This week's arts and entertainment calendar

Most Atlantans we’ve talked with can’t name any of the candidates in the mayor’s race. But some of them are voting anyway

Suspicions, slow manufacturing methods tangle vaccination efforts

The Wales Burger at Salt Factory

Why you should support local costume shops instead of the quickie Halloween stores

13 fiendishly fun ways to throw down on Halloween weekend

The Buzz: What's moving and shaking in the world of sports

This week's live music in Atlanta

A re-endorsement

“SONIC BOOM”
(KISS RECORDS)

‘The Harvey Milk Show’ does—but not much

A gay-friendly guide to area businesses supporting Atlanta Pride

WaterHaven’s fish selections make it a worthy destination

Does Atlanta's firefighter shortage place residents in peril?

A roundup of hauntingly fun Halloween-themed cocktails, brews and scary soirees

We’ve got you covered for Halloween

THEY’VE GOT HER VOTE: Stephanie Ramage reveals her endorsements for Atlanta City Council

Latourelle, co-founder of Cirque du Soleil, created and produced the multimedia extravaganza “Cavalia,” which incorporates horses and acrobatics under what’s billed as the world's largest touring big tent.

The Buzz: What's movin' and shakin' in the world of sports

Atlanta-based Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International announces new $700,000 conservation effort

Spike Jonze discusses ‘Where the Wild Things Are’

Our critic comes not to praise Caesar, but to bury him

Crispy salt-and-pepper skate at Spice Market

“SPEAK NO EVIL”
 (ALLIGATOR)

“BREAKTHROUGH”
 (UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC)

Local Halloween enthusiast Victor Ives on his Haunted Hot Sauce and expert tips on throwing a scary bash of your own

Emory wins grant to fight teen dating violence, Atlanta college campuses hit by problem, too

“RAIN MACHINE”
 (ANTI-)

“GOLDEN APPLES OF THE SUN”
 (SIGNATURE SOUNDS)

What good is a tearjerker that doesn’t jerk any tears?

The term “midlife crisis” is never uttered in “Couples Retreat,” but...

Blowing Rock, N.C. worth the hike

Figo’s antioxidant-rich pasta

Ri Ra Irish pub promises a good time—and a great meal, too

Take a look inside to realize what you’re lacking

Chris Rock’s quest for ‘Good Hair’

The Quick Q&A

This week's live music in and around Atlanta

This week's arts and entertainment calendar

 An elephant in the room, and your questions answered

“FAR”
 (SIRE/WARNER BROTHERS)

Documents indicate gay bars are not targeted, but maybe straight massage parlors are

Jeff Varasano on pizza, cooking fast and the Rubik’s Cube

“The whole situation could have been avoided had the officers simply moved to a position where Mr. Deadwyler could have seen them.”

Clearly, Deadwyler knew he had HIV, and his infectious state was on his mind when he locked his teeth into Fincher’s arm and literally tore out a chunk of flesh

Michael Moore rages against the Wall Street machine in ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’

When psycho means it’s time to go

The Buzz: What's moving and shaking in the world of sports

October is breast-cancer awareness month. Eat, drink and raise money for the cause at these caring restaurants

Bananas foster dessert fondue at the Melting Pot

Just because we’re a land-locked city doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy local bodies of water

 Park 75 frees diners from making decisions with its Kitchen, Uncorked! program

‘Zombieland’ the best Georgia-filmed movie in ages

Garbage saga reveals communication breakdown at City Hall

The Quick Q&A

“THE RESISTANCE”
 (WARNER BROTHERS)

This week's arts and entertainment calendar

 Cheery ‘Grey Gardens’ musical fails to take root