printnew
Emily McVarish's exploration of negative space as it exists in real life is the theme of a multiyear project on the reason why San Francisco is so resistant to change.
The Manly Men of Godnew
No women are allowed into the Promise Keepers, but that didn't stop the Infiltrator from getting on the Prayer Team.
Naked Before Godnew
A church offers six figures for a strip club in Painesville, Ohio.
Cleveland Scene |
Rebecca Meiser |
11-23-2005 |
Recreation
Broken Bonenew
As a member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Bizzy Bone sold 15 million albums and won a Grammy, but his next goal is proving he's not crazy.
Cleveland Scene |
Jason Bracelin |
11-23-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
An Easy Glossary of Studio Terms, Dude
Learn studio-speak and hold your own with the music techies.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Music
Fusion 5 Makes Its Mark
Under the guidance of three talented engineers, up-and-coming Charleston recording studio Fusion 5 stands to become a major destination facility.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
Keep That Funk
Charleston funk-rock band Uncle Mingo never really broke up, they just readjusted aand moved ahead at their own pace.
Charleston City Paper |
T. Ballard Lesemann |
11-22-2005 |
Profiles & Interviews
