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 <br>not just the new area <br>code in the Southwest. It's also the right <br>number of syllables in <br>a haiku. Creepy, right? Right? Never mind.<br>Enjoy the contest winners<br>anyway, 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. Plus, Downtown Gourmet is forced to say farewell. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Graphic novel-inspired Wanted is likely to find a solid foothold among average, non-inkstained viewers eager to get blissed-out on pure summertime action. And the beautiful-yet-visceral Kazakhstani film Mongol is fighting for independent cinema. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Santa Fe's first-rate all-ages venue, Warehouse 21, is back in business. And Wolf Parade's new album grows on you like an implausible freaking beanstalk. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Read even more ridiculously short fiction culled from our finalist pool. http://alibi.com/?scn=news An Albuquerque gay couple travels to California to get married, but how will their union be viewed in the eyes of New Mexico law? Doctors struggle with a perplexing brain disease. And is The New York Times being subtly racist? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature As our nation becomes another year older, Native Americans have made progress on making their voices heard, but they still have a long way to go. http://alibi.com/?scn=art SITE Santa Fe's Lucky Number Seven offers a journey back to the playground. And The Selected Essays of Gore Vidal reminds us that when it comes to the battles of his day, Vidal hit back as hard as Norman Mailer, often harder. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The contemporary cuisine at Jennifer James 101 proves James is a chef among chefs. Plus, the Alibi's summer wine recommendations. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Nothing can prepare you for the onslaught of adorability that is WALL-E . And Hancock is better with booze. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Ours is a major label epic-rock band with an underdog mentality. And the Starving Artists Tour brings hungry hip-hop acts to the Duke City. http://alibi.com/?scn=news How is the sluggish economy affecting Albuquerque businesses? With less than four months before Election Day, the state's Bureau of Elections is without two key officials. And New Mexico joins the common-sense bandwagon and says "no thanks" to abstinence-only funding. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Are fast-food joints an easy scapegoat for our nation's addiction to fatty foods? What if the real culprit is America's long-standing tradition of overeating? http://alibi.com/?scn=art I Hate Hamlet and Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet) gaze into Shakespeare's world through a less-than-original lens, and both do it with a touch of humor. Plus, sink your teeth into the graphic novel Life Sucks. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The Old House Gastropub goes beyond the usual watering-hole fare and grills up buffalo, yak, ostrich and kangaroo. It's all served in a wonderfully homey atmosphere. And why not grab a can of Dale's Pale Ale and "porch it"? http://alibi.com/?scn=film Journey to the Center of the Earth's rock-strewn sets don't look half-bad. Meanwhile, the mushy weeper And When Did You Last See Your Father? is a sap-filled guilty pleasure. http://alibi.com/?scn=music After several months, the Launchpad is finally up and running. Find out what it took to get the venue back on its feet. CSS is charmingly tacky. Plus, Tom McDermott is one of the most fluid, inventive and technically robust pianists on the 88s today. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Residents sue the city over a BMX stadium in their backyard. A look at Albuquerque's green-collar sector, and the EPA isn't concerned about silica in Rio Rancho's groundwater. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Albuquerque's theater scene is bustling, but there could be more folks taking advantage of it. The Albuquerque Theatre Guild is out to put butts in seats. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Inception at SCA Contemporary Art lets artists make their mark. Plus, Salman Rushdie's magical and engrossing new novel, The Enchantress of Florence . http://alibi.com/?scn=food Learn to harness the power of "the spice of angels" known as fennel pollen. Plus, a triple scoop of local ice cream parlors. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Hellboy II: The Golden Army is one of those rare occasions where the sequel outperforms the original. And Constantine's Sword looks at the marginalization, oppression and death a merged church and state produces. http://alibi.com/?scn=music You can't turn a musical corner without running into the influence of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and New Mexico Jazz Festival performer Allen Toussaint. Plus, the mad Hungarian-fronted Zoltán Orkestar releases a new CD. And Unit 7 Drain's LoveCraft captures lightning in a bottle—again. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The first jail-based charter school in the country will open its doors in New Mexico. Outed CIA agent Valerie Plame Wilson talks with the Alibi about her new book and her move to New Mexico. Plus, how is the city handling a homicide-filled week? And do Albuquerque residents think their city is safe? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Marisa Demarco roars into the fast lane of the city's drag racing community. Buckle your seat belt, and come along for the ride. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Madness of King Georgie Bush takes aim at our administration and lets 'er rip, putting the reality of our political situation on stage in a Shakespearean way. And Uwem Akpan's Series of Shorts transports you into the lives of Africa's disadvantaged children. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Just Muffin Around gives you two choices: Gorge yourself on fresh-baked muffins or order a lunch mom would be proud of. Plus, guzzle a strong and piney Indian Pale Ale—from a can. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Dark Knight exceeds lofty expectations and Mamma Mia! isn't as cringetastic as we thought it would be. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Reedman Paquito D’Rivera is equally at home with classical, Latin and jazz music, while The Life and Times is a snarling, chimey guitar- and Rhodes keyboard-fed pit bull. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Record store workers give their take on the recent Krazy Kat Music raid. America as Imperial Rome and Jesus for president. Plus, the first lawsuit grappling with the state's new medical marijuana law ends with a settlement. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Can a film be made in less than two days, and, if so, can it be good? Find out as the Alibi goes inside the 48 Hour Film Project. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Bad Seed is the ultimate kind of drag performance. And an interview with harsh literary critic James Wood. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Getting sloshed in style, and reinvigorating stir-fry. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The French are si bon at putting their own special twist on horror movies, and that's what makes Frontier(s) such an engrossing watch. Plus, the Duke City Shootout wraps up this year's race in style. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Patti Littlefield brings her bottle-rattling, temperature-raising voice to the Outpost. Plus, an Albuquerque high school teacher dresses like a Viking for the Air Guitar Championships. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Take your weekly news quiz. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A bill demanding equal insurance coverage for those with mental illness struggles to get through Congress. Swing dancing and politics merge. And the importance of making sure journalists' sources stay protected. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Three years after Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans is still trying to get back on its feet. But stories and camaraderie still abound in one of the nation's most distinctive cities. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Adriana Mater at the Santa Fe Opera evokes, in a way, Star Wars . And the Mother Road Theatre's first-ever Young Playwrights Festival gives youth the chance to see their words on stage. http://alibi.com/?scn=food A look at some of the New Orleans restaurants that took a lickin' and kept on serving. Plus, get the most out of your wine tasting experience. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor is schlocky, shallow and deliberately pointless. It's also shockingly enjoyable. And Kicking It tells the heartwarming story of the Homeless World Cup. http://alibi.com/?scn=music With a firm foothold on the West Coast, Or, the Whale looks to conquer Santa Fe. Meanwhile, soulful singer Bonnie Watts brings a little Chicago to the Land of Enchantment. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Bonus photography from New Orleans. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Questions and answers we couldn't squeeze into the paper. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Hear some of the music from Soul Sister's playlist. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A bike ride powered by cards, laughs and legs. Looking at the governor's tax rebate plan. And Rep. Steve Pearce is a hippy hater. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Farmers, Senators and bus drivers: Our 2008 Survival Guide puts all of Burque's key players within easy reach. Plus, we show off photos from the biggest Alibi Scavenger Hunt in history! http://alibi.com/?scn=art What to do when life gives you radioactive lemons. Sizing up imaginary fights for the ages. Plus, artscrawl mania! http://alibi.com/?scn=food A guide to classy cold cuts, cheese and wine that won't have you remembering lunches on the playground. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Rocker is the world's largest commercial dedicated to launching the career of a young, talented singer-songwriter. http://alibi.com/?scn=music On Marc's Guitar Center's 30 th anniversary, Marc Foman reveals his favorite guitar lick and his secret to competing with the music store Goliaths. And Jamey Johnson's That Lonesome Song provides an antidote to the fads and fashions of neo-country. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Does Mayor Martin Chavez want a ban on booze at all-ages shows? Depends on what day you ask. The presidential candidates and their surrogates descend on New Mexico. And the Albuquerque Journal calls Sen. Hillary Clinton a cheerleader. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Expired clichés: The Alibi recounts Albuquerqueisms that should take the next Rapid Ride out of here. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Rabbit Hole paints a realistic picture of a parent's worst nightmare. And Bubonicon draws about 500 science-fiction, fantasy and horror enthusiasts rarin’ to meet authors, try cereals named after movies or dress up like a Sith Lord. http://alibi.com/?scn=food When it comes to following the well-established American sushi formula, Sushi Hana doesn't stray from what's expected. And Bottle Shock is a wine film that's basted in controversy. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Encounters at the End of the World is a rumination on the world’s harshest embodiment of Mother Nature: the Antarctic. This time, it’s personal. Plus, a triple shot of horror classics from the ’80s. http://alibi.com/?scn=music The weilder of the whammy bar, Judas Priest guitarist K.K. Downing, talks to the Alibi about what it takes to be a rock idol. Meanwhile, violinist, Rock and Rhythm Band founder and former shy kid Robb Janov talks about life through music. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Could a decision by the secretary of state cause politically minded nonprofits to zip their lips? The inventors in the Idea Propulsion Lab have the best solar-powered fighting robots in town. And the City Council tinkers with the labor-management balance. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature With world oil prices climbing, electric cars have been thrust into the spotlight. The problem is, battery technology isn't good enough to make electro-cars a viable option. Solving this quandary could be the key to making alternative energy mainstream. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The pieces in Take Back at THE LAND/gallery draw inspiration from the New Mexico landscape and poetry from afar. Meanwhile, Unisex features the world premiere of The Politics of Hair by Lou Clark and David Schein's Out Comes Butch . http://alibi.com/?scn=food For straight-up New Mexican comfort food that will have you licking your plate clean, head to Marlene's. And pistachio hummus is perfect for a midday snack or as a component for a clever canapé. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Traitor crafts an honest and clear-eyed look inside the modern-day world of Muslim terrorism. And My Winnipeg director Guy Maddin finds himself emotionally stuck in his Manitoba hometown, posing the question, What if I filmed my way out of here? http://alibi.com/?scn=music Folksy shoegaze duo Wye Oak has chemistry that could only be spawned by a romantic couple. Plus, the chill-hop effused from The 2Bers’ new record is never in a rush and always understated. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Doctors and nurses from New Mexico travel to the Democratic National Convention to talk about America's ailing health care system. A memorial honoring soldiers lost in Iraq and Afghanistan makes a visual link to 9/11. And, in our first edition of "Also on the Ballot," the Alibi spends the day with Ralph Nader. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature What's the best haiku about the "Q"? Can you really write a haiku about poo? And what's the poetic angle on rectangles? The answers to these and many other haiku quandaries await you in our annual Haiku Issue. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The whole city reads The Adventures of Tom Sawyer during The Big Read. The Pearl Fantasy leaps from a cassette tape to the stage. And Zombie Haiku recounts Chris Lynch's foul and gruesome encounters as an infected zombie through the traditional Japanese poetic form. http://alibi.com/?scn=food From open plains to woodlands, even in sandy deserts, mushrooms lie underfoot. Maren Tarro takes a look into our fungus-filled world. http://alibi.com/?scn=film As the fall rolls in, we list the cash cows and whimpering washouts of the Summer movie season. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Tim Finn talks about his successful nephew, saving old theaters and his 35 years of songwriting. Plus, Japan's Tsu Shi Ma Mi Re can't wait to meet you. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Answer Me This! http://alibi.com/?scn=feature You want more haiku? Click here for satisfaction. Poetry awaits... http://alibi.com/?scn=food Learn more about mushroom identification right here. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Should the state provide medical marijuana to those who qualify? A nonprofit organization wakes up to a puzzling headline, and the Bureau of Elections is still without a director. Plus, a list of words that plague the journalistic world. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature In its second year, the Duke City Improv Festival doles out two weekends' worth of improv, with 14 performances by local and national troupes and three intensive workshops. We ask the troupes a series of hard-hitting, sidesplitting questions. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The STIR festival celebrates “the profound connections between words and the world." And Colosseum is full of self-conscious occlusions, far-reaching links and some oracular, beautiful lines. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Greenside Café cooks up stick-to-your-ribs cuisine with a chill Cedar Crest attitude. And leftover tomatoes can be used in most anything you're cooking. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Man on Wire tells the story of tightrope walker Philippe Petit’s illegal 1974 attempt to perform a high-wire act between the twin towers of the World Trade Center. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Local label owner Zac Webb chats about the record biz and his baby, Vinyl Countdown. And experimental electro artist Reba Hasko flies across the ocean and lands in the desert. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Read the extended interview, enjoy entertaining videos. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Why some people choose not to vote. If you are not going to vote this is your last chance to tell us about it. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Albuquerque's about to start drinking river water. A good-natured midway worker tells us what it's like to be employed at the State Fair. And John McCain picks a fight with the media. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Maren Tarro braves mud and horror stories to find the enigmatic mesa; a place where living off the grid leaves plenty of time for self-growth and calling your own shots—as long as you have enough water to survive. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Three new exhibits speak to the guts and idealism of youth. And Pulitzer Prize-winning author Junot Díaz takes the Alibi's call from his hotel bathroom. http://alibi.com/?scn=food A trip to Northern New Mexico yields bear omelet and roasted lamb heads. http://alibi.com/?scn=film At long last, Santa Fe has a Metaphysical Film Festival. And the locally produced TV pilot "Legal Hawks" hits the KiMo. http://alibi.com/?scn=music 17 Hippies stumps iTunes' genre-classification system at ¡Globalquerque! Plus, a faux-interview with Ani DiFranco. http://alibi.com/?scn=news And, Action: The state's first media arts school is set to train New Mexico's future screenwriters, producers and directors. Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr wants to slash government spending. Plus, getting burned-out on election coverage. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Why aren't some people going to vote this November? The Alibi speaks with the much-ignored category of Americans known as nonvoters. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Homecoming is like an episode of "Jerry Springer" that challenges the performers and the audience. Plus, Philip Roth's Indignation recalls the sexual repression of the '50s. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Western View Diner & Steakhouse is exactly the breed of restaurant that's slowly being replaced by sterilized, nostalgic imitations. Plus, the benefits of illegally plucked fruit. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The sixth annual Southwest Gay and Lesbian Film Festival gains viewers every year. This time around, eyeballs will be especially pleased. And Nights in Rodanthe is the newest cinematic adaptation of Nicholas Sparks’ quickly digested romances. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Tilly and the Wall taps its way to the top. RTX's JJ Got Live RATX is tight-pants-wearing rock that keeps it real and very loud. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The unemployment rate in New Mexico is climbing. The first openly gay person to run for office visits Albuquerque for National Coming Out Day. And does the McCain Campaign want some cheese with that whine? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Hop into the gondola with Phil Thompson, owner and founder of Lindstrand Balloons USA. Plus, don't miss a minute of mass ascension with our full schedule of the 2008 Balloon Fiesta. It's all part of this year's Unofficial Balloon Fiesta Guide. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Weir is a booze-heavy Irish play with tight, well-executed performances and a set that puts you right in the action. And Eternal Enemies by Adam Zagajewski gives us stunning, imagistic remembrances of childhood, elegies to poets and glancing snapshots of life on the move. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Mayan Cuisine: Recipes from the Yucatan Region blooms with brilliantly colored photos and equally vibrant descriptions of this provocative cuisine. Plus, do you really need all that sugar in homemade jam? http://alibi.com/?scn=film Blindness is a hopelessly self-important, cluelessly tone-deaf sci-fi parable. And Flash of Genius is a biopic about the guy who invented the intermittent windshield wiper. Excited yet? http://alibi.com/?scn=music Soul singer Eli "Paperboy" Reed has a howling voice from yesteryear. And Tony Bennett says Chiara Civello is “the best jazz singer of her generation." You can hear her for yourself when the Outpost Performance Space opens its 20 th season. http://alibi.com/?scn=music It's the Pan!c CD release. See its rad flyer here. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Meet the new director of the Bureau of Elections. Two months after it was raided, there are still no charges filed against Krazy Kat Records. And Constitution Party presidential candidate Chuck Baldwin wants to bring jobs back to America. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature It's time to chow down on the winners of this year's Best of Burque Restaurants. Who's got the best bacon? What about the best green chile cheeseburger? Best tofu? Best ice cream? The readers have spoken, and their answers are revealed. http://alibi.com/?scn=food China Luck is another stop on the underground egg roll railroad. And the nutty pink paste of walnuts and charred bell peppers known as muhammara gets better when it sits. http://alibi.com/?scn=film DiCaprio and Crowe are a sharp pair in the sophisticated espionage drama Body of Lies . And "Chocolate News" has David Alan Grier back on the boob tube doing what he does best—sketch comedy. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The artists in Cautionary Tales: A Visual Dystopia trade in ruin and decline, while Finding a Pulse offers hope. Plus, UNM's production of Frankenstein looks straight into the mind of a monster's creator. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Reggae-rock act Pepper has a Hawaiian state of mind. And a local software developer wants you to craft adventurous tracks with odd time signatures. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Canvassers helped get thousands registered to vote in Bernalillo County. "The NewsHour" 's Ray Suarez tries to capture the essence of Albuquerque. Plus, our annual review of Albuquerque the Magazine's "Hot Singles of Albuquerque" issue. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Santa Fe's Theater Grottesco presents an evening of wonderment that should not be missed. Find out why in this online exclusive review. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature For those who feel like they've been swimming in political ads, the Alibi throws a life preserver. Our panel dissects the commercials that invaded living rooms during this election season. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Electoral Dysfunctions tackles America's high-stakes political climate from eight different angles. And the Eyegasm Erotic Art Show provides an outlet for artists who aren't afraid to offend. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Who you calling chicken? Locavore city-dwellers get farm-fresh eggs from their own backyards. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Happy-Go-Lucky director Mike Leigh talks about his fascination with the mundane. Plus, I Served the King of England is an irresistible bit of Slovakian whimsy. http://alibi.com/?scn=music You've heard it on the boob tube, now catch the garage-rock of Locksley at the Launchpad. And Noah and the Whale's Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down walks the line between effortless and forced. http://alibi.com/?scn=news How did an 88 year-old dementia patient register to vote? The Duke City Derby is kicking ass. Gov. Sarah Palin's photo goes untouched. And find out what Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney is all about. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature A full investigation into whether the KiMo ghost truly exists has never been performed. Benjamin Radford and Mike Smith set the record straight. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Albuquerque Little Theatre's splendid production of Roald Dahl's The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is a visually stunning play for every age. And The Dead Travel Fast attempts to sort out the peculiar grip vampires hold on modern culture. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Charlie's Front and Back Door dispenses New Mexican food in a dimly lit dive where old friends and young families converge. And you don't have to be a rocket scientist to make kimchi. http://alibi.com/?scn=film It’s Alive is everything a horror flick from the ’70s should be. Plus, an American take on the British cult classic TV series “Life on Mars.” http://alibi.com/?scn=music Can your brain keep up with Gypsy jazz guitarist Stephane Wrembel? And the members of post-rock supergroup Jaguar Love creep out of the shadows of their old projects. http://alibi.com/?scn=disabled by johnm Seen Tricklock's new production, Melancholy Play ? We implore you to log in and post a mini-review. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Listen to the seminal Earwig playlist winner here. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Got questions about where, when and how to vote? We've got answers. Fighting for religious freedom in the military can be dangerous. And those found guilty of Driving Under the Influence get their mug shots in the Journal . http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Ready to vote? From the presidential race to bond requests, the Alibi's Election Guide dishes on the candidates and issues that matter most; then we tell you which lever we'd pull. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The newly opened Wooden Cow Gallery covers every square foot with art from a multitude of mediums. And National Novel Writing Month challenges authors to write 50,000 words in 30 days. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Café Giuseppe makes good on its promise to bring real caffe Italiano to the States. And Alex Brown and Evan George dare to age hop-heavy beers. http://alibi.com/?scn=film A handful of spooky election flicks. Plus, satisfy your appetite for fright with Halloween around the dial. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Eva Ave and Carlosaur combine their one-person bands to form an unstoppable, pirate-inspired allegiance. And Ray LaMontagne's blooming pop-folk reaches for a promised land where Stephen Stills and Van Morrison once stood. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The short version for your voting pleasure. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Community college students struggling to pay for gas, food and rent get help from their schools. And what happened to the Republican Party? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Prepare your peepers for superspies, vampires, talking mice, Will Smith, Jim Carrey, Adam Sandler and a superhero or two in this year's Holiday Film Guide. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The ArcTisTics combine the talents of those with and without developmental disabilities for a performance that dissolves stereotypes. Paul Auster's Man in the Dark punctures disbelief and pulls readers into a new reality. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Sakura Sushi has chicken curry, monkey balls, soft-shell crab and spicy drunken noodles. Oh, and sushi. Also, it's a great time to plant garlic. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The straightforward buddy comedy Role Models is packed with enough big laughs to amuse a wide range of audience members. And director Jonathan Demme returns to his small-budget indie film roots with the low-key dramedy Rachel Getting Married . http://alibi.com/?scn=music Bellemah laughs, cries and talks about Tom Waits. Plus, John Hollenbeck’s texturally rich, rhythmically compelling and continually shape-shifting jazz breaks ground. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A lawsuit against several nonprofits gets thrown out. And test your knowledge of this year's top stories with a news crossword. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature What kind of crazy are you? How many Blake's Lotaburgers are there in New Mexico? What color is produced at 5,500 Angstroms? Find the answers to these and other brain busters in the Alibi's annual Quiz and Puzzle issue. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Things get comedic, tragic and wacky in All in the Timing. A Field Guide to the Plants and Animals of the Rio Grande Bosque will help you decide if that snake in the garden is a venomous Western diamondback rattlesnake or harmless Western hognose. Plus, test your knowledge of the presidency with a "Quiz to the White House." http://alibi.com/?scn=food Cooking with Johnny Vee: International Cuisine with a Modern Flair teaches amateurs how to cook without killing themselves. And how well do you know Escoffier's Le Guide Culinaire? http://alibi.com/?scn=film Bone up on Bond with the "James Bond Primer." And catch the so-stupid-it’s-genius television show "Human Wrecking Balls." http://alibi.com/?scn=music One of hip-hop's hardest workers takes a four-week breather from touring to make an album, then gets back on the road. Meanwhile, the Melismatics go all-out no matter who's watching. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Crime rings, fires, human remains and the clink this week on Answer Me This. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Find out about film world happenings and goings on right here. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Bonus! Hot links and cool trivia-related clips. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A dating website for the mentally ill. A used-clothing boutique that employs women with harsh histories. And progressives take solace in a fake New York Times . http://alibi.com/?scn=food To get fresh pasta in New Mexico, you've got to go off the beaten path. And an Italian family comes together over bagna cauda —what about yours? http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Guerilla Girls hide behind their mask-ulinity. Plus, 12 books for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa that keep giving throughout the year. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Don't let the holidays become a hassle—go shopping with this year's Holiday Gift Guide. We've combed the mom and pop stores of Albuquerque and Santa Fe to find everything you need and all the stuff you want. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The sunny-side up character study A Man Named Pearl shows the impact one man can have on the world around him. Meanwhile, Cartoon Network does an admirable job of translating our "Maakies" comic strip into the realm of moving animation in “The Drinky Crow Show.” http://alibi.com/?scn=music At the Drive-In guitarist Jim Ward spends seven years making an Americana record. And The Knux's Remind Me in 3 Days is what happens when hip-hop becomes less insular and lets a grab bag of influences go to work. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Listen to our second Earwig winner here! http://alibi.com/?scn=news Before pollutants get thrown in the air, the city's Air Quality Division wants you to know about it. But is it doing enough to keep you informed? And a local sci-fi novelist gets to talk with a real-life space commander. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature How did wine from New Mexico end up in the pages of the New York Times ? Should we worry about terroir ? And what vino does Rudolfo Anaya drink on the first day of Christmas? Find out in our Holiday Wine Guide. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Graphic novelist Maureen Burdock fights the powers that be. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Michael Cooperman, the director of education for Southern Wine and Spirits in New Mexico, helps dissolve the stereotype that wine experts are snobs. Plus, take a day trip to the region's ultra-hip wine-tasting locales. http://alibi.com/?scn=film If you’re into loud, frantic and aggressively unsubtle cinema, Transporter 3 is the bomb. And the Sci-Fi Channel's identity crisis deepens with new reality-game shows “Estate of Panic” and “Cha$e.” http://alibi.com/?scn=music Singer-songwriter Shara Worden uses her penetrating insight to dissect the epic, cultured, dark and beautiful My Brightest Diamond. And The Killers' Day & Age keeps the magic of pop music alive. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Your weekly news quiz (where the right answer isn't always C). http://alibi.com/?scn=news An interview with Amy Costello, who was nominated for an Emmy for her reporting on Darfur. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The city wants to expand recycling in Albuquerque with a new recycling transfer facility. Spend the night with an emergency vet. And how much does our state pollute? It depends on who you ask. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Amateur fighter Jason Quintana emerges from a five-year prison term with a renewed desire to become a professional kickboxer. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Designer's Lounge is out to prove sewing isn't antiquated. Meanwhile, best-selling author Haruki Murakami's career is based on the answers to two questions: What if I tried to write a novel? And what if I went for a jog? http://alibi.com/?scn=food Buck the seasonal trend and enjoy a cup of Itsa Italian Ice. And Oskar Blues' "Ten Fidy" is Colorado's snow-scorched earth in a can. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Sean Penn has another Academy Award nomination locked up for his exceptional work in the biopic Milk . Plus, Charlie Kaufman's latest existential experiment Synecdoche offers up a dose of pure, undiluted Kaufmania. http://alibi.com/?scn=music With his mask on, NOBUNNY is a boozed-up, fearless wrecking ball. Without it, he's an ultra-shy singer-songwriter. And Girl Talk's frenetic mashup Feed the Animals is a super-condensed "up yours" to copyright law. http://alibi.com/?scn=news PC Magazine says New Mexico has the slowest Internet in the country. The Huffington Post is worth more than many newspaper companies. And three years after returning from Iraq, Army officer Alex E. Limkin still struggles to cope with the memories of combat. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature There's no need to travel all over town to find holiday gifts in a hurry. The Last-Minute Gift Guide is your key to walkable, stress-free shopping. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Christmas at the Yucca Vista is a holiday satire in drag that takes on religion, hypocrisy, class and our obsession with voyeuristic entertainment. And even art might need a bailout. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The Pueblo Harvest Café and Bakery specializes in Native American dishes with a continental twist. And for the love of God, don't cook with beer or wine you wouldn't enjoy drinking. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Edge of Heaven is a hyperlink drama that's doggedly undramatic. And is it time to give up on "Heroes"? http://alibi.com/?scn=music Resonance's self-titled release proves you can make a ton of music with only a voice, a tuba and a little percussion. Meanwhile, Charmed takes on the darkness and finds the light with Bitter Suite 7 . Plus, folk-country band Olin and the Moon brings heart to Los Angeles. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Find out what to expect when you take the Rail Runner to Santa Fe. And a doctor who sued the city after he was arrested during a war protest walks away empty-handed. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Local radio icon TJ Trout helps us pick the winner of the Alibi's "Draw the Head on the TJ Trout" sweepstakes. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Reward the naughty and nice bibliophiles in your life with books that satisfy bad girls, good boys, grandmas and everyone else. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Tamales by Daniel Hoyer encourages cooks to host their own tamale-making parties. Recipes included. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Devin D. O’Leary will believe we're getting a state-of-the-art IMAX theater when he walks through its doors. http://alibi.com/?scn=music As its artistic director, renowned trumpeter Bobby Shew makes sure the Albuquerque Jazz Orchestra plays with more punch, power and nuance than ever. Plus, Common's eighth album gets weighed down by a bunch of club bangers with no bite. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Pour yourself a glass of the Rio Grande. And just how many calls is the state's unemployment office bombarded with every day? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Financial turmoil, unprecedented bailouts, the extinction of our biggest corporate brands and lipstick-wearing pit bulls were just a few of the memories from 2008. Now it's time to forget it all and party your face off. Get the drop on what's popping off in our annual New Year's Party Guide. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Find out why STOVE is closing its doors, and who's moving in after it shuts down. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Farina Pizzeria and Wine Bar is the sexy, punked-up younger sibling of jazzy Artichoke Café. Plus, when faced with impending financial doom, drink beer that's strong, dark and cheap. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Celebrated couch-jumper Tom Cruise is poorly cast in the historical action drama Valkyrie. Meanwhile, cradle-to-grave romance The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is grounded in heavy emotional truth. http://alibi.com/?scn=music The Cherry Poppin' Daddies never was a pure swing band, but the group's live sets are filled with the stuff. Plus, on its fourth album, Fall Out Boy sticks with catchy, fast-paced choruses and occasional clapping. The record will satisfy the faithful, but probably won't bring anyone new into the fold. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Who doesn't love a good list? Well, how about a bad one? The 17 th annual P.U.-litzer Prizes recap 2008's most flatulent of American media stinkers. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Oscar-worthy performances, tsunami-sized political waves, fire damage and police states—from the looks of our sprawling best and worst compilation, New Mexico downed a handful of uppers in '08. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Former Alibi Arts Editor Amy Dalness returns to run down 2008's pretty and provoking things. And current Alibi Arts Editor Erin Adair-Hodges beckons you to browse through this year's New Mexico Book Awards winners. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Food dominated the headlines in 2008—we picked 10 of the most tantalizing stories. Plus, 3,000 years of chocolate-covered history and a Mayan drinking chocolate recipe that doesn't require too much sacrifice. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The best and worst of the big screen—movie theaters saw a parade of beauties and a flock of turkeys pass through their turnstiles in 2008. http://alibi.com/?scn=music When we finished flipping through our 2008 music archives, the number of locally produced albums rattling around inside awed us. And, because Albuquerque isn't the center of the universe, a quick-and-dirty glance at the major-label records that left an impression. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Two former air quality board members say there isn't enough being done to keep our air clean. And Tom Bender suspects the spirit of Christmas has been throttled in its sleep. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature What will 2009 bring for the economy, the war in Iraq, the environment and celebrities? Two psychics, a medicine man, a tarot reader and a couple of folks from the street give us the answers in our annual Psychic Predictions issue. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Help yourself in 2009 with this guide to self improvement guides. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Obama's choice for secretary of agriculture is a fan of biotech and ethanol. But he also palled around with Monsanto executives, and he may be pro-cow cloning. http://alibi.com/?scn=film I've Loved You So Long tells the chilling story of a quiet, gentle woman who's a convicted murderer. And will "Doctor Who" start courting tweens? http://alibi.com/?scn=music Reggae artist Pato Banton escaped a violence-plagued home to achieve stardom in the U.K. Then he used his popularity to make where he grew up a better place. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Ka-HOOTZ Theatre Company brings new work by living playwrights to Albuquerque. Its next production, The True History of Coca-Cola in Mexico, explores the corrosive influence of American capitalism on Mexican culture. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Psychic bios! Extended readings! http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Sarah M. Kramer delves into the accuracy of last year's psychics. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Tricklock tries to keep us from falling into the great abyss of global discord with its ninth annual Revolutions International Theatre Festival. Find out what to expect during this year's amalgamation of theater from around the world. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Getting medical marijuana to more patients may require suing the feds. The domestic partnership bill gets another chance to succeed during this year's legislative session. And the Albuquerque Journal lays off employees. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Chicana Badgirls: Las Hociconas sees contemporary Chicana art as part of a conversation that began with the civil rights and feminist movements. Meanwhile, Levi Romero's A Poetry of Remembrance: New and Rejected Works includes an extended riff on lowriders from an insider's point of view. http://alibi.com/?scn=food El Norteño rises from the ashes in a new Northeast Heights space to satisfy all your mole and ceviche cravings. And the best way to make baby food in a blender. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Wrestler follows aging pro wrestler Randy “The Ram” Robinson, whose fame and fortune is disintegrating in post-millennial America. Plus, the meet-and-greet romance Last Chance Harvey asks: Why can't Baby Boomers delay their midlife crises until at least 50? http://alibi.com/?scn=music Newgrass royalty Sam Bush may be one of the best mandolin pickers around, but he's still learning how to play. And Kevin Rudolf's In the City proves Cash Money Records finally picked up an artist that shines without all the jewelry. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Get your weekly news quiz here! http://alibi.com/?scn=news No one escapes the quick-witted wrath of Sen. Eric Griego's Roundhouse Comedy Revue. And keep an eye on some eyebrow-raising bills coming up during the legislative session. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Are you tired of seeing New Mexico in the national headlines because of massive corruption scandals? Ethics reform can save our state from continual humiliation by making sure politicians play fair. Find out what bills are being introduced this legislative session to fix the problem, and learn how you can help get them passed. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Pins and Needles Tour brings Albuquerque's tattoo community together. And Nancy Benson’s New Mexico Colcha Club: Spanish Colonial Embroidery documents the history of a stitch in time. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Namaste throws Nepalese offerings in with traditional Indian cuisine, and no dish disappoints. Plus, turn soggy, greasy peppercorns into booze-cured accompaniments to salads, soups and fresh cheeses. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Sam Mendes ( American Beauty ) directs Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in a soul-crushing dissection of the American Dream in Revolutionary Road. Meanwhile, “Look Around You” may not be animated, but it's perfectly suited for Cartoon Network's block of mature, late-night weirdness known as Adult Swim. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Former 16 Horsepower frontman David Eugene Edwards explains why people lust after alt.country. And Franz Ferdinand procures the next batch of radio-friendly acid trips on Tonight: Franz Ferdinand . http://alibi.com/?scn=music David Eugene Edwards discusses touring and the relationship of Christianity and art in an extended version of this interview, available for your reading pleasure right here. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Get your weekly news quiz right here, folks. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Could the death penalty get the ax in New Mexico? And Councilor Michael Cadigan spars with the mayor's right-hand men over the city's red-light cameras. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Find out how to prepare for the conversion to DTV happing on Feb. 17. The new format means more free channels, but it also spells the end for static. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Pulling Strings: The Marionettes and Art of Gustave Baumann offers a glimpse into New Mexico’s past through the work of an old European art form. Plus, The Nation: Guide to the Nation provides a list of places where like-minded progressives can eat, drink and be Commies. Plus, we want to hear your creative ideas for disposing of your old TV sets. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The Alibi takes TV dinners to task and separates the inedible crap from the edible crap. And add some color to your Super Bowl party with watermelon radish bites. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The animated import Fear(s) of the Dark runs though a gamut of common phobias, including insects, needles, dogs and fire. Meanwhile, after languishing on studio shelves for more than a year, Inkheart brings Cornelia Funke’s beloved juvenile fantasy series to the big screen. And discover the perils of cheering for the underdog in our Super Bowl preview. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Fucked Up frontman Damian Abraham admits he's scared about being a father and a hardcore punker hell-bent on hurting himself. And Two Tongues' self-titled release combines the talents of emo all-star outfits Saves the Day and Say Anything. Plus, keep your eyes peeled for the TV playlist. http://alibi.com/?scn=news We got your weekly news quiz right here. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Find out what the Legislature's grinding out. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Listen to "I'm The Slime," 13 TV-related tracks. http://alibi.com/?scn=news New Mexico trivia experts annihilate the competition in the Geek Bowl. And should federal stimulus money be used to put a streetcar on Central? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Gene Grant examines what it means to be black in Albuquerque in a post-Obama world. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Topdog/Underdog at The Vortex shows how the past bucks up like a wave to impact our present. Plus, Jeff Gordinier's X Saves the World explains how Generation X makes the planet a less sucky place. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Cast Iron Café serves mom's home cooking from all over the country but runs into some conceptual problems along the way. And raising hens for their eggs in a tiny backyard may be more complicated than you think. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The dark-yet-juvenile fantasy flick Coraline follows its title character into an alternate universe. Plus, catch 10 Oscar nominated films in two jam-packed showcases. http://alibi.com/?scn=music The nefarious dudes in The Supervillains hate new ska, but they're all for crossbreeding it with reggae and punk. Meanwhile, Warehouse 508 cranks out the all-ages culture. http://alibi.com/?scn=news What do you know about last week? http://alibi.com/?scn=news Meat tubes! Get your meat tubes! And laws. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Get your album reviews here. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A landlord evicts a couple expecting a baby. And can legislators breath life into domestic partnership legislation? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature You love us! You really love us! Find out which cards struck a chord with the Alibi staff in this year's Valentine's Card Contest. Performer Vivienne VaVoom speaks about the changing culture of burlesque. And pit bull defenders put out a pinup. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Strauss/Warschauer Klezmer Duo headlines the weekend of music, dance and instruction that is Klezmerquerque. Plus, with President's Day fast approaching, we play Do, Date or Dump with America's commanders-in-chief. http://alibi.com/?scn=food In an area weighed down by chains and big brands, Blue Cactus Grill rekindles the love affair between New Mexicans and New Mexican food. And sticky-sweet fried baby beets will get your sweetheart's blood pumping. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Following the year of the vampire, we take a look at a gem from the golden era of Blaxploitation: Blacula . Meanwhile, there’s no avoiding the cultural impact of the Snuggie. http://alibi.com/?scn=music The theatrical, meaty Americana of Murder by Death plots the perfect crime at the Launchpad. And Omar Rodriguez Lopez of The Mars Volta releases Old Money , a psychedelic barrage of Latin and funk-based roots. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Get your weekly news quiz right here. http://alibi.com/?scn=news What's going on at the Roundhouse? http://alibi.com/?scn=news Funds could be yanked from UNM's ethnic centers. And the Somos Primos campaign brings native Hispanic New Mexicans and Latino immigrants together. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Heath Ledger and Slumdog Millionaire are heavy favorites as the tussle for Oscar gold gets underway. Will there be any surprises when the Academy Awards curtain opens? Devin D. O'Leary provides his analysis. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Pizza 9 may not sling authentic Chicago-style pie, but judged on its own merits, the slices satisfy. And find out where to get the best spuds for your spring garden. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Route 66 Revelers turn Fat Tuesday into a huge party. Plus, Let There Be Night illuminates the dangers of light pollution. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Financial companies become the new go-to villains in The International . Meanwhile, Virtual JFK: Vietnam If Kennedy Had Lived asks whether one man can effectively dictate national policy. http://alibi.com/?scn=music If James Brown jammed with Steve Reich, Johann Sebastian Bach and Duke Ellington, the sessions would sound like jazz quartet Thrascher. Plus, Albuquerque's Dirt City Radio's Old Country Blues puts forth the kind of country you can sway to while swilling whiskey on your back porch. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Quiz yourself on last week's news. http://alibi.com/?scn=news State legislative action at the Roundhouse. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Listen to the indie pop-tastic Hi ... Story mix. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Young, fresh art. http://alibi.com/?scn=art A tale of guilt and ghosts. And political persecution. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A promoter has to scramble to find a new venue after his fetish performance gets cancelled by the city. Warehouse 508 secures most of the funding it was promised. And the media describes a woman's gruesome death as an "honor killing." http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Marisa Demarco goes one-on-one with the real-life superhero Green Scorpion; a vigilante crime fighter who patrols New Mexico and Arizona looking for bad guys. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Divinely tangy margaritas, pork-stuffed grilled avocados and enormous Tacos de camarón make Sabroso's a hot spot for Northern New Mexican eats. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Inmates in the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center tell their stories of unrelenting resourcefulness in Writing From Within. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The 81st annual Academy Awards were a class act and a good foundation on which future Oscar shows can grow. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Albuquerque's Ends !n Tragedy touts a punk rock all-star squad, and a new EP. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The writers of the Bernalillo County jail http://alibi.com/?scn=feature He's the quiet type. Meet another crusader stalking Burque's dark streets. http://alibi.com/?scn=news We got your weekly news quiz right here. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Are mixed-martial arts the same as cockfighting? One legislator thinks so. Read up on the Roundhouse. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The domestic partnership bill falls in the state Senate, but advocates cling to the hope that it will eventually pass. And UNM's faculty says the university spends too much on administrative salaries. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Amy Dalness learns how to fall, fight and get hit by a car Hollywood style during her week-long trip to film stunt school. http://alibi.com/?scn=art International contemporary dance companies sashay into the North Fourth Art Center during Global DanceFest 2009. Plus, Women & Creativity 2009 highlights the innovative impact of women. http://alibi.com/?scn=food It's tough to get a bead on Zohra Ethnic Foods' diverse menu, but patient diners are rewarded with chicken worth crowing about. Meanwhile, find out how to prepare your garden for the apocalypse. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Waltz With Bashir mixes techniques of documentary, investigative journalism and personal reminiscence and relates them in a comic strip style of animation. And comedian Russell Brand tries to convert his fame in England into American stardom. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Saxophonist David Sánchez blends the rigor and freedom of post-bop jazz with an African/Caribbean sensibility. Plus, We Should Be Dead moves from Ireland to L.A. to let its power-pop shine. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Creationism? What's the Legislature up to now? http://alibi.com/?scn=news Chug down a sweet cup of your weekly news quiz. http://alibi.com/?scn=news UNM students who want child care on campus have to contend with a mile-long waiting list. And is the media coverage of the 13 bodies found on the Mesa insensitive? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature We sit down with the author of Forgotten Albuquerque to discuss the city's history and Albuquerque's schizophrenic attitude toward its past. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Low-rider culture and imperialism blur in the de la Torre Brothers’ Meso-Americhanics . And ArtStreet strives to foster a creativity-centered cooperation for those with and without homes. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Is APS' cheese sandwich policy ethical? Plus, find out how bad prisoners have it by making your own "Nutraloaf." http://alibi.com/?scn=film Watching the brutal, sexually charged, deeply humanist, neon-noir epic that is Watchmen is enough to convince us that nothing could have prepared viewers for this experience. Meanwhile, Fanboys is a genial love letter to Star Wars geekdom disguised as a mildly raunchy road movie. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Experimental punk duo No Age engineers chaos and rocks bridges at 3 a.m. And O+S' self-titled album gets ruined by clanking cans and barking dogs. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Read the full Foxx-y interview with a Burque band that's headed to SXSW. And this just in—South by NewMex! http://alibi.com/?scn=music New pipes on the block: Mac-Tire of Skye makes Celtic waves in Albuquerque. Plus, we link to a rainbow of St. Paddy’s events. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Want to bring your concealed firearm to T.G.I. Friday's to knock back a couple cold ones? The Senate's right there with you. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Take your weekly news quiz here. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A peace group runs into trouble with the Environment Department for dishing out food without a permit. And the trash media looks up the metaphorical skirts of bailout companies. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The busy streets of Juárez have been quieted by drug wars, corruption and mass-exodus. Businesses struggle to survive in the brutally silent city. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Tricklock's one-man show The Velocity of Gary (not his real name) relies on the engulfing performance of local star Chad Brummett. And instead of focusing on teachers' performance, the best way to reform our education system is by funding the arts. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The Hispanic foods grocery store Pro's Ranch Market serves any kind of meat you could possibly want, including to-die-for carnitas. And embark on your own salsa verde fantasy. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Wendy and Lucy explores the connection between a rambling woman and her loyal pooch. Meanwhile, check out the star-studded TV pilots that could be headed to your living room. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Prog-metal band These Arms are Snakes says the only way to survive is to tour like it’s the cure for cancer. And Thunderheist's self-titled release highlights the strengths and weaknesses of rave-rap. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Over 20 years, the Outpost has cultivated an international reputation as a top-drawer venue. This year, performers pitch in to help keep the music playing. Plus, pop-punk alien outfit Peelander-Z touches down in Albuquerque to harvest your smile. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Petland responds to animal rights groups that say the store is selling puppy mill dogs to canine lovers in Rio Rancho. Plus, where were the death penalty, domestic partnerships and ethics reform when this year's legislative session ended? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Even though DNA evidence cleared his name, a developmentally delayed man spent three years in jail. Now he's suing the system that kept him locked up. http://alibi.com/?scn=food What do you want to eat fresh from the garden? And what do you hope to eat from your garden all year long? The garden you grow hangs in the balance. http://alibi.com/?scn=art A Necessary Engagement: Reinventing America's Relations with the Muslim World looks at conflicts in the Middle East from multiple vantage points. And author Gloria Zamora says she wrote Sweet Neta to keep the stories of her family alive. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The offbeat dramedy Sunshine Cleaning has a dysfunctional family ethic, a maudlin sense of humor and more than a titular noun in common with Little Miss Sunshine . Meanwhile, we revisit "men on a mission" WWII flick Inglorious Bastards from back in 1978. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Real or fake: A TV show called "Is That Poop?" http://alibi.com/?scn=art Get to know your art galleries. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Find out what happened to your favorite bills in this extended wrap-up of the legislative session. Check back for updates. http://alibi.com/?scn=news An illegal immigrant stays afloat by selling homemade burritos. Plus, notice anything different about your paycheck? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Alibi readers voted on their favorite bars, movies, charities, musicians and more. Find out who climbed to the top of the list in this year's Best of Burque issue. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The death row drama Coyote on a Fence avoids becoming polemic and instead focuses on human connection and dignity. And much of UNM's public art is hidden in plain sight. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Brave the inevitable bad breath and order a slice of garlicky, New York-style cheese pizza from Pete's of Brooklyn. And a a bouquet of fresh rosemary will drive you nuts for pecans. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Che Part One chronicles Che Guevara’s all-star Socialist team-up with Fidel Castro to overthrow Cuban dictator Fulgencio Batista. Part Two is more of a downer. And Adventureland jostles between bleak characters and childish boner jokes. http://alibi.com/?scn=music The unusually instrumented jazz quartet Fantastic Merlins summons the freedom of a jazz combo and the daring of an avant-garde aggregation. And Marianne Dissard turns heartache into a cathartic Americana record with big gulps of French lyrics. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Get to know your galleries. http://alibi.com/?scn=news How many correct answers do you average on our weekly news quiz? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Take a look at our other favorite finalists. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Will there be iambic pentameter at the ABQ Grand Slam? Find out here. http://alibi.com/?scn=news An environmental interest group says Sandia Labs' Mixed Waste Landfill could be putting our drinking water at risk. And America's running out of time to gain its energy independence. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The Alibi's sixth annual photo contest helped us discover the things our readers love—specifically sunsets, babies and the BioPark. See which pictures shot to the top of the pile. http://alibi.com/?scn=food New Mexico foodies who proudly display their love of lunch by tattooing it on their skin. We've got the photos to prove it. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Larry Bob Phillips discusses the mural he scrawled in Atomic Cantina's bathroom: It's exploding with bombs, pasta and sex. Plus, the 2009 ABQ Grand Slam puts poets to the test. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Bizarro filmmaker Craig Baldwin talks saucers and rockets. Meanwhile, Alien Trespass probes fans of Z-grade sci-fi flicks. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Get your clumsy pens ready for the Morrissey Singles Album Art Challenge. And sunny prog rock band The Smile Ease battles an Alaskan volcano. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Albuquerque's roller derby is back on track with a new rink and fresh players. Plus, one state representative works to uphold a level playing field for athletes, regardless of gender. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Inside Strong City: From January to March 2009, Wayne Bent's controversial church gave Alibi correspondent Maren Tarro unprecedented access to its members. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Are the factory farm bills going through Congress as scary as you think? Ari Lavaux tells it like it is. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Amy Goodman talks to the Alibi about the heroes among us. And can you match the dead poet to his or her demise? Find out in our interactive "Dead Poets Society," honoring National Poetry Month. http://alibi.com/?scn=film An encyclopedia of body swap comedies welcomes another reincarnation into the world. And Crips and Bloods: Made in America will make you look at L.A.'s gangs in a whole new light. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Ex-Minuteman Mike Watt practices an opera for you on stage. Plus, Lionel Loueke graces us with simple, beautiful African melodies and a deep groove. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Let's get quizzical. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Is it hot in this Gallery Box, or is it just me? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The largest powwow in North America is once again coalescing in Albuquerque. What's hip-hop got to do with Gathering of Nations? Plus, our Powwow Guide helps you navigate all the art openings, markets and parties going down this weekend in the Duke City. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Black Butterfly, Jaguar Girl, Piñata Woman and Other Superhero Girls, Like Me delves into the tumultuous world of teenage girls. And comedians James and Ernie send their audience into a frenzy with jokes that, one way or another, relate to fry bread. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Independence Grill's Kobe beef hamburgers are moist and huge in flavor. Plus, if Jesus were in the kitchen this spring, he'd make curry quinoa salad. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Earth spends a year in the life of the planet—specifically, watching animal species as they raise their young, hunt for food and migrate across the face of the globe. Meanwhile, The Informers focuses on a group of wealthy young people who do a lot of drugs and have sex with one another in various gender combinations, all to the tune of Wang Chung. http://alibi.com/?scn=music The new wave spy-rock group International Espionage! wants you to come to its show dressed incognito. And on its sophomore release, Swoon by Silversun Pickups adds depth to what already works. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Native Americans ask President Obama to establish legal protections for sacred sites. Plus, the City Council and Mayor Martin Chavez trade barbs over whose pet projects will be voted on by the public. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Music on the Arena Floor and Stage 49 http://alibi.com/?scn=news Who will be mayor? http://alibi.com/?scn=art This Gallery Box is as beautiful as a butterfly. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Palestinian journalist Ziad Abbas shines light on an American blind spot. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Selling like hotcakes: Thanks to a South Valley business incubator, entrepreneurs are thriving in an area where economic growth has been locked in a standstill. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A former Alibi staffer wins a Pulitzer. The Duke City Derby season starts with a smash. And a cement company wants to ratchet up pollution in a North Valley neighborhood. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Even though he left the Albuquerque Journal , Jim Belshaw still sees potential columns in the people he meets. And hometown boys The Pajama Men take home the prestigious Barry Award. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Hurley's adds some Irish flare to its menu by hitching Celtic designations to its breakfast and lunch offerings. Plus, make a hot-ass batch of Mexican wedding cookies even if you won't be tying the knot anytime soon. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The underwhelming Battle for Terra can't harness the magic of animated triumphs like WALL•E . And “Iron Man: Armored Adventures” is a blatant attempt to make the runaway success of the Iron Man live-action movie appeal to the tween crowd. http://alibi.com/?scn=music DJ Forest Green's been digging for records since she was 13 years old: That's when her love for electronic music first blossomed. Plus, discover whose playlist got the nod in this month's Earwig competition. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Missed the derby bout? No worries. We've got shots of all the bruise-making action. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Gallery Box looks at Bright Rain Gallery. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The proposed Desert Rock coal-fired power plant might get its permit yanked by the EPA. Albuquerque's brand-new Encantada TV channel brings local arts, film, food and sports programs to your television. And everyone should relax about swine flu. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Maren Tarro grabs a carton of Camels and hits the open road to see what lies beyond the boundaries of Albuquerque. (She finds gypsum, nuts, a chimp named Ham and reminders of New Mexico's volcanic past.) Plus, the Alibi's Recession-Proof Summer Guide bubbles over with a season's worth of cheap thrills. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Best-selling author Michael Datcher speaks about laying himself bare in his autobiography Raising Fences: A Black Man's Love Story. Plus, the Minotaur, armless cats and a devil are on display at Cirq Art Gallery and Boutique. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Victory gardens are thriving for the first time since WWII; but if you want to save money with a backyard recession patch of your own, you've got to invest time and sweat. http://alibi.com/?scn=film X-Men Origins: Wolverine isn’t an awful movie. It’s just completely mediocre in every way. And the indie comedy Gigantic is filled with terrific good humor and charming characters. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Hip-hop a cappella artist Zack Freeman uses his voice to touch souls. Meanwhile, Super Furry Animals' Dark Days/Light Years bounces from funk to hippie jams to sunshine-folk and never stops to ask for directions, instead reveling in getting lost. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Photography and painting and porcelain, oh my! http://alibi.com/?scn=news Residents and business owners in a South Valley neighborhood wrestle to make the area less industrial without bruising businesses. And Gene Grant suggests improvements to Albuquerque's local cable access. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Slather on the sunblock and prepare for Terminators, Transformers, romantic comedies and another parody movie with a boatload of Wayans brothers. The Summer Film Guide drops it like it's hot. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The former gallery director at the College of Santa Fe says goodbye to the school that will go dormant later this month. Plus, Jan MacKell's Red Light Women of the Rocky Mountains goes where few historians have dared, and her look behind the brothel doors provides a titillating alternative history. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Ezra's Place has a few quirks, but the tender and rich grilled salmon, fried calamari and tangy Margaritas roll a strike inside a North Valley bowling alley. And Cantillon Lou Pepe Kriek is a Kodak moment in a 750-milliliter beer bottle. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The dramedy Rudo y Cursi is a modest, unabashedly crowd-pleasing and occasionally corny parable about family, soccer, sibling rivalry, soccer and national identity—but mostly soccer. Meanwhile, Devin D. O’Leary wonders if science fiction can survive on TV. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Conscious MC Abstract Rude reunites with the rest of the Haiku D’Etat crew to prove there are people in South Central Los Angeles that think for a living. And Fischerspooner's Entertainment spews 10-cent rhymes and precious production that's just too cheesy. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Alibi staff photographer Eric Williams documents the industrial side of the South Valley. http://alibi.com/?scn=art A truly professional and multidimensional arts space. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Take your weekly news quiz here, nerd. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Plus, check out Gene Grant's Top 10 Community Cable Programming Ideas. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A report says global warming threatens corn crops, but can wind power save America from a corn catastrophe? And Duke City Derby's all-star team can't quite trap the Rat City Rollergirls. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Feminist icon Judy Chicago discusses the convergence of identity, place and art and also explains why she chooses to live in Belen. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Judy Chicago's K-12 Dinner Party Curriculum highlights the oft-ignored contributions of women. And a group of art tourists come to New Mexico to discover the folk art treasures the Land of Enchantment harbors. http://alibi.com/?scn=food All aboard! Feast on Rail Runner snack stops south of Albuquerque. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Devin D. O'Leary breaks down Terminator Salvation . Plus, Absurdistan is an inordinately enjoyable throwback to '90s cinema, when the foreign/art house environment was filled with films that were cute, charming, exotic and slightly naughty. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Albuquerque's The Oktober People tinkered with Explore The Sky Too for five years—and it shows. Meanwhile, The Maccabees' Wall of Arms gets drowned in a sea of "Wa-ows." http://alibi.com/?scn=news Derby brutes battle it out before your very eyes. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The Center for Peace and Justice celebrates 25 years in the activism business. And Jerry Ortiz y Pino explains why you should vote in the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District elections. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Mark Rudd was one of the leaders of the Weather Underground—an organization that fought to bring down the US government using violence. He's also Staff Writer Simon McCormack's stepdad. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The friction in Life During Wartime is between hope and fear. Plus Ayelet Waldman's Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities, and Occasional Moments of Grace includes d etails of the beaming bliss of becoming a mother, but they're balanced by a healthy dose of poop. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Cravin' Cookies ... and More! bakes a cocoa cookie with a spicy punch. And follow the five steps to becoming a grilled cheese champion. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Glass House offers an honest, frustrating look at real life in modern-day Iran. Meanwhile, “Jesse James is a Dead Man” stars a bona fide badass. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Geologist of the indie experimental outfit Animal Collective talks about keeping songs fresh and worrying about a creativity blackout. Plus, mewithoutYou releases an album of inspired Christian campfire songs that don't offend despite the God talk. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Now that's a gallery. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Sick New Mexicans aren't just fighting illness, they're battling the medical debt that treatment racks up. Is the cure is worse than the disease? Plus, our state is the least prepared in the country for the impending digital TV conversion. Are you ready? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Scrambling through out-of-bounds areas may not be legal or safe, but urban explorers are smitten with local history—they just can't keep their hands off of crumbling, abandoned buildings. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Get a feel for the differing styles that exist within the realm of contemporary dance at the Wild Dancing West festival. And Los Fantasticos’ Days of Future Past at South Broadway Cultural Center shows off the vanguard of Albuquerque's painting powerhouses. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Globe-trotting food writer Ari LeVaux straps in as the Alibi's new restaurant critic: He's thrilled that Mai Thai is his first stop in Albuquerque. Plus, that L.A. taco truck staple of pickled carrot, jalapeño and white onion gets the squeeze bottle treatment. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Hangover follows the goofy, male-nudity-laced footwork of this generation's "dude film" tradition. And UP offers another example of why Pixar is the movie studio to beat when it comes to animated features. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Hobbs singer-songwriter Jasper Brown writes music about murder and lives to tell the tale. Meanwhile, the Alibi's first-ever Pride party takes place in space. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Read about one of the first non-toxic printmaking shops in the country. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The Duke City Derby's Muñecas Muertas tanned the hides of the Dallas Derby Devils. A high school LGBT activist engenders pride in fellow youth. And why you shouldn't just toss your old TV into a landfill. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature In this year's Pride issue, find a complete schedule of Pride events both on and off the fairgrounds. Then hear what the creator of the LGBT rainbow flag has to say. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Yjastros Flamenco Repertory Company shows off its entire catalogue in Blanco, Rojo y Negro. Plus, must-read LGBT books. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Blades Bistro in Placitas offers roasted beats bathed in balsamic vinegar, a robust French onion soup and salads for people who don't like salad. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The stark historical drama Hunger is interested in details, turning the smallest of gestures, actions and words into moments of soul-rattling import. Meanwhile, you'd better get ready for even more hospital-based drama on the tube. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Two Women's Voices concerts feature divas devoid of the vain, self-absorbed, autocratic airs the title implies. And Albuquerque's own BrokeNCYDE catapults to nationwide popularity with its critically despised hybrid of crunk and screamo. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Nerd up on your news knowledge right here! http://alibi.com/?scn=news Action shots from the game. http://alibi.com/?scn=news If you're lucky, you could win a North Valley home for a hundred bucks. The New Mexico Coalition for Literacy teaches adults how to read. And John Bear shows you how to go totally insane. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Flash fiction boils the elements of plot, character and theme down to the pure essence of storytelling. We pluck the best examples of the art form brewed in brevity: The result is this year's Flash Fiction Contest. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Albuquerque artists reflect on how the Duke City continues to shape their work in Duke Sweet Duke. Plus, slam poets compete to find out who's quickest with the verbal pistol in the Southwest Shootout. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Seafood is not only king at the South Valley's Las Islitas, it's the only thing on the menu. And go cherry picking in the teensy New Mexico town of High Rolls. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Away We Go is the self-conscious opposite of a showy Hollywood blockbuster. Meanwhile, The Proposal is composed entirely of recycled elements. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Kannaroo 3: Killith Fair brings a bunch of bands who play music for music's sake to the middle of nowhere. And it's free. Plus, Iraqi oud-master Rahim AlHaj and Indian sarod-master Ustad Amjad Ali Khan make music to bring about peace. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Palette's a gallery that will appeal to your palate. http://alibi.com/?scn=news All the interesting news items that can be remolded like chicken nuggets into tasty quiz form. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature See glam-tastic photos from Alibi's first ever pre-Pride party. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Abortion clinic demonstrators test the patience of neighborhood residents. The Duke City Derby postpones its season while skaters scramble to find a new venue. And the city won't let Joy Junction use the old Westside jail to house Albuquerque's homeless. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Ari LeVaux climbs in the cage with the world's best mixed martial arts fighters. They're right here in Albuquerque. http://alibi.com/?scn=art LAND/ART is as big as the Earth is round and just as gorgeous. Plus, technology and creativity collide at dorkbot. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Paisano’s homemade pasta nails the sweet spot between supple and firm. And just add a pair of farmers' market eggs for a hearty breakfast with nature's fake steak: king trumpet mushrooms. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Two documentaries at Guild Cinema take an artful but layman-friendly look at the ways art is defined. Plus, "Man vs. Cartoon" picks up the explosive science-as-entertainment thread started by “MythBusters” and runs it off a cliff (literally). http://alibi.com/?scn=music Cal Haines has played with Diahann Carroll, Al Greene and Clark Terry, but perhaps the jazz drummer's most impressive credential is his latest CD, The Bright Side . Meanwhile, after getting married, the gothic new-wave act Post Honeymoon finds out what it's like to make music as a twosome. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Rock out with your news bits out. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The guv breaks ground on galactic tourism. http://alibi.com/?scn=news See Jane knock in Spot's teeth. http://alibi.com/?scn=news American Cement gets a verbal thrashing from its North Valley neighbors. And a mixed martial arts fighter tells us how she keeps her cool. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature For the first-ever Freedom of Speech issue, we turn the mic over to our readers: What does the First Amendment mean to you ? http://alibi.com/?scn=food China's farming industry goes organic in a big way, leaving American growers and consumers in the lurch. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Anvil! The Story of Anvil follows demigods of Canadian metal you've never heard of. Meanwhile, we pay tribute to recently deceased pitchman Billy Mays. http://alibi.com/?scn=music How did Angry Samoans co-founder Gregg Turner end up in Santa Fe? And NOFX's Coaster proves the band hasn't changed a bit after 25 years of skate-punkery. http://alibi.com/?scn=music We've got Michael's best moments right here. Place your own memories, rants, videos, animated GIFs and comments at the foot of the Virtual Shine. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Dreamy art abounds at Dreamscapes Gallery. http://alibi.com/?scn=art One of the best writers of the Victorian Era goes to court in Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde . Plus, all your marriage-themed events for the week. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A geologist claims WIPP isn't as safe as Sandia Labs says it is. And is Congress missing a golden opportunity to pursue an overhaul of health care? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Corporations have hijacked the word "local" and nearly rendered it meaningless. Will their efforts have positive or negative effects on real local business? http://alibi.com/?scn=art Newly crowned Albuquerque Slam Poet Laureate Danny Solis won't talk about his new special powers, but he's less secretive about his desire to spread literacy. And shop for art from 46 countries at the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The question—red or green?—applies to almost every menu item at Monica’s El Portal. Plus, polish off a cold one and grab a handful of smoked beer nuts. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The sci-fi miniature Moon is filled with profound sadness, deep humanism and aching beauty. And Johnny Depp becomes a bank robber people can root for in Public Enemies . http://alibi.com/?scn=music Snoop Dogg answers the Alibi's e-mail and tells us why, no matter how big he gets, he'll always be tied into the streets. Meanwhile, The Willowz' garage rock got a boost when the band's lead singer injured his hand. http://alibi.com/?scn=news America's health care system is struggling for breath—New Mexicans explain how they would fix it. And John Bear encounters a bleak job market for newspaper writers in the Land of Enchantment. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Maren Tarro braves thunderstorms, ceaseless drumming and tear-producing body odor to bring us an insider's view of the Rainbow Gathering. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Pajama Men return from charming the pants off crowds in Europe and Australia to discuss the resurgence of placenta eating. Meanwhile, craft creators get into the collective spirit at the Midsummer's Craft Crawl. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The toothsome meat at Dahlia’s Central Mexican Cuisine is "all-natural," and the cooks know how to prepare it. Plus, what exactly is oyster sauce? http://alibi.com/?scn=film Documentarian Kirby Dick sets off on a quest to "out" closeted right-wing politicians in Outrage . And, Napoleon Dynamite's Jon Heder gets his own sitcom on Comedy Central. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Bassist Matt Brewer brings a new generation of jazz musicians to the Outpost Performance Space. And The 2bers' Bles Infinite releases a solo album with the help of his partner in rap. http://alibi.com/?scn=art No landscape art here. http://alibi.com/?scn=news What do you know about last week? http://alibi.com/?scn=news Albuquerque's transgender community reacts to a string of killings—and the media's coverage. Plus, the mayor announces Downtown bar owners can keep their doors open later. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Eight one-person pieces get put in the spotlight during Summer Sol-0 Fest. Meanwhile, the Santa Fe Opera gets a new director—and he's actually from New Mexico! http://alibi.com/?scn=food If a trip to Paris isn't feasible, try Café Jean Pierre instead. And summer means it's time for gazpacho. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Underground filmmaker Jon Moritsugu moves to the Land of Enchantment. And we revisit the gloriously goofy, blatantly racist piece of cinematic trash known as The Big Alligator River. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Indie-folk project Balthrop, Alabama writes small-town music about death and taxi cab make-out sessions. Plus, New Mexico singer-songwriter Bud Melvin blends banjo and 8-bit Nintendo into something that's pretty darn original. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Take me down to pixel-dise city. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Challenge your news nostrils. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The South Valley could be home to yet another polluter. Plus, teens learn how to take action and educate others on social and political causes. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature John Bear lives the life of an average American for one week. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Working Classroom’s Arte En Todas Partes gives young people a voice in the arts. And Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's The Thing Around Your Neck is unflinching, eschewing metaphor for the simple power of calling a thing as it is. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Pepper's Ole' Fashion BBQ serves high-end backyard food, reminiscent of the kind of fare found at family reunions in the South. And the minimal scramble is the best way to cook high-quality eggs. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Food, Inc. uncovers the truth about why Americans eat so poorly. Plus, Discovery's “The Colony” finds out if a family can survive a postapocalyptic house. http://alibi.com/?scn=music The Roost provides a place for musical explorers to hang out and enjoy the process of discovery. And Portugal. The Man's The Satanic Satanist is richly textured, finely tuned and gorgeously orchestrated. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Green chile and a lawsuit calling out the mayor in this week's news quiz. http://alibi.com/?scn=news An Albuquerque lawyer takes the cases of two Guantánamo prisoners. Plus, the media's been giving single-payer health care the shaft. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Most folks are shocked to discover their home or business is one of the top water-guzzlers in the city. Find out who made the list and what you can do to stay water-wise. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Passenger on the Ship of Fools documents Katherine Anne Porter's decades-long struggle to write her first novel. Meanwhile, Donna Loraine Contractor: Mentor and Apprentices is a modern foray into the ancient art of weaving. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Beet generation: harnessing flavor-power from the versatile beet. http://alibi.com/?scn=film You got your talking gerbils in G-Force , now how about some endangered dolphins in The Cove ? Plus, Albuquerque finally has a mainstream film festival to call its own. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Crescent City spectacular! Tom McDermott is one of today’s bona fide New Orleans professors—even if he is originally from St Louis. And New Orleans' Quintron and Miss Pussycat bring the "Drum Buddy" and a bunch of murderous puppets to New Mexico. http://alibi.com/?scn=news News quiz! Get your hot news quiz! http://alibi.com/?scn=news With his campaign in full-swing, Mayor Martin Chavez digests some tough questions from the Alibi and spits out his answers. And Benjamin Radford examines the "power" of prayer. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature So you're going to college in Albuquerque? We'll tell you what to avoid, ways to save cash and the comparative merits of majors. Then we'll take you on a field trip through Burque's neighborhoods—and you don't even need a permission slip. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Albuquerque Little Theatre's rendition of High School Musical 2 has as much whimsy and unrealistic amounts of joy as its cinematic counterpart. And Jenifer Rae Vernon's Rock Candy is populated by the kinds of characters who stew in alcohol and silence. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Everything about One Up Elevated Lounge seems designed to inebriate. Plus, pour a glass of pine needle limeade. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Despite its micro budget, Sleep Dealer is an experiment in south-of-the-border cyberpunk with some definite high notes. Meanwhile, "At The Movies" says goodbye to Ben Lyons, and Devin D. O'Leary's pretty happy about it. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Welsh indie rock act Los Campesinos! is embarrassed by its success, but it's well deserved. Plus, Interpol's lead singer-songwriter breaks out of his band's boxed-in style with Julian Plenti Is Skyscraper . http://alibi.com/?scn=news Why did one man get 18 felony charges? Find out in this week's news quiz. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Our hour-long chat with Mayor Martin Chavez didn't fit in the paper. Here's what you didn't see on dead tree. http://alibi.com/?scn=news After the city set aside millions for improvements, what's the state of Albuquerque's animal shelters? And American Cement will probably get its permit for increased pollution ... but with strings attached. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Alex E. Limkin sits down with Congressional candidate and fellow Iraq War veteran Adam Kokesh. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The characters in Four are pushed and pulled by their desires, but the production seems strangely passionless. Plus, Mountainair’s Poets and Writers Picnic has become an anticipated treat for city slicker wordsmiths. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The chile at La Casita might tear your head off (in a good way). And what's wrong with gluggling on the olive oil for frying? http://alibi.com/?scn=film Shorts is another one of director Robert Rodriguez' juvenile fantasies aimed at the filmmaker’s five kids—and seemingly no one else. Meanwhile, “Being Human” discovers what happens when a ghost, a vampire and a werewolf share a flat. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Jazzy, low-key folk quartet The Grownup Noise is 61 percent joy and 49 percent sobering truth. Plus, a tribute to guitar king Les Paul. http://alibi.com/?scn=news This week's news quiz brings us pink slips and oh-so-many felony charges. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Protesters and health care reform advocates clash at Rep. Martin Heinrich's packed town hall meeting. And mayoral candidate R.J. Berry pledges to stamp out government expansion. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Gene Grant mourns the loss of the greatest progressive opportunity in two generations—single-payer health care. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Fashion and visual art get to know each other in The Art of Fashion . And 14 local and national acts concoct humor on the fly at the Duke City Improv Festival. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Pupuseria y Restaurant Salvadoreño doesn't serve its tamales with red or green chile. Instead, they're filled with olives, potatoes, capers and shredded chicken. Plus, munch some chocolate chip cookies with a hefty pinch of smoked salt. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Taking Woodstock is a lighthearted, laid-back hippie-era biopic about the kid who helped get the most famous concert in history off the ground. Meanwhile, a reality star becomes a murder suspect and then hangs himself, prompting us to wonder what kind of vetting process these shows have. