http://www.alibi.com Top Stories from the Alibi en-us http://www.alibi.com/rss PHP webmonkeys@alibi.com http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Glory be! They promised last year was the beginning of an annual event, and so it was. Impressive international talent stocks the 10 days of the second-ever New Mexico Jazz Festival. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Trinity House workers believe full bellies mean less desperation, but APD counters that large, regular gatherings like the weekly feedings spur drug crimes. Cozy up to the debate. Also, take our new news quiz. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Move over Jonson (Gallery) a new Johnson (Foundation) is moving in. Local artists condemn the relocation of UNM's historic Jonson Gallery. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Learn a little something about delicious roasted meats and the meaning of the word huarache at Lupe’s Antojitos and Mexican Food. http://alibi.com/?scn=film There is no point in reviewing anything Harry Potter. But if you've seen it, engage in a post-film chat with critic O'Leary about the fifth wizard flick. http://alibi.com/?scn=music The papers said they were the next big thing and Warner Brothers had come a courtin'. Sounds like time to break up, right? All hail the GoMotorCar reunion. http://alibi.com/?scn=news More than 200 people turned out for a hearing on the Desert Rock coal plant, which critics say is being supported by a faulty impact report. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Read up on the territory alternative artists and art supporters are carving out in Burque. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Tea makes its American premiere at the Santa Fe Opera. Not your typical opera, water, sheets of paper and stones become part of the orchestra. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Tawan Thai Cuisine serves up much better Thai food than Wal-Mart. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Filmmaker Werner Herzog is like his characters: obsessive and out to conquer. He even got Christian Bale to eat maggots in his latest, Rescue Dawn . http://alibi.com/?scn=music Longtime employees at Charley's 33s & CDs (formerly Records & Tapes) up and bought the joint, revamping its record collection. They also ripped out the malt shop and replaced it with vintage clothing. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Artists or criminals? Bernalillo County can't seem to make up its mind about graffiti muralists. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Science fiction authors look to the stars with feet planted firmly in the New Mexico desert. http://alibi.com/?scn=food We've got the mythic Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster and other oddities of the culinary universe right here. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Boss of It All deconstructs office humor for devilish fun in this Danish satire. http://alibi.com/?scn=music How sweet it is! The Foxx releases a new album and The Rondelles reunite. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Albuquerque's first 24-hour gallery opens Downtown. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature After weathering last semester's APS grade change scandal, teacher Anita Forte is heading back to the classroom. In an Alibi exclusive, she speaks out on what happened at Rio Grande High School and how our educational system is failing our kids. http://alibi.com/?scn=news America's "green car" market is red hot, and we've got the top five models right here. http://alibi.com/?scn=art This week in art, Noam Chomsky makes a case for Interventions , while a new theater company blurs the line between stage and classroom. http://alibi.com/?scn=food At Big Texas BBQ, the sauce is mesquite, the servers are neat and the peach cobbler is sweet. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Killer of Sheep is a killer indie doc about working-class '70s America. Unlike Becoming Jane, in which Anne Hathaway turns Jane Austen into a romantic comedy prop. http://alibi.com/?scn=music St. Vincent lets us scramble her brain and Santa Fe gets even funkier. And what's the deal with that dude that wanders all over town with an electric guitar? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Find out who killed Brad Will, an independent American journalist killed in Oaxaca, Mexico, and why his murderers have gone free in our online exclusive feature, "Who Killed Brad Will?" http://alibi.com/?scn=food The 2007 Best of Burque Restaurants poll is finally here! Get stuffed and vote for your favorite local places—just don't stuff the ballot. Plus, a how-to for surviving disasters without sacrificing taste. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Alibi photographer Xavier Mascareñas points his camera at the old and future UNM Children’s Hospitals in Cradle to Cradle. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Our film and TV editor pits “Man vs. Wild” against “Survivorman" in an idiot box cage match. Who's left standing after the static clears? http://alibi.com/?scn=news Fatten your brain with this week's news section! Learn who's responsible for scooping the poop of Albuquerque's homeless population. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Three, two, one, album: The 2bers get live in the 505! http://alibi.com/?scn=feature It takes heart, guts and a good amount of brains to survive this place called Albuquerque. Just ask the zombies. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Mel Minter reviews the best new discs from the Big Easy, each one an affirmation that the city will get back on its feet. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Is Rowan Atkinson's alter ego a has-Bean? Plus, the SWFC rolls out a killer season. http://alibi.com/?scn=food What kind of Tandoori bread are you? Find out at the Bombay Grill, where the garlic nan is nearly as good as the service. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature They've never won a game and they're tired of hearing about "heart." The New Mexico Burn is ready to put a 1 in the "W" column. Also, our staff writer makes a fool of herself at practice. http://alibi.com/?scn=art King Lear 's as gruesome as ever, if a little inexperienced. And read the Noam Chomsky essays the major U.S. daily papers wouldn't run. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Michael Moore's not the only one worried about the health care system in this country. Take heart—these mainstream and traditional healers can help patch you up without plunging you into financial ruin. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature A gang of cryptids have taken over Downtown—and they're not leaving until somebody plays "Stairway to Heaven." http://alibi.com/?scn=film This week in film: The 11 th Hour attempts to get all enviro-sexy with Leo DiCaprio while chanteuse Édith Piaf's life is laid bare in La Vie En Rose. http://alibi.com/?scn=news This week in news: New Mexico’s online political journalist spills his virtual beans, city councilors squabble and the South Valley steps closer to becoming its own city. http://alibi.com/?scn=food This week in food: Nebbiolo grapes make us quiver almost as much as the foie gras at Marcello’s Chophouse. http://alibi.com/?scn=art This week in art: Woody Allen is somewhat hilarious while Doubt is reassuringly good. http://alibi.com/?scn=music This week in music: Atmosphere drops his ninth Sad Clown Bad Summer mixtape, and Okkervil River makes novel music and rockstars behave badly. http://alibi.com/?scn=music What's "noise"? Hell, baby, what's music? Microlabel Sicksicksick puts up a 10-act showcase of disparate noisemakers at The Curio. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Some things just go well together. Like the word "yeah" and Rob Zombie. Also, wine and cheese. Savoy Bar and Grill takes the last two seriously, and it shows. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Hatchet remembers what horror flicks are all about—piles of rubber entrails and a victim or two with a nice rack. