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Table of contents for week of July 8, 2005

NEWS & FEATURES

Medical marijuana: it's not just an excuse stoners use to spend their entire lives high instead of doing something productive. Now that Rhode Island -- a small, Catholic state -- is poised to legalize it, Ian Donnis looks at what that might mean for the rest of us.

David S. Bernstein explores the new world of campaign financing. When Mitt, Hillary, and all the other 2008 White House hopefuls need the funds to run, which will end up the leader of the PAC?

In "Talking Politics," Adam Reilly says Mayor Menino should debate Maura Hennigan, and looks at hyperbole from Tom Reilly's campaign and the Second Middlesex special election.

Freerunning, or "Parkour," is not just for Scion commercials anymore. Sara Donnelly explores the urban sporting phenomenon that's sweeping the nation.

In the Phoenix editorial: It’s time for the legislature to stop playing politics with justice.

Dan Savage on sex.

Crossword solution

Phoenix flashbacks

Letters to the editor

Moon Signs

Plus, this just in:

  • CRIMINAL JUSTICE Unacceptable, outrageous, but okay for now
  • PINKED OUT Pink Floyd fan seeks revenge after Live 8
  • WILLIE CARPENTER Barista master
  • BABY STEPS State funding for the arts continues its slow recovery
  • BOOK VALUE Santorum joins the literati
  • QUOTES + NUMBERS Hot or not?

    EDITORS' PICKS

    In Theater, CSC’s Hamlet will be no melancholy Dane

    In Galleries and Museums, ‘The Kingdom of Siam’ in Salem, ‘Girls on Film’ at Harvard, and ‘Big’ stuff in Somerville

    In Classical, Mahler’s Eighth Symphony and the legacy of classical recording

  • Free Stuff
  • Hot Tix
  • 8 Days
  • Future Events
  • MUSIC

    Franklin Soults digs the roots of Lucinda Williams and Shelby Lynne.

    Ted Drozdowski examines the expansive influence of the legendary musician Brian Eno.

    Mikael Wood talks to Gustav Ejstes about his new Ta Det Lugnt.

    It's a veritable onslaught of Afropop as Femi Kuti, Papa Wemba, Emeline Michel, and Daby Touré come to Boston. By Banning Eyre.

    In Cellars By Starlight: Will Spitz gets personal with Spookie Daly Pride and Reverend Glasseye.

    In Out: ‘Dynasty’ says farewell; Brazilian Girls take the piss

    Chris Rucker with news WERS gives up its Nasty Habits; plus Unearth, 7L & Eso, and Distinguished Members

    In Download: Eno devotees unite!

    Live reviews of: Tracey Bonham and Eels, Billy Corgan and Paul Geremia

    Also, short reviews of:

  • NIC ARMSTRONG & THE THIEVES THE GREATEST WHITE LIAR
  • THE MELVINS MANGLED DEMOS FROM 1983
  • THE POSIES EVERY KIND OF LIGHT
  • THE SIGHTS THE SIGHTS
  • DAVE VAN RONK THE MAYOR OF MACDOUGAL STREET: RARITIES 1957-1969

    MOVIES

    Peter Keough previews the Tenth Annual Boston French Film Festival. What does it sound like when Sully and Murph try to speak French? "Sacrah bleur?"

    In "Film Culture," Gerald Peary rocks '50s-style at the Brattle.

    Also, short reviews of:

  • MA MÈRE
  • UNDEAD
  • WE JAM ECONO: THE STORY OF THE MINUTEMEN

    THEATER

    Steve Vineberg heads to the Berkshires for Follies and The Father.

    DANCE

    Marcia B. Siegel checks out Martha Graham and Chunky Move at the Pillow.

    BOOKS

    With The Letters of Robert Lowell, William Corbett revels in the late poet's unvarnished shop talk.

    TELEVISION

    Chris Nelson deconstructs the 'reality' of Hell's Kitchen.

    HOTDOTS: MONDAY 11 9:00 | 4 | ROCK STAR: INXS | Sort of several reality shows rolled into one. Fifteen rock musicians are housed together as they audition for a job fronting INXS on a world tour By Clif Garboden

    FOOD

  • Dining Out Za
  • On the Cheap Flames II
  • Taste Buds: Upcoming local dining events
  • Noshing & Sipping: Dancing Deer brownies

    SPECIALS

  • Guide To Summer
  • Best Music Poll 2005
  • Digital Photography Guide
  • The Best 2004
  • Education Section 2005
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