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, Dec 29, 2011
What we loved about 2011
From humble pies to mosh-pit injuries, the past year was anything but boring
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Performing Arts Review
, Dec 29, 2011
Our favorite theater of 2011
Ten favorite shows from 2011, plus five honorable mentions
by Tony Adler
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Our first-ever awards for 'achievement' in local politics
Honoring the deeds and misdeeds of 2011 at the city, county, and state level
by Ben Joravsky and Mick Dumke
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Our favorite movies of 2011
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From three iterations of Next to the humble pies of Bridgeport
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