In the last year, HBO has lost four of my favorite shows for various reasons--The Sopranos, Extras, Deadwood and Rome. Do you hear that sound, HBO? That sound is Showtime creeping up on you. At least the second season of Rome is now available on DVD. If you like gratuitous sex mixed with your gratuitious violence (and who doesn't?), then Rome is the show for you. One of the last great seasons of The......

• Spend a night out enjoying some Western Swing with Big Sandy and His Fly Rite Boys at Memories in Whittier. Dancing lessons begin at 7:30 PM and the band kicks off at 9 PM. Admission is $10 to see the band, or $13 if you want dancing lessons. • Here's a name you probably haven't heard in a while: show up at the Viper Room tonight to see Veruca Salt performing with Shiny......