Thursday, November 25
True Believers
The Blind Boys of Alabama bring a dose of true religion to Carmel.
The Blind Boys of Alabama bring a dose of true religion to Carmel.
Pumping Poison
Gov. Schwarzenegger’s ties with the performance-enhancing supplement industry may be affecting his voting record.
Gov. Schwarzenegger’s ties with the performance-enhancing supplement industry may be affecting his voting record.
Discspace
Discspace
Funny Man in Blue
Michael Mancini is the funniest cop in the country.
Michael Mancini is the funniest cop in the country.
Forum: Democrat Family Values
How a Washington state lawmaker won by appealing to working-class voters.
How a Washington state lawmaker won by appealing to working-class voters.
Dreaming With Eyes Open
Local Friends of Jung group looks to awaken the subconscious.
Local Friends of Jung group looks to awaken the subconscious.
Squidfry
Squidfry
Foodchain: Wake Up and Live
Foodchain: Wake Up and Live
The Real Ricketts
Exhibit celebrating the seminal Beatnik scientist offers only a glimpse.
Exhibit celebrating the seminal Beatnik scientist offers only a glimpse.
America’s Sexual Habits
Kinsey details the scientist’s findings on bedroom behavior, but it’s like an overstuffed quickie.
Kinsey details the scientist’s findings on bedroom behavior, but it’s like an overstuffed quickie.
ArtListings
ArtListings
Hotel Faces Boycott
Union ups threat at Fremont Street Travelodge.
Union ups threat at Fremont Street Travelodge.
Community Fund
Roots of Good Health: Let’s put healthy food on our kids’ tables.
The Third Sector
Contributions and grants given to Monterey County-based nonprofits by category in 2002.
Contributions and grants given to Monterey County-based nonprofits by category in 2002.
Feast: A New Season
Grapesteak, née Summer House, impresses with attentive service and a well-rounded menu.
Grapesteak, née Summer House, impresses with attentive service and a well-rounded menu.
New Basement Band
Suzy’s Neighbor plays alternarock nuggets and originals at Jose’s.
Suzy’s Neighbor plays alternarock nuggets and originals at Jose’s.
The Quiet Activist
Jeff Arthur leaves a legacy of environmental protection throughout California.
Jeff Arthur leaves a legacy of environmental protection throughout California.
Newsbriefs
Newsbriefs
TheaterListings
TheaterListings
Letters
Letters
Streettalk
<b>Oops, Now What?:</b> Asked at Starbucks in Del Rey Oaks
<b>Oops, Now What?:</b> Asked at Starbucks in Del Rey Oaks
Ed-Heads Converge
Ed-Heads Converge
The Big Give
Philanthropy is one of the driving forces of the local and national economy.
Philanthropy is one of the driving forces of the local and national economy.
Bridget Meets Her Match
Cheeky 30-something Brit returns for more unrequited love and packs of cigs.
Cheeky 30-something Brit returns for more unrequited love and packs of cigs.
Thursday, November 18
Finding Love in Electoral Politics
The Democratic Party lost the election last week by failing to stand for something—again.
The Democratic Party lost the election last week by failing to stand for something—again.
A Wall at the Beach
Seawall will cut off access and increase erosion.
Seawall will cut off access and increase erosion.
Newsbriefs
Newsbriefs
West End Theatrics
<i>Being Julia</i>’s leading lady controls the stage—and life—from all sides.
<i>Being Julia</i>’s leading lady controls the stage—and life—from all sides.
The Pepper Picker Upper
Cheese mixed with blindingly spicy peppers make for good food fun.
Cheese mixed with blindingly spicy peppers make for good food fun.
Beautiful Noise
The Larks are not just another pretty string quartet.
The Larks are not just another pretty string quartet.
The Neocon Coup
Team Bush prepares to get meaner for a second term by getting rid of dissenters.
Team Bush prepares to get meaner for a second term by getting rid of dissenters.
Holiday Train Leaves The Station
Bizarre animation skews the heart-warming Christmas tale of <i>The Polar Express.</i>
Bizarre animation skews the heart-warming Christmas tale of <i>The Polar Express.</i>
Feast: The Pepper Picker Upper
Cheese mixed with blindingly spicy peppers make for good food fun.
Cheese mixed with blindingly spicy peppers make for good food fun.
Blues Warriors
California’s finest compete in the annual Battle of the Blues Bands.
California’s finest compete in the annual Battle of the Blues Bands.
Forum: Finding Love in Electoral Politics
The Democratic Party lost the election last week by failing to stand for something—again.
The Democratic Party lost the election last week by failing to stand for something—again.
Foodchain: Soul Food
‘Tis the season of social and spiritual nourishment.
‘Tis the season of social and spiritual nourishment.
Streettalk
<b>We Can Dream, Can’t We?:</b> Asked at the Monterey Institute of International Studies
<b>We Can Dream, Can’t We?:</b> Asked at the Monterey Institute of International Studies
Soul Food
‘Tis the season of social and spiritual nourishment.
‘Tis the season of social and spiritual nourishment.
Sex and the County
<b>Heavy Lifting:</b> Planning Commission slated to consider three BIG proposals.
<b>Heavy Lifting:</b> Planning Commission slated to consider three BIG proposals.
Street-Wizened Vision
The young painter Mike “Dabo” Lopez finds inspiration in graffiti and life.
The young painter Mike “Dabo” Lopez finds inspiration in graffiti and life.
