On the Town

January 29, 2004

January 29 – February 4, 2004

By system

Word is spreading fast about these guys so you better check 'em out before they get too big and take over the world.

January 27, 2004

New Cop Device Will Take You, Your Breath Away

By Ben Krasnow

Fuel cells are a hot topic among environmentally friendly engineers, but they are also being used to sniff out the boozy breath of intoxicated drivers.

January 22, 2004

January 22 – 28, 2004

By system

It's always quite a feat when a guy can really sing, but it's even more amazing when his vocals can also pass as a girl's in the same song.

January 16, 2004

High Tech: DNA

By Ben Krasnow

Imagine a handheld device that could identify a person infected with HIV in seconds with a drop of their blood. As great as this would be, it is just the tip of the iceberg of options made possible by new technology pion...

January 8, 2004

January 8 – 14, 2004

By system

Wouldn't it have been great if in grammar school your teacher miraculously disappeared and a cool substitute came in and taught the class how to party and play instruments like rock stars?

January 7, 2004

Techknow Speak

By Ben Krasnow

Parsec: A parsec is a measure of distance equal to about 3.26 light-years. This length is equal to the distance an observer must be from earth so that the earth and sun are separated by an angle of one arcsecond. The ter...

December 4, 2003

December 4 – December 10, 2003

By system

If you're looking to put some twang in your usual music lineup, check out Allison Krauss + Union Station when they play at the Arlington tonight at 9.

November 20, 2003

November 20, 2003 – November 26, 2003

By Staff

If African art and eclectic American pop-culture inspired sculpture seem like they could never co-exist harmoniously, then you better see this to believe it. Local artist, Peter Cole's textual and detailed sculptures are...

November 13, 2003

November 13, 2003 – November 19, 2003

By Staff

Getting paid to travel around the country, get drunk and mingle with the people was once only a dream job until Comedy Central's late-night show "Insomniac" came around and turned fantasy into reality.

November 7, 2003

November 6 – November 13, 2003

By Staff

Running is great for physical health, but the Marathon Monks run up to 52 miles a day as part of their spiritual search.

October 30, 2003

October 30 – November 6, 2003

By Staff

Thursday 10/30 - Nearly every modern punk and rock group recognizes the Misfits as one of its top influences. Devilock takes their high regard to a whole new level by combining its talent to form a Misfits tribute band.

October 23, 2003

October 23 – October 30, 2003

By Staff

Churning politically charged lyrics into reggae-infused raps has maintained KRS-One's position as one of the most highly respected hip hop artists throughout the '80s, '90s and today.

October 16, 2003

October 16 – October 22, 2003

By Staff

Eyes will be opened and thoughts provoked when author Iris Chang speaks about her latest book: The Chinese in America: A Narrative History. This free lecture examines the sacrifices, achievements and contributions Chines...

October 9, 2003

October 9 – October 15, 2003

By Staff

Although it's not the Wayans Brothers, it's pretty close. Come see a dynamic duo perform song, dance and drama about everyday life during apartheid in South Africa in 1981. The Center Stage Theater in Santa Barbara prese...

October 2, 2003

October 2 – October 9, 2003

By Staff

Oh, Tom! Is that an anaconda in your pants, or have the Depends just shifted? Whether you have always dreamed about throwing your panties up on stage, or just get a kick out of Las Vegas show tunes, Tom Jones (and his gl...

June 25, 2003

June 25 – July 1, 2003

By Staff

Beck never had a monkey, but he still made it big following his days as a street busker. Though these days his music has less to do with refrigerators having sex, his soulful side has proven equally rewarding. The Black ...