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Cover Story Features


04.05.05


COVER STORY

Panic Stricken
With 1950's Panic in the Streets, director Elia Kazan explored his first waterfront and made New Orleans the star of the show.
By David Lee Simmons

Widespread Panic
Some little-known trivia of Panic in the Streets
By David Lee Simmons


NEWS & VIEWS

Commentary
Indians deserve respect

The Read on It
Local literacy students put their new skills to work as they react to proposed federal budget cuts that threaten services across the country.
By Lili LeGardeur

Penny Post
Andrei Codrescu on relative age

Bouquets and Brickbats
They get what they deserve.


FEATURES

Virgets
Ronnie Virgets on the endless parade of new cars

Health & Wellness
Sexual side effects of anti-depressants
By David Winkler-Schmit
PLUS: Mackie Shilstone on allergies, a doctor discusses cancer, and news

Ultimate Shopper
Kandace Power Graves on garden decor
PLUS: Shopping news and Shoptalk

Blake Pontchartrain
New Orleans' know-it-all.


ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Musical Chairs
Rick Trolsen and other French Quarter Festival musicians change stages and genres several times a day.
By John Swenson

PLUS: French Quarter Festival Schedule



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 Dave Fera and R.E.M.'s latest CD release

PLUS:
Reviews of reissues by the Kinks, Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass, Roky Erickson and a live review of Slipknot by Jody Worthington -- online exclusive!

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




The Arts

Theater
Dalt Wonk on The Gulls and St. George and the Dragon.

Art
D. Eric Bookhardt on Walter Anderson

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

Film

Balcony Seats
Rick Barton on Downfall

Film Review
Shala Carlson on Sin City

Film Listings


CUISINE

Restaurant Review
Todd A. Price on The Flaming Torch


Food News

By Todd A. Price

Wine of the Week

By Brenda Maitland 

   


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