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Metro Silicon Valley
11.18.09

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News

The Church's New Colors
Devout Catholics are coming out of the closet, and San Jose's diocese is a leader in welcoming them

News

Judy Chirco's Challenge
The San Jose City Council member brings a familiar determination to her battle with cancer

The Fly Reports on Silicon Valley News

Columns

Silicon Alleys: Hail Italia
A Nov. 21 fundraiser draws attention to a campaign to designate a Little Italy neighborhood in San Jose

Style: Designer Tees
Local company Breezy Excursion scores with '90s nostalgia shirts

I Saw You: Rant of the Week
Pantless Ranter

Movies


Film Review: 'Precious'
A tale of abuse and redemption features fine acting and simplistic judgments

Film Review: 'The Messenger'
Woody Harrelson delivers bad news in new drama about the impact of Iraq on the homefront

DVD Review: 'The Exiles'

DVD Review: 'North by Northwest'

DVD Review: 'Downhill Racer'

MORE MOVIE REVIEWS    MOVIE TIMES

Music & Clubs

Secret of the Klok
Dethklok mastermind Brendon Small loves metal, hates comedy; he appears Nov. 21 at SJSU Event Center

Preview: Classical Weekend
From the San Jose Chamber Music Society to South Bay Guitar Society, the best classical concerts for the weekend

Club Scene: Wet Nightclub

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

Restaurants

Review: Café Torre
Café Torre in Cupertino serves a diverse menu of Italian American and Mediterranean food

Live Feed
At an appearance at Kepler's, David Chang tries to explain away fig-gate

Wine: Passport
Santa Cruz Mountains Winegrowers Association Passport Program opens wineries on Nov. 21

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The Arts

Preview: 'A Christmas Story'
Playwright Philip Grecian talks about adapting 'A Christmas Story' for San Jose Repertory Theatre

The Arts

Letters to the Editor
November 18 - 24, 2009