Stories for May 2005

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Thursday, May 26

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Theater Listings

Theater Listings

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FOODCHAIN: Ass-Slapping and Happy Talk

FOODCHAIN: Ass-Slapping and Happy Talk

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A Woman’s Voice

Irina Rivkin brings ‘soul and spirit’ to Morgan’s.

Irina Rivkin brings ‘soul and spirit’ to Morgan’s.

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Eating with the Fishes

Fine dining met political talk at last weekend’s Cooking for Solutions.

Fine dining met political talk at last weekend’s Cooking for Solutions.

New Face in PG

Ex-assistant County administrator chosen as city manager.

Ex-assistant County administrator chosen as city manager.

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

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All Summer Dream

The season comes to life on stage from Carmel to Salinas.

The season comes to life on stage from Carmel to Salinas.

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The Empire Persists

Fans make an event of Star Wars finale.

Fans make an event of Star Wars finale.

Newsbriefs

Newsbriefs

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ArtListings

ArtListings

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Remembering Vietnam

Veterans Memorial Committee remembers local soldiers at May 28 ceremony.

Veterans Memorial Committee remembers local soldiers at May 28 ceremony.

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STREET TALK: Bring on the Sun

Asked at Del Monte Beach

Asked at Del Monte Beach

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Deep Woods

Smog returns with nature-inspired recording.

Smog returns with nature-inspired recording.

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Team Player

Mulgrew Miller, the supreme accompanist, plays a rare solo show at Jazz&Blues Co.

Mulgrew Miller, the supreme accompanist, plays a rare solo show at Jazz&Blues Co.

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Summer Fun

A Legacy of Amusement

A Legacy of Amusement

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A Thriller Sans Thrill

Sparks fail to ignite in

Sparks fail to ignite in

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FORUM: Vader’s Villainy

What it means when the hero turns into a villain.

What it means when the hero turns into a villain.

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Cooler in the Summer

The action has been picking up in the county in recent months—and the fun is set to continue.

The action has been picking up in the county in recent months—and the fun is set to continue.

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HOMEPAGE: A View With Room

HOMEPAGE: A View With Room

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Rancho San Juan Limps On

New $325,000 report could lead to scuttling of November vote.

New $325,000 report could lead to scuttling of November vote.

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Gag Reflex

The latest movie from the makers of <i>Shrek</i> eschews storytelling for pop culture references and other gags.

The latest movie from the makers of &lt;i&gt;Shrek&lt;/i&gt; eschews storytelling for pop culture references and other gags.

Letters

Letters

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Squid

Squid

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An Ageless Story

Forest Theater Guild taps teenager to make

Forest Theater Guild taps teenager to make

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Insider’s Outside Guide

Ahhh, the threedom of summer!

Ahhh, the threedom of summer!

Thursday, May 19

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FILM: The Art of War

A film about the iconic Huey helicopter brings vets a strange solace.

A film about the iconic Huey helicopter brings vets a strange solace.

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Golden Girls

Two pillars of English acting—Judi Dench and Maggie Smith—play spinsters who take in a mysterious foreigner in <i>Ladies in Lavender.</i>

Two pillars of English acting&#8212;Judi Dench and Maggie Smith&#8212;play spinsters who take in a mysterious foreigner in &lt;i&gt;Ladies in Lavender.&lt;/i&gt;

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A Wild Midsummer Night

MPC finds the heat in Shakespeare’s hottest play.

MPC finds the heat in Shakespeare’s hottest play.

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ArtListings

ArtListings

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Powerful Whispers

Quieter voices get heard at Big Sur ‘new folk’ fest.

Quieter voices get heard at Big Sur ‘new folk’ fest.

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Battle Won

Panetta and Farr celebrate winning effort to protect local bases.

Panetta and Farr celebrate winning effort to protect local bases.

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Moving Images

Emerging Choreographers Showcase brings cutting-edge talent to Marina.

Emerging Choreographers Showcase brings cutting-edge talent to Marina.

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TheaterListings

TheaterListings

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

NewsBriefs

NewsBriefs

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HOMEPAGE: Uncovering Wonder

HOMEPAGE: Uncovering Wonder

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Afraid of the Darth

Despite wooden performances, Revenge of the Sith doesn’t suck.

Despite wooden performances, Revenge of the Sith doesn&#8217;t suck.

