Cover: The Truth about Lying
From wartime propaganda to strategic deceptions to the little white lies of everyday life, our lies are everywhere.

News: Chinese Box
SSU protester arrested in Tiananmen Square.

Presents of Mind: A clutterless gift guide for folks who have too much stuff.

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

Head Games: Hollywood hypnotist analyzes 'Shallow Hal.'

Running on Empty: Listless 'Spy Game' is all over the map.

The String Kings: Petaluma filmmaker tells story of guitar's royal family.

Secret Funk: New documentary sheds light on unsung Motown greats the Funk Brothers.

American Mush: Where is music from the rest of the world?

Back to Avalon: Concert salutes celebrated blues man Mississippi John Hurt.

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

Farewell to the Chief: Ken Kesey's wild ride comes to an end.

The Cat's Meow: Glen Ellen's Cellar Cat Cafe is a cozy find.