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Who can run for office? Just rich people with good connections? Not anymore. Albuquerque is one of a handful in the nation to bankroll any candidate's campaign with tax dollars. Find out how our trial run is going so far. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Art don't just sit quiet and look purty anymore. Plus, On the Road reaches its 50 th birthday. http://alibi.com/?scn=news One youth group works to erase decades of black tar heroine culture from Chimayo. Plus, water use is up in Burque. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Road life beats on a touring cowboy, punk rockers resist the "revivalist" label and the Potty Mouth Sherry's ride off into the sunset with their weird apostrophe. http://alibi.com/?scn=film O'Leary makes predictions about TV's fall lineup: "Bionic Woman" will kick heinie and should be pretty hot. "Cavemen," based on the Geico commercials, has always been a bad idea. http://alibi.com/?scn=food La Quiche Parisienne Bistro is the real thing in a sea of preservative-laden baked goods. Plus, learn how to drink tequila. Be sure to partake in an entire haikued Chowtown. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature 5-7-5: It's not just the new area code in the Southwest. It's also the right number of syllables in a haiku. Creepy, right? Right? Never mind.Enjoy the contest winnersanyway, comrades. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Crack, self-inflicted wounds, what more can you want from live theater? Hooray for the NC-17 play Bug at the Vortex Theatre. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Publicly financed candidates may not be aware of all the rules surrounding their campaigns. It is the maiden voyage of the system, after all. Plus, the debut of "Asshat of the Week." Yeah, we're really into that word. http://alibi.com/?scn=music A festival of discovery! The third-annual ¡Globalquerque! lets you travel without discomfort or much of a budget. Plus, the songwriter from The New Pornographers spills his guts. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Shot in New Mexico, In the Valley of Elah starring Tommy Lee Jones, is a war-weary mystery sure to stir up controversy. http://alibi.com/?scn=food There's something to be said for a little old-school kindness and top-notch customer service, like the kind you'll find at Oak Tree Café. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature From the first sassy 12-page black-and-white issue in 1992 to this week's 72-page behemoth, the Alibi 's been putting type to page for 15 years. We've got our dress all laid out for our Quinceañera. Say goodbye to Editor Steven Robert Allen as he joins the ranks of other former staffers in our "Where Are They Now?" http://alibi.com/?scn=art Ah, art photography, the tacit way for aristocrats to look at naked people. Twenty photographers examine Rose in 1x20 at the Downtown Contemporary Arts Center. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The Church of Scientology sets its sights on a big building Downtown. Only dirt stands between Albuquerque and radioactive waste. (P.S. Your regularly scheduled letters section will return next week. Peruse the Hall of Fame here instead.) http://alibi.com/?scn=news How did the New Mexico Department of Health lose $4.3 million in children's vaccines? What the heck is a Mexican jumping bean, anyway? And how Rupert Murdoch could help spread the freedom of information. http://alibi.com/?scn=art In Steven Robert Allen's absence, the arts section has been taken over by children ... children's books, that is. Interviews with award winners Alice Walker and Jon Scieszka give insight into why children's lit isn't for the infantile. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Get thee to the polls! We know you forgot, but Oct. 2 is Election Day, and we have all the obsessive, nitty-gritty details you need to make thoughtful decisions about your next city councilors. Plus, find out the meaning of the "Heinrich manuever." http://alibi.com/?scn=food Jennifer James is back and serving up luscious confections at Chef du Jour (get the chocolate burrito, trust us). And Villa Del Mar may be the only place in town where you can get shark and alligator served up right. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival turns five, while "Kid Nation" is about as dangerous as an episode of "Bug Juice." http://alibi.com/?scn=music Fast Heart Mart traveled 4,000 miles on nothing but vegetable oil. Here's a simpler way you and your electronics can help the environment, too. And be sure to check out five songs of 2007 that help put politics back in our playlists. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Dust off your oscillators for this weekend's nonconformist electronic music festival. And They Might Be Giants tells us about 25 years of brilliant songwriting. http://alibi.com/?scn=film What do you get when you combine highbrow sex with nude romps in the rain? Actually, a tame Lady Chatterley . And on a slapstick note, the bros behind There's Something About Mary use Neil Simon for inspiration. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Get your dim sum , gold paint, dragons and big red lanterns at Ming Dynasty. Plus, New Mexicans who craft cheese—without Kraft. http://alibi.com/?scn=art When graffiti hits the gallery, do you still call it graffiti? Also, come out, come out and watch 100 acts-worth of drag royalty! http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Hot-air balloons so fanciful they'll provide a lift to your heart—especially if you like 40s and ninjas. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Our women's football team folds after too many knockouts and broken bones, but another's forming from the debris. And will the latest Clear Channel maneuver accidently end the days of radio consolidation? http://alibi.com/?scn=news The Friends of the Tribune search for a way to keep Albuquerque's daily afternoon paper alive, men strut their stuff in stilettos to fight sexual violence and councilors tell you what's up now that you've elected them. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature You voted (or a few of you did, at least). Now sit back and enjoy as the Alibi presents a piping-hot plate of Best of Burque Restaurants. From the best Frito pie to the best place to pile your plate, the winners are all inside. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Amy Dalness takes a walk through America's culinary culture. Plus, John Freeman reviews a book of essays recounting the worst years of our lives. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Twin Peaks might be your new favorite “breastaurant.” And take a peek at a pickling recipe that can't be beat. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Michael Clayton is a character drama that sparks with Oscar gold. Meanwhile, Los Desaparecidos Latin American Art Festival gets underway. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Simian Mobile Disco has the new soundtrack to your next kegger or car ride, and The Avengers were punk before you were. Plus, Nick Luca battles Type 1 diabetes and lives to rock another day. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Safer trains or quiet trains? Or both? And our derby girls will do battle to be crowned queen of the rink in the championship match this weekend. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Get rid of those frosty beers and chilling margaritas. It's time for fall, and that means mulled wine and sweaters, baby. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Juliette Lewis, one of few actors who can actually pull off the whole music thing, tells us what makes her Licks tick. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford won't deliver six-gun shootouts or a shirtless Brad Pitt, but it is a brilliantly acted epitaph to the era of the Old West. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature It's OK to be a grown-up and gorge on comic books these days. O'Leary's got the scoop on a local group of DIY comic-makers. http://alibi.com/?scn=art What happens when a group of poker buddies plot to steal a dude's coin collection? Mamet's American Buffalo scores with prolific, poetic cursing. http://alibi.com/?scn=news An environmental group has troubling news for New Mexico water drinkers, city councilors aren't sure if the red-light cameras increase or decrease traffic accidents and Village Voice executives get sent to the slammer. