05.18.04

Letters to the Editor
Our readers respond.

Commentary
A little more time.

Getting a Hearing
Despite the presence of world-class performers and a few showcase schools, city schools lack a system-wide approach to music education. Teachers and administrators are wondering: What will Supt. Anthony Amato do?
Third in a four-part series.
By Lili LeGardeur

Jazz Fest in Incaraccay
For one Fest devotee, sugar-cane alcohol and an errant bull took the place of rosemint tea and the Nevilles.
By Tyler Bridges

Bouquets and Brickbats
They get what they deserve.

Penny Post
Andrei Codrescu on shame and sorrow.

Politics
Clancy DuBos on gender and politics.

MAY 2004 Volume 15, Number 5 HOME SMART™ GambitWeekly's AWARD WINNING HOME MAGAZINE From the Editor By Kandace Power Graves. Living Picnics made easy. By Susan Sugarman SMART finds Adding touches of class to outdoor dining. By Kandace Power Graves. Photos by David Richmond SMART designs Local families design pools that fit their lifestyles -- and their space. By Lee Cutrone. Photos by David Richmond Product Profile Opening the door to a new dishwasher design.

Loyal Appositions
The glories of "versus" and "on the other hand."
By Ronnie Virgets

Blake Pontchartrain™
New Orleans' know-it-all.

Shoptalk
Kandace Power Graves on The Bead Shop and Franco's Athletic Club.

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


Special Events Listings



Music

Opening Act
Alex Rawls on The Flatlanders.

CD Reviews
OTRA, Spencer Bohren and John "Papa" Gros.

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



The Arts

Theater
Dalt Wonk on Cloning Jordan.

Art
D. Eric Bookhardt on Lesley Dill and Gina Phillips.

Books
Erik Spanberg on The Last Crossing.

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

Film

Balcony Seats
Rick Barton on Latter Days.

Film Listings