Issue 2070, Aug 23, 2007

Arts Features

Sources of a legend

Theatre

Quasimodo has grim charm

Visual Arts

Etidlooie's rich mysteries have earthy source

Comedy

The Skinny revives sketch

Arts Notes

News from the art world

Arts Choices

3 can't-miss arts events this week

Arts Time Out

August 23 - 30, 2007

Letters

The bees aren't dying at the organic farms
Earth to Anton: stop undermining job security
Save money and reallocate bridge lanes for cyclists
EcoDensity deserves a more descriptive name
The sin of air travel or the sin of sensationalism?
Dosanjh depresses some more than Strahl

News Features

Burrard Street Bridge plans up for debate
Senator Campbell swats Gregor Robertson, praises Raymond Louie

Straight Talk

"Epic struggle" over water looms
Mental health fight intensifies
Paper not banned in Port Moody
B.C. Liberal government may soon meet health unions to discuss Supreme Court of Canada ruling
NDP calls for inquiry into SPP-Montebello security allegations
Vancouver Playhouse shakes up top positions
Vancouver police board watchdog questions decals urging "Support Our Troops" on squad cars
Larry Campbell's left-centre-left knockout punch

Straight Issues

Canada deports to tyranny
Should Canada add more countries to the list of nations it won't deport people to?

Analysis

A methane battle is brewing

Commentary

Bush's hawks size up Iran

Sports

Cocky, bullish Phillips leads Lions defence

Health Features

Pap tests are free: why must the prostate pay?

Health Notes

Canadian Blood Services in need of blood
Recall of Washington State oysters sold in B.C. due to Vibriosis outbreak in U.S.

Trigger Happy

Shadowrunners frag alike on any platform

Travel Features

Even Jesus is hot in erotic, artsy Copenhagen

Outside

Get your buns in the sun for fun at Lund

Fashion Plate

From Florida beaches, a vivid semiprecious sea

Style Watch

Portobello mushrooms into stylista staple

Kool Thing

Banana-print ruffled boy shorts

Chic of the Week

H&M opens in Coquitlam

Best Eating

It's time to get friendly with the couscousière
Vancouver colonized by paranormal sushi

Uncorked

Treats and treasures straight from Sicily

Food of the Week

Three summer eating activites to tick off

Drink of the Week

Cachaça

Straight Goods

8 dining spots and events in the city

Dine Out Guide

August 23 - 30, 2007

Book Reviews

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
Girls of Riyadh by Rajaa Alsanea
Comix & Stories

Movies Features

Nova Scotia's Frieberg aims for a green peace

Movie Notes

News from Hollywood North

Movie Reviews

The Nanny Daries
The Rape of Europa
The Invasion
Resurrecting the Champ
Mr. Bean's Holiday
The Boss of it All
Moliere
A Stone's Throw

DVD Releases

New on shelves this week

Movies Time Out

August 23 - 30, 2007

Music Features

Tiësto: Mainstream maverick
McClelland tells musical tales
Jansch's folk baroque continues to inspire
Aggrolites singer knows his reggae history
Farrell Bros. punk up their retro rockabilly
Depth defines house diva Lisa Shaw's approach

Local Motion

Lightning Dust belies its casual beginnings

Concert Reviews

Slickness suits a well-tuned Wilco
The Furies and The Dishrags

Music Notes

What's been seen on the music scene

Music Choices

This week's best musical bets

Payback Time

Critizing the fashion at a rock show

Concert Listings

August 23 - 30, 2007

Time Out Events

August 23 - 30, 1997

Cartoons

Tar Paper Town
Ernie Pook's Comeek
Red Meat
The Midnight Inquirer
Everyday Things

City Singles

Singles of the Week - Amanda | Nickolas

Straight Choices

High-wire ideas

Playlist

Top 50 albums of the week, August 23 - 30, 2007

Pop Eye

Winehouse is on a mission

Straight.com

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Feature Articles

Tipping point for hybrids?
Hybrid manufacturers target the mainstream

Transportation

Straight List

Aug. 30 - Sept. 5, 2007

Video Game Reviews

Mad Tracks
Calling All Cars!

Real Estate

Metro Vancouver downplays location-efficient mortgages

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