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Boughs of Hollywood
'Tis the season to see movies rooted in respectability
Here are 10 respectable suggestions for new releases to catch during the month ahead.
By Jonathan Kiefer - November 26, 2008
Long Story Short
The movies are respectable, not exactly incredible, but such is life these days.
By Matthew Schniper - November 26, 2008
The unsteady Gazette
The unsteady Gazette
Layoffs, economy drag daily through struggles
New publisher will inherit a challenging situation.
By Ralph Routon - November 26, 2008
Slim hopes at Shady Lane
Slim hopes at Shady Lane
Trailer park's foreclosure sends residents into limbo
Even owners of mobile homes can wind up in a tight spot.
By Oliver Parini - November 26, 2008
Out of the wild
Out of the wild
White Acres property will likely be developed
Annexation into the city could enhance plans for picturesque area.
By J. Adrian Stanley - November 26, 2008
The fierce urgency of ... the future
The fierce urgency of ... the future
Inspired, and a little scattered, local Dems try to stay fired up
Post-election meeting seeks momentum for party hoping to escape political wilderness.
By Anthony Lane - November 26, 2008

County health makes deep cuts   (Noted)
Also: Council redistricting, illegal ammo, Dreampowers and more.
November 26, 2008

Focus' mixed messages   (Ranger Rich)
Our own ministry dumps many of its own into the unemployment lines.
By Rich Tosches - November 26, 2008

The state of the Independent
The state of the Independent   (Publisher's Note)
Today, an all-time high of 110,000 adults read the Indy regularly.
By John Weiss - November 26, 2008

Solving our problems, Step 1   (Between The Lines)
Let's consider merging our law-enforcement operations.
By Ralph Routon - November 26, 2008

Screened in
Screened in   (IQ)
Holidays have their own atmosphere, and their own memories.
By Bob Campbell - November 26, 2008

Letters
Cartoons, class warfare, Yule history, enviros and others.
November 26, 2008

AFA hockey aims for the stars   (End Zone)
Frank Serratore sees Air Force as hockey's version of football's BCS-busters.
By Ralph Routon - November 26, 2008

Armed and humorous
Armed and humorous   (7 Days to Live)
Sketch performer makes light of her limitation in MAT show
Jazz Hand performance plays off co-star's life with an prosthetic arm.
By Suzanne Marie Calvin - November 26, 2008
Under construction
Under construction   (7 Days to Live)
Group Rubbish show offers glimpse into artists' process
In Process hosts seven artists working on their own pieces during three Friday nights.
By Edie Adelstein - November 26, 2008
Other 7 DAYS TO LIVE:  
7 Days to Live

Stranger than fiction
All the strange news that's fit to print.
By Roland Sweet - November 26, 2008

Dark inspiration
Dark inspiration   (Fine Print)
Lamb's third novel deals with Columbine aftershocks
Author struggled to find inspiration for his latest work.
By Jill Thomas - November 26, 2008

Short Stories
Short Stories
The United States Constitution: A Graphic Adaptation; The Strange Case of William Mumler, Spirit Photographer; Alphabet Juice.
November 26, 2008

Slice of Life
Slice of Life

November 26, 2008

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Get Involved
Thanksgiving Day outreach, Electric recycling drop-off, Salvation Army breakfast.

November 26, 2008
Big Gigs
Upcoming concerts here and around the region.

November 26, 2008
Playing Around Listings
Who's playing live music this week in the area.

November 26, 2008
Movie Times
What's playing when, and where, on the silver screen.

November 26, 2008
Reverb
Reverb
Mainly, as we celebrate our blessings, I'm thankful that I'm not Axl Rose.
By Adam Leech - November 26, 2008

Honky tonk halo
Honky tonk halo   (AudioFile)
Aaron Watson sticks with Jesus' business model
Watson's priority is to "make good clean music and give fans a good show."
By Bill Forman - November 26, 2008
Making plans for Nigel
Making plans for Nigel   (AudioFile)
The elusive Bird's 'trio' hits the vanishing species list
This singer-songwriter was tired of the glamour-thon that is popular music.


By Bill Forman - November 26, 2008
Nation of Enos
Nation of Enos   (AudioFile)
Forget Guitar Hero, your smartphone could hold the next musical innovation
This little creation is so intriguing, it practically justifies the cost of the iPhone.
By Bill Forman - November 26, 2008

Playing Around Listings
Who's playing live music this week in the area.
November 26, 2008

Sound Advice
Sound Advice
Kanye West, Rocket 88, Guns N' Roses
November 26, 2008

Staind
Staind   (Sixty Seconds)
Sixty Seconds with Aaron Lewis
"It's just a matter of whether the fans are going to agree with us or not."
November 26, 2008

Op-erratic
Op-erratic   (Reviews)
Australia
It's the kind of story you'd expect from Baz Luhrmann, on a canvas the size of a continent.
By Scott Renshaw - November 26, 2008

Opening this week
Opening this week
Australia, Four Christmases, Transporter 3
November 26, 2008

Movie Times
What's playing when, and where, on the silver screen.
November 26, 2008

Movie Picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films playing around the area.
November 26, 2008

Cinefiles
Cinefiles
Christmas on Mars, The Wild Horse Redemption, The Warrior
November 26, 2008

Side Dish
Warehouse, Swirl Wine Emporium, The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey, plus more.
By Matthew Schniper - November 26, 2008

Get comfy
Get comfy   (Appetite)
Downtown's newest cafe dishes up atmosphere and real food
Smiley's lives up to expectations, for breakfast and for lunch.
By Andrea Wenker - November 26, 2008

Advice Goddess
You're pursuing a man with all the subtlety of a hungry velociraptor after a small woodland animal.
By Amy Alkon - November 26, 2008

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