“August Rush” sings sweetly

“Good Bad Not Evil”
(Vice Records)

This week's events in the arts

This week in live music

Get into the holiday spirit at local theaters

When is my head going to come out of my ass?

Should I consider deep brain stimulation?

‘The Mist’ could use more scares

‘Enchanted’ offers the best of fairy tales

Designer Joanne Credi makes the switch from handbags to clothing

It turned out that the suite in which we’d be staying offered plenty cause for celebration on its own account...

The United States needs a Foreign Legion.

In education, as in politics, as little attention is paid to the statistical documenters of doom as is paid to the prophets of that doom

Televangelist Pat Robertson has endorsed Rudy Giuliani—a pro-choice candidate—for the presidency because, apparently, he thinks Giuliani has the best chance of defeating Hillary Clinton...

Atlanta’s 25 best dating restaurants

“Ripe”
(New West)

Caren West takes on Cinderella, charity and glamor

She was quick to go back to him (probably due to his monetary stability)...

Chlamydia’s breaking records and syphilis is making a comeback. Meanwhile, some stores are locking up their condoms

Stop accepting the demonization of Israel

A society that disregards truth and, indeed, encourages flagrant disregard for the truth, is unraveling from its core; it is descending into madness.

GET PHYSICAL

The Sunday Paper catches up with Carvel Grant Gould

Like most Americans, your fridge is overflowing with leftover turkey right now...

CDC edges closer to investigation of mysterious “Morgellons disease”

Changes have been made in the department since the 92-year-old Johnston was shot to death by APD officers.

Catalog offers everything to organize a book collection

Aughhhh. Hope you survived Black Friday...

New Atlanta-based league to combine best of pro, college football

Postseason college games more about money than matchups

“Draw the Curtains”
(Rykodisc)

“Beowulf” the movie was 1300 years in the making, and worth the wait

From students to seniors, Austin is surprisingly varied

Local jewelry artist finds her niche

About a month or so ago, the big team sporting scene locally was pretty lousy...

The once dismal Atlanta Hawks show real promise. But...

At Georgia, the tail is wagging the Bulldog

Ted Allen chats about his series on wine

Two of my favorites: Sweet Potato Bread with Pecans and Pecan Brittle.

Some people give good service, while others taketh away

The real bar exam

Deborah Gavin’s stayed out of trouble since escaping a Georgia prison in 1974—now the state wants her back

Trying to ease water woes, Georgia officials are putting equal parts faith in God the Almighty and in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Hoffman brings life to ‘Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium’

Mike Newell’s version is commendable in its simplicity

‘No Country for Old Men’ right on target

‘Gee’s Bend’ actors add dimension to quilting drama

‘Arsonist’s Guide to Writers’ Homes in New England’ author visits Atlanta

Thanksgiving is, seemingly, a pretty innocuous holiday...

In my youth mainstream newspaper writers were sufficiently educated to have heard of Solon, and many members of Congress were wise, if not poetic.

Every year, Thanksgiving reminds me of the worst of my many public humiliations.

Who could have guessed that it was all so simple?

Someone asked me not too long ago if I ever attend events simply for fun...

I’ve already run through all the traditional romance novelties for jazzing things up, so I’m about tapped out with ideas.

MALL ABOUT YOU

I couldn’t ignore the desperate ache I felt. It was clearly coming from my chest...

Amicalola Falls State Park’s autumn adventures

Stop the bleeding

2007 Holiday Movie Preview: Deck the halls with Hollywood’s latest

Discover the rich flavors of Argentina at Prime Meridian

“I Shall Exterminate Everything Around Me That Restricts Me from Being the Master”
(Metropolis)

See what's going on in and around Atlanta during Thanksgiving week.

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