Cover: Living in Color
Even in enlightened Silicon Valley, African Americans wonder whether social slights disguise hidden racism.

News: Bar None
How the Foxtail nightclub, one of the valley's few drag-queen spots, became a burr in the saddle of neighbors.

Metropolis News Extras

• Los Gatos: Davis plays public advocate--not mere council watcher.
  
• Cupertino: Vandals leaving residents flat.
  

Geek Love: Premiere Geeks & Gals Ball aims to end those nasty stereotypes.

Public Eye: Labor-backed candidates stomp big business boys in legislative races.

The Judds Turn It Loose: Retrospective reunion tour full of home-style heart, humor and country sass.

When Punk Took Off: A live CD and a series of reissues recall the heady days of the '70s when the Clash remade rock.

Beethoven's Truth: A note-perfect soloist hides the meaning behind the notes at the SJ Symphony.

Villa Highlights: The Mountain Winery and Villa Montalvo announce performing-arts series this week.

The Spirit of Spain: Three masters of flamenco come to the South Bay.

Aural Fixation: With added flash in its live shows, Krenshaw could be the complete deal.

Audiofile: Reviews of new CDs by Bryan Sutton and Saint James.

Eyes and Heart Wide Open: 'Judy Berlin' is the best film you probably won't get to see this year.

Tibetan Goals: Even Buddhist monks get a kick out of soccer in 'The Cup.'

Roman Holiday: 'The Ninth Gate' is a spooky sendup for director Roman Polanski.

Black Irish: Aileen Ritchie's 'The Closer You Get' doesn't even come close.

Work: Tormenting AskJeeves.com.

Camera Obscuring: Two filmmakers try to save Mexican culture from capitalism in 'The True History of Coca-Cola in Mexico.'

Long Live Vivaca: Savvy entrepreneurs bring mouthwatering sophistication to American favorites in Mountain View.

A La Carte: Seeing the light (meal) in Sunnyvale.

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