Cover: Hungry Heart
Alone, not lonely--a singles' guide to happiness.

News: The Pen and the Damage Done
How the Contract with America drains the golden arm.

In Defense of Dirty Art: You think Congress has a hard time dealing with the NEA and controversial art? Arts critic Ann Powers ponders the dilema faced by progressives coming to terms with Marilyn Manson and other fringe acts.

Pump It Up: Simon Says, let's rock.

Diamond Dogs: Dog-day discs to waffle your woofer.

Family Affair: Timber Crest Farms grows money.

Talking Pictures: The loquacious psychiatrist/author Dennis Gersten finds implied mystical messages in Disney's George of the Jungle.

Days of Wine and Loges: Wine Country Film Festival's lucky 11.

Bits & Bobs: Raves, faves, and outright lies.