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Table of contents for week of May 6, 2005

NEWS & FEATURES

North America’s only independent music-video-game-development studio is flying under the radar in Central Square. Camille Dodero visits Harmonix.

The Office of Special Counsel exists to protect federal workers from job discrimination and whistle-blowing retaliation. David S. Bernstein examines how Scott Bloch turned it into a haven for gay-bashing and partisan politics.

Adam Reilly wonders why Governor Mitt Romney is getting involved in the nitty-gritty details of the Democratic-nomination fight between Tom Reilly and Deval Patrick

Anti-choice pharmacists opposed to all forms of artificial contraception are seeking the power to mess with women’s everyday lives. Deirdre Fulton investigates.

Filmmaker Paul Haggis and an ensemble of talent - including Matt Dillon - tackle issues of diversity in a post-9/11 world. Tamara Wieder speaks with them.

In "Out There," Steve Almond tells you how to survive the annual return home without (technically) murdering any of your relatives.

Dan Savage on sex.

In the Phoenix editorial: Mitt Romney’s embrace of capital punishment — and Tom Reilly’s craven response — show why progressives must remain vigilant

Letters to the editor

Moon Signs

Plus, this just in:

  • ART CITIZENS Adding fuel to the creative economy’s engine
  • GOOD GROOMING Poll shows increased support for equal marriage
  • GAIETY THEATRE Showing next Thursday: The Gaiety’s demise
  • NEWSBOXES Grab this paper, quick!
  • NOW AND THEN Time travelers gather at MIT
  • PHOTOFILE Rock-on-a-bye, baby

    EDITORS' PICKS

    In Theater, János Szász and the ART take on Eugene O’Neill

    In Galleries and Museums, 'Getting Emotional' at the ICA, Jodie Manasevit in Worcester, and Alex MacLean at the Peabody Essex

  • Hot Tix
  • 8 Days
  • MUSIC

    Jon Garelick sums up his long weekend at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and related Crescent City events in Giant Steps.

    Jonathan Perry talks with acclaimed singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards about her sophomore CD

    Michael Alan Goldberg talks with Mary Gauthier about her major-label debut and touring with Willie Nelson

    Kurt B. Reighly explains how things got better - if not easier - for Cazwell, a gay rapper from Worcester, after he moved to NYC

    Matt Ashare sees The New York Dolls and Gang of Four return to rock.

    In Cellars By Starlight: Edan's struggles with rap's relevance; the Perceptionists' new perceptions

    In Out: Steer Roast, side of Apes; Jacque’s strange attractors

    Chris Rucker has love for Downbeat 5 and Kimone; Lamont and Clickers call it quits

    Live reviews of: Audioslave, Louis XIV, and Joe Pernice

    Also, short reviews of:

  • The Blue Van THE ART OF ROLLING
  • Mike Doughty HAUGHTY MELODIC
  • The Mars Volta FRANCES THE MUTE
  • Okkervil River BLACK SHEEP BOY
  • Starflyer 59 TALKING VOICE VS. SINGING VOICE
  • Various Artists YOU SEE ME LAUGHIN’: THE LAST OF THE HILL COUNTRY BLUESMEN

    MOVIES

    Peter Keough reviews Kingdom of Heaven and talks with James Reston Jr. about his book Warriors of God.

    Peter also checks in with the Boston Gay & Lesbian Film/Video Festival

    Gerald Peary reports from Toronto's Hot Docs festival

    Tom Meek weighs in on Crash

    Also, short reviews of:

  • 3-IRON
  • HOUSE OF WAX
  • KONTROLL
  • LA MEGLIO GIOVENTÚ/THE BEST OF YOUTH
  • TORREMOLINOS 73
  • THEATER

    Carolyn Clay reviews August Wilson's Radio Golf at Yale, Take Me Out at SpeakEasy, and Into the Woods at New Repertory Theatre

    Liza Weisstuch reviews Janet Kenney's My Heart and My Flesh.

    DANCE

    Marcia B. Siegel reports on Fico Balet, Kinodance, and Elaine Summers.

    BOOKS

    Charlie Higson tries to extend the 007 franchise with SilverFin. Jeffrey Gantz reviews Higson's take on the young Bond.

    TELEVISION

    HOTDOTS: SATURDAY 7 5:00 (7) Horse Racing. Live from Churchill Downs, the 131st running of the Kentucky Derby. The Bellamy Road who won the Wood Memorial can't lose. Whether that Bellamy Road will show up this afternoon is another matter. By Clif Garboden

    FOOD

  • Dining Out Pomodoro

  • On the Cheap Tropico Restaurant
  • Taste Buds: Upcoming local dining events
  • Hot Plate: Sabatino’s Italian Kitchen’s meatball sub

    SPECIALS

  • Digital Photography Guide
  • The Best 2004
  • Liquid - Fall 2004
  • Fall Preview
  • Education Section 2005