Cover: The Big Chill
Local filmmakers get the cold shoulder and go it alone at the Chill Valley Film Festival. Plus, Mill Valley Film Festival program highlights .

News: Refine & Dandy
Rates low, property high; is it time to refinance?

Sticker Shock: Oh, give me a home ...

News Bites: Short takes on this week's events in the North Bay.

Open Mic: Used Goods

Love Lost: Fighting for faith, family & freedom.

Long May It Wave: Michael M. Smith explains why he flies the flag .

Kenneth Cleaver: The Consumer Correspondent goes shopping for a new religion.

Critic's Picks: A guide to the week's best arts, theater and music events.

'Hearts' Attack: Stephen King steps into Norman Rockwell's shoes.

Dark Victory: Shadows shine in 'The Adventures of Prince Achmed.'

Island Lovers: 'Italian Affair' author fiddles with 'Captain Corelli's Mandolin.'

Punk 101: One band's 'Wild Gift' to rock and roll.

SiFT: Disco divas, hip-hop connoisseurs and salsa suaves to flannel-clad pinball players, jazz luminaries and more from the City by the Bay.

Mamma Mía!: Rossetti Italian Restaurant and Deli a great spot for lunch.

'Good' Words: Nick Hornby examines dilemma of rock critics.

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