The Phantom $600 Million

Schwarzenegger’s plan to spend more on popular programs hits snag.

Schwarzenegger&#8217;s plan to spend more on popular programs hits snag.

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STREET TALK: Feel The Force

Asked at Century Theaters in Monterey

Asked at Century Theaters in Monterey

Letters

Letters

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FEAST: Planetary Party

Cooking for Solutions.

Cooking for Solutions.

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SquidFry

SquidFry

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FORUM: Global Blowback

The US is paying a deadly price for its victory over the world.

The US is paying a deadly price for its victory over the world.

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Real Life Drama

Allston James’ wild journeys bring depth and soul to his playwrighting.

Allston James&#8217; wild journeys bring depth and soul to his playwrighting.

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Fired Up

Local groups want ‘No Smoking’ signs on beaches.

Local groups want ‘No Smoking’ signs on beaches.

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Choosing Sides

Local business owners rip media portrayals of East Salinas.

Local business owners rip media portrayals of East Salinas.

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Metal Guru

Sculptor Richard MacDonald forges art from life.

Sculptor Richard MacDonald forges art from life.

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Off the Beaten Path

County Parks officials drag their feet over Cañada Woods North trail.

County Parks officials drag their feet over Cañada Woods North trail.

FOODCHAIN: The Old and the New

FOODCHAIN: The Old and the New

Thursday, May 12

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Aack! BRAC!

Leon Panetta weighs in as Monterey waits for news on base closures.

Leon Panetta weighs in as Monterey waits for news on base closures.

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TheatreListings

TheatreListings

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Welcome to the Funhouse

Director Todd Solondz’s latest film takes viewers on a challenging journey.

Director Todd Solondz&#8217;s latest film takes viewers on a challenging journey.

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Belgian Master

DJ Raoul Belmans spins at Octane.

DJ Raoul Belmans spins at Octane.

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Life Goes On

Life Goes On

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Sophisticating the Primitive

Steakhouse Sixty8 matches complex flavors and classic quality.

Steakhouse Sixty8 matches complex flavors and classic quality.

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DiscSpace

DiscSpace

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Off-Road Warrior Women

Team Velo Bella will join the throng of bike-partiers at Laguna Seca this weekend.

Team Velo Bella will join the throng of bike-partiers at Laguna Seca this weekend.

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Squidfry

Squidfry

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ArtListings

ArtListings

Budget Reanimator?

Schwarzenegger may spread a little more money around, Sacto sources say.

Schwarzenegger may spread a little more money around, Sacto sources say.

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OUTSIDE: A Slice of Wilderness

Big Creek Reserve opens its gates for a once-a-year public tour.

Big Creek Reserve opens its gates for a once-a-year public tour.

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Eco-Hero: Not Green Enough?

Dave Potter may have a fight on his hands to keep the Coastal Commission seat he’s held for seven years.

Dave Potter may have a fight on his hands to keep the Coastal Commission seat he’s held for seven years.

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Blues Inspiration

Mighty Mike Schermer releases new CD at Sly’s.

Mighty Mike Schermer releases new CD at Sly’s.

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HomePage: A Getaway for Staying Put

HomePage: A Getaway for Staying Put

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Salmon Fishermen Hurting

Restrictions set to heal a river in Oregon impact local waters.

Restrictions set to heal a river in Oregon impact local waters.

NewsBriefs

NewsBriefs

Papers, Please

Real ID Act fights terrorism and civil liberties.

Real ID Act fights terrorism and civil liberties.

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831: The Soul of Hospitality

Nick Lombardo thrived on making a rich man’s land accessible to everyone.

Nick Lombardo thrived on making a rich man&#8217;s land accessible to everyone.

Letters

Letters

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‘Twisted’ Sisters

Vermillion Lies brings originality and spunk to something like folk music.

Vermillion Lies brings originality and spunk to something like folk music.

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Camp Bikecrazy

24 Hours of Adrenalin is an extraordinary event for ordinary riders.

24 Hours of Adrenalin is an extraordinary event for ordinary riders.

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The Good Fight

Global Majority conference speaks peace to power.

Global Majority conference speaks peace to power.

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Street Talk

<B>Rush of Excitement:</B> Asked at the Monterey Sports Center

&lt;B&gt;Rush of Excitement:&lt;/B&gt; Asked at the Monterey Sports Center

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Monster Flaw

<i>Monster-In-Law</i>, Jane Fonda’s first film appearance in 15 years, is an uninspired comedy.

