Rev: Man Replacement: My other pal, M, loved Kevin's no-nonsense nature and his 1978 GMC Sierra, named Kevin Junior, that he used for his hauling business.
Space Man: 'A Sidewalk Astronomer' chronicles the pleasures of a life spent looking up and out.
Latchkey Kids: 'Me and You and Everyone We Know' is the best tag-team movie about Los Angeles since 'Short Cuts.'
Amazigh Arising: Led by local musicians Fattah Abbou and Mohamed Aoualou, Santa Cruz will host one of the only Amazigh cultural festivals in the United States.
Someday Coming Round: In which a third compilation of deviant twang is delivered.
The Rock Show: The Dead Hensons; the reopening of Henfling's.
Shades of Gray: Andrew Vachss wants you to ask the questions.
Retail Renewal: Black China Bakery celebrates 25 years by opening the colorful Black China Cafe.
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