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Table of contents for week of May 30, 2003 NEWS & FEATURES Just when the public seems more aware than ever of sexual assault, just when even the governor's office is pushing for increased funding, the House decides to slash programs for victims of sexual violence. Kristen Lombardi reports. Sure, says Dan Kennedy, there are plenty of scary things jumping out at us these days. But how to separate horrifying fact from media hype? The Bush administration's prickliness toward France since the debate over Iraq may signal a much deeper shift in US relations with Europe, says Richard Byrne. That's why international observers are keeping a close eye on the upcoming G8 Summit in Evian, France. Chris Wright suggests thirty ways to get away from it all without leaving town. In the Phoenix editorial we decry Florida congressman Mark Foley's loathsome hypocrisy. In "Out There," Chris Wright's online social life has everything he could wish for. Kate Cohen finds ways to keep the beach simple in "Urban Buy." Plus, this just in: MY WAY OR NO WAY : Taking exemption MEDIA : From Iraq — hope, fear, and reality WORD PROCESSING : Speech impediment Q&A : Little Joe Cook turns 80 — five months late RINGSIDE : Grappling with ideas PAPER CHASE : Whats Up goes monthly Letters to the editor Moon Signs Dr. Lovemonkey EDITORS' PICKS In Arts news, Pressed Wafer puts out a trilogy, plus Jazz in June (and July and August, too) Opera beyond the boundaries, plus Chorus pro Musica’s Traviata in Classical. In Theater, Strange bedfellows bring Bel Canto to life Plan your week: This week Hot Tix Future Events Next Weekend State of the art MUSIC Matt Ashare on Led Zeppelin, recording, and the question of what music is all about. In Cellars by Starlight, Sean Richardson on Staind, who deal with life on the top while 6gig try to get there. Tony Ware says Prefuse 73 continues to redefine hip-hop. Ted Drozdowski on Etta James's new album and accompanying road trip. Jeff Ousborne on Richard Thompson's Old Kit Bag. In Slanguistics, Jon Caramanica on Kenny Lattimore & Chante Moore and Kindred the Family Soul. Wayne Robins hears the Yardbirds fly again. Also, Brett Milano recaps the Rumble at the Middle East. And last but not least, Roadtripping. Also, short reviews of: Longwave : THE STRANGEST THINGS DJ Quik : UNDER THA INFLUENCE Juno Reactor : ODYSSEY 1992-2002 Zero 7 : SIMPLE THINGS: REMIXES The Benders : MOUNTAIN RADIO Ghostface Killah : SHAOLIN’S FINEST: THE BEST OF GHOSTFACE KILLAH Shesus : LOVES YOU . . . LOVES YOU NOT FILM Peter Keough on Matthew Barney's Cremaster Cycle at the MFA. Chris Fujiwara on the films of Elio Petri at Harvard. Peter Keough says it's no contest between Spellbound and Manic. Also, short reviews of: FINDING NEMO HORNS AND HALOS THE ITALIAN JOB SWEET SIXTEEN THEATER Carolyn Clay on the Huntington's Springtime fizz. Carolyn Clay says Vogel's Ride is well worth taking. Iris Fanger sees The Unexpected Man at WHAT. Ellen Pfeifer reviews tick, tick ... BOOM. ART Christopher Millis weighs John Currin's argument in pictures. BOOKS Brett Milano looks back on Jefferson Airplane's edifying trip. Clea Simon on Lê Thi Diem Thúy's art of elision. TELEVISION Hot Dots -- Monday, 7:00 (2) Cold Metal: A Salute to Inuit Rock. Actually, it's just more Auction, but would you be reading this if we'd said that? FOOD Dining Out: Lam’s Restaurant On the Cheap : Bluefin Noshing & Sipping : James Hook & Co. lobster rolls SPECIALS Best Music Poll 2003 Spring 2003 Band Guide The 6th annual Best issue |
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