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In Defense of Ultragrrrl
How haters are making a martyr out of
New York's boldest tastemaker

Cover Story by Tricia Romano

The success of Ultragrrrl has hinged on her ability to turn herself into the ultimate fan . . . read more

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Acquired Tastes
New York nightlife's trendsetting hall of fame
The New King of NYC Street Art
Feature by Camille Dodero
Hot Hot Heat
A graphical dissertation on the number one song in America
Down in Front by Rob Harvilla
Gilberto Gil at Carnegie Hall
Calendar by Voice Choices


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Do You Miss Our Constitution?
No previous American law has been as subversive as the Military Commissions Act of 2006.
by Nat Hentoff

Every Pitcher Tells a Story
Reyes anointed, Schilling bloated, and the Keyser Soze of baseball: Notes from spring training.
by Emma Span

8 Million Stories
City Hall Park Throws Off Its Chains
Closed for five years, a downtown oasis finally re-opens. No public executions currently scheduled.
by Kristen Lombardi

Hell to The Chief
Irked by a newpaper's coverage, the PBA tries a little "razzle dazzle" of its own.
by Tom Robbins

Ass You Like It
A night onstage with Spring Awakening's most cheeky fans.
by Angela Ashman

Runnin' Scared
Au Revoir, Baudrillard
More Fun With Editors in Chief
For Disabled Poor, WeCARE Doesn't

La Dolce Musto
My Gay Weekend With Rosie and Reichen!
by Michael Musto

Counter Culture
In the Presence of Cod
A Portuguese restaurant kicks ass on unpopular dining days.
by Robert Sietsema

Inside the Guide: music; art; events; activism; video games; free; and more.

FEATURED EVENTS
Cracked Out: St. Cracky's Day
Even as a first-generation Irish American, my least favorite holiday of the year is St. Patrick's Day-hopping over puddles of puke on the sidewalk and playing dodge-the-belligerent-drunk just isn't my idea of a good time . . . .read more

New York City March to End the War
In light of the latest veterans' scandal, the intensifying feud between Bush and Congress, and Tony Blair's announcement of Britian's partial withdrawal from Iraq, now is a better time than ever to send the message to Dubya that it's time to stop the madness and bring the troops home. . . . . .read more

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Savage Love
Low Libidos, Chocolate Genital Sprinkles, and Couple Porn
by Dan Savage

Fly Life
Roxy Music
Celebs made the legendary nightclub famous; ordinary people made it one of the all-time greats.
by Tricia Romano
Plus: Roxy R.I.P
Skin, glitter, and tunes: Scenes from the club's final night
by Willie Davis

Daily Rockie Horoscope
by Rockie

Free Will Astrology
by Rob Brezsny

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Status Ain't Hood
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Chaos Reigns
by Tom Breihan

In Defense of Ultragrrrl
Sarah Lewitinn has become New York's premier tastemaker-and that's what makes the haterati squirm.
by Tricia Romano

Down in Front
Hot Hot Heat
A graphical dissertation on the number one song in America.
by Rob Harvilla

Singles Going Steady
Revenge of the Day-Job-Havin' Lifers
by Rob Trucks

Born to Run Home
East Village icon Jesse Malin returns for some inspiration, and gives it right back.
by Richard Bienstock

Gimme "Indie" Rock
Another payola settlement promises us better, braver radio. Let's not get too excited just yet.
by Chris Parker

The Many Books of the Neon Bible
A convenient guide to the Arcade Fire press inferno.
by Tommy Craggs

Plus: Youngbloods; Mary Weiss; and much more.

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Girl with a Diamond Earring
With dazzle to spare, all that glitters isn't golden in Ophuls's Madame De . . .
by J. Hoberman

Attention Starved
Can a doc about an almost-aired cannibal reality show be for real?
Rob Nelson reviews American Cannibal

What a Difference a Day Makes
Be forewarned: Time-warped Sandra Bullock flick not as bad as you think.
Nathan Lee reviews Premonition

Fighting Irish
Ken Loach's year-in-the-life of the IRA speaks volumes about our current fog of war.
Scott Foundas reviews The Wind That Shakes the Barley

Life During Wartime
Doc captures the everyday rituals of a city under siege.
Jim Ridley reviews Blockade

Plus: I Think I Love My Wife; Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon; and much more.

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art

The Alien Invader
Is a guy from Minnesota the new king of New York street art?
by Camille Dodero

Raising Ire
A downtown rep's narrow focus fuels its transformation into an institution.
by Mark Blankenship

You Light Up My Life
Artmarket darling Terence Koh dances with skeletons and brightens the lobby.
by Jerry Saltz

Street Cred
Let a thousand galleries (and paintings) bloom south of Chelsea.
by Jerry Saltz

Best in Show
I Lost It at the Guggenheim
R. C. Baker's gallery picks

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books

Un-Veiled
The controversial critic of Islam retraces her road to enlightenment.
Joel Whitney reviews Ayaan Hirsi Ali's Infidel

Slaves of New York
A historical novel explores colonial hypocrisy and a slave revolt.
Alexander Nazaryan reviews Mat Johnson's The Great Negro Plot: A Tale of Conspiracy and Murder in Eighteenth-Century New York

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March Mildness
Kline's Lear goes for rationality; Molina's Katz makes madness unreasonable.
Michael Feingold reviews King Lear ; Howard Katz

Tug of War
Nursing wounds on the battlefield and the homefront.
Alexis Soloski reviews Dying City

Bear With Them
A theater shelters actors fallen on hard times.
Gwen Orel reviews The Cave Dwellers

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Lost Moments
A master choreographer tells of grief, rapture, and foolishness.
by Deborah Jowitt

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Sutton Impact
Captain Halliburton and His Loyal Sidekick Scooter
by Ward Sutton

This Modern World
The Adventures of Conservative Jones, Boy Detective
by Tom Tomorrow

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