For the Week of
May 8-14

Cover:
The Taming of the Shoe
Artist Gaza Bowen takes a walk on the wild side.

News: Barrio Street Smarts Work
Barrios Unidos' new silk-screening shop gives at-risk Latino kids skills, a job and a reason to stay in school.

The Big Baby and the Little Tattoo: The big three-oh approaches--hey, it looks like the perfect time to go out and get a really cool tattoo.

Notes From the Underground: Local underground publications continue to flourish.

Bird of Paradise Struts Its Stuff: With a great gastronomic track record, Cafe Sparrow continues to amaze aficionados and newcomers alike.

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