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Win McCormack was talking about Republican sex scandals, a subject he examines in his new book "You Don't Know Me: A Citizen's Guide to Republican Family Values" (Tin House Books, $16.95 paperback, 304 pages).

Republicans are hypocritical, McCormack said, always lecturing the public on morals while cheating on their spouses, soliciting prostitutes, and worse. The examples are endless: Newt Gingrich, David Vitter, Larry Craig, Bob Barr, Arnold Schwarzenegger ...

Uh, what about John Edwards?

"I was waiting for that," McCormack said. "I thought that might be the first question."

Dancing like a madwoman at this year's Safeway Waterfront Blues Festival convinced me (as if I needed it) of how incredibly much fun a good zydeco show is. Whether you're already a convert or need some convincing yourself, head out to see Buckwheat Zydeco at the Aladdin Tonight.

Wilco and Fleet Foxes play the Les Schwab Amphitheater Saturday night. To help get us in the mood we've created an interactive timeline chronicling the life of Wilco.

Click, zoom in, zoom out, drag, and get alternative views as you flipbook, list and map on all things Wilco.

Beck and Cold War Kids perform on Sunday. Tickets for both shows are still available.

-- Lynne Palombo; lynnepalombo@news.oregonian.com

If you're looking for something to do tonight, head over to Zaytoon on Alberta and check out a fashion show by two young designers, Tafv Sampson and Katie Gargan. (Full disclosure: I am a big fan of Sampson's mom, writer Nancy Rommelmann.)

Sampson and Gargan are both 18, and have been pursuing their passion for design for quite some time now. This is their fourth show together. And it sounds like it will be a sweet glimpse into the beginning of something -- everything. As the little release about the show posted on craigslist put it, they "wanted to do another show together before Katie's journey to college in San Francisco at the end of August."

(Another great line from the craigslist posting -- Tafv's bio: "Influences for her designs are pulled from what is comfortable to her, and there is nothing more familiar to her than clutter and mess. Her room is an explosion of clothes, art and dirty dishes jumbled into one beast of a mess.") Like I said, sweet. Smart (and funny) too. 7:30 p.m. 2236 N.E. Alberta Street

A New York subway train, held hostage! A free movie! Pizza! Now, that's a Tuesday night.

Portlanders get more chances to watch outdoor movies every summer. This year, a nifty addition has been the "It's Crime Time" series, shown outdoors at the Ecotrust Building (721 N.W. Ninth Ave.). Last week, a receptive crowd pulled up chairs to watch "Chinatown" shown on a stand-up movie screen. Tuesday night, it's another oldie-but-goodie, "The Taking of Pelham One Two Three," a suspense thriller from 1974. Robert Shaw ("Jaws") plays the head of a gang that takes a subway car and passengers hostage. Fast pace, burst of comedy and a top-notch cast of character actors (Walter Matthau, Hector Elizondo, James Broderick -- father of Matthew -- and Jerry Stiller -- father of Ben) add texture. Grab a slice from Hot Lips Pizza, and pull up a chair. Free; starts at about 8 p.m.

The OregonianThe basics at Little T

Hunger may send us in search of our daily bread, but a great bakery fulfills so much more than our stomachs. If the formula is right -- warm crusty loaves, unforgettable sweets, good coffee and a "sit down, stay awhile" ambience -- a bakery becomes the hub of a community (not to mention your life).

Portland has one of the country's better baking scenes, with an artisan hub in every quadrant, from Pearl Bakery and Ken's Artisan in the Northwest to Fleur de Lis in the Northeast to Baker and Spice in the Southwest.

Greg Wahl-Stevens

After its customary summer off, the Oregon Symphony will begin its 113th season without a contract, Saturday. The season's first concert is at Mt. Scott Park, followed by the traditional music and fireworks program at Waterfront Park, Aug. 28.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again: The Killer, Archaia Studios' reprint of Matz and artist Luc Jacamon's 1998 French graphic novel, is one of the more intelligent -- and visually appealing -- comics on the stands today.

It's not on the stands often enough, but the long delayed seventh issue of the original 10-part series has finally arrived, and it maintains the seductive rhythm of the series. Their hit man is back from South America, lying low in Paris, trying to stay out of everyone's way as he tends to his battered girlfriend and plots his revenge on the three men who beat her unconscious:

Merlin D. Tuttle

OK, technically, this takes place at dusk. But I like to think it will be dark, and I imagine millions of glowing eyes, tracking my every move...Over at Smith and Bybee wetlands, they're hosting an event tonight called "Twilight Tuesday." Join Metro naturalist James Davis from 7 to 9:30 p.m., as he leads you on an hour and half walk around the wetlands in search of creatures that are best glimpsed at night, like bats, deer, otters and muskrats (!). So, if you are "quiet, sneaky and patient," as the website puts it, call and register a spot in advance at 503-797-1850, option 4. $10.

Lush indie-rockers Climber are in the middle of a residency at the Doug Fir Lounge, and they've promised me a special show tonight. The band emailed me:

This Tuesday (8/19), we in Climber will be attempting what for us is a daring musical escapade: we've drafted numerous friends, fellow musicians, and relatives to compile a Climber choir that will sing their hearts out on several tunes, most of them brand new. We hope that you can make it out to watch. As part of our August residency at Doug Fir, we've tried to mix things up a bit. This third week should be quite special, a highlight of sorts. There will also be performances from Bryan Free and Crosstide!

When: Tonight
Where: Doug Fir Lounge, 830 E. Burnside