Thursday, June 30
Space Invaders
Post-9/11 allegory wrestles with blockbuster action in <i>War of the Worlds.</i>
Post-9/11 allegory wrestles with blockbuster action in <i>War of the Worlds.</i>
The Write Art
Steinbeck Center’s <i>The Art of the Graceful Envelope</i> celebrates simpler forms of communication.
Steinbeck Center’s <i>The Art of the Graceful Envelope</i> celebrates simpler forms of communication.
ONSTAGE:Living the Music
Pascal and Remy LeBeouf visit home from NYC.
Pascal and Remy LeBeouf visit home from NYC.
Letters
Letters
Mediterranean Meatless Bliss
Who needs beef when there’s chocolate?
Who needs beef when there’s chocolate?
Child, Left Behind
Local social workers and business people work to educate fieldworkers about Safely Surrendered Baby Law.
Local social workers and business people work to educate fieldworkers about Safely Surrendered Baby Law.
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs
DiscSpace
DiscSpace
Mood Music
The old pipe organ at the Golden State Theatre is the real deal.
The old pipe organ at the Golden State Theatre is the real deal.
TheaterListings
TheaterListings
Chinese Box
A first-generation surgeon tries to find her way out of the closet.
A first-generation surgeon tries to find her way out of the closet.
FORUM: A Sneaky Problem
Militarizing the border won’t work, so we’ll have to think harder about immigration solutions
Militarizing the border won’t work, so we’ll have to think harder about immigration solutions
Nice Scary Fellas
Salinas’ own Retribution brings angry visage to Lava Lounge.
Salinas’ own Retribution brings angry visage to Lava Lounge.
The Real Work
The
The Weekly recognizes 12 local heroes who make Monterey County a better place by trying really hard.
Fiery Skies
Monterey will host annual fireworks show this July 4; Salinas skies will be dark.
Monterey will host annual fireworks show this July 4; Salinas skies will be dark.
One Fish, Two Fish
Great Annual Fish Count surveys species in the Sanctuary.
Great Annual Fish Count surveys species in the Sanctuary.
Emo Duo Plus One
The Achievement (of Flight), post-breakdown.
The Achievement (of Flight), post-breakdown.
Thursday, June 23
Batter Up
Life’s lessons learned on the T-Ball field.
Life’s lessons learned on the T-Ball field.
I Dream of Trinidad
<i>Calypso Dreams</i> could be the next <i>Buena Vista Social Club</i>
<i>Calypso Dreams</i> could be the next <i>Buena Vista Social Club</i>
FOODCHAIN: Both Here and There
FOODCHAIN: Both Here and There
Singing Smart
Julie Kelly delivers lessons in beauty at the microphone.
Julie Kelly delivers lessons in beauty at the microphone.
Honor in Excess
Joe Rombi’s delicious and indulgent fare works just right.
Joe Rombi’s delicious and indulgent fare works just right.
Newsbriefs
Newsbriefs
Head of the Class
<i>Rock School</i> examines rocker turned teacher Paul Green.
<i>Rock School</i> examines rocker turned teacher Paul Green.
Justice Stalled
Convicted Carmel Valley molester is still on the lam.
Convicted Carmel Valley molester is still on the lam.
Brother Act
Nevilles headline big cast at The Monterey Blues Festival.
Nevilles headline big cast at The Monterey Blues Festival.
Fish on the Farm
Rep. Sam Farr and local environmentalists push Congress to regulate aquaculture.
Rep. Sam Farr and local environmentalists push Congress to regulate aquaculture.
Bewildered
Director Nora Ephron attempts to bury Will Ferrell’s comic brilliance in <i>Bewitched.</i>
Director Nora Ephron attempts to bury Will Ferrell’s comic brilliance in <i>Bewitched.</i>
Letters
Letters
Drown Payment
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District considers the costs of owning Cal Am’s system.
Monterey Peninsula Water Management District considers the costs of owning Cal Am’s system.
Pussies Galore
Sculpted cats raise money for kids and art.
Sculpted cats raise money for kids and art.
Dead in the Water
White shark, intended to be the Aquarium’s newest visitor, dies in open ocean holding pen.
White shark, intended to be the Aquarium’s newest visitor, dies in open ocean holding pen.
Thursday, June 16
Boom Town
Marina officials plan to build a city high school.
Marina officials plan to build a city high school.
The Old Spice
Roy’s Swiss Sausage Factory follows the family recipe.
Roy’s Swiss Sausage Factory follows the family recipe.
A Public Public Utility?
Move to buy out Peninsula’s water system faces board vote Monday.
Move to buy out Peninsula’s water system faces board vote Monday.
HOMEPAGE: Living in History
One of the treasures of California history is Post Adobe architecture.
One of the treasures of California history is Post Adobe architecture.
Nuts and Bats
Christopher Nolan digs into a superhero’s psyche in the dark, risky<i> Batman Begins.</i>
Christopher Nolan digs into a superhero’s psyche in the dark, risky<i> Batman Begins.</i>
Undersea Sounds
Charlap and Muldaur headline a brilliant program at this year’s Jazz at the Aquarium.
Charlap and Muldaur headline a brilliant program at this year’s Jazz at the Aquarium.
In Balance
Hospice worker Ginger Kane makes sure to take care of herself, too.
Hospice worker Ginger Kane makes sure to take care of herself, too.
Springtime on the Border
A grassroots citizens’ group takes its fight against illegal immigration directly to the border.
A grassroots citizens’ group takes its fight against illegal immigration directly to the border.
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs
Henrypalooza!
Big Sur’s Miller Library inspires day-long musical event.
