In some instances, it’s true: Mom really does know best.

Take your preschool drawings that still hang on her fridge. She recognized your talent long before anyone else.

But outside of your immediate family, it’s hard to find a place ...

Left-coasters have it all. The mountains, the ocean, the desert.

But where do a couple of hours on the road get us? Lake Geneva?

Exactly. This Memorial Day the new and improved Abbey Resort opens. Gone is the dark ...

Weekend programming brought to you from a galaxy far, far away.

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Oompahpah!
What: Redmoon Theater’s house band plays circus funk.
Why: Puts the all-alien group at the Mos Eisley Cantina to shame.
When: Fri. at 10 ...

Betsy Brownnose three cubicles over. Never misses a meeting or a deadline. Always has a smile for everyone. (She’s just so annoying.)

Then one night you caught her at Sonotheque, rocking her Bulga, playing tonsil hockey with some dude in ...

Sparky put in some serious time keeping you warm this winter. Don’t you dare leave him behind with your coat and scarf. Make sure you’re both ready for the dog days of summer.

Do toss Fido a Buddyweiser of his ...

This weekend is like a Chia Pet. Give it time, and you’ll soon see green.

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The Changes
What: Only unsigned Lollapalooza ‘05 act plays a warm-up gig.
Why: Undiscovered and green. Not likely to stay that way ...

Men and cabbies are two of a kind.

You never find one when you’re looking. Odds are, he’ll be chatting on his cell when you do. And just try telling him how to get you somewhere.

It’s enough to make ...