Thursday, May 26
A Woman’s Voice
Irina Rivkin brings ‘soul and spirit’ to Morgan’s.
Irina Rivkin brings ‘soul and spirit’ to Morgan’s.
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.
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.
Newsbriefs
Newsbriefs
Remembering Vietnam
Veterans Memorial Committee remembers local soldiers at May 28 ceremony.
Veterans Memorial Committee remembers local soldiers at May 28 ceremony.
Deep Woods
Smog returns with nature-inspired recording.
Smog returns with nature-inspired recording.
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.
FORUM: Vader’s Villainy
What it means when the hero turns into a villain.
What it means when the hero turns into a villain.
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.
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.
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 <i>Shrek</i> eschews storytelling for pop culture references and other gags.
Letters
Letters
An Ageless Story
Forest Theater Guild taps teenager to make
Forest Theater Guild taps teenager to make
Thursday, May 19
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.
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—Judi Dench and Maggie Smith—play spinsters who take in a mysterious foreigner in <i>Ladies in Lavender.</i>
A Wild Midsummer Night
MPC finds the heat in Shakespeare’s hottest play.
MPC finds the heat in Shakespeare’s hottest play.
Powerful Whispers
Quieter voices get heard at Big Sur ‘new folk’ fest.
Quieter voices get heard at Big Sur ‘new folk’ fest.
Battle Won
Panetta and Farr celebrate winning effort to protect local bases.
Panetta and Farr celebrate winning effort to protect local bases.
Moving Images
Emerging Choreographers Showcase brings cutting-edge talent to Marina.
Emerging Choreographers Showcase brings cutting-edge talent to Marina.
NewsBriefs
NewsBriefs
Afraid of the Darth
Despite wooden performances, Revenge of the Sith doesn’t suck.
Despite wooden performances, Revenge of the Sith doesn’t suck.
The Phantom $600 Million
Schwarzenegger’s plan to spend more on popular programs hits snag.
Schwarzenegger’s plan to spend more on popular programs hits snag.
STREET TALK: Feel The Force
Asked at Century Theaters in Monterey
Asked at Century Theaters in Monterey
Letters
Letters
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.
Real Life Drama
Allston James’ wild journeys bring depth and soul to his playwrighting.
Allston James’ wild journeys bring depth and soul to his playwrighting.
Fired Up
Local groups want ‘No Smoking’ signs on beaches.
Local groups want ‘No Smoking’ signs on beaches.
Choosing Sides
Local business owners rip media portrayals of East Salinas.
Local business owners rip media portrayals of East Salinas.
Metal Guru
Sculptor Richard MacDonald forges art from life.
Sculptor Richard MacDonald forges art from life.
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
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.
Welcome to the Funhouse
Director Todd Solondz’s latest film takes viewers on a challenging journey.
Director Todd Solondz’s latest film takes viewers on a challenging journey.
Sophisticating the Primitive
Steakhouse Sixty8 matches complex flavors and classic quality.
Steakhouse Sixty8 matches complex flavors and classic quality.
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.
Budget Reanimator?
Schwarzenegger may spread a little more money around, Sacto sources say.
Schwarzenegger may spread a little more money around, Sacto sources say.
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.
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.
Blues Inspiration
Mighty Mike Schermer releases new CD at Sly’s.
Mighty Mike Schermer releases new CD at Sly’s.
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.
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’s land accessible to everyone.
Letters
Letters
‘Twisted’ Sisters
Vermillion Lies brings originality and spunk to something like folk music.
Vermillion Lies brings originality and spunk to something like folk music.
Camp Bikecrazy
24 Hours of Adrenalin is an extraordinary event for ordinary riders.
24 Hours of Adrenalin is an extraordinary event for ordinary riders.
The Good Fight
Global Majority conference speaks peace to power.
Global Majority conference speaks peace to power.
Street Talk
<B>Rush of Excitement:</B> Asked at the Monterey Sports Center
<B>Rush of Excitement:</B> Asked at the Monterey Sports Center
Monster Flaw
<i>Monster-In-Law</i>, Jane Fonda’s first film appearance in 15 years, is an uninspired comedy.
<i>Monster-In-Law</i>, Jane Fonda’s first film appearance in 15 years, is an uninspired comedy.
Spirit and Paper
Spirit and Paper
Thursday, May 5
The Wines of Spring
When the sky brightens, our wines should whiten.
When the sky brightens, our wines should whiten.
Turf Wars
Monterey neighborhoods wheel and deal for project funding.
Monterey neighborhoods wheel and deal for project funding.
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.
Street Talk
<b>Hopeful Ambition:</b> Asked at the post office in Marina
<b>Hopeful Ambition:</b> Asked at the post office in Marina
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’s touch to heavy metal.
Mom’s the Word
<b>The secret to discovering what your mother wants for Mother’s Day:</b> Ask her.
<b>The secret to discovering what your mother wants for Mother’s Day:</b> Ask her.
Theater Listings
Theater Listings
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.
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.”
Playing Politics
Staff Players squeeze Havel’s sprawling anti-totalitarian allegory onto a tiny stage.
Staff Players squeeze Havel’s sprawling anti-totalitarian allegory onto a tiny stage.
Feast
<b>Second Chances:</b> Brussels sprouts, it turns out, are not inherently disgusting.
<b>Second Chances:</b> Brussels sprouts, it turns out, are not inherently disgusting.
Newsbriefs
Newsbriefs
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.
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.
Rootless Variety
The homeless Troupers of the Gold Coast keep performing.
The homeless Troupers of the Gold Coast keep performing.
A Folk Crusader
Utah Phillips brings his stories and songs to Monterey.
Utah Phillips brings his stories and songs to Monterey.
Bitter Beauties
Dandelion greens are worth getting to know.
Dandelion greens are worth getting to know.
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.
China House
Pacific Grove