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Alibi staffers thumb their noses at the dark spirits and risk their souls for readers' entertainment with a series of harrowing horror dares. Plus, searching for spirits in Santa Fe and a chat with Alice Cooper. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Get the inside scoop on Albuquerque's haunted theaters, and Anne Enright's new novel The Gathering kicks the blarney out of Irish wakes. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Snack pundits debate the value of candy corn. Meanwhile, our restaurant reviewer is all aglow after dining at the Sunshine Café and sipping the New Mexico Tea Company's wares. http://alibi.com/?scn=music What they lack in clever costume ideas, experimental indie rock outfit Minus the Bear more than makes up for in musical proficiency. Hear what the New Mexico contingent in the band has to say about touring and leaving the Land of Enchantment. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Lake of Fire examines both sides of the abortion issue while Dan in Real Life finds the romance in realism. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature It's the Alibi's second Quiz and Puzzle issue and we've got answers to several age-old questions, including: Are you a genie? Are you going to die? And, of course, are you on fire? Be warned, the results might surprise you. Plus, draw the body on one of our favorite local celebrities for a chance to win while searching for naughty words. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A new study suggests it's easier to become homeless in Albuquerque than you might think, Ortiz y Pino examines the search for a new APS superintendent and Orlando Law Enforcement slaps the cuffs on sex ad sellers. And don't miss the Alibi 's first-ever news crossword puzzle! http://alibi.com/?scn=art Ha Jin's A Free Life tells the story of one family's journey to the U.S. while David Scharf makes a big statement with tiny art. See if you can guess the subjects of his scintillatingly small pieces. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Zea Rotisserie & Grill serves up plates of poultry that are more than finger-lickin' good. Plus, never suffer from "I'm hungry but don't know what I want" syndrome again with our cut-and-fold fortune teller! http://alibi.com/?scn=music See if you can guess what Albuquerque's rock 'n' roll pinup models do to earn a living, and test your musical acuity with our mystery Sonic Reducer. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Play "Know your Zombies!" And Martian Child is as real, earnest and phony as a million-dollar bill. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Albuquerque's own MySpace Glenn Danzig interviews the real Glenn Danzig. If Dixie Witch were named after its drug of choice, it wouldn't be classified as "stoner" rock. Rod Lacy comes home and comes back to music. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Understand the Writers Guild of America strike and glean tips on how to live through it without gnawing and regnawing on the bones of your favorite reruns. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Kokoro isn't the little Japanese restaurant that could. It's the tiny restaurant that delivers in a big way. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Stylized violence powers The Lieutenant of Inishmore at the Cell Theatre. Think smarter but equally sadistic "South Park." http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Are you too thrifty/unusual/New Mexican/vegetarian to fully enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving? Don't worry. We're here for you. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Ace animal shelter reporter Christie Chisholm grills the two new people in charge of the renamed Animal Welfare Department. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Rahim Alhaj chronicles his 2004 visit to his home country, Iraq. The Royal Dead bleeds gory psychobilly. Isaac Brock scoffs at softball interview questions. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Coen brothers cut loose a thriller, No Country for Old Men , that ranks among the best films of the year. Plus, Punk's Not Dead doesn't pretend to be the definitive punk documentary. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Rival Tattoo Studios stocks fine art with its biannual show Black and White . Plus, John Freeman helps navigate the most personal of holiday gifts: a good book. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Just try the escargots at La Brasserie Provence. The sauce is perfect and it pairs nicely with one of the lovely French wines offered at this laid-back establishment. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature An Italian carafe for the sensual Taurus; a heart rate monitor for the energetic Aries; suede slippers for sensible Capricorn—consider your loved one's placement on the zodiac as you shop this season. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Ben Radford investigates the remains of a "chupacabra." Plus, one group works to bring chess to the forefront of the city's consciousness. http://alibi.com/?scn=news An asphalt plant's stench has workers fuming, Democrats are a little late hitching a ride on the anti-war bandwagon and some hopeful news for print journalism. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature From musical slashers to animated biopics, we'll fuel your winter film obsession with our Holiday Film Guide. Plus, the Alibi talks with the Coen brothers and the stars of their latest release about filming in the 505. http://alibi.com/?scn=art SITE Santa Fe's Los Desaparecidos/The Disappeared draws inspiration from the lives lost under dictatorships. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The ugly, sturdy running shoe of cooking guides jogs alongside the cult of food celebrity. http://alibi.com/?scn=film I'm Not There is a fragmented look at six different versions of Bob Dylan. And The Mist gives viewers a chance to wash down their Thanksgiving turkey with severed limbs and extradimensional monsters. http://alibi.com/?scn=music You never know quite what you'll get at a house show. Plus, a new study says head-banging is actually good for kids. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Capt. Alex E. Limkin relives a mortar attack to tell us about Iraq, V8 juice and the nature of "coconuts." http://alibi.com/?scn=news A search engine for bleeding hearts, why the North Golf Course still isn't safe and a look at why teens don't trust the media. http://alibi.com/?scn=art A bunch of good parts don't add up to a satisfying whole in Belladonna at Theatre X. Plus, Courtney Love misses a chance to bare all in her new book, Dirty Blonde . http://alibi.com/?scn=food Rasoi is the new place to go in the University area for tasty, inexpensive Indian fair in a vibrant, colorful atmosphere. Plus, the hottest pepper on the planet gets twice as fiery. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Pornotopia film festival offers an alternative to fake nails and fake orgasms with independent, emotionally inspired erotic cinema. http://alibi.com/?scn=music The Action Design rises from the ashes of punk outfit Tsunami Bomb while there's not a whole lot Concrete Blonde's Johnette Napolitano can't do. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Mei Long celebrates electricity—and the release of a CD. Wallow in the absorbing melancholy that is Iron & Wine. The women of Suspended are all under 5-foot-1, but that doesn't mean they can't punch you in the neck. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Maybe it's time to ignore TV and surf the Interwebs for quality comedy. Then dip into the simmering pot of Freudian psycho-sexual repression that is Guy Maddin's mad vision. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Warm up at Lee's Bakery, a Vietnamese shop of sandwiches and coconut-based desserts. Plus, learn how to shop for the best gift bestowed on casual acquaintances: wine. