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Lemon tart and fresh blueberriesYacht StarShip
1.5 Stars  A floating restaurant sails into Boston.

CD Reviews

Miley Cyrus'Breakout'
With her new CD, Miley Cyrus breaks out -- a little.

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Lloyd Schwartz, response The Boston Phoenix critic has sent a response to the...
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Ty's movie picks for Friday, July 25 What's new and worthwhile in movie theaters this weekend?...
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Mad Men on AMC

Truth in advertising

Dark secrets and understated performances make AMC's acclaimed "Mad Men" riveting. — Matthew Gilbert
Movie review
'X-Files'

'X-Files' sequel lacks thrills

1.5 Stars  "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" is less like an episode of "The X-Files" and more like the trashiest installment ever of "Law & Order: SVU."
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Rock Notes
Tewksbury Boston band Extreme

Extreme, made over

Saudades de Rock" (pronounced "sow-dodge") is Extreme's first album of new material in 13 years. It's both the basis and rationale for a full-blown US and European tour.

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Readers' summer reading lists

We asked readers to submit their recommendations for summer reads. Browse through some of the suggestions and share your own.

Theater/Arts

The cast of Sara Rudner's upcoming 'Dancing-On-View'

Epic proportions

Sara Rudner's "Dancing-on-View: The ICA Variations" &mdash a four-hour marathon dance installation &mdash will be staged tomorrow and Sunday at the Institute of Contemporary Art.
Stage review
After School Special with Company One at BCA

Over-the-top satire makes this 'After School' special

John Kuntz's play offers a late-night treat that is as ridiculous as ABC's original "After School Specials" were earnest.

Celebrity news

Rolling Stones

Rolling Stones switch recording deal to Universal

The world's top-earning music act last year has signed a contract with Universal, dealing a major blow to the band's former recording company. (AP)

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Free events in the Hub

Boston's a generous city when it comes to freebies, and we've pooled together a bevy of events to prove that you don't need a deep wallet to have a good time.