Vol. 25, No. 1
The Girl Who Came from the Moon
She was alone in the world until a rebel psychologist befriended her. Now, all he wants for her is freedom. All she wants is family.
By Jeannette Batz
The New Wisdom of Boz
A chastened ex-mayor says he's sorry and asks for another chance
By D.J. Wilson
Hack Mentality
At 28, Spuds has become a cybersage for the young and the reckless. Now he's gone straight.
By C.D. Stelzer
Which of Your Character Flaws Are You Least Likely to Change? Part 1 of 2
Week of January 3, 2001
By Wm. Stage
Letters
Found Sound
The Unheard Music Series documents essential recordings of free improvisation, from the early '60s through the mid-'80s
By John Hodge
Second Serving
Tom Wood's sophomore solo album, 2, showcases the St. Louis songwriter's versatility
By Jason Toon
A Year in a Day
From Nelly to the Pageant: what went down on the St. Louis music scene in 2000
By Randall Roberts
Jeremy Davenport
Wednesday-Saturday, Jan. 3-6, Bistro Europa
By Terry Perkins
Aluminum Group
Pelo (Hefty)
By René Spencer Saller
Eddy "The Chief" Clearwater
Reservation Blues (Bullseye Blues and Jazz)
By Steve Pick
Wu-Tang Clan
The W (Loud/Columbia)
By April Park
Market Research
University City's Market in the Loop is home to Fatima's, a new Nigerian restaurant
By Melissa Martin
Side Dish
The latest offering from wine purveyors: the white merlot
American High
With Traffic, Steven Soderbergh takes on the unwinnable war
By Robert Wilonsky
Fear and Loathing
By keeping us back from the fighting, Kippur gives the audience a new perspective on war
By Jean Oppenheimer
Home Sickness
A fledgling filmmaker registers his anguish over the downturn of his hometown
By Byron Kerman
The Tired Gun
Or: Why winning an Oscar sometimes means losing sight of a career
Slap-Happy
The Kincaid Karacter Puppets put a modern spin on the classic Punch-and-Judy tale
Material Needs
Artist James Michael Smith makes no illusions
By Eddie Silva
