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21. Unreal

    Unreal takes a stab at naming the city's most reviled pothole

    Published: April 23, 2008

    Unreal could probably write a regular column about the St. Louis Public Schools. But that would be sad. Nonetheless, a recent schools watchdog e-circular proved too good to...

22. Letters

    RFT reader to Rams: Tear down that roof

    Published: April 23, 2008

    NEWS REAL, MARCH 27, 2008 Tear Down That Roof Then I'll come watch: I wondered why, in his story "Green Teams," Chad Garrison didn't question why St. Louis and the Rams don't...

23. Amazing Facts & Beyond

    The Perfect Shave

    By Dan Zettwoch / usscatastrophe.com

    Published: April 23, 2008

    Leon sharpens his skills with a razor blade. View full comic

24. Ask a Mexican

    Speak "E"asy

    Special Paperback Edition

    Published: April 23, 2008

    Dear Readers: The paperback version of my book is out in stores now, cheap enough so that even a Guatemalan can afford it. Buy, por favor! Now, on to the preguntas... Dear...

25. This Week's Cover

    The Cover of the April 24 Print Edition

    Published: April 23, 2008

    It's a photoillustration, OK?

26. Music

    Using Their Illusion: Ferocious — and funny — locals the Livers hope video builds the radio star

    By Jaime Lees

    Published: April 23, 2008

    BFFs Scot Freeman and Luke Roulston hit a rough patch last year. Mired in typical twentysomething malaise, they found themselves working too hard, drinking too much and...

27. B-Sides

    B-Sides gets personal with Alicia Keys, as she is, and examines the parallels between Metallica-worshippers Apocalyptica and Harptallica

    By Dan Leroy and Ryan Wasoba

    Published: April 23, 2008

    She sings. She acts. She saves the world, or tries to, through her various charity efforts. And even Bob Dylan has noticed, and namechecked her in song. But take note, Alicia...

28. Critics' Picks

    The Shackeltons

    8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 24. The Bluebird, 2706 Olive Street

    By Roy Kasten

    Published: April 23, 2008

    Unsolicited advice for all bands: If your big break is winning a battle of the bands competition, don't tell anyone. Best to make music journos work for their snark. In or...

29. Homespun

    The Roscoe Beano Band

    Time Traveler
    (self-released)

    By Christian Schaeffer

    Published: April 23, 2008

    There is no Roscoe Beano in the Roscoe Beano Band, but there is Roy Culbertson, whose weathered voice and richly detailed acoustic music fills up Time Traveler. Culbertson is...

30. Critics' Picks

    The Duke Spirit/Black Rebel Motorcycle Club

    8 p.m. Friday, April 25. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard

    By Annie Zaleski

    Published: April 23, 2008

    Not since the days of Transvision Vamp, the Darling Buds and the Primitives has the UK produced so many bands capable of fusing together girl-group coyness, psych-fuzz drone...

31. Critics' Picks

    Van Halen

    8 p.m. Saturday, April 26. Scottrade Center, 1401 Clark Avenue

    By Ryan Wasoba

    Published: April 23, 2008

    The name Van Halen is synonymous with rock & roll dramatics. After all, the band has always given its fans many topics to discuss over a cold beer and a copy of Diver Down:...

32. Critics' Picks

    Martin Sexton

    8 p.m. Saturday, April 26. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard

    By Roy Kasten

    Published: April 23, 2008

    Dean of American blue-eyed soul troubadours, Martin Sexton started out a singer-songwriter in the Marc Cohn or David Gray mold, but his voice set him apart from the new folkies...

33. Critics' Picks

    Bitch + The Exciting Conclusion

    8:30 p.m. Monday, April 28. The Bluebird, 2706 Olive Street

    By Kristyn Pomranz

    Published: April 23, 2008

    You may remember queercore folkster Bitch from her days duetting with girlfriend Animal on Righteous Babe records. Though the pair of politicos broke up, Bitch found fresh...

34. Critics' Picks

    Velella Velella

    9 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Avenue

    By Shae Moseley

    Published: April 23, 2008

    In its most idealized form, modern indie-dance music is supposed to embody a youthful spirit of adventure and sense of community. Anyone who's seen Vellela Vellela live can...

35. Critics' Picks

    Destroyer

    9 p.m. Wednesday, April 30. Blueberry Hill's Duck Room, 6504 Delmar Boulevard, University City

    By Christian Schaeffer

    Published: April 23, 2008

    Destroyer has long been the solo project of Dan Bejar, erstwhile New Pornographer and avid chronicler of the absurdities of modern art and modern life. A decadelong discography...

36. Cafe

    Lust for Crust: Katie's ain't your typical St. Louis pizza joint

    By Ian Froeb

    Published: April 23, 2008

    A neon sign hanging in the window of Katie's Pizzeria Café advertises Budweiser "N" pizza. This is, technically, true. You can order both a Bud and a pizza at the...

37. Drink of the Week

    Pineapple Infused Tequila Margarita

    Taco Boy
    13 Center Street, Folly Beach, South Carolina
    843-588-9761

    By Kristie McClanahan

    Published: April 23, 2008

    We're tanned and relaxed, our map of Folly Beach, South Carolina, buried in our bag next to our rental car agreement and broken sunglasses. So when a local asks where we're...

38. Keep It Down

    Malcolm eats a tin of armadillo. Hmmm, it tastes like salmon mousse.

    By Malcolm Gay

    Published: April 23, 2008

    Question: How do you know that spring has truly arrived? Answer: Roadkill. Sure, you'll see a few felled mule deer in the winter months, but it is not until the rains come...

39. Film

    Nobody's Baby: Neither Tina Fey nor Amy Poehler seem the least bit invested in Baby Mama

    By Robert Wilonsky

    Published: April 23, 2008

    Could have sworn I've seen this episode of Baby Mama before — like sometime in January 2007, when it was originally titled "The Baby Show" and aired on the other...

40. Stage

    Jersey Boys writer Marshall Brickman is no career counselor— but he's a great interview

    By Dennis Brown

    Published: April 23, 2008

    Marshall Brickman should be an inspiration to everyone who has never been able to hold a job. Brickman is the ultimate freelancer: He has had all kinds of jobs — comedy...