Thursday, September 28
The Future Is Now
Support the future--go see a show this week.
Support the future--go see a show this week.
Return Of The Natives
The Pacific House safeguards an impressive collection of American Indian artifacts.
The Pacific House safeguards an impressive collection of American Indian artifacts.
Olympic Odyssey
Think the Australians don't like all the hoopla the Olympics have brought to their little continent? Think again.
Think the Australians don't like all the hoopla the Olympics have brought to their little continent? Think again.
Universal Language
The Monterey World Music Festival delivers an international experience in our back yard.
The Monterey World Music Festival delivers an international experience in our back yard.
Well Regulated
The move to govern single-connection water systems pits property rights against the rights of the state.
The move to govern single-connection water systems pits property rights against the rights of the state.
Almost Perfect
Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous is a tribute to rock 'n' roll and the '70s.
Cameron Crowe's Almost Famous is a tribute to rock 'n' roll and the '70s.
Egg Foo Yuck
One woman's love of Chinese food had inauspicious beginnings.
One woman's love of Chinese food had inauspicious beginnings.
St. Anthony And Me
A good understanding of classical music means breaking old habits.
A good understanding of classical music means breaking old habits.
Cable Friction
Laying fiber optic cables on the ocean floor is touchy business.
Laying fiber optic cables on the ocean floor is touchy business.
From The Editorial Desk
That's particularly true when it comes to individuals. Many people
Right On Target
Girl on the Bridge finds the love of life and filmmaking that made French films great.
Girl on the Bridge finds the love of life and filmmaking that made French films great.
Seriously Sushi
Akaoni means fresh fish and abundant sake in serene surroundings.
Akaoni means fresh fish and abundant sake in serene surroundings.
Thursday, September 21
Waiting For Wildfire
It's the season when fighting fire can really get under your skin.
It's the season when fighting fire can really get under your skin.
Real Survivor's Tale
The Eyes of Tammy Faye documents the real life story of a (heavily) made-up survivor.
The Eyes of Tammy Faye documents the real life story of a (heavily) made-up survivor.
Bird Behavior
The Ventana Wilderness Society responds to criticism of the condor release program.
The Ventana Wilderness Society responds to criticism of the condor release program.
Clone Sweet Clone
Growing houseplants from cuttings is cheap, easy and satisfying.
Growing houseplants from cuttings is cheap, easy and satisfying.
North County's Colors
An art show devoted to putting the brakes on development.
An art show devoted to putting the brakes on development.
Three Reasons To Think Before You Drink
Doctored results from water quality tests, millions in fines and a surprise in a water tank have put Alco Water Service in a pickle.
Doctored results from water quality tests, millions in fines and a surprise in a water tank have put Alco Water Service in a pickle.
Down The Drain
By installing simple water storage systems, rainwater could provide a rainbow of benefits.
By installing simple water storage systems, rainwater could provide a rainbow of benefits.
A Death In The Family
Suicide rates among the elderly, especially white males, are higher than you might think.
Suicide rates among the elderly, especially white males, are higher than you might think.
From The Editorial Desk
When we tear down a building or a fence, we're likely to just toss the leftover boards into a dumpster and forget about it. We plunk good money on the counter to buy a new plant to match the one we have growing on the other side of the front porch. When it rains, we let the water wash off our roofs, into the street and down the storm drains into the ocean.
Fortitude
Guitarist Terrence Farrell and Ballet San Jose display courage.
Guitarist Terrence Farrell and Ballet San Jose display courage.
We Are Not Alone
Five recent short story collections give us glimpses into the lives of characters very much like ourselves.
Five recent short story collections give us glimpses into the lives of characters very much like ourselves.
Fantastic Characters
A collection of Chagall's most beloved images appear as limited-edition prints.
A collection of Chagall's most beloved images appear as limited-edition prints.
Sticks & Stones
Building with salvaged materials can save dollars, help the environment and make an artistic statement.
Building with salvaged materials can save dollars, help the environment and make an artistic statement.
Something's Brewing
Marina is an unlikely place to find authentic English ales.
Marina is an unlikely place to find authentic English ales.
Once Upon A Dinner
Falling under the sensory spell of Deetjen's Big Sur Inn.
Falling under the sensory spell of Deetjen's Big Sur Inn.
Local Spirit
The locals are full of spirit, check out the music.
The locals are full of spirit, check out the music.
Thursday, September 14
Wayne's World
Miles Davis smiles on Wayne Shorter's original composition for the MJF.
Miles Davis smiles on Wayne Shorter's original composition for the MJF.
From The Editorial Desk
At the same time it's proven itself to be a musical form that's remarkably adaptable and durable, somehow it's still avoided becoming a mainstream form of music. Even so, Monterey County schools go to great lengths teaching jazz and thousands of people flock not only to the Jazz Festival, but also to the piano bars, clubs and restaurants that offer their own variations on the music. Why? Why jazz? After reading this week's cover package of stories, we hope you'll find at least a partial answer to the question.
