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Home for the holidays
More than ever these days, Americans are turning to the comforts of home. When the world beyond our borders seems uncertain, it can be consoling to feather the nest. Why not help soothe those you love with things that feel soft, smell good and look pretty? These gift ideas are for the cocoon, be it in the boudoir, the back yard or somewhere in between.
[Times photo: Cherie Diez] |
Film
Before war's meaning changed
Weighed down by a rule-breaking hero and more special effects than patriotism, Behind Enemy Lines is not what it was meant to be before Sept. 11.
Movies: Upcoming releases
Dec. 7: Ocean's Eleven, Focus
Family Movie Guide
The Family Movie Guide should be used along with the Motion Picture Association of America rating system for selecting movies suitable for children.
Also in Theaters
Quick ride into the sunset
Indie Flick
Emotions worth a listen
Video
Upcoming video/DVD releases and rankings
Upcoming
'Made' for mob movie fans
New releases
Pop
Team Pop Trivia
This week's winner: Kristen Johansson of Palm Harbor knew that actor Liv Tyler grew up believingher father was rocker Todd Rundgren, who lived with her mom, model Bebe Buell. At age 12, Tyler learned that "family friend" Steven Tyler, lead singer of Aerosmith, was actually her dad.
Pop: Hot Ticket
In the park with Alien Ants
Get Away
Christmas past
A Dade City museum offers holiday decorations, music, refreshments and a sugar grinding as part of its Country Christmas.
Get Away: Hot Ticket
Here comes Santa Claus!
Art
Handmade visions
Artists' abilities to create beauty from different media will be on display at this year's American Craft Council Craft Show.
Art: Hot Ticket
Fine art at afforable prices
Art: Best bets
Art critic Mary Ann Marger's recommendations for this weekend. Please refer to the Art Calendar for details.
Dine
Second helping: A no-risk revision
Few Italian restaurants here are gamblers. A place that takes a risk, serving authentic old glories such as polenta, cod, rabbit or white beans and escarole in a movie mall in downtown St. Petersburg, finds that the risk can quickly materialize into a bad bet.
Side dish
New in town
Nite Out
Nite Out: Hot Ticket
A rockin' Christmas tradition
Stage
A blurred boundary with Broadway
The operetta Die Fledermaus falls somewhere between opera and musical theater.
Stage: Down the road
Brass -- The Florida Orchestra Brass Quintet plays a holiday program Dec. 7 at the Dunedin Fine Art Center. $20.
Stage: Hot Ticket
Hear them ring
