Issue 2055, May 10, 2007
Arts Features
The music of twilightPaper's wonder is universalFewer passes baton to fellow soloistsTheatre
The Andersen ProjectRevengedoGsDance
Provincial EssaysVisual Arts
Brian JungenBaker Lake Prints 2007Comedy
Brian Regan's clean comedy defuses the F-bombArts Notes
News from the art worldArts Choices
4 arts events to attendArts Time Out
May 10 - 17, 2007Letters
Afghanistan not just about winning and losingYour pensions at work, blowing up childrenThink tank's evaluation abilities, um, questionedBattlin' Betty's phone calls a privilegeDigital preservation does not mean foreverSupernatural MLA pay hikes are really callousNews Features
Is B.C. prepared for the diabetes explosion?Diabetes epidemicA contender in any languageOlympic benefits disputedVeterans fought for respectLooking back at Filipino-Canadian historyStraight Talk
NDP motion will seek apology for racismChief says costly calls hit native inmatesB.C. Fed President blasts MLA pay hikeCanadian senator withholds portion of taxes that would normally fund military activitiesSophisticated Elizabeth Ball gets to visit U.K. for Captain George Vancouver’s 250th birthday celebrationWill day against homophobia help to make Vancouver safe for gays and lesbians?Lost and Found Web site explores DTES neighbourhoods that have vanishedMayor Sam Sullivan decides not to order an investigation into Vancouver police Chief Jamie GrahamNDP legislator Shane Simpson asks MLAs to focus more attention on drinking waterMayor Sam Sullivan writes to TransLink rather than just introduce a motion as a TransLink directorFraser Institute senior fellow Preston Manning will host a show on CBC RadioDeadline passes on public comments on Squamish Nation application for billboards on Burrard BridgeLarry Campbell's left-centre-left knockout punchStraight Issues
What impact do you think the restructuring of the TransLink board will have on transit riders?Premier called a hypocriteCommentary
Harper taps into hockey to aid political gameAn independent Scotland as likely as a separate QuebecDavid Cadman can end the crisisSavage Love
Avatar adulteryHealth
Balancing work, home boosts well-beingHealth Features
Health Notes
Young Eurasian man urgently needs bone-marrow donorMike Usinger says sun-sneezing is a real phenomenon!Forget the five-second rule!Dot Comment
I'll change my life–after I surf these sitesGeek of the Week
PlacebloggerTravel Features
Close encounters of the Rwandan gorilla kindTravel Notes
Hotels' starry-eyed ratings need scrutinyFashion Plate
Get on it: sleuth out the right gift for MomStyle Watch
F.A.K.E. gets real with lots of eco-friendly style in oneEco-Friendly Trashion ShowKool Thing
jorg&olif Dutch city bikeChic of the Week
Fashion Business Startup weekend workshopDining Features
Treat the Momster for maki and sake at BlissBest Eating
Pinkies up for high-tea treatsUncorked
Okanagan winery brings Joie to the worldFood of the Week
Flux BistroStraight Goods
9 dining spots and events to check out this weekDine Out Guide
May 10 - 17, 2007Books
Michael ChabonBook Reviews
Silence of the Songbirds by Bridget StutchburyThe Ministry of Special Cases by Nathan EnglanderMovies Features
Jindabyne story keeps Linney indie-mindedGenius of Lepage films shines through politicsAdam Beach relishes fresh role with real-life museHard times, an odd nanny, and ShrekMovie Notes
News from Hollywood NorthMovie Reviews
WaitressJindabyneLucky You28 Weeks LaterThat Beautiful SomewhereDelta FarceMovies Time Out
May 10 - 17, 2007Music Features
The Swedish touchFeist delights in her "massacre of bleed"Brand New magic rose from unhappy timesBlack Rebel Motorcycle Club sees the lightNYC producer El-P turns the anger inwardThe Sea and Cake builds beauty out of emptinessScreaming gives way to ranting for Finger ElevenBravery jumps at knob expert's experience"Rock pig" only one of Aqualung's personasLocal Motion
Bottom end a luxury the Hits don't needConcert Reviews
CocoRosieMusic Notes
Get the lowdown on Vancouver's music sceneMusic Choices
This week's best music betsPayback Time
Too much effort into thinking up insultsConcert Listings
May 10 - 17, 2007Club Listings
May 10 - 17, 2007Time Out Events
May 10 - 17, 2007Cartoons
ArnouldRed MeatErnie Pook's ComeekTar Paper TownVan StralenEveryday ThingsCity Singles
Singles of the Week - Michelle | SkidgeStraight Choices
City events for the socially consciousPlaylist
May 10 - 17, 2007Straight.com
About the StraightAdvertise at the Straight - Web AdvertisingStraight Stars - May 10 to 16, 2007Feature Articles
Transportation
The Chevy Equinox is comfy and agreeableStraight List
May 10 - 17, 2007Blog - Movies
Three Canadians chosen for On the Lot reality TV filmmaking competitionFrancophone film festival kicks off with page turning filmAsian Heritage Month honours local director Mina ShumMaybe Vancouver's own Scotty (James Doohan) should have settled for Mountain View Cemetary
