Monday, May 20, 2013
News
King vs. Queen
New lawsuit claims family ties guaranteed a west side liquor-license denial.
Strong mayor: It's a tangled web
Transition to strong-mayor government ratchets up tedium and tension in city offices, dealing with the details.
Inside jobs
Utilities looks far, hires near for its high-level positions; Forte says money's a major factor.
Playing catch-up
With Fort Read, the Children's Literacy Center rolls out a program targeted at helping Army soldiers' schoolkids.
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Long story short
As a staff last week, we watched more Billy Mays YouTube clips than would be acceptable to virtually any self-respecting CEO.
Noted: Records request on Army helicopters denied
Also: Hernandez settles suit, Morrison steps down, county moves continue and more.
Columns
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CannaBiz
Surprising news from the state health board and MMJ applications and notes on this month's KushCon.
Some lawmakers out to lunch
At a recent gathering, legislators didn't discuss new ways to balance the budget. They felt a different issue was important enough to fill their plate.
Different idea for Memorial
Recently, the City Council-appointed citizens commission recommended that Memorial Health System be re-established as a nonprofit organization.
IQ: Rhapsody in black
While most of us are still recovering from the depths of a turkey coma, Black Friday warriors are busily combing websites and newspaper ads for deals.
Playoff dreams return
We cannot give any hint that we accept or tolerate major-college football's horrendous, stupefying flaw — the Bowl Championship Series.
Dealing with TSA gropers
If we want creepy strangers staring at or poking around at our vaginas, breasts or weenie areas, we will sign up for an Internet dating service.
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Letters
Continued thoughts on the county commissioners, why TSA's new searches are a joke and why we're insensitive.
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Stranger than fiction
All the weird news that's fit to print.
Money man hits biker but still somehow dodges felony
Here's a crime drama, tragedy, and farce — all in one play.
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Advice goddess
Love is a beautiful thing — when expressed sparingly.
Food & Drink
Indirect mail
Il Postino targets a clientele that hasn't yet arrived.
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Side dish
News on a Kiowa Street community restaurant and store, Michelle's purchased, cooking classes and more.
Music
Sharper image
A visit to the snarky world of the Gay Blades
Thus spoke Shagrath
Norwegian death cult survivors Dimmu Borgir bring the joys of black metal to the masses
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Reverb
Well, when Old Man Winter finally got his show to Colorado earlier this week.
Playing around
Who's playing where, and when, at area venues for the next week.
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Big gigs
Upcoming concerts here and around the region.
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Sound advice
Killing Joke, Keith Urban, Robyn
Film
Sweet emotions: Adam
A confident, sure-footed dramatic comedy revolving around a tentative romance.
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Opening this week
Die Walküre, The Warrior's Way
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Movie picks
Our reviewers' recommendations for films playing around the area.
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Cinefiles
Centurion, Rare Cult Cinema, Not of This Earth
Visual Arts
Wet canvas
SPLASH, an incoming downtown business, makes night class chic.
Stage
Holiday remix
The Nutcracker gets a funky overhaul in the hands of a local dance company.
Calendar
Special Section
Listings leftovers
Because some stuff is better the next day. Here, extras from the listings desk:
Holiday Gift Guide 2010
While there are several components to this year's gift guide, at least one of them should be approached with caution.
Shake, snuggle and stack
Independent staffers test out 10 As Seen On TV items so you don't have to.
As seen on the street
A glance at the new and notable spots for local holiday shopping.
There's no time like the present
'Tis the season for art buys, made easy and affordable.
