Table of contents for week of April 1, 2005
NEWS & FEATURES
A statewide campaign kicks off this week to convert Maine’s military manufacturing into environmentally sustainable industry for the future. It's like those in power sometimes do the right thing. By Christie Toth.
In the eternal search for renewable energy, Maine looks to undersea turbines. That'll be great... unless it angers the dolphins. By Alex Irvine.
Dan Kennedy says media irresponsibility could place Michael Schiavo's life in danger for years to come. Frankly, the whole fisaco is just so ungodly stupid that everyone who has an opinion on Terri Schiavo ought to have their feeding tubes removed.
Plus, this just in:
FILM SCENE: Camden documentary fest wants you
CLUB SCENE: Out with the Jim’s, in with the Blue
HOUSEKEEPING: Comings and goings
FOOD SCENE: From pies to . . . pies
ART SCENE: Raise a stein and toast the Stein
HUMAN SEXUAL RESPONSE: We make beautiful music together, baby!
Politics and Other Mistakes
Bramhall Square
Letters to the editor
Savage Love
Game On
Crossword solution
MUSIC
Cerberus Shoal depart for Europe, riding their best album yet, according to Sam Pfeifle. And yet they still rank among the three worst bands we've ever seen live.
In the time it takes you to read Franklin Soults' article about ethnic female rapper M.I.A., the backlash will have sent several thousand hipsters to the hospital.
The courts have their say on Mark Sandman's recorded legacy. By Matt Ashare.
Matt Ashare reads between the lines of Guero, the mostly unimpressive new release from Beck.
Petra Haden sings The Who Sell Out, for some reason. By Mac Randall.
Jonathan Perry hears Eric Matthew's well composed pop.
Plus, Sibilance.
Worth the trip:
Something for Rockets
Also, short reviews of:
Bloc Party: SILENT ALARM
Blue Merle: BURNING IN THE SUN
Charming Hostess: SARAJEVO BLUES
John Doe: FOREVER HASN’T HAPPENED YET
The Grascals: THE GRASCALS
Mono: WALKING CLOUD AND DEEP RED SKY, FLAG FLUTTERED AND THE SUN SHINED
Pigeon John: SINGS THE BLUES!
FILM
Frank Miller's Sin City looks to some of us like the greatest thing ever put to digital video, but Peter Keough says it's worth a paltry two-and-a-half stars. We'll let history decide, Keough.
Short reviews of:
BEAUTY SHOP
THEATER
Thought you missed your chance to see a regional theater company perform Death of a Salesman in your lifetime? Think again! By Megan Grumbling.
Worth the trip:
Culture Clash in AmeriCCa at the Virginia Wimberly Theatre
DANCE
Worth the trip:
Boston Ballet's 'Falling Angels'; Battleworks at Zero Arrow Theatre
ART
Artist Lauren Fensterstock attempts to understand Anne Boleyn at Aucocisco. By Chris Thompson.
BOOKS
NBC's remake of the holy BBC sitcom The Office is a bad idea that, surprisingly, turns out not to suck. Joyce Millman says as much in far more eloquent language.
FOOD
Sometimes we wonder why every pizza place doesn't sell beer, but then places like Portland Pie wouldn't be so special. By Andy King.
SPECIALS
Best Music Poll 2004
The Best of 2004
Portland Band Guide
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