Issue 2050, Apr 5, 2007

Arts Features

Tightly wound Spring
Trout unafraid of the eccentric and absurd
Chris Woods's road warriors arrive
Requiem Flamenco a fierce defence of Earth

Theatre

Bigger than Jesus
Assembly
Yu-fo

Dance

Ricochet
Mothers
Ri'zilyent

Music Arts

Israel in Egypt offers epic choral drama

Arts Notes

News from the art world

Arts Choices

Can't-miss arts events this week

Arts Time Out

April 5 - 12, 2007

Letters

RESPs, equality, and milk make mummies yummy
Let's hear about Furtado's music, not her backside
Let's hope Canada doesn't unplug Internet radio

News Features

Gorilla media
Public benefits linked to valuation of stations
Gateway opposition grows
Residential-school deal creates difficult choice

Straight Talk

Premier praises huge media takeover
Government keeps SRO prices under wraps
Bhopal man calls for VANOC boycott of Dow
Holden rejects claim of conflict
Park Board boss seems clueless on TILMA
Two more premiers back media giant's application
Larry Campbell's left-centre-left knockout punch

Straight Issues

Wanted: a new police chief
What do you want to see in the next Vancouver police chief?

Analysis

Woodlands justice on hold

Commentary

When thieves fall out: last act in Zi­mbabwe

Health Features

Don't worry: you can be neurotic and happy

Health Notes

Research looks at role of green tea in slowing down HIV
Shaving for the Brave: Going Bald to Support Kids With Cancer

Dot Comment

Digital TV sprouts time-thrifty couch potatoes

Geek of the Week

I Want One of Those

Trigger Happy

Custom gaming units work their Voodoo

Travel Features

Highlands give new view of Maui and Molokai

Outside

Backcountry racers see a whole new Whistler

Fashion Plate

Hair-raising show highlights the cutting edge

Style Watch

Kwantlen grads’ couture stops bullets, fire, traffic

Kool Thing

Black butterfly T-shirt

Chic of the Week

Smoking Lily's bits and pieces

Best Eating

Bunnies and eggs any style hop to your plate
Easter brings brunch bounty

Uncorked

Small Lots practises catch-and-release
Pompous Pompadour

Food of the Week

Easter treats from Ganache Pâtisserie

Drink of the Week

Straight Goods

The freshest dining spots and events in the city

Dine Out Guide

April 5 - 12, 2007

Book Reviews

Boomsday
Knots
Trailer Park Boys

Movies Features

Tarantino spins sexploitation
Ice Cube cool with his niche
Reaping awards for scrutiny
Taking an indie-thriller turn
Ribisi reinvents nerd role
Burns scopes urban sprawl
For Shia LaBeouf, no party- animal trip to Disturbia

Movie Notes

News from Hollywood North

Movie Reviews

Grindhouse
First Snow
Radiant City
The Hoax
Firehouse Dog
Blades of Glory
Meet the Robinsons
Who Loves the Sun
Young Triffie
Are We Done Yet?

Movies Time Out

April 5 - 12, 2007

Music Features

Hellogoodbye’s Forrest Kline has no regrets about exposing his love life
Deerhunter documents depression on atmospheric Cryptograms
Great Lake Swimmers prove the power of understatement
Emo categorization irks Appleseed Cast's Pillar
Sweden's Scar Symmetry rocks with brutal efficiency
No Playboy perks for indie-rocking Ponys
Roger Clyne gets mellow with his Peacemakers
The Robot Ate Me forges freeform indie rock
April 5 - 12, 2007

Local Motion

Kevin House's time is now

Concert Reviews

The Highballs
Priestess

Music Notes

Get the lowdown on Vancouver's music scene

Music Choices

This week's best music bets

Payback Time

Ben Pollock vs. Sarah Rowland

Concert Listings

April 5 - 12, 2007

Club Listings

April 5 - 12, 2007

Time Out Events

April 5 - 12, 2007
Straight List, April 5 - 12, 2007

Cartoons

Everyday Things
Tar Paper Town
Van Stralen
Ernie Pook's Comeek
Red Meat
Arnould

City Singles

Singles of the Week - Jeff | Liz
Singles of the Week - Michelle | Skidge

Single of the Week

Straight Choices

City events for the socially conscious

Pop Eye

Hip-hop homophobia grows

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Feature Articles

Video Game Reviews

Tourist Trophy
Clubhouse Games