October 28-November 3, 2004	[2004 issue index]
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We're Choosy Mothers by Brian Howard

news

New Troubles: A Philadelphia-based appeals court will define what "engaged in terrorist activities" means.—Mike Newall

What Nerve: The Army wants to dump a treated chemical agent in the Delaware River.—Dan Keashen

Passive Resistance: A 89-year-old Quaker serves hard time after protesting the Iraq war.—Trey Popp

columns:

Political Notebook:Political Notebook—Mary F. Patel

Cityspace:Bus Fuss: SEPTA needs to help Philly reach its potential.—Gregory Heller

Cityspace:Extreme 90-Home Makeover—Jonas Raab

opinion

Loose Canon by Bruce Schimmel
Embarrassed Abroad

Slant by William M. George
Make Your Voice Heard

Letters to the Editor: by the readers

special section

arts

Boy Wonder: Attention, casting agents: Ben Dibble can sing opera and stick 10 quarters up his nose.

Time Capsules: Vivid memories (and kindergarten techniques) inform the works of Hiro Sakaguchi.—Susan Hagen

Theater:Thriller (for the Quaint of Heart)—David Anthony Fox

Opera:Othalie Graham—Interview by David Shengold

artspicks

Bloody Mr. B—Deni Kasrel

Messiah Maven—Deni Kasrel

Signs of the Times—Robin Rice

Hey, Smart Guy—Andrew Milner

movies

Drinking Deep: Sideways goes through a wine glass, softly.—Sam Adams

Warts and All: Alexander Payne asks, "What's wrong with lint?"—Sam Adams

Song of the South: Back to a dream of Southern life with David Gordon Green.—Cindy Fuchs

Screen Picks—Sam Adams

music

Aim High: Things are looking up for Stargazer Lily, Inc.—John Vettese

soundadvice

Hard Drive: How Le Tigre outdanced destiny.—M.J. Fine

Now and Again: Can R.E.M. get there from here?—M.J. Fine

cd reviews

DJ Nights—Sean O'Neal

musicpicks

The Teeth—Michael Pelusi

The Fiery Furnaces—M.J. Fine

The Dillinger Escape Plan—John Vettese

Yellow Umbrella Tour—M.J. Fine

Sugar Town All-Girl DJ Throwdown—Patrick Rapa

naked city

The Grand Designer: Gala planner Brian Kappra is on the job, even when he's the guest of honor.—A.D. Amorosi

fine print

Week Seven vs. Baltimore—Brian Hickey

Icepack—A.D. Amorosi

mixpicks

Bloodbath and Beyond—Tami Fertig

The Latest Show on Earth—Tami Fertig

food

Early Start: The Restaurant School's students find a new way to the public's hearts—cooking them breakfast.—Mary Armstrong

offthemenu—Juliet Fletcher