Cover: Studio Shuffle
Sixty-nine west county artists are featured in open-studio tour.

Brave New World: Renaissance artist Patrick Fanning's bold vision.

News: Web Campaigns
Presidential hopefuls explore the virtual realm of e-precincts.

Understanding Gun Violence: Join Together Online, a project of the Boston University of Public Health, provides community resources for those trying to make sense out school shootings.

Up to the Task?: See how your kids' school did in the state Standardized Testing and Reporting program.

Climbing Up on Capitol Hill: Check up on the your Congressional Representatives and U.S. Senators--where they stand, how they voted.

Bad Trip: The Road to Kosovo is fraught with danger.

Call Him Mr. Blue: Country blues artist Chris Smither sings songs of redemption.

Teenage Wipeout: Atari Teenage Riot wants to be a 21st-century band for 60 seconds.

City Chic: Syrah blends urban design and country comfort.

Heard It Through the Grapevine: Get to the root of all things wine.

'Mummy' Dearest: Talking Pix guest Egyptologist Lisa Schwappach unwraps The Mummy.

Mormons & Mohawks: The director and cast of SLC Punk speak out.

Long-Eared Galoot: Kevin Kline is the best part of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'

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