Big Sur’s Miller Library inspires day-long musical event.
Murderous Fun
TWS’s Arsenic and Old Lace is exactly as killingly humorous as it is supposed to be.
TWS’s Arsenic and Old Lace is exactly as killingly humorous as it is supposed to be.
FORUM: A Know-Your-Border Quiz
Busting the demonizing myth of the illegal immigrant.
Busting the demonizing myth of the illegal immigrant.
Waiting for the Man
Monterey County’s Gang Task Force fights crime and waits for promised federal funds.
Monterey County’s Gang Task Force fights crime and waits for promised federal funds.
Fathers and Sons
<i>Tell Them Who You Are </i>examines a legendary cinematographer from a unique angle.
<i>Tell Them Who You Are </i>examines a legendary cinematographer from a unique angle.
Thursday, June 9
831: Big Man on Campus
Powerlifter and college football player Rob Carbo isn’t slowing down.
Powerlifter and college football player Rob Carbo isn’t slowing down.
Boundary to Progress
Why won’t Del Rey Oaks officials open South Boundary Road?
Why won’t Del Rey Oaks officials open South Boundary Road?
Global Cities Unite
Mayors from around the world meet in San Francisco for UN World Environment Day.
Mayors from around the world meet in San Francisco for UN World Environment Day.
Letters
Letters
DISCSPACE: Save the Dinosaur
Merge Records reissues Dinosaur Jr.’s early catalogue—<i>Dinosaur, You’re Living All Over Me and Bug.</i>
Merge Records reissues Dinosaur Jr.’s early catalogue—<i>Dinosaur, You’re Living All Over Me and Bug.</i>
The World in a Wineglass
Biodynamics helps vintners find the spirit of their land.
Biodynamics helps vintners find the spirit of their land.
A Museum Moves
Neo Mod shows Monterey Museum of Art heading in a new direction.
Neo Mod shows Monterey Museum of Art heading in a new direction.
Pounding Pavement
Oldtown business owners push for private security patrols.
Oldtown business owners push for private security patrols.
Trading Places
The Danish film<i> Brothers</i> shows the effects of war on one member of a family.
The Danish film<i> Brothers</i> shows the effects of war on one member of a family.
Euro Horror
Director Alexandre Aja’s <i>High Tension</i> recalls the classic slasher films from the ‘70s.
Director Alexandre Aja’s <i>High Tension</i> recalls the classic slasher films from the ‘70s.
Going Big
Dennis Murphy channels Sinatra for CD release party.
Dennis Murphy channels Sinatra for CD release party.
Making a Scene
Monterey Live launches ambitious performing arts calendar.
Monterey Live launches ambitious performing arts calendar.
ArtListings
ArtListings
Movie Man’s Music
Steve Tyrell brings a lifetime in the arts to the standards.
Steve Tyrell brings a lifetime in the arts to the standards.
Paddling Preachers
TeamOCEAN volunteers act as Sanctuary missionaries in kayaks.
TeamOCEAN volunteers act as Sanctuary missionaries in kayaks.
Newsbriefs
Newsbriefs
FORUM: From Jail Cells to Solar Cells
Environmental justice takes the world stage.
Environmental justice takes the world stage.
Thursday, June 2
Classic Imprint
Writers Series brings old movie prints and top screenwriters to Monterey.
Writers Series brings old movie prints and top screenwriters to Monterey.
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs
Connected by Strings
Darol Anger and Rushad Eggleston bring their Republic to Carmel Valley.
Darol Anger and Rushad Eggleston bring their Republic to Carmel Valley.
Bomb Scares Shake Carmel
Fifth incident in two years a false alarm, say cops.
Fifth incident in two years a false alarm, say cops.
Hard Rock Performance
Stone mason Baldo Vultaggio sculpts a special market.
Stone mason Baldo Vultaggio sculpts a special market.
Working Man
Ron Howard’s <i>Cinderella Man< /i> is not an example of flashy filmmaking, but it does the job.
Ron Howard’s <i>Cinderella Man< /i> is not an example of flashy filmmaking, but it does the job.
FORUM: Goodbye To Intelligence
A former CIA man takes a hard look at John Bolton.
A former CIA man takes a hard look at John Bolton.
Twin Gypsies
Django’s spiritual sons converge for preview show at Monterey Live.
Django’s spiritual sons converge for preview show at Monterey Live.
‘Graffiti Busters’
Armed with paint and rollers, Salinas volunteers clean up city walls.
Armed with paint and rollers, Salinas volunteers clean up city walls.
Bohemian Paint
Henry Miller’s daughter plans to sell her father’s most personal art.
Henry Miller’s daughter plans to sell her father’s most personal art.
London Underground
<i>Layer Cake </i>is a slice of the dangerous life.
<i>Layer Cake </i>is a slice of the dangerous life.
Peter Smith’s Paradox
The outgoing president of CSUMB— a beacon of diversity and student empowerment—leaves a mixed legacy
The outgoing president of CSUMB— a beacon of diversity and student empowerment—leaves a mixed legacy
Promise Keepers
Dems vow to raise taxes on richest Californians to pay for education.
Dems vow to raise taxes on richest Californians to pay for education.
Letters
Letters
Breathing Music
Virginia Mayhew brings her fine quartet to the Jazz & Blues Co. Saturday.
Virginia Mayhew brings her fine quartet to the Jazz & Blues Co. Saturday.
The Second Act
Having wowed ‘em in PG, Zocalo brings its good vibes and traditional flavors to Monterey.
Having wowed ‘em in PG, Zocalo brings its good vibes and traditional flavors to Monterey.
Tarpy's Roadhouse
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