Dude, That's Sick!
Swimmers and surfers aren't just grossed out by Monterey Bay's dirty water. They may actually be sickened by it.
Swimmers and surfers aren't just grossed out by Monterey Bay's dirty water. They may actually be sickened by it.
The Kids Are All Right
Why the High School All-Stars have a passion for yesterday's jazz legend
Why the High School All-Stars have a passion for yesterday's jazz legend
Ballet Blues
Organizational breakdown threatens San Jose Cleveland Ballet's season.
Organizational breakdown threatens San Jose Cleveland Ballet's season.
The Ballad Of Bill Frisell
The virtuoso guitarist has three distinct musical personas--and they'll all be on hand this weekend at the MJF.
The virtuoso guitarist has three distinct musical personas--and they'll all be on hand this weekend at the MJF.
Serendipity At Sea
New technology and a bit of luck help MBARI scientists understand toxic algae.
New technology and a bit of luck help MBARI scientists understand toxic algae.
End Of The Innocence
A restored version of the 1970 music documentary Gimme Shelter chronicles death of a dream.
A restored version of the 1970 music documentary Gimme Shelter chronicles death of a dream.
Stop Signs
The Board of Supervisors has a chance to put the brakes on development in North County.
The Board of Supervisors has a chance to put the brakes on development in North County.
Atmosphere Of Great Feeling
Three books about jazz history show the glory of many and the vision of a few.
Three books about jazz history show the glory of many and the vision of a few.
The Welcome Mallet
Club Octane gets red-tagged before it gets off the ground.
Club Octane gets red-tagged before it gets off the ground.
Straight, No Chaser
An inveterate jazz junkie recounts how he cultivated an ear for the hard stuff.
An inveterate jazz junkie recounts how he cultivated an ear for the hard stuff.
Carried Away
New works by Zimbabwean stone sculptor Gedion Nyanhongo explore the inner spirit.
New works by Zimbabwean stone sculptor Gedion Nyanhongo explore the inner spirit.
Arms And The Men
Faithful poses the question: Can anyone really be trusted?
Faithful poses the question: Can anyone really be trusted?
One Fish, Two Fish
The food at Salinas' Golden Fish is swimmingly good.
The food at Salinas' Golden Fish is swimmingly good.
Thursday, September 7
Artifacts.
"The Bounds of Discovery" is Karl Schaffer and Erik Stern''s second two-man show. They got famous with "Two Guys Dancing About Math," which has toured nonstop since its debut in 1990. "Bounds" merges the duo''s highly physical choreography with wordplay, imagery and audience participation to create a strange and striking performance about the nature of the scientific imagination.
Letters.
Legal is not offensive, it''s the "barely" part. The idea that these girls are as close as possible to illegal is the selling point. Not only are they as young as possible, but they are often portrayed as small children posed with dolls and teddy bears.
Modern Outlaw
Up-and-coming country star Andy Griggs downplays his pretty-boy image and talks up his music.
Up-and-coming country star Andy Griggs downplays his pretty-boy image and talks up his music.
Stems And Seeds
The Tao of Steve offers a likable love story that fails to deliver its promised philosophical depth.
The Tao of Steve offers a likable love story that fails to deliver its promised philosophical depth.
The Water In Between
Roman Loranc's photographs aim to restore the beauty of the Central Valley to the collective imagination.
Roman Loranc's photographs aim to restore the beauty of the Central Valley to the collective imagination.
A Farming Affair
Summer Stock gives its audience lots of reasons to get happy.
Summer Stock gives its audience lots of reasons to get happy.
Hello, Dolly
Scientific progress in the field of genetic engineering hatches profound moral and scientific questions about the future.
Scientific progress in the field of genetic engineering hatches profound moral and scientific questions about the future.
Make Way For The Steelhead!
Trout fishing in this part of America just got a lot more complicated.
Trout fishing in this part of America just got a lot more complicated.
Totally Stoked
An innovative menu, a historic setting, and even a resident ghost.
An innovative menu, a historic setting, and even a resident ghost.
From The Editorial Desk
In the 1950s and '60s, a whole spate of sci-fi movies preyed on our fears about atomic power and genetic mutation (Remember
Little Shop Of Hair
A retro journey to Michael Keenan's Outer Edge and back.
A retro journey to Michael Keenan's Outer Edge and back.
School For Stewards
What has your sommelier done for you lately?
What has your sommelier done for you lately?
Hot Classical
Music by Astor Piazzolla shines on two new recordings.
Music by Astor Piazzolla shines on two new recordings.
Theatrical Behavior
Residents rally against a proposed movie "megaplex" planned for--say it isn't so!--a shopping mall.
Residents rally against a proposed movie "megaplex" planned for--say it isn't so!--a shopping mall.
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