FROM THINGS TO SNACK ON TO FILMS TO FEAST YOUR EYES ON (AND, OH YES, SKIING), VAIL HAS IT ALL FOR ONE GLORIOUS WEEKEND. WHAT MAKES YOU TICK? THIS GUY MAY HAVE THE ANSWER. PLUS MUCH MORE.
THE UNUSUAL SUSPECT » Kevin Spacey manages to simultaneously run a theater in London and make films — such as his new movie, 21 — in the United States. How can he succeed at both? He’s Kevin Spacey — that’s how. by Eric Celeste
HOW SWEDE IT IS » The Stockholm Archipelago, off the coast of Sweden, is home to about 24,000 islands and almost as many reasons to spend a few carefree weeks there. by Gregory Katz
GREEN ROAD TRIP! » A Mercedes-Benz. Two guys. And nearly 700 miles of open road. What kind of carbon footprint would this leave? A very small one — assuming they’re driving a veggiemobile and being environmentally mindful along the way. In other words … by Charles Runnette
GAME ON » Sure, there’s some tarnish on America’s pastime. But the 2008 season promises plenty of drama (the good kind) to help restore Major League Baseball’s luster. by Larry Dobrow
THE REMBRANDT OF REFUSE » New Orleans’s Sidney Torres IV is an artist when it comes to making garbage disappear. by Nicole Alper
NOT YOUR USUAL CAT BURGLAR » The following is a true story. Really. by John Gonzalez
CHILD’S PLAY » Sculptor Herb Williams takes art to a colorful new level with crayons (yes, crayons). by Jenna Schnuer
WORD OF MOUTH » Heading to Miami? Then ditch your guidebook and let these famous locals show you how to really spend a few days in their city. by Necee Regis
LEARN ABOUT A MAN’S — AND HIS BAND’S — REAWAKENING. THE JOCKEY WHO RODE AND LOVED BARBARO TAKES YOU BEHIND THE SCENES OF THIS BELOVED HORSE’S LIFE AND DEATH. PLUS MUCH MORE.
