Cover: Frida Inc.
She's gone from fiery revolutionary to chick-flick eye candy, but who's the real Frida Kahlo?

News: Nüz
County supervisor candidates experience instant karma.

Kahlo Waiting: 'Frida' pays homage to the Mexican artists sensuality and creativity--but not her politics.

Autumn Leaves: If only costume and art direction were everything, Todd Haynes' 'Far From Heaven' would be celestial.

Till the Wheels Fall Off: Even after 25 years, D.O.A. can't, won't and don't stop.

Her Double Life: Multiple classical projects keep Nicole Paiement busy throughout the Bay Area.

The Rock Show: Night Prowlers.

Fool Court Press: Shopping mall food courts have morphed into multicultural town halls for bored-again Californians.

Variété Pack: Local acts take the art of entertainment back from the Hollywood whores for the SC Vaudeville Review.

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