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February 15-21, 1996
Metro's Literary Quarterly
Into the Wild: Jon Krakauer asks why a man would turn his back on society.
An Open Weave: devorah major weaves in and out of the lives of three generations of women.
Killing Rage: Ending Racism: bell hooks spears race, sex and class.
Spike, Mike, Slackers & Dykes: John Pierson deflates some independent filmmakers.
Public Eye: Redevelopment dabbles in hysterical preservation, the possibility of mayoral housecleanings and kitchen cabinets.
Polis Report: Trade you a Ross Perot for a Pat Buchanan?
Broken Arrow: Loony terrorist vs. harried hero.
Music
Reggae's Passionate Renaissance Man: Burning Spear catches fire on a new album.
Audiofile: Reviews of the latest CDs by Eazy-E, Seven Mary Three, and The Recruits.
Beat Street: Presidents of the United States of America win the race.
Stage
The Marriage of Figaro: A witty performance of sublime delight and poignancy.
Vegging Out: Downtown San Jose's Vegetarian House offers an array of vegetarian cuisine from around the world.
Cover
Off-center and Loving It: A new book tries to pin down what it means to be eccentric--and in the process, author and neuropsychologist Dr. David Weeks learns that walking on the wild side may be healthier than toeing the line.
LQ Reviews
Autobiography of My Mother: Jamaica Kincaid rages like motherless child.
News
Lead Us Not Into Temp: Companies are lapping up the benefits of a flexible, temporary workforce, but the arrangement may have long-term social costs: a class of workers without health benefits, retirement or a sense of stability.
Arts & Entertainment
Movies
Menu
Antonia Line: The ecstasies of those who love life.
Tori Story: On her new album, Boys for Pele, Tori Amos drowns her fury in piano trills and obscure lyrics.
Steps Lively: Hubbard Street dances in from Chicago.
Pagoda Power: One of the culinary options to be found within downtown San Jose's Fairmont Hotel, Pagoda dedicates itself to looking so beautiful and elegant the menu must struggle to keep up.