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Metro Silicon Valley
10.21.09

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News

Power Play
Lean, clean and green, Silicon Valley's nascent automotive industry is on a roll

News

Dr. Doomslayer
After 35-plus years battling climate change, Stanford's Stephen Schneider refuses to surrender hope

The Fly Reports on Silicon Valley News

Columns

Silicon Alleys: Thrillville
Gary Singh sings the B-movie praises of Will Viharo

Fashion News: What's His Is Hers
This fall, women are eyeing their man's closet for ideas

I Saw You: Rant of the Week
Bed Hoppers

Movies


Film News: Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival
'Circumcise Me' and 'Sharon' lead a month of fascinating dramas and provocative documentaries

Film Review: Zontar and Chainsaws
Camera 3 in San Jose hosts another edition of Thrillville

Film Review: 'The Damned United'
A docudrama follows the misadventures of a driven soccer coach

Film Review: 'Astro Boy'
The flying robot returns to Metro City

MORE MOVIE REVIEWS    MOVIE TIMES

Music & Clubs

Music News: Marky Ramone Blitzes the Fairgrounds
The last Ramone standing brings the spirit of punk founders to Oct. 24 show

Music News: Bridge School Benefit
The low-down on this weekend's big annual musical blowout

MORE MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE    MUSIC AND CLUBS LISTINGS    MUSIC AND NIGHTLIFE CALENDAR PICKS

Restaurants

Restaurant Review: Santouka Ramen
A San Jose restaurant shows how real ramen is made

Food News: Dining Debuts
Stett Holbrook has the hot tips in new restaurants in the valley

Wine News: Artisan Wine Depot
Mountain View's Artisan Wine Depot gives customers the vintage touch

BOOK A RESTAURANT RESERVATION    FIND A RESTAURANT REVIEW

The Arts

Art Exhibits: Star Trek: The Exhibition
The Tech museum boldly goes where many fans want to go

Stage Preview: Spring Awakening
A century-old play has become a rock musical

Stage Review: Groundswell
New SJ Rep production wrestles with big issues of racism and apartheid

The Arts

Letters to the Editor
October 21 - 27, 2009