Cover Story: The Sixth Annual Indy Awards
In which we celebrate the glorious and eclectic arts of the North Bay, in particular five wondrous groups who help to make it all worth our while.

News: Hold the Music
The RIAA's lawsuit against music file sharers hits close to home.

Visual Poetry: Iranian artist Seyed Alavi illuminates language at SSU.

Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.

Letter Men: For Nate Gebhard and Mike Marriner, a gloomy French movie inspires a spirited life-and-death discussion.

Hey There, Daddy-O!: Big Bad Voodoo Daddy keep on swingin'.

Allure-ing: The unassumingly elegant surprise of Bistro Allure.

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