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The city gets its hands on Pornotopia. Richardson won't take the Political Courage Test. It's the 10 th anniversary of the Kyoto Accord, so how's your thermometer lately? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature How did we become a nation of debtors? How can we find our way out? UNM Professor Nathalie Martin gives us the secret. http://alibi.com/?scn=art You're not done with Vietnam novels; Tree of Smoke would be plenty comfortable on a shelf next to Tim O'Brien. http://alibi.com/?scn=news See the winning entry and a selection of our favorite runners-up. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Financial advice on credit and debt from UNM finance professor Emmanuel Morales-Camargo. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Agonize along to Michael Bolton's latest Christmas release. Local Greg Ruggiero moved to Brooklyn's school of musical hard knocks, but he came out the other side with a new album. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Atonement is an unabashedly sweeping romantic drama. King Corn takes bites out of the industry, row by row. http://alibi.com/?scn=food You've got your pick of Vietnamese restaurants in Albuquerque. If you want something middle-of-the-road, go to Phở Nguyen. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Get jaded with Ross Kelly's interpretation of The Santaland Diaries by David Sedaris. On the 12 th day of Xmas my true love gave to me a Southwest writer in a pear tree ... looking uncomfortable. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature You (by which we mean "we") haven't started holiday shopping yet and now you're stuck doing the stressed-out winter dance of the credit-card fairies to get it done. Have no fear! The Alibi is here with ideas for affordable, unique gifts from locally owned shops based on their proximity to your neighborhood. http://alibi.com/?scn=news An Albuquerque institution reopens its doors. The media hearts Huckabee even though it shouldn't. Hey consumer! Protect yourself before you wreck yourself; our series on debt continues. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The SouthWest Organizing Project isn't welcome at Albuquerque High. A Santa Fe business dreams of a water-powered car. And could our media choices become miniscule? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature From catastrophic national disasters to unheralded prosperity, it looks like 2008 will take some strange twists and turns. The Alibi got the lowdown on the year ahead from local psychics. Expect the unexpected! http://alibi.com/?scn=art The homeless set up shop at the Lobo Theater. Plus, the newest local children's book releases. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Zinc Wine Bar and Bistro? How novel! http://alibi.com/?scn=film Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story offers jokes and occasional laughs, while What Would Jesus Buy fails miserably. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Father of the Flood breaks the dam and DJs Brandon and Ethan go out with a bang (and a new CD). http://alibi.com/?scn=news How last week's FCC ruling affects your life. Plus, thugs make a change in the South Valley. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Repress your brain cells in style this New Year's Eve—before you have to use them to choose your next president. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Don't gawk at the freaks but feel free to stare openly at colorful banners from years when such behavior was OK. Step right up at the Albuquerque Museum. http://alibi.com/?scn=food A guy named Tony works at Tony's Pizza. That's not something you'll find at sauce-slinging chains. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter are nearly pitch-perfect in Sweeney Todd . Teen-pregnancy comedy Juno is easily one of the best films of the year. http://alibi.com/?scn=music What's going on with that all-ages space at the Ice House? The Big Spank rides a Gypsy Rug Burn into the sunset. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Take a peek back at some national and local media snafus from '07 and look ahead to a few stories that should unfold in the coming year. Plus, what's up with White History Week? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature It was the best of years, it was the worst of years. We've compiled a staggering list of the good and the bad from 2007 for our annual Best and Worst issue. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Scope out the top 10 local art happenings and read up on the top 10 books of the year. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Slate Street Café is a place where you can wolf down a PB and J with your elbows on the table and still feel like a grown-up. Plus, gorge on the biggest food stories of 2007. http://alibi.com/?scn=music The CDs to snag and the ones to burn. And The Zou's artsy prog-rock works for snobs and slobs alike. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The best and worst films of the year and the bullets, ballots and booze in Charlie Wilson's War . http://alibi.com/?scn=news High levels of silica could pose a danger to Rio Rancho residents. The "Worker Files" finds folks with interesting jobs--this inaugural edition takes a closer look at the people who cleaned up your New Year's Eve mess. Plus, see what's in store for this year's Legislative Session. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Mexican gray wolves find themselves at the center of one of the state's most contentious debates. John Dougherty examines all sides of the lobo dilemma. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Revolutions makes its rounds. And New Mexico poets get pushy. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Mariscos La Playa brings the Mexican seaside to Albuquerque at a reasonable price. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The UnderSkatement Film Festival ollies into town, Spanish spooker The Orphanage shows American horror filmmakers how it's done, and gloomy biopic Control fits its subject matter like a custom-tailored T-shirt. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Six Organs of Admittance defines "Weird New American" music, and Botnix records its debut CD during a snowstorm. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature It's a frequency free-for-all as big business radio and mom 'n' pop stations battle over the airwaves. Stay tuned for the history of radio restrictions and learn who owns FM in Burque. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Put a cork in it and drive your wine home. Plus, learn why your next trip to the doctor may not cost as much, and say adios to antennas. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Travel up El Camino Real to the Open Space Visitor Center then take a trip around the world at 516 Arts. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Hurricane Katrina blew restaurateur Sam Drouillard to New Mexico, where he opened Hot Diggity, a top-notch hamburger and hot dog joint. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Watch out, Oscars! Daniel Day-Lewis is headed for that little golden statue with There Will Be Blood . And, suprise suprise, 27 Dresses is a not-so-new take on Hollywood's wedding-themed romcoms. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Mac Lethal loves to grub but has never tried green chile. Death Cab For Cutie Guitarist Chris Walla is making it on his own with Field Manual . http://alibi.com/?scn=news New Mexico's GIs can give their new hotline a ring, the king of rock 'n' roll teaches English, and why visit haunted houses when you can haunt your own? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Stop pretending a new year will bring a new you and start loving yourself, hideous flaws and all. Our Resolutions Issue will teach you how to embrace the beautiful art that is failure, and show you a few things that are worth resolving. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Learn how to create your own art collection in the new year. Plus, local photographer Cary Herz' new book captures the lives of New Mexico's crypto-Jews. