Cover: Mixed Messages
Trying to make sense out of life during wartime.

News: Grace Note
Harpist Georgia Kelly works for peace in the Balkans.

News Bites: Short takes on this week's events in the North Bay.

Citizen Coyote: An apostle of grooviness, actor and activist Peter Coyote explores the politics of fear.

Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.

Jack's Back: 'From Hell' offers atmospheric but vague retelling of Ripper legend.

Mister Wrong: 'My First Mister' backs away from piquant romance.

Heavy 'Hearts': Author Francesca Lia Block on going to the movies in spite of everything.

Hillbilly Heaven: A trio of alt.country gems.

SiFT: Disco divas, hip-hop connoisseurs and salsa suaves to flannel-clad pinball players, jazz luminaries and more from the City by the Bay.

All Apologies: New bio by Charles Cross besmirches the Kurt Cobain legacy.

Living Well Is the Best Revenge: Columnist Christina Waters slaps around anyone who's not dining out these days.