Cover: The Soft Machines
From the new Bugs to the cute and cuddly iMacs, curves are in, edges are out.

Art & About: Local guy goes way beyond good and other odds at the end.

Rich Material: Adrienne Rich explores horror and hope in Midnight Salvage.

Works' Project: Amphibians and radio take New Music Works' concert to a creative high.

Notes From The Underground: The Aptos Club played host to a legion of local rock last week.

Serve's Up: Christina Waters weighs in on the artistry of waiting tables.

Sharing Needles: Like acrobats in a pyramid, the cast of Another Day in Paradise stands on the shoulders of James Woods.

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