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Vernon’s Hidden Valley Steakhouse is the top-secret locale for fine dining. Meanwhile, even cowardly bachelors can overcome their fears of French cooking in 2008. http://alibi.com/?scn=film We've got the scoop on how to break into the state's movie biz. Plus, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is beautiful but frustrating. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Magnetic Fields' new release harnesses various styles with cheeky grace and self-deprecating sophistication. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Become a rockstar without deserving a cent! http://alibi.com/?scn=news After arson destroyed its offices, an abortion clinic is getting back on its feet. A Houston-based oil company is dead set on drilling for oil on Albuquerque's Southwest Mesa. And a task force says the Duke City should fix problems with the red-light cameras or pull the plug. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature From art spaces to museums and a brand-new film festival, we've got the skinny on all the goings-on during Black History Month. http://alibi.com/?scn=art A young artist explores his cultural background and makes a splash in the art world before even graduating high school. Plus, Santa Fe-based author George R.R. Martin tells us about sci-fi by committee. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Porky's Pride has a fire pit brimming with blazing barbecue while Chef Boy Ari explains why even one bad apple can spoil the batch. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Black history is about more than riots, marches and political struggles--celebrate the next 29 days through some of the best of Black film. Plus, Untraceable proves that movies about computers, even when they involve torture porn, are painfully dull. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Wynton Marsalis visits with the Alibi before he and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra roll through town. Plus, Roman Numerals bring indie dance grooves with a breadbasket work ethic. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Diné CARE uncovers job-creating alternatives to the Desert Rock coal-fired power plant. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Did you miss your weekly news quiz in the paper? Get your geek on here instead. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Little Women—the Brooklyn punky jazz quartet you almost got to see in Albuquerque. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Haven't seen the Pajama Men's improv run at The Stove yet? What are you waiting for? Read all about it in an exclusive by Steven Robert Allen. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Cigar bars bring smokers out of the cold, but are they legal? The clock is ticking on ethics reform bills and the sick get a visit from hairy healers. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature A doctored ham leads the way in the sea of glue, glitter and love that is the Alibi's Fifth Annual Valentine's Day Card Contest. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Oprah's leadership academy for girls and a curbside view of a demolition derby highlight the "Rookies" art exhibit at the Richard Levy Gallery. Plus, a profile of foreign correspondent-turned-novelist Geraldine Brooks. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Athens Eclectic Greek is quietly redefining the stale image of Greek-American food. Plus, a recipe for an exotic dinner in a flash. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Eva Longoria Parker's liberal use of bronzer can't save the corpse-like rom-com Over Her Dead Body . http://alibi.com/?scn=music Psychobilly icons Tiger Army can't wait to get back to the Duke City. And you won't believe what Donovan's been up to. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Take a trip aboard an otherworldly cruise ship with this acid-inspired photo essay. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Albuquerque's animal shelters have some 'splaining to do. A New Mexico skeptics group has believers fuming. And what, exactly, is a caucus? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The Alibi penetrates the world of multi-partner relationships and gets the scoop on the Duke City's polyamorous community. http://alibi.com/?scn=art After its first year in the theater scene, a look at how the Aux Dog began. Plus, the best books of the season. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Papa Nachos specializes in Mexican food with American accoutrements. And find out which truffles will ruffle your feathers. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Jumper is a slickly packaged sci-fi thriller and The Spiderwick Chronicles is a kids movie that tikes, teens and adults can all get behind. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Le Chat Lunatique's new CD gets reviewed while Liars realizes its Bugs Bunny-based dreams. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Can't get enough? Read more about the tricks of the psychic trade in this extended online edition. http://alibi.com/?scn= There's more of your favorite gypsy jazz/western swing/classic jazz band here than you could ever hope for in the paper. Plus, log on and, in 100 words or less within this article's comment box, tell us about the first time you saw Le Chat Lunatique. He or she who tells the best tale wins a copy of Demonic Lovely . http://alibi.com/?scn=food Is there a difference between cacao and cocoa? What's "chocolate liquor" ... and will it get me drunk? The Ghirardelli choco-glossary lays it all our for us. Plus, click over to the Alibi Food Calendar for tasty events you won't find in the paper! http://alibi.com/?scn=news The Alibi has had it up to here with unproductive Legislative Sessions. We look at the bills that could have been as well as a few that actually made it to the governor's desk. Plus, the media's role in mass shootings. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature With the Writers Guild strike finally over, it's time to roll out the red carpet for the Academy Awards. We look at the damage done by the strike and take a look at the films fighting for Mr. Oscar. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Madagascar braids history, fantasy and deception into a narrative strand that will rope in playgoers. And Kurt Vonnegut meets Philip Roth in Dagoberto Gilb's new book, The Flowers . http://alibi.com/?scn=food Jasmine Thai and Sushi House brings tears of joy to our eyes. And find the best places to grab a bite before catching a flick. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Albuquerque author Steven Gould tells us what it was like to watch his novel Jumper morph into a multimillion-dollar film. And Vantage Point is the latest movie to rip off Akira Kurosawa’s vision. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Bud Melvin shows South by Southwest what a banjo and a Game Boy can do while Colourmusic gets inspiration from its namesake. Plus, spend your Sundays at the Church of Beethoven. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Read an extended version of our interview with Steven Gould. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Definitely, Maybe paints an honest, if slightly skewed picture of love and romance. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A court case shines a spotlight on the murky waters surrounding New Mexico's medical marijuana law. Martha's Body Bueno says goodbye and could the Albuquerque Tribune's demise lead to a new cooperatively owned newspaper? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature We look beyond Diane Denish's frameless glasses to find out what really makes our lieutenant governor Diane Denish tick. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Life During War Time features great performances that help make up for the overly moralistic script, and author Peter Godwin talks about the pain in his homeland of Zimbabwe. