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Metro Silicon Valley
06.03.09

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News

Little Big Man
Robert Guerrero fights for his life

News

Croaking Frogs
Frog Hunters of the Delta

The Fly Reports on Silicon Valley News

Columns

Hidden Histories
Conspiracy Convention Raises Web of Theories in Santa Clara

Winged Victory
Butterflies Soar in Summer Fashion

I Saw You: Ranting and Raving
What bugs you the most? Metroactive wants to know

Movies


Movie Review: 'Departures'
A marvelous Japanese feature follows the fortunes of an undertaker

Movie Review: 'My Life in Ruins'
Nia Vardalos plays a love-struck tour guide in traveloque romantic comedy

Movie Review: 'Drag Me to Hell'
Sam Raimi puts the fun back into fright

DVD Review: 'Zabriskie Point'

DVD Review: 'Beyond Rangoon'

DVD Review: 'Silent Venom'

MORE MOVIE REVIEWS    MOVIE TIMES

Music & Clubs

Music Preview: Death Angel at VooDoo Lounge
Bay Area thrash legends plan to mix it up for San Jose gig

Music Preview: Flying Lotus Brings Cutting-Edge Hip-Hop to Blank Club
L.A.'s Flying Lotus is part of a new breed of computerized musicians

Music Preview: Classical Concerts in the Valley
A guide to the best concerts for the weekend of June 5–7

Music Preview: Music in the Park

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

Restaurants

Restaurant Review: Ryowa in Mountain View
Ramen is king at Japanese restaurant

Wine News: Ask the Sommelier

Restaurant News: Dandelion Vegetarian Cafe
An affordable vegan alternative in downtown San Jose

BOOK A RESTAURANT RESERVATION    FIND A RESTAURANT REVIEW

The Arts

Adding Up To Zero
San Jose's high-tech arts biennial, 01SJ, brings subZERO cyberfantasia festival to South First Friday

Stage Review: 'Great American Trailer Park Musical' Rolls Into San Jose
San Jose State Company has fun at the expense of the yokels in new production

The Arts

Letters to the Editor
June 3 - 9, 2009