Congress race takes shape—as Wiener ducks community groups
Plus: Stormy Daniels, 'Gods & Monsters,' and funky Detroit grooves
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Today's headlines:
Race for Congress takes shape—even as Wiener ducks community groups he doesn’t like
By Tim Redmond
Chakrabarti runs on the national left while supporting the local right; how will D2 and D4 supes races impact turnout?
BIG WEEK: Stormy Daniels, Burnal Equinox, Bay Beats Punk, Ikebana Flower Show…
By 48 Hills Arts Team
Clara Bow, Spiritual Cramp, 'Sam Served,' Mark Farina, '1000 Women in Horror,' Polly Ann's ice cream wheel—what to do!
Under the Stars: We could all use some funky Detroit grooves about now
By John-Paul Shiver
Plus: New music from Slope114 and The Reds, Pinks, and Purples; classic prog-rock from Brian Auger, Sessa at Rickshaw, more
Drama Masks: Monsters in our midst, as Black and queer history looms
By Charles Lewis III
Two art shows at YBCA exhibit the drama of past and present, while NCTC's 'Gods & Monsters' attempts a fresh take.
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