&lt;i&gt;Monster-In-Law&lt;/i&gt;, Jane Fonda&#8217;s first film appearance in 15 years, is an uninspired comedy.

Spirit and Paper

Spirit and Paper

Thursday, May 5

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The Wines of Spring

When the sky brightens, our wines should whiten.

When the sky brightens, our wines should whiten.

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Turf Wars

Monterey neighborhoods wheel and deal for project funding.

Monterey neighborhoods wheel and deal for project funding.

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A Crash Course in Modern Humanity

The screenwriter behind Oscar winner Million Dollar Baby gets behind the camera for Crash.

The screenwriter behind Oscar winner Million Dollar Baby gets behind the camera for Crash.

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Street Talk

<b>Hopeful Ambition:</b> Asked at the post office in Marina

&lt;b&gt;Hopeful Ambition:&lt;/b&gt; Asked at the post office in Marina

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The Political Church

Catholic social work is rooted in a religious tradition that venerates justice.

Catholic social work is rooted in a religious tradition that venerates justice.

Rock Goddess

Ariez brings a woman’s touch to heavy metal.

Ariez brings a woman&#8217;s touch to heavy metal.

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ArtListings

ArtListings

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Mom’s the Word

<b>The secret to discovering what your mother wants for Mother’s Day:</b> Ask her.

&lt;b&gt;The secret to discovering what your mother wants for Mother&#8217;s Day:&lt;/b&gt; Ask her.

Theater Listings

Theater Listings

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Outside

Ten. It’s the last heat of the day in the Wildflower Triathlon. Nine. It’s the Olympic Distance Relay Race. Eight. We have been standing around here on Lynch Ramp on the south shore of Lake San Antonio for over an hour waiting to begin. Seven. The 55 competitors in the relay race have been milling about like livestock in a cattle chute. Six. The arms of swimmers in other heats move over the water like a flock of birds. Five. It’s sure getting hot out here. Four. I hope I’m ready for this 1.5 kilometer (.93 mile) swim. Three.

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Forum

The Hammer was in a steely mood this weekend. Moments before brandishing a rifle over his head, embattled House Majority Leader Tom DeLay told a crowd of gun lovers at the National Rifle Association's annual convention, “When a man is in trouble or in a good fight, you want to have your friends around—preferably armed.”

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Playing Politics

Staff Players squeeze Havel’s sprawling anti-totalitarian allegory onto a tiny stage.

Staff Players squeeze Havel&#8217;s sprawling anti-totalitarian allegory onto a tiny stage.

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Feast

<b>Second Chances:</b> Brussels sprouts, it turns out, are not inherently disgusting.

&lt;b&gt;Second Chances:&lt;/b&gt; Brussels sprouts, it turns out, are not inherently disgusting.

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Squidfry

Squidfry

Newsbriefs

Newsbriefs

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Poor People Power

The Franciscan Workers plan to revitalize a Salinas neighborhood around a successful soup kitchen.

The Franciscan Workers plan to revitalize a Salinas neighborhood around a successful soup kitchen.

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Discspace

Discspace

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Make Mom’s Day

Let her sleep in. Heck—sleep in yourself. Then it’s out to brunch.

Let her sleep in. Heck—sleep in yourself. Then it’s out to brunch.

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Rootless Variety

The homeless Troupers of the Gold Coast keep performing.

The homeless Troupers of the Gold Coast keep performing.

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Angry Women Speak Up

Female leaders point toward success.

Female leaders point toward success.

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Foodchain

See Ya ‘Round

See Ya &#8216;Round

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A Folk Crusader

Utah Phillips brings his stories and songs to Monterey.

Utah Phillips brings his stories and songs to Monterey.

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Bitter Beauties

Dandelion greens are worth getting to know.

Dandelion greens are worth getting to know.

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Homepage

A Move-In Not Too Far Out

A Move-In Not Too Far Out

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Meet the Parent

Rebecca Miller, daughter of playwright Arthur Miller, examines a strange family dynamic in The Ballad of Jack and Rose.

Rebecca Miller, daughter of playwright Arthur Miller, examines a strange family dynamic in The Ballad of Jack and Rose.

Letters

Letters

Peace Talks

International conflict mediators hone their skills at a local conference.

International conflict mediators hone their skills at a local conference.