Cover: True Blues
Are the Blues a dying art form--abandoned by blacks and borrowed by whites--or just an ever-changing beat?

News: Making a Connection
Agency pairs homeless families, volunteers to deal with national problem.

First Class: Artists of every description make First Night No. 1.

Moody Blues: Rocker Eric Lindell brings an old sound to a new audience.

Full Plate: With an inviting wood-burning stove, live music, and outstanding views, the Russian River Vineyards Restaurant at Topolos is great for being at table.

Talking Pictures: Collector/curator Mickey McGowan creeps out of his Unknown Museum to see Tim Burton's offbeat space-invasion flick 'Mars Attacks!'