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Cover Story Features


02.10.04


COVER STORY

The Sacrifice of Father Thomas Doyle
In an excerpt from Vows of Silence: The Abuse of Power in the Papacy of John Paul II, authors Jason Berry and Gerald Renner trace one priest's decision to help victims of clerical sex abuse.

PLUS: Thomas Doyle in New Orleans.


NEWS & VIEWS

Letters to the Editor

Commentary
Toward sensible reforms.

A Blockbuster Report
As the city's murder rate escalates, the NOPD is "bleeding police officers," states the new Police Foundaton study.
By Allen Johnson Jr.

Doors Still Open
Despite rumors and a changing neighborhood, Brantley Baptist has no plans to shut down.
By Katy Reckdahl

Politics
Clancy DuBos on Richard Stalder.


Bouquets and Brickbats
They get what they deserve.

Penny Post
Andrei Codrescu on Dex.



FEATURES

Valentine's Verses
An anthology of love poetry through the years.
By Ronnie Virgets

Masking in the Revelry
Rex Duke™ previews the first week of Mardi Gras parade routes and revelry.

Blake Pontchartrain
New Orleans' know-it-all.

Shoptalk
Kandace Power Graves on Ladybug & Chocolate.


ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Voice of a Generation
Raquel Cortina, Lifetime Achievement Award honoree at this year's Tribute to the Classical Arts, helped make a university sing.
By Eliza Strickland


Hot Seven
Our suggestions for all that's worth doing and seeing this week,
including the HotPick.



Special Events Listings



Music

Feature
David Kunian and Bill Taylor on "Mardi Gras Mambo."

Music Listings
Who's playing where and when this week.



The Arts

Theater
Dalt Wonk on Crowns and DramaRama.

Inside Art
D. Eric Bookhardt on John Preble and Chris Cook.

Books
Erik Spanberg on Franklin and Winston.


Theater, Art and Books Listings
A week's worth of culture.

 

Film

Balcony Seats
Rick Barton on The Girl with the Pearl Earring.

Film Reviews
David Lee Simmons on Bus 147 and Opening Night.

Film Listings


CUISINE

Restaurant  Review
Sara Roahen on La Cote Brasserie.

Food News

By Sara Roahen

Wine of the Week

By Brenda Maitland
 

   


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