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Wimpy's serves burgers with loads of local flair. Discover your tongue's love/hate relationship with Black Flag Imperial Stout. Plus, set your mouth ablaze at this year's National Fiery-Foods and Barbecue Show. http://alibi.com/?scn=film City of Men covers much of the same ground as its pseudo-predecessor City of God , but it's just not as good. http://alibi.com/?scn=music VxPxC revels in myth and psychedelia on overdrive while Jonathan Meiburg's music is for the birds (and that's a good thing). Plus, The Everybodyfields bring cathartic country to Albuquerque. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Missed your weekly news quiz? Get your geek on here instead. http://alibi.com/?scn=news How to attract birds, bees and butterflies to your backyard. Multimillion-dollar slaves. And "To Catch a Predator" on trial. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature It wasn't easy, but the Alibi's Christie Chisholm spent an entire winter week eating only locally grown foods and lived to tell about it. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Global DanceFest shrinks our planet, while author Natalie Goldberg, founder of the "Just Write" movement, sits down for a chat. http://alibi.com/?scn=food We sample everything Saratori’s di Tully and Cupcakeology bakeries have to offer, and UNM teams up with local farmers for a fresh approach to scholastic food options. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Semi-Pro doesn't tinker with Will Ferrell's winning gameplan. And 2004's Double Dare covers the lives and careers of two legendary Hollywood stuntwomen. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Musicians reflect on the loss of the burned-down Golden West Saloon and we look at what the future holds for the fixture of the Downtown music scene. Plus, fireworks, bikinis and an all-drum sonic seizure. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Find out with an exclusive interview with renowned grass farmer Joel Salatin. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A view from the Rail Runner reveals prosperity and poverty, modernity and the pastoral. Why did the governor say nay to a new way of selecting the state's Chief Public Defender? Plus, the media buys Hillary Clinton's criticisms hook, line and sinker. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The entries for the Alibi's fifth annual Photo Contest blew our minds--we think they'll blow yours, too. http://alibi.com/?scn=art For the Greater Good at UNM Art Museum bears the fruits of America's greatest investment in the arts. Meanwhile, Tony Earley's new book, The Blue Star , is filled with humor and tenderness, but it's nothing like its predecessor. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Empire Burritos and Santa Fe Peppers might remind you of a national chain, but the freshly prepared ingredients and chipotle-roasted chicken will wash any bad taste out of your mouth. Plus, fine French wine gets a hand from the Irish. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Rape of Europa is a mesmerizing, astonishing, highly emotional film about Adolf Hitler’s systematic campaign to steal and/or destroy Europe’s great works of art. And Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who! may not be great, but at least it spares Jim Carrey from big, rubber ears. http://alibi.com/?scn=music The aftermath of the Golden West fire reveals two different strategies for coping with disaster. Plus, Ravi Coltrane brings his confident and distinctively lush sound to Albuquerque. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Test your regional news knowledge here. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Read the extended interview with The English Beat's Dave Wakeling, watch a couple of the band's music videos and familiarize yourself with fourth-wave ska. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Take a look at Marisa Demarco's photos of the wreckage at the Golden West Saloon. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature See five fantastic reader photographs we couldn't fit in the paper. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Where did the bodies in the "Bodies Human" exhibit come from? A downtown Albuquerque store calls it quits after more than 80 years. Plus, is the Iraq War numbers game boring readers? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature On the five-year anniversary of the Iraq War, Army Capt. Alex E. Limkin sends a letter to his deceased colonel. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) is just a tad smutty, and it’s strange enough to satisfy those eager for something different. Meanwhile, The Death of the Critic by Rónán McDonald performs an autopsy on the field of literary criticism. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Pacific Rim Asian Bistro and Buddha Lounge doles out classic Asian delicacies with a dab of Viagra salad ... if you're up for it. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Under the Same Moon spins a rosy and well-meaning, but ultimately simplistic, portrait of America’s immigration crisis. And the award-winning Romanian film 4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days tells a harrowing tail of abortion under Communism. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Singer/songwriter John Ralston talks about his nightmarish experience with a major label, “loudness wars” and flattering comparisons. Meanwhile, Ultraviolet Sound gets ready to unleash its female-fronted electro-cock-rock. http://alibi.com/?scn=news North Valley residents are furious that a cement transfer station wants to spew more pollution. A humanitarian photographer discusses his life's work, and Comcast pays passersby to take up space at a public hearing. http://alibi.com/?scn=art In the debut of the Alibi's "Martial Arts" section, we uncover the truth about improv comedians' secret ninja backgrounds, and sci-fi author and black belt Walter Jon Williams teaches you how to defend yourself from monsters. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature More than one-and-a-half centuries later, Explorer Ignacio Maximo de Chavez' dairy is unearthed. Behold his harrowing and mule-filled last days searching for the legendary Crystal Canyon. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Our new "Boxcar" section has all kinds of tips for eating and drinking on the outrageously cheap. From street fare to hooch, learn to live like hobo royalty. http://alibi.com/?scn=film 21 provides yet another Vegas-bound drama for people who've watched “Celebrity Poker Showdown” once or twice and can sing at least the chorus to Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler.” http://alibi.com/?scn=music Saul Williams models his new line of knuckle-and neck-accessories. Meanwhile, the Alibi's foray into spring fashion reveals hipster trends from across the region. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Our first-ever "Soap" section will have you feeling clean as a whistle with a new caffeine-infused body cleanser and an in-depth analysis of which cleaner is king: Bar or liquid soap? http://alibi.com/?scn=news Our city is a lady that loves her dog but doesn't care much for others; eats badly, but exercises regularly; and lives in a violent part of the country, but doesn't let that discourage her from going out on the town. Plus, swimming with the fishes. And is the cover of this week's Vogue implicitly racist? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Where's the best place to see your favorite band? Which newscaster has the best hair configuration? Who's the sportiest local athlete, and where should you take your car to get fixed? See how Albuquerque voted inside this year's Best of Burque Issue. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The College National Poetry Slam finds warmer weather in Albuquerque. And Ceridwen Dovey’s Blood Kin shines a bright light on a ritual worship of power. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Amadeo's Pizza and Subs bakes up pizza with no frills or fancy footwork—just the way we like it. Plus, find the best wine to dance to. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Taxi to the Dark Side has the elegance of an argument that is formed by logic and shaped by empathy. And Stop-Loss ' message fails to enrapture the masses. