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Cover Story Features


03.15.05


COVER STORY

The Woman Behind the Curtain
In 2003, Kimberly Williamson Butler was elected clerk of Criminal Court. Before long, stories began emerging from her office about security cameras, religious meetings, campaign work -- and one expensive set of drapes.
By Katy Reckdahl

You Have Been Served
Last fall, Gambit Weekly began filing public-records requests -- and ended up filing suit. That was the easy part.


NEWS & VIEWS

Commentary
Dismantle Odom's empire

Cold Reception
Environmentalists and oil companies square off over the rapid development of Liquefied Natural Gas terminals.
By Nathan Stubbs

Bouquets and Brickbats
They get what they deserve.

Politics
Clancy DuBos on Cedric Richmond

Penny Post
Andrei Codrescu on credit cards


FEATURES

L'Image
Spring 2005


Upper Cut
Tailored but casual fashions give you the edge this spring.


L'Image Style Sheet
The newest cool fashions and accessories for the spring.
By Kandace Power Graves
Photos by Romney Photography

Babes in Charms
Head-to-toe warm-weather apparel for little tykes.
By Kandace Power Graves
Photos by Romney Photography

Bag It!
This season's handbags come in metallics, bright colors and fun prints as well as a range of shapes.
By Kandace Power Graves
Photos by Romney Photography

Bottoms Are Tops
Expand your wardrobe options with skirts that are artistic, flirty, sexy and comfortable.
By Kandace Power Graves
Photos by Romney Photography

Spring Forward
New fashions take you from the classroom to the office to the beach to a night out in style.
By Kandace Power Graves
Photos by Romney Photography

It's a Guy Thing
Skin products and shoes just for men.
By Kandace Power Graves
Photos by Romney Photography

Devotions
For Marie Fagot and her team of St. Joseph's Day altar workers, food is faith.
By Sara Roahen

Ultimate Shopper
Kandace Power Graves on spring shoes
PLUS: Shopping news and Shoptalk

Blake Pontchartrain
New Orleans' know-it-all.


ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

One-Act Wonders
The publication and presentation of Tennessee Williams' lost short works offer snapshots of a genius in the making.
By Olivia Jane Smith


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



Special Events Listings



Music

Opening Act
Alex Rawls on Kings of Leon and Crooked Fingers
PLUS: A guide to SXSW-bound bands perfoming in New Orleans this week. -- web exclusive!

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




The Arts

Theater
Dalt Wonk on Burn K-Doe Burn and DramaRama12

Art
D. Eric Bookhardt on Jason DuMouchel's Nudes and Heather Weather's Narcissism Starts at Home

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

Film

Balcony Seats
Rick Barton on Born Into Brothels

Film Listings


CUISINE

Restaurant Review
Todd A. Price on Bank Cafe

Food News

By Todd A. Price

Wine of the Week

By Brenda Maitland 
 
   


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