This week in print, Oct. 16-23, 2008

Previous Issues

news

on the cover

Supervising the Second

A region in flux prepares to pick a new face

news story

The Body Politic

Fear and loathing in the SoHum health care district race

news story

Water Boarding

It’s not just for wonks anymore

music

the hum

Is Nerdcore Dead?

mc chris in Arcata, plus the debut of Magnum and Flogging Molly’s Celtic punk

in review

Tim /Pleased To Meet Me

By The Replacements. Sire/Rhino.

in review

Way to Normal

Ben Folds. Sony/Epic.

arts

stage matters

One Bloody Family

Aeschylus’ Elektra at Arcata Playhouse

art beat

Art of Propaganda

Exhibitors at HSU’s First Street Gallery want to get inside your mind

filmland

Enchanting Ember

Plus: Charlie skips town, misses DiCaprio & the Duchess

booknotes

Downtown Owl

Chuck Klosterman. Simon & Schuster.

Today

Ba-Dum-Chh Comedy Night

Comedy / 8:30 p.m. Cher-ae Heights Casino, Trinidad. Local blue comedy troupe makes with the funny. If you get offended, don't go! cheraeheightscasino.com. 800-684-2464.

Petunia and the Vipers (hillbilly swing)

music / 9 p.m. Riverwood Inn, 2828 Avenue of the Giants, Phillipsville.

Les Craig

music / 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. All Dogs Biscuit Bakery and Olivia's Beastro, 2910 E St., Eureka. Singer/songwriter performs. alldogsbakery.com. 497-6273.

Whomp Whomp Wednesdays

music / 9 p.m. Nocturnum, 206 W. 6th St., Eureka. 498-7388.

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