Aimee Mann explores the psychology of addiction on her most recent album, 2002's Lost in Space. She performs at the Commodore Ballroom Aug. 24.

Aimee Mann gets lost in space
It's not Aimee Mann's birthday. "For some reason people think it's in August," says the singer, after this writer wishes her a happy one.
 

Musical Suds will wash babyboomers' blues away
If you saw the Arts Club production of Evita at the Stanley Theatre, you'll remember Amy Wallis.
 

Buddhist drama allows room for everyone and everything
Seven years in the making, the feature film debut by Indian-born and self-taught filmmaker Nalin Pan is a stunning achievement.
 

Fine the noisy buggers
The obnoxiousness of vehicle owners driving without mufflers hit a new loud, low the other night when a car revved up its engine and roared by our home at 3 a.m.
 

Portugal's Vinho Verde is a young and fun wine. Photo by Tim Pawsey

Green and low-carb wine hit store shelves
Summertime and the sippin' is easy. At least it should be. Crisp, clean and uncomplicated is what we look for in our beach baskets, even as August is on the wane. And nothing quite fits the bill like Gazela, the crisp, inexpensive Vinho Verde from Portugal.
 

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