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Kate Mann returns to the land that influenced her music and her back tattoo while Andy Milne and Dapp Theory blend jazz, rock, hip-hop and spoken word elements into an innovative, socially conscious mix that grooves. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Health care for urban Native Americans needs a checkup. Plus, making the city more bike-friendly, and President Bush takes a leak—on freedom. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature All Star Wrestling slams into the Albuquerque scene and gives fans a chance to see pro-style bouts every weekend. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Odyssey at the Filling Station puts the fabled hero in an INS detention center. And two-time Booker Prize winner Peter Carey finds his life at a crossroads. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Chef Jim White's Café brings quality, homemade food to an unlikely part of town. And the perfect brew for a spring fling, indoors or out. http://alibi.com/?scn=film An intelligent script and a fine cast conspire to make Smart People a sharper-than-average, if somewhat cliché, slice of indie satire. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Megadeth passes the torch while proving it can still thrash-out with the best of them. Meanwhile, the DIY performance space Stove turns one year old. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Bureaucracy makes accessing quality Native American health care a tough task. The city is flooded with bowlers, and is it time to stop bemoaning the death of newspapers? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The battle to save our planet begins with helping the disadvantaged. Plus, read up on this year's local Earth Day activities, all in the Alibi's annual Earth Day issue. http://alibi.com/?scn=art King Lear can be a tough play to put on, but the Vortex Theatre's production is a rewarding one. And for Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Philip Schultz, failure is not a pejorative but a state of being. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The Whole Enchilada takes its slogan, "It's time for something different," to heart. And a boyfriend's incessant cuisine questions are well-meaning. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Forgetting Sarah Marshall is the latest romantic comedy to get the Judd Apatow seal of approval. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Zakir Hussain brings Eastern sounds to Western ears. Meanwhile, Stephen Malkmus and the Jicks turn friendship into guitar-churned indie-rock. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Major obstacles keep getting in the way of the Launchpad reopening. How do delegates get to their party's national conventions, and who are they? And an online newspaper with a New Mexico tilt hits the Web. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Rock the 9 lures Native American musicians from the Southwest and Canada to the Duke City for one huge night of eclectic rock 'n' roll, smack dab in the middle of Gathering of Nations. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Hidden Stories tells artist Deborah A. Jojola's tale via giant lithographs. Plus, the history of slam poetry in Albuquerque, and middle schoolers who hope to add to said history. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Pacific Paradise Tropical Grill and Sushi Bar serves up the diverse cuisine from all around the Ring of Fire, Asia and Hawaii. Plus, egg-centric eating habits. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Jackie Chan and Jet Li square off in The Forbidden Kingdom , and Bomb It gives a colorful lesson on the world's graffiti scene. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Hip-Hop Congress is in session. Meanwhile, We Were Born As Ghosts comes out of the shadows for its CD Release Party. http://alibi.com/?scn=news See the complete list of delegates representing New Mexico at the Democratic National Convention in August. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Read a web-extended version of this week's installment of "The Radford Files." http://alibi.com/?scn=news Could the South Valley become its own municipality? New Mexico movie extras try to organize, and the mainstream "green" craze is watering down environmentalism. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Former Evening Standard editor and devout man of science Charles Langley tells of his eye-opening journeys with Navajo medicine men. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Patrocinio Barela and Edward Gonzales redefine the image of Hispanic culture from within in Caminos Distintos . Plus, Tim Parks' agitated, engaging new novel, Cleaver , and Jhumpa Lahiri's mournful and deeply satisfying collection of short stories, Unaccustomed Earth . http://alibi.com/?scn=food Boring barbecue gets the ax at Mad Max's. And figuring out which foods won't kill you is no small task. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Baby Mama pops with energy, intelligence and humor, while Jellyfish is a half-dreamy drama about three very different Tel Aviv women whose intersecting lives highlight their long-unspoken sadness. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Jivin' Scientists brings brotherly love to hip-hop, and AGL is mellowing with age. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Native American readers vent their unfavorable reactions to last week's feature, and its author and subject respond. What does it take to end up on the New Mexico top delinquent taxpayers list? And the reason why hundreds of faculty members have a bone to pick with UNM President David Schmidly. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Weed the word "bored" from your vocabulary as the Alibi 's Summer Guide fills your planner with 100 of the best things to see, hear, eat, play and plan for before the summer's up. Ready and ... go! http://alibi.com/?scn=art As It Is in Heaven at the Desert Rose Playhouse is a melodious portrait of 19 th century Shakers. Amy Dalness fires the starting pistol for entering our Ridiculously Short Fiction Contest. And Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Steve Coll tackles the bin Laden family. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Lotus Café closes in on curry perfection. Learn the secrets of heady little cherry tartlets. And this Mother's Day, raise your glass to the women of wine. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The film adaptation of Marvel's Iron Man is solidly built, and Redbelt is anything but a straightforward martial arts flick. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Former-Ant Farmer Jon Forrest Little returns to Albuquerque with a van full of kick-ass El Paso bands. Strung Out is still way more popular than your band. Plus, more Launchpad-Brand Linseed Oil shirts, all-ages music venues and neo-soul CDs than you can shake a rolled-up Alibi at. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Refer to our updated guide for all of your karaoke needs. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Take your weekly news quiz here. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A Senate committee is making the first steps to do battle with the Federal Communications Commission's decision to relax media ownership regulations. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The Duke City Derby is home-hunting. A woman accused of sedition gets an award. And the governor selects a new Chief Public Defender. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature To celebrate the release of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, this year's Summer Film Guide links all the season's movies to the immortal Harrison Ford—in six degrees or less. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Cowboys Are My Weakness at Rodey Theatre takes the short stories of Pam Houston and performs them, exquisitely, with more show than tell. Plus, Dead in Desemboque is the historieta of its author's dreams. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Le Crêpe Pierre rolls quality crepes. Plus, chefs who fudge their credentials. