Vol. 26, No. 47
Slaphappy
The mayor of tony Creve Coeur and her husband found a novel way of handling political disputes -- they sue critics
By Geri L. Dreiling
The Pretenders
The long arm of a Dallas stockbroker pulls the mask off local valor fakes
By Wm. Stage
Wal-Mart World
Callow's handiwork in Maplewood may spell money trouble for the city
By D.J. Wilson
How Much Choice Did God Have When He Constructed the Universe?
Week of November 20, 2002
Dander Up
Jam-Packed
Cicero's champs brace for the second coming of Vermont's phinest. Prince disciples couldn't care less.
By Mike Seely
Rockin' Leprechaun
The deceptively simple music of Jonathan Richman nourishes the spirit
By Paul Friswold
For Whom the Belle Tolls
Beloved St. Louis country-pop act calls it a day
By René Spencer Saller
I Am the World Trade Center with the Brown Company
Tuesday, November 26; Lemmons Basement Bar
By Thomas Crone
Metrotix Electronic Music Showcase
Saturday, November 23; Velvet
By Alison Sieloff
BR549 with Southern Culture on the Skids
Thursday, November 21; Pageant
By Patricia Brooke
Sounds Around Town
Three's a Charm
From a trio of locations, Las Palmas offers Mexican comfort food for most everyone in St. Louis
By Randall Roberts
Joan Miro
Modesto Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 5257 Shaw, 314-772-8272
Hi, Jinx!
Berry helps Brosnan get his Irish up in Die Another Day
By Gregory Weinkauf
Miller Time
Arthur Miller's daughter Rebecca comes into her own with Personal Velocity
By Bill Gallo
Native Son
Sherman Alexie gets a load off his chest in The Business of Fancydancing
Film Openings
Series/Festivals
A Change That Refreshes
Fontbonne's version of Godspell thrills utterly
By Dennis Brown
The Defense Never Rests
St. Louis University's Billikens get the ball rolling
Flight of Imagination
The travels of Captain Lindbergh will fascinate kids and adults alike
By Byron Kerman
Mr. One-Man Show
David Cross is funny as hell. So why isn't he laughing?
By Robert Wilonsky