Last week I was amused to see a photo from the governor's press conference announcing a new “anti-gang initiative” in the morning paper. [...]

If you’re anything like me, December was the only time year when your parents came anywhere close to throwing what could be termed [...]

English common law allowed a husband to legally beat his wife with a rod the width of his own thumb. That barbaric law [...]

Admittedly, I've become a bit jaded when it comes to holiday-themed music. I have, after all, spent every early December listening intently to [...]

Well, well, well … I can't simply (no pun intended) ignore the fact that after ranting about local bands dropping out of tribute [...]

Beginning with the iPod theme song, “Vertigo,” U2's latest release brims with that Rattle and Hum self-absorption fans of the band have been [...]

Friday, Dec. 17; Launchpad (all ages, 8 p.m.): Frankly, Isis may be the most important metal band on the planet at the moment, [...]

Anarchy for the U.S.A.—On Thursday, Dec. 9, at 7 p.m., the Peace and Justice Center (202 Harvard SE) will screen A Peace of [...]

Saturday, Dec. 11; Route 66 Casino (21 and over, 7:30 p.m.): How did Wayne Newton get so famous? Christ, how does he stay [...]

Sunday, Dec. 12; Popejoy Hall (all ages, 3:30 p.m.): Once again, Popejoy Hall's renowned Ovation Series presents the Mariachi Christmas Extravaganza, a program [...]