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Charlie Z takes off his headset after 31 years of hosting the "Hot Lix" oldies show on KUNM. Plus, Hollywood will attempt to harvest the ripe sonic fruit of New Mexico's tax incentive-supported loins with the Music in Film Summit. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The Party Patrol's effect on your weekly news quiz. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Here's what the Republican mayoral candidate had to say about: the City Council, alternative energy, the arena, the modern streetcar, LGBT issues, recycling and red-light cameras. http://alibi.com/?scn=art CNM's Visual Individuals at Harwood Art Center brings community college faculty and staff together in an artful way. And The Dolls perform Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest the way it should be performed—in drag. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature John Bear fought the law: A guide to being a lefty journalist in Oklahoma. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Ween gets ready to paint the town brown ... except it's already brown. And for the third year, Monolith Festival at Red Rocks brings the beats, environmentally. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Garden documents the dramatic grassroots fight to go green. Plus 2009 was the highest grossing summer movie season ever—we evaluate this year's box office crop/crap. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Quesada's New Mexican Restaurant is magically delicious. Also, whilst in the midst of tomato season, a few thoughts on the BLT. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Guerrilla Queer Bar, an online community designed to fill our burg's big gay void, descends on Albuquerque watering holes. And not all senior citizens are afraid of health care reform. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Here come the giant puppets at the We Art the People Folk Art Festival. Plus, a review of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Richard Russo's latest work. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Mayor, mayor, mayor: An interview with mayoral contender Richard Romero, Gene Grant ponders the municipal election and, wait, there's an election? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Alibi Haiku<br>Contest winners are found here<br>Click below to see http://alibi.com/?scn=film 9 is a serious treat for the eyes—but the animated sci-fi film stops there. http://alibi.com/?scn=music An interview with Dandy Warhols guitarist Peter Holmström, and The Thermals conduct indie heat. Plus, the Alibi's Nautical Dance Party. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Persian Market is a magic carpet ride for your mouth, and Ari dishes about aluminum cookware. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Mayoral candidate Richard Romero chats with the Alibi about term limits, red-light cameras, LGBT issues, public financing, all-ages shows and, of course, Martin Chavez. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Taste the fall flavor with farmer, Jesse Daves, and a guide to finding this season's bountiful local harvest. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Would the city recycle more if it were easier? And vote early in the municipal election, but bring your ID. Plus, traffic slows down in Nob Hill. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Winning works of art from the State Fair, and the father of the atomic bomb takes the stage in an ambitious Mother Road Theatre Company production. http://alibi.com/?scn=food A tale of brooding hens in Ari Levaux's back yard chicken coop. Plus, it's the last week to vote in Best of Burque Restaurants! http://alibi.com/?scn=film True-life character study finds humor in the corporate price-fixing of amino acids, and a kiddy flick cooks up harmless, high-flying fun. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Psychedelic rock outfit is wet with sweat. Also, sign up for the Music in Film Summit, apply for SXSW and sample some deep-fried jams at the State Fair. http://alibi.com/?scn=art See more art from the State Fair. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Ready, set, vote! The Alibi's Election Guide tells you everything you need to know about the Tuesday, Oct. 6 election, from who your next mayor should be to why you should approve bond requests. Get your voting needs satisfied. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Bicyclists ride to honor their fallen friends. And are Albuquerque streets safe for two wheels? http://alibi.com/?scn=art Downtown's GO! Arts Festival his the streets while Dispersal/Return at the UNM Museum demonstrates a collective psyche that reveres and revels in nature. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Casa de Benavidez does Old New Mexico right. And who ever thought peaches and tomatoes were a match made in culinary heaven? http://alibi.com/?scn=film PBS comes to ABQ. Plus, "Titan Maximum" continues in the spirit of "Robot Chicken," drawing heavily from the pantheon of '80s kid TV. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Maria de Barros brings her beguiling sea breeze of a voice to ¡Globalquerque! And Felix da Housecat proves you can't have one foot in the music snob closet and the other on the nonexclusive dance floor. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The short version for your voting pleasure http://alibi.com/?scn=feature We decode the proposition jargon on the ballot so you know what you're voting for. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Skippyjon Jones is a Siamese kittyboy who thinks he’s a chihuahua. The author of the wildly popular children's series answers our call of the wild. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Read candidates' responses to our exclusive questionnaires, only on alibi.com. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta is upon us. Beyond the links below lies our complete guide to where to go and what to do during this time of 18 th -century flight technology. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Buy art, save animals: what's happening at Watermelon Ranch's Furball 2009. And artist Evan Dent's take on Albuquerque. http://alibi.com/?scn=film An interview with Full Moon founder Charles Band. Plus, English poet John Keats finds himself on the silver screen in Bright Star . http://alibi.com/?scn=food Locovores come together on the web and find the backyard produce of their dreams. And— this just in—tacos are delicious. http://alibi.com/?scn=music An interview with alto saxophonist David Binney, and A Hawk And A Hacksaw pays Albuquerque a Eastern European folk-type visit. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The little guys running for office in the municipal election this week. Plus, Warehouse 508 is finally here—see the photographic evidence. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Who should be mayor? Who will represent you on the City Council? Everything you need to know for the Oct. 6 municipal election all in once place. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Discover nearly 100 lip-smacking categories of the best food in Albuquerque, selected through thousands of votes cast by Alibi readers. Addresses, hours and other searchable information included! http://alibi.com/?scn=art Two spooky plays by Mac Wellman swoop into Carlisle Performance Space. Plus, poet and professor Dana Levin is living the vida loca . http://alibi.com/?scn=film The seventh annual Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival opens this week with fabulous screenings and parties. And, horror comedy Zombieland proves there's still life in the old genre. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Ari LeVaux makes an honest burger out of grass-fed beef and homemade ketchup, and shows you how to do the same. http://alibi.com/?scn=music England's mid-'80s chart-toppers New Model Army bring legendary left-wing punk rock to town. Plus, Merge Records and The Velvet Underground come to you in paperback and hardcover. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Discord within The New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, and Gene Grant on the government's affinity for broadband deployment. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Last year's scavenger hunt winner wins again! Find out what she scavenged and how she scavenged it. http://alibi.com/?scn=art New stage production at Aux Dog kills its father and sleeps with its mother. Plus, Sherman Alexie's latest collection of short stories explores manhood in the 21 st century. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Five years in the making, fearless fantasy Where The Wild Things Are finally appears on the silver screen. Plus, earthy documentary chronicles the environmental movement. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Delight in deliciously irreverent sushi in the northeast heights. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Stefon Harris and Blackout claim jazz for the new generation. And, The Universal's DJ Eve hangs up her headphones. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Maren Tarro reports from the gay rights march on Washington. And, a local beer will soon see national distribution. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature An interview with composer, writer, turntabalist and conceptual artist Paul D. Miller, better known as DJ Spooky, That Subliminal Kid. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Impressions of Cuban culture via contemporary visual art. Plus, southern Africa comes to Albuquerque for the Global DanceFest. http://alibi.com/?scn=film In the Americanized version, Japan's favorite robot kid flies, but doesn't soar. And, the pressures of being the 3-year-old reincarnation of a Buddhist master. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Annapurna's World Vegetarian Café keeps the ayurvedic karma flowing in the North Valley. Plus, hot to make a hot chip. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Chilling, thrilling, hardcore clown rap. And, the Michael Anthony trio celebrates a new configuration and the release of a CD. http://alibi.com/?scn=news There's something in the water—drugs and feces. Plus, why Richard Berry won the mayoral race. And, find out what your City Council is up to. http://alibi.com/?scn=news How to keep feces, pharmies and chemicals out of our drinking water supply. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Happy Slut-o-ween! Play the Alibi's Costume Cliché Bingo and find things that go skank in the night. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Albuquerque Museum illuminates live, local artists. Plus, David Byrne's Bicycle Diaries in review. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Biopic takes a fashionable look at the life of Coco Chanel. Plus, a dark indie comedy explores the crazy side of fandom. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Nob Hill's Cosmo Tapas joins the bite-sized, intercontinental revolution. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Chilean alto Claudia Acuña sings at the National Hispanic Cultural Center this week and covets Mel Minter's black Lab mix. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Mikey Weinstein, a local military religious freedom activist, was nominated for a 2010 Nobel Peace Prize. And, see photos from the World Gay Rodeo Finals. http://alibi.com/?scn=art No boys allowed: Warehouse 508 hosts Revolution From Within: A Kick-Ass Female Art Show. Plus, short story author Lori Ostlund battles procrastination as she pens her first novel. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The holiday season is upon us, and so are a barrage of films. Find out what's in store with our handy annual guide. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The dramatization of a pivotal moment in mid-century English sports history. Plus, the Dickens classic A Christmas Carol receives an update (chase scenes, explosions, elaborate stunts) fit for a video game. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Life's a beach at La Isla. And, Evan and Alex explain how to make chanterelle duxelles. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Christian glam metal band Stryper continues to exact the yellow-and-black attack 25 years later. Plus, take the Punky Cinema quiz. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Tristan Taormino reconciles feminism and adult films: Catch her at Pornotopia, Burque's dirty film festival. Plus, Councilor Cadigan is fed up with forced acronyms in city government. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Canadian poet and novelist Margaret Atwood speaks at UNM's Woodward Hall this week. And, the Words Afire Festival sees its 10 th year. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature As the feds are ordered to back off medical marijuana-friendly states, the Alibi examines what that means for New Mexico. http://alibi.com/?scn=film World's Greatest Dad is a pretty great indie black comedy. And, Thursday nights continue to be a television bloodbath. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Pho Viet offers comforting and fragrant Vietnamese food. Plus, how to make Jewish chicken soup that will fight your schmutz . http://alibi.com/?scn=music A Hawk & A Hacksaw and Death Convention Singers play The Guild Cinema's Film Score night. And, a local homage to living jazz great Wayne Shorter. http://alibi.com/?scn=news One man takes the International District's re-beautification project into his own aerosol paint-wielding hands. And, will journalism undergo reincarnation with a new business model? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature In this year's holiday gift guide we deck the halls with locally made goods. http://alibi.com/?scn=film An Education evaluates a slightly scandalous mid-century affair set in Britain. Plus, TromaDance 2009 has arrived. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Thailand crashes Thanksgiving and brings pumpkin custard. Plus, sweet, edible gifts made in New Mexico. Also, wintertime chicken care. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Dweezil Zappa on the best Christmas gift he ever received. Plus, the ins and outs of music licensing and publishing. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Former Gov. Gary Johnson talks about the war on drugs, city councilors say goodbye and Gene Grant discusses the green. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Transmissions from the Twitterverse. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Fay Ku’s Double Entendre imagines humans, fish and birds in provocative situations. And psychiatric center nurses ask the UNM art department for help in calming their patients down. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Raise a glass in good health and cheer, the Alibi's Holiday Wine Guide is here! http://alibi.com/?scn=food Casa Vieja uses New Mexico as a base for exploring the outer limits of culinary creativity. Alibi restaurant reviewer Ari LeVaux runs out of wows. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Devin O'Leary chats with indie auteur/director Wes Anderson, then reviews his equally fascinating film Fantastic Mr. Fox . http://alibi.com/?scn=music A Dear John letter addressed to the Albuquerque goth scene. Plus, we play Song Roulette with Ross Source, Keeper of the Jukebox at Anodyne. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Miss Diagnosis dissects the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act here in the U.S., while Albuquerque doctors travel to Kenya to fix health care in the hinterlands of Africa. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Where's the service around here? One man's Swine Flu adventure in all its death-defying glory. http://alibi.com/?scn=film A decade of independent film duels with an upstart festival this weekend in The City Different. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The Russian Mafia would kill for this meal. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Dameon Lee of the Lowlights gives bandmate Noelan Ramirez a crystal beaded medicine bag for his birthday. Then he gives the rest of us a new album. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Albuquerque's homeless can stay out of the cold ... in what used to be the Westside clink. Plus, how humans and other viruses (like H1N1) have colonized the Earth via senseless reproduction. http://alibi.com/?scn=art A Tricklockian take on the Bard with humorous results. http://alibi.com/?scn=art A discussion with Demetria Martinez, New Mexican poet, author and former Albuquerque Journal religion editor. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature There's only two weeks until Christmas, do you know where your presents are? http://alibi.com/?scn=film Steven Seagal gets his own cop reality show, what? http://alibi.com/?scn=food Getting "chili" at one of the funkiest eateries in town. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Captain America explains why he cut off his hippie hair. http://alibi.com/?scn=news A new mayor and fresh city council convene for the first time. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Our resident nurse offers a few talking points to help you achieve a naughty roll in the manger this holiday season. http://alibi.com/?scn=art What author is a Hindu, and who's into the Wicca? Take the quiz. And, on the trail of an anonymous local artist. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Welcome to the fourth annual Quiz and Puzzle Issue—beyond these links you'll find music, metaphysics, geeks and more. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Chinese director John Woo re-creates an eastern cultural touchstone. And, eau du celebrity: Match the fragrance to its famous peddler. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Are those soft tacos Mex, New-Mex, Tex-Mex or Cal-Mex? http://alibi.com/?scn=music Fast Heart Mart performs with a flock of seagulls. Plus, a special AC/DC Sonic Reducer giveaway and quiz. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Our resident nurse quizzes Congressman Heinrich on health care reform. Plus, the return of Answer Me This. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Special web bonus by Eric The Jewish Viking, Albuquerque Quizmaster http://alibi.com/?scn=art Aggressive new fire department enforcement and cobbled-together codes could force Burque theaters into a blackout. http://alibi.com/?scn=food El Pollo Real serves up the dishes of Colombia and Mexico in addition to a mighty fine bird. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Take a gander at New Mexico's newest live music venue, Low Spirits. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The fact that Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law are the hot and sexy heroes of Sherlock Holmes is enough to get us in theater seats. But whaddayaknow, Devin O'Leary says this flick is damn entertaining to boot. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Skeptics vs. psychics: Benjamin Radford lays out the soothsayers' track record for 2009. Then he peers into his own crystal ball for the year ahead. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The Humane Society declared our city-run animal shelters inhumane and abusive in 2000. Ten years later, what can we expect now that Barbara Bruin is taking the reins as Animal Welfare Department director? http://alibi.com/?scn=art An interview with polyamory pioneer Dossie Eaton, co-author of The Ethical Slut . http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The Alibi's first-ever Odds & Ends Awards salutes 2009's stupidest news. http://alibi.com/?scn=film In the coming year what treasures await viewers at ye olde cineplex? Gaze into Devin D. O'Leary's crystal ball and see ... Marmaduke ? http://alibi.com/?scn=food Hunting and the appendix: totally useless or required for optimal function? Ari LeVaux sorts out the importance of the two archaic establishments. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Better venues, musicians who get paid, the rise of the independent record label, freedom—our sonic comrades share musical hopes and dreams for the coming decade. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The trials and tribulations faced by one couple using in vitro fertilization. http://alibi.com/?scn=art An incomplete list of notable events, exhibits, people and organizations of 2009, and predictions about arts to come in 2010. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature What do 10 years of residue from our day-to-day lives say about us? Well, we like action movies, have questionable taste in music and heavily favor the name Jacob. http://alibi.com/?scn=film "Not Avatar " is included in Devin D. O'Leary's favorite movies of 2009. Find out what he means, alongside films that got his full-throated praise (and disapproval). http://alibi.com/?scn=food 2009 saw a continuation of clashing food paradigms—big (factory farms, biotech) and small (ecology-based agriculture, locavores). Ari LeVaux discusses where the gastronomical world now stands. http://alibi.com/?scn=music From Queens B-boy battles to reinterpreting Ludwig Beethoven, DJ Rob Swift wants to expose folks to music everyone can relate to. http://alibi.com/?scn=news King Chavez was demoted and the death penalty was repealed, but there were plenty of political scandals and drugs in the water. What were the best and worst news events of 2009? Read on to find out. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The decade’s best graphic novels http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Ten years after its inception, the Revolutions International Theatre Festival is still dispensing world-class performances and unscripted magic. On Albuquerque's stages this time around: Canada, Colombia, Poland and Israel ... for starters. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Honest-to-goodness Chinese cuisine next to Thai spring rolls? When globe-trotting food writer Ari LeVaux went to Best Lee's, in the Far Northeast Heights of Albuquerque, he was in for a surprise. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Spanish national treasure Pedro Almodóvar is back with Penélope Cruz and his most grownup film to date. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Sprung from the ashes of one of the most relentless Albuquerque rock bands of all time, The World on Fyre takes our music section hostage with a shiv made from its new album. http://alibi.com/?scn=news New Mexico is home to free-roaming horses most people thought were extinct. Meet the man who's working to keep them alive and in the wild. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The Women’s Design Collective transforms lives and spins straw into gold. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Womensworx brings ladies' night to the stage at The Vortex Theatre. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Trying to quit smoking this year? Attempting to stop not calling your grandma? Want to avoid shoving extra cheesy burritos into your face every day? Miss Diagnosis deconstructs the science of behavioral change and New Year's resolutions. http://alibi.com/?scn=film At age 10, Michael Stephenson scored the lead role in Troll 2 , a film later deemed "the best worst movie ever made." Twenty years into cult film infamy Stephenson presents a documentary titled Best Worst Movie . http://alibi.com/?scn=food Lucia, located in Downtown's newly opened Hotel Andaluz, grills up obsession-worthy oysters. The restaurant's other fare is almost equally as delightful. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Seth Bogart—stage name Hunx—comes to town this week with The Punkettes. He discusses gay bubblegum, rock 'n' roll, fashion and not being a lazy fuck. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Albuquerque veterans talk post-traumatic stress disorder after a soldier's suicide. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Elizabeth Gilbert finds herself hitched in her follow-up to the wildly popular, Oprah-approved Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia . http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The King of Weather: Channel 4 weatherman Steve Stucker talks about Albuquerque views and Groundhog Day. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Tigers with switchblades? Sharks with lasers? Angels with machine guns? In the case of Legion , awesomeness squared isn't so awesome. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The intoxicating (yet booze-less) Siam Café is the keeper of the best red curry and green booths in Albuquerque. http://alibi.com/?scn=music In a web exclusive interview, Béla Fleck discusses Africa and the history of the Banjo. http://alibi.com/?scn=news As New Mexico struggles to prosecute under its 2008 human trafficking law, the Attorney General's Office says it has long believed human slavery is an issue the state faces. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Read the interview here! http://alibi.com/?scn=art The UNM Art Museum gets a rare visit from a mind-bending genius in Man Ray, African Art and the Modernist Lens . http://alibi.com/?scn=food May Hong packs an arsenal of soups—not just pho—into a menu that's unusually manageable for a Vietnamese joint. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Sneaky politicians, torch-wielding vigilantes and the embattled future of Albuquerque—will the history of Old Town repeat itself in the South Valley? http://alibi.com/?scn=music Who is The Radio Alchemist? Mouth musician Hakim Bellamy clues us in. http://alibi.com/?scn=film The filmmaker behind American Job , American Movie, Home Movie and The Yes Men offers up a minimalist portrait-cum-lecture on the end of life as we know it. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Treatment instead of jail time for drug-users—a House bill introduced this legislative session is trying to make that a reality for New Mexico. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Was it Republican ire? Or just plain old sexism? http://alibi.com/?scn=art An interview with acrylic and encaustic Albuquerque painter Angela Berkson. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The Valentine's Day card creators in this year's contest must be colossal geniuses because the majority of the entries stymied us, perplexed us and plain freaked us out. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Star-packed rom-com Valentine’s Day exploits the time of year when you can’t be too mushy, too cheesy or too cliché. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Antojitos Lupe in Bernalillo is largely satisfying for little cravings. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Exene Cervanka of X discusses the declining quality of garbage and how to not fail as an artist. http://alibi.com/?scn=news One life ends and another begins on the night shift in the Labor and Delivery department. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature More homemade valentine deliciousness. http://alibi.com/?scn=art A look at Albuquerque's place in the strange and adorable world of art toys. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature Conservative Paul Gessing, President of New Mexico’s Rio Grande Foundation, on how the liberal left doesn't get it. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Devin D. O'Leary dissects why nobody will be watching the XXI Winter Olympic Games. http://alibi.com/?scn=food The red chile at Cecilia’s Café will make you weak in the knees. And it's nationally syndicated. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Ex-Soul Coughing frontman Mike Doughty summed up in 140 characters of less. http://alibi.com/?scn=news The Hispanic Education Act, meant to address New Mexico's Hispanic achievement gap, was a touchy subject at the Roundhouse last week. http://alibi.com/?scn=art Warehouse 508 and 515 ARTS team up to put artistically inclined kids to work beautifying the alleyways of downtown. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature New Mexico tries its hand at drug policy reform, domestic partnerships, ethics, a Hispanic Education Act and concealed gun legislation. Oh, and did we mention the estimated $600 million budget shortfall? http://alibi.com/?scn=film The Last Station is a window into Tolstoy's conflict-filled world through the eyes of naive young intellectual Valentin Bulgakov. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Ari Levaux summons the cajones to try tripitas at Rio Grande Tacos y Salsas, ultimately finding them dreamily delicious. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Captain America remembers the Tejano garage punk of long-lost El Paso-Ciudad Juárez-Albuquerque band The Chinese Love Beads. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Years after the ugly March 2003 clash between police and Iraq War protesters in the UNM area, some civilians who claim their civil and constitutional rights were violated are finally having their cases heard. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature A clickable list for your nerdy, politics-loving self http://alibi.com/?scn=food Fujiyama revives the old New Chinatown building with creative sushi and Korean barbecue. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Kyle Gass of metal/comedy rock band Tenacious D fries up Southern rock and dips it in his special Trainwreck gravy. http://alibi.com/?scn=art The NHCC's Women and Creativity 2010 festival brings world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz to New Mexico and so much more. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Oscar battle royale! James Cameron’s Avatar vs. Kathryn Bigelow’s The Hurt Locker : Who will wake up the next morning with a tiny naked gold man by their side? http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The Academy Awards is the most glamourous night in Hollywood—who'll win and what'll they wear? You'll have to tune in on Sunday to find out. First, take a spin around the Oscars with our 82 nd Annual Academy Awards Nominees Pullout Spectacular. http://alibi.com/?scn=music Black Maria, Suspended, End to End and Roñoso tear Albuquerque a new asshole on Friday, March 5. http://alibi.com/?scn=news Unfolding at Albuquerque's Iraq War protest trial: A police officer present at the 2003 protest takes the stand, followed by a police expert witness. Their conclusions about what happened that March day seven years ago couldn't be more different. http://alibi.com/?scn=art More than 5,000 miles from Amsterdam and 65 years after the Holocaust, Anne Frank's experiences still resonate. http://alibi.com/?scn=feature The tables are turned as ¡Ask a Mexican! columnist Gustavo Arellano asks New Mexican Joseph Baca what it means to be from the Land of Enchantment. http://alibi.com/?scn=film Sweetgrass is less of a documentary and more of a visual tone poem, patiently recording the waning days of independent, open-range sheepherding in the Big Sky Country of Montana. http://alibi.com/?scn=food Truffle-potato pot pie, bacon-walnut Brussels sprouts, roasted-garlic-port-glaze ... and that's just what comes with the beef filet at Seasons. http://alibi.com/?scn=music How long has it been since a band has not only hit Burque but hit it over the head, and taken it hapless prisoner in a trashed garage, subjecting its collective ears to hip-swivel rock? http://alibi.com/?scn=news Haptic technology is to our sense of touch what graphics are to our sense of sight—how one local video game company is arousing players in new ways.