Cover: The Year That Sucked
Looking back at 365 days of hell.

News: Strange Days
Local news took odd turns in 2001.

Mouthing Off: The weirdest quotes of 2001.

Brave New Year: Modest suggestions for extravagant celebrations.

Doubting Thomas: How did a talented young artist become the Painter of Lightt™?

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

Nutty Professor: Russell Crowe gnashes Nash in 'A Beautiful Mind.'

Fate Forward: A master of myth meets the 'Lord of the Rings.'

Fame Game: Naming the year in two notes.

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

Good Karma: New Indian bistro heats up Cotati.