Vol. 38, No. 29
The Superior Americans
Illegal immigration might be the best thing going for Painesville.
By Jared Klaus
East Cleveland Mayor Throws Gas On The Fire, Singes Reputation As "Almost Sane"
By Joe Tone
Reader: The Lutheran Church is Going to Turn Lakewood into East Cleveland
By Pete Kotz
John Edwards Shines a Loving Light on Cleveland's Poverty
An Employee's Defense of Spy Bar
Edwards Agrees to Debate Kucinich, but Denny gets a tummy-ache
What's so Horrible About Being the Head of Jewish Services in Alabama?
Kucinich a "Liar and Hypocrite" on Debates
Dennis Kucinich urges both of his supporters to text message for peace
LeBron Swats Kobe in Team USA Scrimmage; Ref Wonders, "Will That Affect The Over/Under?"
Don't want to end up like this guy?
How Not to Rig a Police Shooting Investigation
Poison: Another Reason for Cleveland’s Violence?
Murder in Painesville
Will the real killer please stand up?
By First Punch
Real World Lakewood
Troubled teens force a suburb to confront its worst fears.
By Lisa Rab
Burning Down the House
Fiery tales from a city near collapse.
Onward, Christian Soldiers
Letters published July 18, 2007
Money Where Your Mouth Is: Ugly Radio Rebellion
Apex Theory Concert Canceled
Free Music Monday: Mushroomhead Live
Police Concert Review II: Every Little Thing They Did Was Magic
Money Where Your Mouth Is: Sonic Temple
Party with Municipal Waste at Now That's Class
Hot . . . or Not?
Your official guide to the blood, sweat, and angst of the Sounds of the Underground tour.
By Phil Freeman
This Just In: Concert Announcements
Scenes From Sounds of the Underground fest
Outlaw Justice
Billy Joe Shaver navigates heartbreak with steadfast spirit.
By Chris Parker
The Restless Saint
Annie Clark's debut CD makes a play for pop immortality.
By Robert Wilonsky
Back on the Sun
Curt and Cris Kirkwood reunite the Meat Puppets.
By Serene Dominic
Pelican
With Priestbird and Your Black Star. Thursday, July 19, at the Grog Shop.
By D.X. Ferris
Agnostic Front
With Municipal Waste, the Hoods, and Pledge of Resistance. Thursday, July 19, at the Agora.
Brewer & Shipley
With Ken Metz. Friday, July 20, at the Winchester, Lakewood.
By Justin F. Farrar
They Might Be Giants
With Corn Mo. Saturday, July 21, at the Beachland.
By Eddie Fleisher
The Moody Blues
Sunday, July 22, at the Plain Dealer Pavilion at Nautica.
By Michael Alan Goldberg
Hugh Masekela
Tuesday, July 24, at Nighttown.
By Mark Keresman
Harry and the Potters
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at the Cleveland Public Library, Lakeshore Facility.
By Austin Powell
Interpol
Our Love to Admire (Capitol)
Smashing Pumpkins
Zeitgeist (Reprise)
By Bryan Charles
Spoon
Ga Ga Ga Ga Ga (Merge Records)
Dan Deacon
Spiderman of the Rings (Carpark)
Bad Brains
Build a Nation (Megaforce)
Dim and Dimmer
The Darkness could stand to lighten up a little.
By Gary Hodges
Here are the week's best releases from the pop-culture universe:
By Michael Gallucci
Night Clubhouse
Akron indie venue hosts first show.
Shy Love
Thursday, July 19 through Saturday, July 21. Two shows nightly: 10 p.m. and midnight. $5 before 7 p.m., $12 after. 21 and over only. Larry Flynt's Hustler Club, 1045 Old River Rd., East Bank of the Flats, 216-619-1919.
Sounds of the Underground After-party
9 p.m. Saturday, July 21., $10. 21 and over. Peabody's/Rockstar Cleveland, 2083 E. 21st St., 216-776-9999.
Tracey Thomas
Ghost Town (Relevart)
Big Brothers Brother
Imprints (www.myspace.com/bigbrothersbrother)
By Matt Gorey
Friends With Benefits
Two gay poseurs prove human in Chuck & Larry.
By Ella Taylor
Cold War Reheated
By Jordan Harper, Jim Ridley and Robert Wilonsky
Hairspray 's Gone Gray
Even Travolta in drag can't save this remake from falling flat.
By Scott Foundas
Our top DVD picks scheduled for release on July 17:
Michael Symon Says So Long to Manhattan
Lucy’s Strudel on CBS Early Show
East Hugs West
For subtle, nuanced fusion, find this Rocky River pearl.
By Elaine T. Cicora
Cowboy's Still Kickin'
New owners, same killer 'cue.
Mikey G's Entertainment Picks of the Week
Cleveland is No. 3 in Harry Potter Obsession
Adventures in Pissing and Moaning
Predictable politics make this comic-book play go "THUNK!"
By Christine Howey
LeBron to Host SNL Premier; Early Odds On Baby-Dunking Skit Set at 50-50
No Less Than Barrymore
With a shot of subtlety in his bourbon, a good actor portrays a great one.
Capsule reviews of current area theater presentations.
Capsule reviews of current area art exhibitions.
Don't Call Them Jugglers
Sure, these guys like to toss stuff around. But they do other things too.
By Marge Perko
Harry Situations
Spin the Black Circle
By Chad Felton
Fruit of the Vine
After a lengthy break playing mom, an '80s indie rocker returns.
Motor Heads
Hot-rodders burn rubber, dress up like Fonzie.
By Cris Glaser
Knocked Up
Indie film probes two women's mommy issues.
Keep on Truckin'
Former Drive-By Trucker Jason Isbell sets out on his own.
Green Scene
The Prodigals come to town to help celebrate everything Irish.
By Heather Lombardo
Give It a Shot
Annual run features the world's best incentive: beer.
Where's Santa?
Brewery observes Christmas five months ahead of schedule.
Where's the Beef?
By Kristin Rudman
End of the Road?
Band's final tour may or may not be your last chance to see them.
A Muddy Good Time
Volleyball and dodgeball tourney encourages you to act like a pig.
Ramped Up
Bikers and boarders grind into town.
Horsing Around
Metroparks' annual contest saddles up for another ride.
Brain Forest
Exhibit teaches kids how to live in the woods.
Yo, Mama
Comedian faces cruel critics -- like his mom.
By P.F. Wilson
Post Saga, Ester Fitz
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