Writing Music for Monkeys
"I may be just a schmo to you, but, man, to monkeys I am Elvis."
Cover Story By Sadie Dingfelder

The Year in Museums
While most D.C. institutions tried to move out of their bubble, the Hirshhorn decided to move its bubble outside
Cover Story By Jeffry Cudlin

The Year in Books
E-books demanded to be taken seriously, even if Kindle users can't make that claim.
Cover Story By Mark Athitakis

The Year in Photography
The best exhibits discovered that words were as important as images.
Cover Story By Louis Jacobson

The Year in Theater
This year saw smashes, revivals, and panderings. Just like the nine years that preceded it.
Cover Story By Trey Graham, Bob Mondello, and Glen Weldon

The Year in Galleries
The year began with hope. And ended with chickens.
Cover Story By Maura Judkis

The Year in Film
For our critic, a year that wasn't Precious
Cover Story By Tricia Olszewski

Distance Learning
At Hemphill Fine Arts, a study of scale in photography and economics
Gallery By Louis Jacobson

Crude Oil
Edward Burtynsky's overly ambitious visual chronicle of the petroleum industry
Gallery By Louis Jacobson

Reviewed: Antichrist and The Damned United
Lars von Trier ruins sex; Michael Sheen redeems soccer
Film Review By Tricia Olszewski

One Track Mind: Miss Jay
This Week: Miss Jay's "Sober"
Music By Sarah Godfrey

Reviewed: Shrinebuilder's Shrinebuilder
The self-titled debut from Wino and Co.
Music Review By Brent Burton

Reviewed: Dracula and Adding Machine: A Musical
Two shows that don't suck
Theater Review By Glen Weldon

Reviewed: Amy Bach's Ordinary Injustice: How America Holds Court
Bach pondering whether or not to let sleeping lawyers lie
Book Reviews By Eve Ottenberg

Hit Refresh
City Paper's autumn entertainment menu for three local bloggers
2009 D.C. Fall Arts Guide By Andrew Beaujon, Aaron Leitko and Sarah Godfrey

Local Color: Williams Eggleston's Democratic Camera
William Eggleston's genius was never being at home in his hometown
Gallery By Jeffry Cudlin

Watermarks Break My Heart
Promo drops suck for music journalists. Why don't the labels ditch them?
Arts By Mike Riggs

Silverdocs 2009
Our comprehensive guide to D.C.'s foremost documentary film festival
Cover Story By City Paper Staff

Inventing Marcel Duchamp at the National Portrait Gallery
Even in death, Duchamp continues to exert influence
Gallery By Jeffry Cudlin

2009 DC Summer Music Guide
The Beer, Sweat & Tunes Reunion Tour
Arts By City Paper Staff

IT'S FILMFEST TIME!
Get ready for the 23rd year of your favorite international film festival.
Cover Story By Jule Banville, Andrew Beaujon, Hilary Crowe, Sarah Godfrey, Justin Moyer, Tricia Olszewski, Mike Riggs, Ted Scheinman, T.D. Smith, Aaron Wiener, Jeff Winkler

Views from Home
Giorgio Morandi pushed boundaries by placing severe limitations on his work and his life
Gallery By Jeffry Cudlin

Kindle in the Wind
Who needs agents and traditional publishing houses when there are e-books?
Arts By Ted Scheinman

Battle at Home
Clint Van Winkle's memoir tackles the aftermath of war
Book Reviews By Eve Ottenberg

An Insomniac’s Eulogy
Heath Ledger, one year later.
Film By Tricia Olszewski

Pain by Numbers
In 2008, D.C.'s museums had a hard time sculpting greatness in a down market.
Cover Story By Jeffry Cudlin

Optimist Opportunities
Shepard Fairey wasn't the only person selling hope in D.C. galleries this year.
Cover Story By Maura Judkis