| Feature Story | Exit, Stage West | After helping nonprofits grow in D.C., Earl Plante looks to L.A. and The Trevor Project | Interview by Will O'Bryan Photography by Todd Franson |
| News | Cruising Through the Crunch | 
Gay car club thrives despite rising gas prices | by Ben Heisler |
| News | There's Smoke, No Ire | The Center tackles tobacco as venues accommodate smokers | by Yusef Najafi Photography by Todd Franson |
| Film | Laugh Attack | 'Tropic Thunder' is one of the year's most outrageous, inventive comedies, while 'Pineapple Express' derails itself | by Randy Shulman |
| Music | New Classic | Nico Muhly | by Doug Rule |
| Music | Faraway Lands | There's something sweet and charming about Kerli, while Delta Goodrem comes across as a pale version of Celine Dion | by Doug Rule |
| Soundwaves (archive) | Soundwaves | Madonna's birthday, Jody den Broeder, Sarah Brightman, Liu Huan, more | by Doug Rule |
| Opinion | Have Faith | Commentary: Center Field | by Richard J. Rosendall |
| Horoscope | Horoscope | August 14-20, 2008 | by Carrie Megginson |
| Sex | No Tricky Fixes | After 'bed death,' there is hope of resurrection | by Will O'Bryan |
| Snapshots | Green Lantern | Green Lantern | Ward Morrison |
| Snapshots | Bear Invasion Opening Reception | Liason Capitol Hill | Ward Morrison |