Calgary arts groups get funding boost from du Maurier by Mike Bell
Store promoting masturbation month across Canada by Michelle Mark
Community Notes by Maureen McNamee
RANT & RAVE
New Music West stops at B.C. border by Sean O’Grady
LETTERS
Hot sauce label makes a point by FFWD Reader
Hot sauce label causes outrage (two letters) by FFWD Readers
More commentary on pyramid schemes (two letters) by FFWD Readers
SPLICE
Cruise O Matic (and other stories) by FFWD Staff
VIEWPOINT
Canada’s leaders are mere followers International think-tank sets economic priorities for country’s politicians by Hamish MacAulay
CITY
Student jobs at risk MP Rob Anders rejects HRDC grants by Maureen McNamee
SCIENCE MATTERS
The dark side of spring Growing season brings increased exposure to dangers of pesticides by David Suzuki
BOOKS
Novel turns India upside down Anita Rau Badami captures cultural upheaval in story of reverse migration by Harry Vandervlist
Student takes patience, and Headlong into humour A Student of Weather by Elizabeth Hay reviewed by Alan Egerton Ball Headlong by Michael Frayn reviewed by Lachlan MacKintosh
Bookends Alberta Book Awards gala fetes writing community, heritage by Harry Vandervlist
FOOD
The Dumpling Palace reveals humble treasure by Beth Weisberg
BOOZE
Douro Valley - Portugal’s next wave Producers known for port wines re now concentrating on serious reds by Geoff Last
FASHION
From stage to runway Fashion designer launches inaugural collection by Carla Daluka
MUSIC
In with the old, where are the new? This year’s jazz and folk music festivals rely on some familiar faces by Mike Bell
Gift that keeps on giving Gone solo, Sarah Harmer personalizes every song by Mike Bell
Know your hole and fill it well In this age of electric pop music, Limblifter have no problem fitting right in by Mary-Lynn McEwen
Beastie Boys’ Mix Master defends the DJs by Rob Faust
StreetSounds How to get your face on the nation’s music station by Aubrey McInnis
Beat Boutique Be careful, it’s a jungle out there by Rob Faust
CD REVIEWS
Jeff Buckley’s Mystery White Boy: Live ‘95 reviewed by Ian Chiclo The Jayhawks’ Smile reviewed by Mary-Lynn McEwen Beanfield’s Human Patterns reviewed by Rob Faust Deathray’s S/T reviewed by Aubrey McInnis Marvin Pontiac’s Greatest Hits reviewed by Mary-Lynn McEwen The Lazy Cowgirls’ Somewhere Down the Line Sympathy for the Record reviewed by Aubrey McInnis Calexico’s Hot Rail reviewed by Mary-Lynn McEwen Various Artists’ Runnin’ on Fumes: The Gearhead Magazine Singles Compilation reviewed by Aubrey McInnis
VISUAL ARTS - COVER
Crusading for the collaborative process Kenny Doren retrospective a stunning look at a mesmerizing multimedia artist by Kay Burns
Arts Update A rising star in digital art by Anne Severson
ON STAGE
When our worst nightmares come true by Lori Montgomery
FILM
Put your foot in Aussie Sliding Doors Despite familiar script, Me Myself I is light, fluffy enjoyment by Richard Zywotkiewicz
Really big hoop dreams Michael Jordan and those lovable dolphins get IMAXed by Julie Pithers
VIDEO
For those who like to watch by Jaime Frederick
Video Vulture Video Vulture finds in mainstream fare by John Tebbutt
MR. SMUTTY
Enigma variations Language: gentle chainsaw or dainty bulldozer? Discuss by James Martin
