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Nathaniel Mackey
The National Book Award winner Nathaniel Mackey talks about poetry, jazz and the alchemy of creating beauty from discord.

Last-minute gift guide
Twenty excellent and/or eccentric gifts to help rescue the holiday procrastinator in all of us.

Battle against Los Gatos Creek logging plan
Mountain residents find an endangered species could decide their battle.

Nūz: Santa Cruz News and Politics
Numerous races are still undecided across the state and the nation due to close elections, including two right here in Santa Cruz County.

Movie review: 'Apocalypto'
Mad Mel indulges his bloodlust in the jungles of Mesoamerica.

Movie review: 'The History Boys'
This adaptation of Alan Bennett's successful 2004 play examines the class learned in class.

Cult Leader: 'Fitzcarraldo'
Herzog vs. Coppola: Bet on 'Fitz.'

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Mayim
The revolution will not be instrumentalized.

New Music Works
Phil Collins turns up a new species of counterpoint.

Mūz: Santa Cruz Media, Music and Arts
Me First and the Gimme Gimmes--the world's greatest cover band--play the Catalyst Saturday.

Music and Nightlife Calendar Picks
Our critics pick this week's most interesting gigs.

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Dining: Center Street Grill
Offers a balance of fried treats and fresh vegetables.

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Letters to the Editor
December 13-20, 2006.