For the Week of
September 7-13, 2005
Cover Story: Playing to Extremes:
In the North Bay's robust artistic environment, fringe theater thrives. David Templeton pulls up a seat.
News: Fly-by Sharpshooter:
Controlling Pierce's disease one pest at a time.
The Byrne Report: NORTHCOM and National Guard units sat quietly while Katrina battered the Gulf Coast.
Newz: A memo from Karl Rove to George W. Bush.

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Rev: Truckin': Upgrading to the big rig.
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Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.
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The Big Kvetch: 'The Talent Given Us' is a Wagnerian drama about a transcontinental family struggle.
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Riddle and Rhythm: Jazz fest fetes Frank Sinatra.
VOICE Lessons: Marin County youth group teaches how to build a music scene.
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Litapalooza!: Book Festival and Poetry Walk offer an embarassment of writerly riches.
Chic Lit: Novelist Jody Gehrman, the pin-up girl for smart chick-lit?
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Loving the Love Apple: The names! Colors! Shapes! Flavors! In praise of heirlooms.
Swirl 'n' Spit: Arrowood Winery.
News of the Food: Desk-Cleaning.
Morsels: Five a Day Way.
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