Forum: The Neocon Coup
Team Bush prepares to get meaner for a second term by getting rid of dissenters.
Team Bush prepares to get meaner for a second term by getting rid of dissenters.
Water Colors
The Monterey Bay Aquarium shows us the ocean through the eyes of young Latino painters.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium shows us the ocean through the eyes of young Latino painters.
Letters
Letters
Thursday, November 11
Smith Takes the Fourth
Parker concedes with provisional ballots still outstanding.
Parker concedes with provisional ballots still outstanding.
Streettalk
<b>Electronic Scapegoat:</b> Asked Outside Circuit City in Sand City
<b>Electronic Scapegoat:</b> Asked Outside Circuit City in Sand City
My Fantasy Island
<i>Lost</i> presents a more attractive band of survivors.
<i>Lost</i> presents a more attractive band of survivors.
Our Blue Heaven
Progressives must refuse to buy into destructive theories about last Tuesday’s defeat.
Progressives must refuse to buy into destructive theories about last Tuesday’s defeat.
Battleground Defense
An Ohio editor explains how his state was tipped for Bush.
An Ohio editor explains how his state was tipped for Bush.
A Grownup’s Teen Show
The angst and sex in <i>Life As We Know It</i> bring back the hot old days.
The angst and sex in <i>Life As We Know It</i> bring back the hot old days.
Desperately Seeking Sanity
Truer than life, <i>Desperate Housewives</i> gives motherhood its crazy-making due.
Truer than life, <i>Desperate Housewives</i> gives motherhood its crazy-making due.
Parks Clogged
Schwarzenegger stalls State Parks acquisitions.
Schwarzenegger stalls State Parks acquisitions.
Girl Grass
Girl Grass
Deep Freeze
In its first four years, the Bush Administration iced the media and operated largely in secret. An excerpt from NPR’s
In its first four years, the Bush Administration iced the media and operated largely in secret. An excerpt from NPR’s
Pinot Road Trip
College roommates take a wine-soaked, pre-wedding romp in
College roommates take a wine-soaked, pre-wedding romp in
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs
Aloha Spirit in Monterey
Hula’s wows with great food and a kicky atmosphere.
Hula’s wows with great food and a kicky atmosphere.
Letters
Letters
Blue Chanteuse
Maria Muldaur has gone south since her ‘70s hits—to listeners’ delight.
Maria Muldaur has gone south since her ‘70s hits—to listeners’ delight.
Election in Limbo
Ballots for city races in Monterey, Seaside and Marina still unconfirmed.
Ballots for city races in Monterey, Seaside and Marina still unconfirmed.
Beyond Pretzels and Beer Nuts
Local watering holes offer a kinder, gentler side of bar food.
Local watering holes offer a kinder, gentler side of bar food.
Chicago Two-Step
Roy Davis, Jr.’s soulful house re-mix.
Roy Davis, Jr.’s soulful house re-mix.
Revolution Now
The Invasion resurrects circa-’60s Brit pop.
The Invasion resurrects circa-’60s Brit pop.
Cyborg Animé
Highly literate, Japanese science fiction <i>Ghost</i> sequel dazzles with look and story.
Highly literate, Japanese science fiction <i>Ghost</i> sequel dazzles with look and story.
The Art of Remembering
Howard Ikemoto teaches artists how to be young again.
Howard Ikemoto teaches artists how to be young again.
Thursday, November 4
Bewitching Beauty
Gender-switching theatrics deserve an ovation in Shakespearean <i>Stage Beauty</i>.
Gender-switching theatrics deserve an ovation in Shakespearean <i>Stage Beauty</i>.
TheaterListings
TheaterListings
Letters
Letters
The End of Optimism
A golden Tuesday followed by a black Wednesday.
A golden Tuesday followed by a black Wednesday.
Classically Vulgar
Western Stage’s <i>Tartuffe</i> is brutally true to the original.
Western Stage’s <i>Tartuffe</i> is brutally true to the original.
The War at Home
The mood at Election Day parties ranged from anxious to resigned.
The mood at Election Day parties ranged from anxious to resigned.
StreetTalk
Just Nod And Smile -- Asked at Del Monte Center in Monterey
Just Nod And Smile -- Asked at Del Monte Center in Monterey
A Pint, A Party and the Polls
Ex-pats and British subjects pay close attention on Election Day.
Ex-pats and British subjects pay close attention on Election Day.
Another Color Grass
Bela Fleck creates a new kind of stringed music with the Flecktones.
Bela Fleck creates a new kind of stringed music with the Flecktones.
Musical Icon
Ray Charles lives on through Jamie Foxx’s rockin’ performance in
Ray Charles lives on through Jamie Foxx’s rockin’ performance in
Back to Basics
Local author and occupational therapist explains why chairs and computers can make us sick.
Local author and occupational therapist explains why chairs and computers can make us sick.
UNA Film Festival Schedule
UNA Film Festival Schedule
Pretty Smart
Lynne Arriale’s clever improvisation forms the basis for her trio’s sound.
Lynne Arriale’s clever improvisation forms the basis for her trio’s sound.
Pushed to the Polls
Voters turn out big all around the Peninsula.
Voters turn out big all around the Peninsula.
The Other Real World
Cheaper than graduate school and more fun than reading the daily paper, the UN Association Film Festival shines a spotlight on issues of global importance—for free
Cheaper than graduate school and more fun than reading the daily paper, the UN Association Film Festival shines a spotlight on issues of global importance—for free
FoodChain
FoodChain
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