Contents for Jul. 2 - 8, 2009 - Washington City Paper

Reviewed: The Year of Magical Thinking
Joan Didion's grief loses something in the translation from page to stage.
Theater Review By Trey Graham

One Track Mind: Meow vs. Meow
This Week: Meow vs. Meow's "Cinders"
Music By Aaron Leitko

Old Flames, New Tricks
Dan rolls over for threesomes with exes.
Savage Love By Dan Savage

Trying to Get Some Fraggin' Answers
Cecil gets in the trenches regarding soldiers killing soldiers.
The Straight Dope By Cecil Adams

Theory of Everything: Steve Lehman Octet's Travail, Transformation, and Flow
Steve Lehman makes academic music swing
Music Review By Michael J. West

Wander Years: Philippe Claudel's Brodeck
A deft English translation of Claudel's outsider tale
Book Reviews By Rayyan Al-Shawaf

Mash-ups at the Source
Friday, July 3
Arts & Events By Maura Judkis

Works Cited: The Bats' The Guilty Office
The Bats' latest album is a lot like its oldest album
Music Review By Aaron Leitko

4th of July Smoke-In
Saturday, July 4, from 2 p.m.-9 p.m.
Arts & Events By Mike Riggs

Jay Reatard at the Black Cat
Sunday, July 5
Arts & Events By Hilary Crowe

Camilo Jose Vergara at the National Building Museum
Through November 29
Arts & Events By Louis Jacobson

Ghostbusters at AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Tuesday, July 7
Arts & Events By Ted Scheinman

The Beerspotter: Avery Ellie's Brown Ale
C'mere you old, reliable dog, you.
Beerspotter By Orr Shtuhl

Breadline's Crust to Bear
There are two ways to look at health inspectors. PLUS: The new BGR.
Young & Hungry By Tim Carman

Whatever Works: Schlep Rally
Wringing humor out of nihilism. Plus: The Girl From Monaco plods stylishly.
Film Review By Tricia Olszewski

City Lights
This week's best in Arts and Entertainment.