North Bay Bohemian | February 21-27, 2007

February 21-27, 2007

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Napa's Growing Pains
The city of Napa has to decide whether to look forward or backward as it grows into a Wine Country destination.

News briefs for Sonoma, Marin and Napa
Crosses4Peace in Napa; Schwarzenegger grants emergency funds to Sonoma and Marin.

Censorship at California Art Institute
AI professor wins freedom of information award for speaking out on student censorship.

Column. The Byrne Report: Richard C. Blum and the UC Regents
Blum wrap: Was Sen. Feinstein's husband compromised in his interests with the regents?

Ask Sydney: No question too big, too small or too off-the-wall
Bad sex after eight years? Also, nothing but soul mates and the Apocalypse from now on.

Review: 'Amazing Grace'
Michael Apted's newest traces the history of the hymn with the history of Britain's end to slavery.

Review: Arcade Fire's 'Neon Bible'
Band's brilliant sophomore effort full of longstanding truths.

Preview: Chip Dunbar memorial concert
The North Bay's best singer-songwriters gather to honor Dunbar, who passed away Nov. 26.

Preview: Dropping Daylight
Midwest sensations take a break from SnoCore to play Last Day Saloon.

You're Fat and It's Your Fault
Sorting out the many various conflicting theories on simply putting the good stuff in your mouth.

Winery Review: Chateau Montelena Winery in Napa
Winery that blew the French out of the water in 1976's infamous tasting still ain't bad for a kid from the sticks.

Restaurant Review: Cafe Gratitude
I Am Abundant, I Am Luscious, I Am Starving: Hunger is well-rewarded at new San Rafael raw resto.

Food news for Sonoma, Marin and Napa
KRSH 95.9-FM launches mini Slow Food series.

Costumes and the art of the Oscar
Many award-winning films rely on their costumes to tell a deeper story.

Stage review: NuWerks and Playback in Marin
MTC welcomes its new artistic director and Playback Theater wrestles psychological truths onto the stage.

Letters to the Editor
February 21-27, 2007.