Issue 2061, Jun 21, 2007

Music

Still more reunion news

Arts Features

Artists court tourist dollars
Cool festivals under the sun

Theatre

Local theatre's Magnetic pull
Romance fades from Romeo and Juliet
Winners’ circle at the Jessies

Dance

La La La puts a moody twist on two classics

Visual Arts

Plastic works by Sang Won Sung
Hamed Teymouri: Keep Their Toys Real

Comedy

Short always shifting gear
The improvised works of Bill Shakespeare
June 21 - 28, 2007
Film fests offer holiday from Hollywood
Seattle boy makes good in hometown

Arts Choices

5 arts events happening this week

Arts Time Out

June 21 - 28, 2007

Letters

Fathers' rights ignite a lively tripartite fight
Single-mothers feature still spurring responses

News Features

Whales could languish forever in rule change
Park board may curtail smoking
Is the City of Vancouver coat of arms sexist?
Local Palestinians reject talk of civil war

Straight Talk

City report focuses on Chinese seniors
GVRD board to vote on West Nile plan
Bus drivers not thrilled about guns
Councillors blank on 9/11 Conference
SFU professor Barry Beyerstein dies of heart failure
Councillor Raymond Louie confirms council invited to 9/11 conference
Larry Campbell's left-centre-left knockout punch

Straight Issues

How can we avoid potential conflicts between humans and wild animals this summer?
Sharing the city with wildlife

Commentary

Israel thrives, Gaza suffers
India reaps cost of choice
Let's build a better world for Native youth

Sports

Pro wants to crack 100 holes in golf marathon
Taking a spin with the ultimate sport

Health Features

Lyme disease: time to be seriously ticked off

Dot Comment

Keep your coked-up presets off my stereo

Geek of the Week

David Bowie Wonderworld Fan Site

Trigger Happy

Sony PlayStation is in it for the long haul

Travel Features

King’s Lynn jingles with Vancouver memories
Boat school confidential: it's full-throttle fun

Outside

Stanley Park revives after last year's storms
Life’s not a beach? But in summer it can be
Bike courses help kids over life’s obstacles

Style Features

Model turned designer knows bikini-fitting inside out

Fashion Plate

It's uncommon scents to a virtuoso parfumier

Style Watch

Kool Thing

Wide patent-leather belt

Chic of the Week

The Marilyn wrap

Dining Features

Kitchen Con-ner bites into restaurant world

Best Eating

Picnickers put shrimp and bear on the barbie
Summer fests feature fine al fresco feasting

Uncorked

South African wines exude the joy of Sax

Food of the Week

Kasbah Moroccan Bazaar and Café

Drink of the Week

Bubbles

Straight Goods

8 dining events to attend

Dine Out Guide

June 21 - 28, 2007

Book Reviews

The Children of Hurin
Planet of Slums
Harm

Book Choice of the Week

Canadian Book Camp

Movies Features

Cadaverous Pursuits
The long road to Iron Road
Eagle thrives on chaos
Is white the new black?
Canada lights up quality summertime tube

Movie Notes

Canadian indie signs Hollywood writer
Women in film win from Women in Film
B.C. producers go west
Female perspective wins funding
Woman's work in film feted

Movie Reviews

Gracie
Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Eagle vs Shark
1408
A Mighty Heart
African Adventure 3D: Safari in the Okavango
Nancy Drew

Movies Time Out

June 21 - 28, 2007

Music Features

A season of big gigs for fans of all stripes
Fall Out Boy: Reluctant poster boys
The National finally finds buzz of its own
Sartorial splendour's not Marnie Stern's strong suit
Nikki Corvette picks up where she left off in 1980
Glass Candy duo says "Let's get metaphysical"

Jazz Fest

Chris Botti charms his fans with Italian melodies
Vijay Iyer dazzles by delivering many layers
Brazilian singer connects with New York and London
Antibalas takes Afrobeat into a whole new domain
Guitar great Derek Trucks insists he's a jazzy guy
9/11 led Dhafer Youssef to Scandinavian success
In the Country makes a mark as indie jazz band
Sonny side up
Three fresh takes on the evergreens

Local Motion

3 Inches determined to carve out a legacy

Concert Reviews

Gwen Stefani

Music Notes

Cruise leads to suit
Lady Sovereign shines

Music Choices

This week's best music bets

Payback Time

Debbie Bouska vs. Adrian Mack

Concert Listings

June 21 - 28, 2007

Club Listings

Time Out Events

June 21 - 28, 2007

Cartoons

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

City Singles

Singles of the Week - Love Alina | William

Straight Choices

City events for the socially conscious

Blogs

A wii, little problem with things people are breaking with the Wii

Pop Eye

Elvis Costello is this year's pimp

Straight.com

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Feature Articles

Transportation

Comfy Prius satisfies even on road trips

Straight List

June 21-28, 2007
June 28-July 4, 2007

Video Game Reviews

Spider-Man 3
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion

Real Estate

Be smart and inspect

Blog - Movies

The hills are alive with the sound of movie reviewers
Accidental death inspires Elisabeth and Andrew Shue to make movie Gracie
Special screenings raise awareness of deafblindness