Can't get enough

I'm sitting here listening to the best of Robert Palmer. I realize how this may be wrong on many levels. One -- as the Weekend editor in chief, maybe I should pretend to have a good taste in music and not love '80s pop. Two -- It's only 9 a.m., and on a Monday, I should be sleeping in and reveling in my personal weekend adventures as a representative of the publication all about the esteemed event. But really, who cares?\nThat's what I'd like to think Weekend is all about. Not reviews and stories about music the indie mag or radio station tells you to like, not articles telling you that a concert or entertainment event is cooler than others because it costs more, or that you suck if you still like watching "Newsies." Weekend is about what we like and find interesting, and hopefully what you like and find interesting, with no exceptions. Even if our tastes are embarassing. \nWith that in mind, our goal is to be accessible to you. We're constantly coming up with ways to improve The Scene, our weekly entertainment guide. Here's two pages where you can come every Thursday and find something to do -- from movies to concerts to all ages events. And some of them are free. \nOur reviews section is keeping you in mind as the consumer -- we'll let you know what we think about the latest albums, DVDs, video games and movies to help you decide whether you want to waste your money. Feature articles will take a more in-depth look at what's going on in the local entertainment scene, with spicy writing and wicked photos. \nThis semester we will also feature three regular columnists for a bit of variety. Alec Toombs will write about film, Tom Whalen about music and Mike Tapscott on how art and entertainment influence life. \nThe highlight of the semester will be the Best of Bloomington issue in November. Here's a chance for you to tell us what you think of local food, music and more and see what your friends think in print. It should be interesting. \nTaking the leadership roles this semester are Tim Street as managing editor, Jason Gaddis as features editor, Mike D'Avria as reviews editor, Ryan Whirty as copy editor, Bartram Nason as photo editor, Brant Fechter as the go-to-guy for The Scene and myself as EIC. With that, we have a slew of folks obsessed with entertainment and hanging out on the weekend. Just the kind of crew you would want writing about it and photographing it.\nThe point is, we are here for you. So call us (855-0760). E-mail us (weekend@idsnews.com). Let us know what you think. We already know you will tell us if you absolutely hate the job we're doing -- but be more specific. Tell us how you think we can improve, don't just bash the last review you read. Here's a chance for you to help. \nSo maybe we can't all be dedicated super-cool indie rockers, and maybe we don't all know every detail about the latest Steven Soderbergh film. (We could all be closet Robert Palmer fans). But there's a chance that come Thursday (or Wednesday if you're so inclined), everyone's ready for a good weekend. So come to us for the information that will make your planning easier. And hey, if you really hate the magazine, I hear it makes good kindling.