AltWeeklies Wire
Q&A with Charles Baxter
The author Charles Baxter discusses the inspiration for Saul and Patsy, his most recent novel; his strategy for handling literary acclaim; the last book he read that he would recommend; his greatest fear and joy, and his musical tastes.
Isthmus |
David Medaris |
10-06-2004 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
Tags: Saul and Patsy, Charles Baxter
Q&A with Sarah Shun-lien Bynum
The National Book Award finalist discusses the genesis of her dreamy, allegorical novel, its fabled characters and enigmatic structure; identifies her muses, fears and joys; describes her tastes in food, music, Web sites and reading; and tells why she loves her Brooklyn neighborhood.
Isthmus |
David Medaris |
10-06-2004 |
Author Profiles & Interviews
'Buffalo's Biggest Slumlord' Comes to Baltimorenew
Houston-based real estate speculator Scott Wizig is quietly buying up decrepit properties in Baltimore. Considering he was effectively run out of Buffalo with indictments for predatory lending and other violations, that could be bad news for Baltimore's housing authorities and his local tenants.
Baltimore City Paper |
Gadi Dechter |
10-06-2004 |
Business & Labor
Tags: business & labor
Scenography and Sisterwitnew
In her new album, the Philly songsmith injects the draggy funk tempos of neo-soul with intellect and honest blues.
The Village Voice |
Jason King |
10-06-2004 |
Reviews
The Real President Stands Upnew
Dick Cheney was every inch the president so many accuse him of being in Tuesday night's debate. He painted John Edwards and John Kerry as having been AWOL for Senate votes, and as two insignificant con men not worth talking to or about.
The Village Voice |
James Ridgeway |
10-06-2004 |
Politics
Well Worth the Weightnew
Left in limbo after their first underground rock label folded, Disengage faltered, then raised the funds for their second CD. Application for an Afterlife is a fierce, dramatic disc that balances its bombast with breadth.
Cleveland Scene |
Jason Bracelin |
10-05-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Good Godnew
Bishop T.D. Jakes' book has become a powerful movie about the hypocrisy that has kept black Christian women from becoming preachers, and salvation.
Dallas Observer |
Julie Lyons |
10-05-2004 |
Reviews
Zero Gravity Seekers Boldly Go Where Many Have Ralphed Beforenew
A private company called Zero-G offers the public the newest extreme sport. For $3,000, it will take you up past 30,000 feet in a converted Boeing 727-200 to experience weightlessness.
Dallas Observer |
John Gonzalez |
10-05-2004 |
Sports
Imperfect Unionsnew
Though this documentary exposing the discrimination suffered by same-sex couples includes interviews with activists and footage of Pride parades, protests, and legislative debate, it's the personal narratives that pack the punch.
East Bay Express |
Melissa Levine |
10-05-2004 |
Reviews
Political Pranksters Invent the Art of 'Identity Correction'new
The Yes Men, Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno, developed Web sites like GWBush.com that people thought were real, then masqueraded as influential men to satirize the goals they despised.
East Bay Express |
Melissa Levine |
10-05-2004 |
Reviews
Finding a Waynew
In this Czech drama, war creates the atmosphere in which an unlikely love flourishes, then overwhelms that love.
East Bay Express |
Bill Gallo |
10-05-2004 |
Reviews
George's Junglenew
The feature-length documentary details Girl George's dalliances in 1970s Nashville, but it never shows the East Bay open mic legend and her sidekick, Star, actually performing.
East Bay Express |
Rob Harvilla |
10-05-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
Celebrity du Jour Visits Oakland High Schoolnew
Rap artist Kanye West stopped by an Oakland high school to talk in rhyme to kids, many of them representing the young-artist-run label Youth Movement Records
East Bay Express |
Eric K. Arnold |
10-05-2004 |
Profiles & Interviews
It Came from the Basementnew
The most intense music scene in Boston lives in the neighborhood cellars.
Boston Phoenix |
Camille Dodero |
10-05-2004 |
Recreation
Biologist Publishes Science for the Peoplenew
At a time when the cost of scientific journals is skyrocketing, Michael Eisen and his partners came up with a revolutionary idea. They make research papers contributed to their journal, PLoS Biology, immediately available for free on the Internet.
East Bay Express |
Will Harper |
10-05-2004 |
Science
