Cover: Heads Up
The rerelease of 'Stop Making Sense' gives us a chance to revisit one of the most pivotal and provocative works of late-20th-century film and music, writes Richard Von Busack.

News: Stucco Gate
The dream of home ownership falls apart in Hollister--literally.

So Long, Jack: Jack Allen's death closes the book on a period in San Jose's history.

Metropolis News Extras

• Cupertino: CCS seeks applications for low-income apartments.

He Had a Plan: Mr. T. Experience's Frank Portman lusts after love in new album, 'Show Business Is My Life.'

Kick Back and Relax: Robert Cray and mates find their comfort zone on soulful 'Take Your Shoes Off' album.

Play Time for Moby: Electronic-music star lets the spirit move him on new full-length album 'Play.'

Blues Weekend: Jimmie Vaughan and Greg Allman headline blues festival in Santa Cruz.

Aural Fixation: Songwriter Stuart Davis grinds fine at Stanford Coffee House.

Audiofile: Review of the latest CD by Boy Kicks Girl.

Misteaks on the Menu: If we can't trust a restaurant's attention to spelling, how can we trust their attention to culinary details?

Behind the Mask: 'Open Your Eyes' dreams about reality.

Enchanted 'Pacific': The Rodgers and Hammerstein classic shines again at SJ Musical Theatre.

Plain Talk: 'The Curse' digs beneath the euphemisms about menstruation.