In Balance

What with the carnage in Iraq, Hugo Chavez declaring President Bush the devil and drug thugs rolling severed heads onto dance floors in Mexico, harmony seems to be in short supply these days. Leave it to artists—in this case, dancers—to provide whatever may be missing in the world. The Bruce…

War and Peace

Among the decorations at the Bishop Arts District peace festival was a sign outside Hunky’s burger joint reading, “War, what is it good for? Absolutely nothing!” Perhaps the district folks should contemplate the Temptations’ Motown refrain. The September 16 event meant to celebrate World Peace Day prompted clashes over street…