Cover: The Lex Files
Development, golfing and timber plans cast a cloud over Lexington Reservoir's unspoiled beauty.

Hot-Weather Happenings: A complete guide to this summer's cultural, recreational and phantasmagorical fun.

Taking a Diva: Local singer India Velasquez stretches from jazz to Girl Power.

Notes From the Underground: Skateboarding, music and shtick get a glance in local zine.

Full Mooning: Even Elisabeth Shue can't save vulgarized Balzac adaptation.

Vahina, Vahina: Marie Baie des Anges is a searing exposé of Vespa gangs on the French Riviera and a Gypsy girl who could not be tamed.

Ado Anew: Shakespeare Santa Cruz opens with plentiful Nothing.

Groaning Bored: Dining out doesn't have to mean pigging out.