In Pictures

Photos: Pixies at the Wang Theatre
The Pixies, live at the Wang Theatre, November 27, 2009 - BY JEROME ENO

Photos: Melt Banana live at the Middle East

Melt Banana live at the Middle East downstairs, November 24, 2009
Melt Banana live at the Middle East downstairs, November 24, 2009

By CATHERINE LEE | November 30, 2009

Photos: Gross Thanksgiving food to avoid

Avoid these fattening and just plain gross Thanksgiving foods
Thanksgiving is a time for gorging on food and hanging out with family, but really it's mostly about the food. There are some dishes that take it too far, however, and we are here to help you steer clear of those.

By LISA SPINELLI | November 25, 2009

10 memorable moments from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

From historical to horrific to humorous, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is iconic
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is an unapologetic, cross-promotional cheese-fest. But whether you love or hate it, you have to admit that its giant balloons are nearly as synonymous with the holiday feast as turkey, cranberries, and indigestion.

By ASHLEY RIGAZIO | November 25, 2009

Photos: History of Boston hip-hop

A photo tour through Boston's hip-hop history
A collection of the Boston hip-hop community's earliest works, courtesy of Pacey Foster

By PHOENIX STAFF | November 27, 2009

Photos: Sonic Youth at the Wilbur Theatre

Sonic Youth, live at the Wilbur Theatre, November 22, 2009
Photos of Sonic Youth on their 2009 tour

By JEROME ENO | November 25, 2009

Photos: Metric at House of Blues

Metric, live at House of Blues Boston, November 20, 2009
Metric live at House of Blues Boston, November 20, 2009

By KELLY DAVIDSON | November 23, 2009

Photos: Devendra Banhart at Berklee

Devendra Banhart, live at Berklee Performance Center, November 20, 2009
Photos of Devendra Banhart at the Berklee Performance Center.

By BRAD MINTZ | November 23, 2009

Photos: Brand New at House of Blues

Brand New live at House of Blues Boston, November 18, 2009
Photos from Brand New's Boston stop on their Daisy tour

By CATHERINE LEE | November 20, 2009

Slideshow: Snow and ski art contest 2010

Finalists from our annual illustration contest
Finalists from our annual illustration contest

By PHOENIX STAFF | November 19, 2009

Photos: The Jesus Lizard at Paradise Rock Club

The Jesus Lizard, live at the Paradise Rock Club, November 14, 2009
The Jesus Lizard, live at the Paradise Rock Club, November 14, 2009

By JEROME ENO | November 18, 2009

Photos: Ballet mécanique

Boston Modern Orchestra Project performs Ballet mécanique, live at Jordan Hall
BMOP performs Ballet mécanique, live at Jordan Hall on November 13, 2009

By DEREK KOUYOUMJIAN | November 18, 2009

Photos: New England Fan Experience 2009

At the Courtyard Marriott in Downtown Boston
Photos of fans and more at the New England Fan Experience 2009

By MADDY MYERS | November 16, 2009

Slideshow: Highlights from Obama's first year

A look back at our coverage on Obama during his first year on the job
A very Phoenix look at Barack Obama's first year in office

By PHOENIX WEB STAFF | November 11, 2009

Letter Rip

The Phoenix discovers secret messages in Hollywood-connected political correspondence
Hollywood celebrities who fancy themselves pols and pundits don’t just bring impassioned everyman views to the legislative banquet.

By CHRIS FARAONE | November 12, 2009

Photos: Monsters of Folk at Orpheum Theatre

Monsters of Folk, live at the Orpheum Theatre, November 3, 2009
Monsters of Folk's Boston stop on their 2009 world tour

By BRAD MINTZ | November 06, 2009

Photos: Say Anything and Eisley at House of Blues

Say Anything, with opener Eisley, live at House of Blues on October 30, 2009
Photos of Say Anything, with opening band Eisley, on Say Anything's self-titled album tour

By JEROME ENO | November 02, 2009

Photos: Snoop Dogg with Method Man and Redman

Snoop Dogg with Method Man and Redman, live at Lupo's, Providence, October 31, 2009
Photos from the Providence stop of Snoop Dogg's Wonderland High School Tour

By RICHARD MCCAFFREY | November 02, 2009

Photos: Mastodon at House of Blues

Mastodon, live at House of Blues, on October 28, 2009
Photos of Mastodon on tour for their new album, Crack the Skye

By CATHERINE LEE | November 03, 2009

Meat hands, and other truly disgusting Halloween treats

You might want to reconsider making your guests nauseous with these food choices before serving them tons of alcohol.
Remember Halloween back in simpler times, when Mom would bake bat-shaped cookies and trick you and your friends into reaching into a bag full of spaghetti “worms”? Good times.

By ASHLEY RIGAZIO | October 29, 2009