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Old folks rock out in Young@Heart , and Speed Racer is pure, psychedelic, high-speed techno-bliss. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Local noise act cobra//group turns out the lights. Plus, The Roots still can't seem to make a bad album. http://alibi.com/?scn=news There are new rules to follow before you become an inker or piercer in New Mexico. The California Supreme Court's decision to override a ban on gay marriage could have national ramifications. And a biker with one leg treks to Telluride. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The National Video Game Championships spawn in Burque, the shifting frontiers of "emergent play" and Brenda answers all your gaming inquiries in this year's Video Game Issue. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The June Music Festival branches out. Plus, prolific novelist Louise Erdrich listens to her inner voices. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Sahara Middle Eastern Eatery has dishes that are fun to say and a joy to consume. Plus, a local website with the down low on Albuquerque eats. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Whimsical British import Son of Rambow shows the power of cinema through children's eyes. Plus, Devin D. O'Leary's review of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull ! http://alibi.com/?scn=music The Dresden Dolls invite you to their punkish cabaret. And Steel Tigers of Death says you can either laugh or go screw yourself. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Emergence in video games—hypertextualzed with choice links, images and moving pictures. We googled so you don't have to! http://alibi.com/?scn=news Many Albuquerque legislators are being challenged by political newbies—the candidates lobby for your vote. And some New Mexicans running for national office have their political courage questioned. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The war. Health care reform. The Economy. Find out where the primary candidates stand on the issues that matter most. Plus, see which ones earned our recommendation. It's our endorsement guide, primary style. http://alibi.com/?scn=art David Leigh urges art-buyers to snatch up local work before its crafters become household names. And book critics list their favorite reads of spring. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Taming the food crisis. Plus, remembering America's pre-eminent winemaker, Robert Mondavi. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The crappiest toys inspired by this year's summer blockbusters. Plus, CJ7 is aimed squarely at kids, families and adults with easily triggered tear ducts. It comes complete with an alien pet. http://alibi.com/?scn=music The sudden stardom of Balkan brass-inspired Beirut. And nearly three-dozen metal bands tear Albuquerque a new one at the Gathering of the Sick festival. http://alibi.com/?scn=news New technology allows the city to put boots on the cars of parking scofflaws. Go out on the town with a couple local pick-up artists. And the North Valley's train crossings go quiet. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature There's a lot more to beer than meets the tongue, so let the foam-filled education process begin! Albuquerque's Dukes of Ale wants to stamp out ill-informed beer-loving. Plus, the various types of brew and the diary of a man who makes them. http://alibi.com/?scn=art SPAMalot brings star-power on top of classic Monty Python one-liners and catapulted cows. The Cradle Project pays tribute to the 48 million children who've lost their parents to poverty and disease. And why The National Book Critics Circle Awards got it right. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Mimmo’s is a spot-on family restaurant for Italian food lovers with a lust for sauce. Plus, behold the hoppy goodness of Marble Brewery. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Girls Rock! proves just that. And Kung Fu Panda —a seemingly rote “cute animal” parody of your standard chop-socky pic—comes damnably close to treating itself like a real movie with a tight script, good actors and a unique look. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Sweetness waxes poetic while doling out the ear candy. Plus, Al Green teams up with a member of The Roots to make an album with a timeless sound. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Web-enhanced with a mess of pixelated Python vids. Right on! http://alibi.com/?scn=news Do Bigfoot really live in New Mexico? Find out in an extended version of this week's Radford Files. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A condo project in the University area raises controversy. Scientologists say the city is being discriminatory. And UNM Hospital puts a leash on prescription drug representatives. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature From a club guide to a three-day, foam-filled party-palooza at the Fairfield Marriot, we've got all the Pride Weekend goings-on inside. Plus, Indigo Girl Emily Saliers talks about the Gay Pride movement and the band's new CD. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Yellow Cab at the Adobe Theater weaves together romantic cabbie tales. And Here Comes Everybody posits that new communication tools are making forms of group action possible where they weren’t before. http://alibi.com/?scn=food A triple-shot of locally owned coffee shops. And Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama talks food. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Mister Lonely is a puzzling freak show. And The Incredible Hulk smashes into theaters. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Hip-hop duo God-des and She tells you to "Lick It." And The Age of Rockets records a pseudo-orchestra on a budget. http://alibi.com/?scn=news "Alternative Radio" host David Barsamian says the media is a weapon of mass distraction. City councilors and local youth look into green-collar jobs. Plus, the city comes to a decision on the controversial 2000 Gold condo project. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Seven: Something Left Unsaid gives playwrights 10 minutes to tell a story. And Author Marianne Wiggins talks writing, photography and living in the 21 st -century West. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Taj Palace lives up to high Indian food expectations with moist meats and superb service. And the New Mexico Symphony orchestra combines wine, music and altruism at the Vintage Albuquerque Fine Wine and Art Auction. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Talking Stick Film Festival provides a platform for Native voices. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Albuquerque-based tender-metal band Hit By A Bus will plug in anywhere with an outlet. And N.E.R.D.'s Seeing Sounds is the soundtrack to your next house party. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature When David Sedaris hits the road on a book tour, he brings mini-bottles of conditioner for teenagers who come to see him. One reader awarded the author's generosity by giving him a stuffed pheasant. It's all in a day's work for the award-winning essayist. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Those who care for the homeless in Albuquerque are feeling the crunch of the slumping economy. Environmentally friendly coffins, and the Albuquerque Journal doesn't pay much mind to the Albuquerque Pride Parade. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature We gave you a tiny word count, and you gave us more than 119 mini-stories. The Alibi sorted through the entries until we strained out this year's winners of the Ridiculously Short Fiction Contest. Feel the literary might inside! http://alibi.com/?scn=art Santa Fe Opera General Director Richard Gaddes speaks on introducing ordinary New Mexicans into the odd, but oddly satisfying, high-strata subculture of opera. We speak with the man who helped blow the lid off of Blackwater. And gossip-queen Chelsea Handler talks dirty. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The bar steals the show at Nob Hill Bar and Grill. 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