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Table of contents for week of June 13, 2003 NEWS & FEATURES A conference put on by Campaign for America's Future, a progressive think tank and activist organization, hosted seven of the nine Democratic hopefuls, who then played to the party's left-liberal wing. Giving cause for hope, finds Richard Byrne, the candidates had more practical ideas than their hosts. She's a licensed psychologist, a commodities trader, and a filmmaker. But beneath it all, says Mike Miliard, Nancy Mroczek, PhD simply rocks. In Don't Quote Me, Dan Kennedy's media round-up: the Globe braces for Marty Baron's possible departure, Seymour Hersh goes wild, PETA gets censored, and 'BUR kills a fine media show. In our Q&A Tamara Wieder explains why literary juggernaut Sherman Alexie won't be the one to write the Great Native American Novel. In the Phoenix editorial we say that Arafat's got to go and Hillary is a bellwether; plus we offer kudos to a federal judge who ruled leniently in a marijuana grower's case. In "Out There," Kris Frieswick offers a few hard-won tips on dating. Christine Junge finds guide-to-life books from unlikely sources in "Urban Buy." Plus, this just in: PRIDE 2003 : Flagging enthusiasm? IN MEMORIAM : Michael Tye, 1954-2003 DEPT. OF LABOR : Jonathan Richman and the Pissed Off Projectionists RITUAL CHANTS : Finding its queer voice: Pride at 33 TEMPERATURE TAKING : Yep, they still hate us LESS IS MORE : Thrift and the city SELF-PROMOTION : Clif Garboden to lead AAN HISTORY LESSON : Unsung heroes Letters to the editor Moon Signs Dr. Lovemonkey EDITORS' PICKS In Arts news, George Wein publishes a book, Respond scores national acts, Potter mania returns, and more In Galleries and Museums, Thomas Gainsboroug's 18th century glam at the MFA In Theater, The Huntington heats up for Cookin’ In Performance, Henry Rollins rallies ’round the Flag Plan your week: This week Hot Tix Future Events Next Weekend State of the art MUSIC In Cellars by Starlight, Brett Milano on the tough and tender sides of Meaghan McLaughlin and the Kitty Kill. Sean Richardson on the moody metal of Deftones. Franklin Soults on the new, improved Liz Phair. Franklin Bruno on Anthony Braxton's return to Delmark. Zoë Gemelli sees Maria McKee re-emerge on High Dive. Also live reviews of the Polyphonic Spree at the Paradise, Beat Science and Roswell Rudd at the Lizard Lounge, and Fairport Convention at Scullers. And last but not least, Roadtripping. Also, short reviews of: Kelly Clarkson : THANKFUL Helicopter Helicopter : WILD DOGS WITH X-RAY EYES Dave Ellis : STATE OF MIND Aphex Twin : 26 MIXES FOR CASH François K : A COLLECTION OF CLASSICS Oleander : JOYRIDE Righteous Boy : I SING BECAUSE OF YOU FILM Peter Keough says Capturing the Friedmans is an American travesty. Plus he talks to the director. In Filmculture, Gerald Peary says Guy Maddin's Dracula raises the stakes. Also, short reviews of: THE EYE HOLLYWOOD HOMICIDE I WAS STALIN’S BODYGUARD MANITO MAY RUGRATS GO WILD! THEATER Liza Weisstuch says Bel Canto hits mostly high notes. Carolyn Clay on The Fly-Bottle and Much Ado in Lenox. DANCE Jeffrey Gantz on ABT's Romeo, NYCB's Balanchine, and Boston Ballet's press clippings. ART Christopher Millis on The DeCordova's must-see 2003 Exhibition. BOOKS Julia Hanna on Tim Gautreaux's deep South. TELEVISION Hot Dots -- Tuesday: 8:00 (7) Dog Eat Dog. Interesting to note that this extreme-contest show has been selected to be provided with video description for the vision-impaired. FOOD Dining Out: Meritage On the Cheap : Al Capone’s Noshing & Sipping : Manchego cheese SPECIALS Guide to Summer 2003 Best Music Poll 2003 Spring 2003 Band Guide The 6th annual Best issue |
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