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Issue 2054, May 3, 2007

Arts Features

Smashing stereotypes
Devo chief's postcards have subversive edge
John Oliver's kaleidoscopic Visions

Theatre

Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Belly

Dance

Pulse: Funky Brewster Cauling

Comedy

Rick Mercer: minister of humour
The Ethnic Heroes of Comedy Tour

Arts Notes

News from the art world

Arts Choices

Can't-miss arts events this week

Arts Time Out

May 3 - 10, 2007

Letters

Tuition fees leave no choice but inequality
All sides selectively silent about "Peace and politics"
Book review felt as slap with a gauntlet (or sock)

News Features

Stalkers and their prey
Prisoners' calls at a premium

Straight Talk

Larry Campbell's left-centre-left knockout punch
Could Peter Ladner be Mayor material?
Liberals accused of astroturfing
Mayor misses deadline on complaint
Facebook ban hits Ontario
Opposition demands answers on the role of former finance minister Gary Collins in "dirty tricks"
MLA Nicholas Simons speaks up for medical marijuana, demonstrating that Marc Emery's support was not misplaced
Six applicants step forward in the Vancouver police board's race to replace Vancouver police Chief Jamie Graham
Deadline passes on public comments on Squamish Nation application for billboards on Burrard Bridge
Fraser Institute senior fellow Preston Manning will host a show on CBC Radio

Straight Issues

How would you rate how the school system is dealing with Asian heritage?
Local quest for Asian history

Commentary

World Bank sullied before Wolfowitz
War has drug side effects

Health Features

Vancouver doctor helps people talk about dying
Former cop attacked on SkyTrain shares a lesson in gratitude

Health Notes

B.C. Liberal government re-evaluates its policy of not purchasing insulin pumps for kids with Type 1 diabetes

Dot Comment

IMDB redesign splices a new film history

Trigger Happy

Summer's battle-ready, brainy blockbusters

Outside

Squamish rings with whistles of railways past

Fashion Plate

The dress swings in, playful and essential

Style Watch

Silver jeans heat up with label 1921 and a Spice Girl
Red Dress Ball

Kool Thing

Firetrap woven-mesh bag

Chic of the Week

Stila pro artist Geoffrey Rodriguez at Holt Renfrew

Restaurant Reviews

Charcuterie: a rare art that’s worth the wait

Uncorked

A New York state of suds

Food of the Week

Hinda's Finest Ginger Pear and Lime Jam

Drink of the Week

Casa Silva Carmenère Reserva 2004

Straight Goods

The freshest dining spots and events in the city

Book Reviews

Holding the Bully's Coat by Linda McQuaig
Kabul Beauty School: An American Woman Goes Behind the Veil by Deborah Rodriguez

Book Choice of the Week

Kelley Armstrong reading at the Pinetree Chapters

Movies Features

A tale of marriage gets under Sarah Polley's skin
Off the ranch and into the Sandman
Peter Krause takes Duty seriously
The invisible visible minority

Movie Notes

News from Hollywood North

Movie Reviews

Spider-Man 3
Away From Her
Civic Duty
Inland Empire
The Page Turner
10 Items or Less
The Invisible
Kickin' It Old Skool
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Movies Time Out

May 3 - 10, 2007

Music Features

Not of this earth
Arctic Monkeys' Nightmare lives up to the hype
Explosions just want to rock
Rock 'n' roll circus hasn't worn Mando Diao down yet
!!! gives fans permission to shake a tail feather
Yard Dogs Road Show thrives on spectacle
Bouncing Souls bring politics to the party
Apostle of Hustle shares his maniacal obsession

Concert Reviews

John Mayer

Music Notes

Get the lowdown on Vancouver's music scene

Music Choices

This week's best music bets

Payback Time

Cathy Yun vs. Sarah Rowland

Concert Listings

May 3 - 10, 2007

Club Listings

May 3 - 10, 2007

Time Out Events

May 3 - 10, 2007

Cartoons

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

City Singles

Singles of the Week - Grace | Neil
Singles of the Week - Caroline | Rob
Singles of the Week - Michelle | Skidge

Straight Choices

City events for the socially conscious

Pop Eye

Rock DILFs hard to come by

Straight.com

About the Straight
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Feature Articles

Press Clips

CanWest goes to Suzuki for greenwashing

Straight List

May 3 - 10, 2007

Blog - Movies

Away From Her outshines strong offerings Spider-Man 3 and Civic Duty