Vol. 29, No. 10
Pulitzer's Gain
Some say Pulitzer Inc.'s sale to Lee Enterprises blew in quicker than a shotgun wedding. Others saw it coming a mile away.
By Malcolm Gay
Slay Bells Ring
Are you listening? The RFT goes stumping with Francis.
By Kristen Hinman
Whippet Good!
We get super-high on nitrous -- but we don't quite reach the altitude of Harry Bonecipher's eXXXclusive in-flight adultery club. Plus, say hello to a local blogger who just can't get enough Winona.
Guy Don't Give A Shit
(back alley, Soulard)
By Timothy Lane
Letters
Week of March 9, 2005
Centro Standard Time
Missouri and Texas meet in Centro-matic
By Jess Minnen
Domo Arigato!
We talk Japanese-style and chat with L.P.
By Jordan Harper and Roy Kasten
Local Legends
A new album from Columbia shows area musicians how it's done
By Jordan Harper
James Curd
Friday, March 11; the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, 3750 Washington Boulevard
By Randall Roberts
Crooked Fingers
Sunday, March 13; Blueberry Hill's Duck Room, 6504 Delmar Boulevard
By Ian Froeb
Cheryl Wheeler
Tuesday, March 15; Off Broadway (3509 Lemp Avenue)
By Roy Kasten
Thievery Corporation
The Cosmic Game (ESL Music)
Rex Hobart and the Misery Boys
Empty House (Bloodshot Records)
By Steve Pick
Party On
Mosaic's food is a blast, but the servers don't seem to feel the celebratory vibe
By Rose Martelli
Ouzo Martini
Momos, 630 North and South Boulevard, University City; 314-863-3511
Out Like a Lamb
Downfall chronicles Hitler's last days with an awkward note of sympathy
By Bill Gallo
Talkin' 'Bot Love
Like Big Fish for little kids, Robots works hard to please everyone
By Robert Wilonsky
Without Sin
It isn't the movie you may think it is, but Hostage will get your attention
By Luke Y. Thompson
Pardners (1956)
Or: Jerry Makes Goofy Faces at Deano While Taking a Dump
By Mike Seely
Film Openings
Series/Festivals
Have a Wall Ball
Help the South City Open Studio and Gallery paint a success story
By Brooke Foster
Current Shows
Ivy Cooper encapsulates the St. Louis art scene
This Week's Day-by-Day Picks
By Paul Friswold and Alison Sieloff
Baby Got Back
An overlooked '80s gem finally returns for an encore
By Dennis Brown
Hibernian Rhapsody
Head downtown for a St. Paddy's celebration
Stolen Moments
New Line Theatre has its way with The Robber Bridegroom
By Deanna Jent
All These Females Crawl
And so do the males
By Paul Friswold, Kristie McClanahan and Alison Sieloff
Capsule Reviews
Dennis Brown and Deanna Jent suss out local theater
Robo-heroes
FIRST Robotics heralds new scientists
By Jedidiah Ayres, Paul Friswold, Amy Helms and Alison Sieloff
Murphy's Law
The "I'm Rich Beeyatch!" Tour
By Brooke Foster, Paul Friswold and Alison Sieloff
Double Decade of Dance
Alexandra Ballet turns twenty in style
By Paul Friswold, Jess Minnen, Alison Sieloff and Jason Toon
St. Patrick's Day Parties