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Latest updatesAn interview with hilarious punk rockers drmanhattanThey crack everyone up — even when they’re not joking - 4:45 pm More "Girls Next Door" partyKendra was there and she was ready to party. We have pics. - 7:58 am More Today's Top StoriesFilmFang gang: Four of our favorite vampiresThey're undead, blood-sucking bad boys, but we still love 'em. Vampires are, no doubt, the year's paranormal it-creatures. There are too many bloody entertaining vampires to examine at once, so we've zeroed in on four of our all-time faves. (12/1/08) More The BuzzWHAS-11 reporter Snow is heading southMelanie Snow isn't unpacking her holiday decorations this season. Instead, the WHAS-11 reporter is busy packing up all of her family's belongings for a move to Florida. (12/1/08) More Budget crunch brings down the curtainThe company that stages musicals at the outdoor Iroquois Amphitheater will move this summer to the Kentucky Center. The relocation of shows produced by Broadway at Iroquois -- formerly Music Theatre Louisville -- is not due to weather concerns. (12/1/08) More Get jazzed with Bellarmine jazz studentsThe student musicians in Bellarmine University's Jazz Program take their improvisation, riffs and swing rhythms pretty seriously. (12/1/08) More Cell-phone users can tap into 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel'You take trivia answers that call for rapid-fire questions. You take a jumbo roulette wheel and the letters of the alphabet. What you've got are "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune," TV's reigning syndicated shows for a quarter-century. (12/1/08) More Lucy sings!Dear Inman: I saw an old movie in which Lucille Ball portrayed a schoolteacher who was tricked into teaching at an all-boys military school. She sang in it, and I had no idea what a lovely voice she actually had. I think it might have been in black-and-white. (12/1/08) More ArtInto the lightThe address is not a planned joke, but it is true that when people get out of jail, they exit onto Liberty Street near Sixth Street. The lobby interior, until now, has been pretty plain, even a bit grim. Some local artists have teamed up with art students to make a difference in this space. (11/30/08) More Walden troupers make comedy from scratchA tumbling cop, a wisenheimer servant and a miserly womanizer are a sampling of the comic characters who appear in a new show created by Walden Theatre students. In "Feast of Fools," the young actors put a 21st-century spin on the seven deadly sins in an original production. (11/30/08) More Andrew Adler | Critic's Commentary3 chances to enrich were missedBeware the sins of omission. Some introduction: Over the past month or so, the Louisville Ballet, Kentucky Opera and the Louisville Orchestra have offered programs that featured intriguing thematic links.... (11/30/08) More StyleThe perfect pair of jeansWe dress them up, dress them down, wear them to work and to party. Yes, jeans have come a long way from their days as a men's work pant, and the choices of styles, lengths and details have exploded. Today we deconstruct the elements of jeans to help you find the perfect pair. (11/30/08) More ViewpointsIndianapolis museum gets Modernist landmarkThe Indianapolis Museum of Art has announced it will acquire and restore the Modernist landmark Miller House and Garden in Columbus, Ind. The house was designed by Eero Saarinen with interiors by Alexander Girard and landscape design by Daniel Urban Kiley. (11/30/08) More Lincoln logs: Photos document president's lifeEvery child in this country can name him by first grade, and so can countless millions who will never set foot in the United States. His face adorns the indivisible penny. A big part of the reason is photography. (11/30/08) More Arts eventsArts Calendar: The week in arts"The Brown-Forman Nutcracker" will be presented by the Louisville Ballet at Whitney Hall in the Kentucky Center. Our critics also recommend: Bunbury Theatre's "Christmas Belles" and Walden Theatre's "Feast of Fools." (11/30/08) More Vampire chick-flick 'Twilight' has teethWith its muscular $70 million opening weekend despite scant appeal for guys, "Twilight" has redefined expectations for the chick flick. While offering some vampire battles, its main action centers on the developing romance between two teens played by relative unknowns. (11/30/08) More AuditionsLouisville Entertainment Theatre will hold auditions for a new work to be performed in conjunction with the bicentennial celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Shelby County Community Theatre will hold auditions for "Working." (11/30/08) More DiningExperience EthiopiaQueen of Sheba may have a new venue, but the menu hasn't changed a bit. It still features spicy stews, savory sautéed meats and some of the best vegetarian dishes in the city. And best of all, the prices on the menu reflect one of the city's grand dining bargains. (11/29/08) More Personal ShopperBehind-the-scenes beauty tricks for the party seasonCreating the elaborate fashion shoots for our Her Scene style magazine took weeks and weeks of planning, shooting and touchups. Many of the techniques we learned this time around were quite translatable into the relatively high-glamour weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day. (11/29/08) More StylemakerChillin' outCold weather is a perfect time for Lisa Higgins to showcase her style. Lisa prefers more neutral hues in her everyday clothing, but accessories — especially coats — are where she lets her personality shine. (11/29/08) More Dish | Restaurant News & NotesDe La Torre's looking toward reopeningDe la Torre's, 1606 Bardstown Road, and its sister restaurant, La Bodega, are closed temporarily after a Nov. 22 fire in an apartment above both restaurants. (11/29/08) More Gizmo | Personal Technology with Ric ManningFace the music!The old baby grand piano left the house some time back. Now when we want music for a party or a family evening, we gather around the TV and video game machines. Here are some new music-based programs that will get everyone into the act. (11/29/08) More The BestBook teaches art of photography"How to Photograph Absolutely Everything" is geared toward anyone from beginners through advanced hobbyists. This oversized, colorful gem will inspire you to put focus (pun intended) in your stills by showing you easy ways to improve both your style and content. (11/29/08) More Spirit of Christmas is in the air – and on the airThe world may wobble, but TV's calendar remains firm: If this is December (or kind of close to it), the fun begins. We'll meet Santa again, plus all the sons, daughters and problems we didn't know he had. The big networks will sometimes join in. (11/29/08) More The BuzzOops, they made a funny!Britney Spears' "comeback" is the cover story of the new Rolling Stone magazine, and if you look carefully at the cover, you'll notice a subtle amusement. To the left of Britney is a headline you'd think the editors would've reworded for their cover girl. (11/29/08) More QuestPresent perfect!We know you're already checking those holiday wish lists twice, so we headed out in search of practical gifts for all those nice people you're planning to treat. These are gifts they're sure to use. (11/29/08) More Smart ShopperRecorder keeps track of your listsThere's a new Smart Shopper in town and I think we're going to become great friends. No rivalry here because the new SmartShopper is about to make my personal shopping life a lot easier. (11/29/08) More In Search of Great FoodKeg Liquors is King of the BeersAmerican beer drinkers are in the middle of a certifiable golden age. It seems that every liquor and grocery store offers a solid selection of imported, craft and specialty beers. (11/29/08) More The week in foodDining calendarFood writer Ron Mikulak offers a weekly listing of holiday meals, dining events, restaurant news, special meals, food events, wine tastings, cooking classes and more. (11/29/08) More The Incredible InmanOldie but goodie"Dear Inman: Is there anywhere I can find the movie 'Holiday Inn' in black-and-white instead of the colorized version? This is one of my favorite holiday movies, but I love it in black-and-white. So if you can help, that would be great." — J.C., Detroit (11/29/08) More New ReleasesFrom TV to DVDTitles released to DVD this week include "24: Redemption," "Beverly Hills 90210: The Sixth Season," "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All," "Freaks and Geeks: Yearbook Edition" and "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. The Final Season." (11/29/08) More HolidaysLet the holidays begin!Lights! Santa! Action! It's time for the 28th annual Light Up Louisville — a festive event that signals the holiday season is officially here. More than 70,000 celebrants are expected to converge on the grounds surrounding Metro Hall for today's event, which promises to bedazzle. (11/28/08) More The Hot ListOur picks of the week's top eventsHot drinks are popular at the Light Up Corydon Festival in Southern Indiana. Activities will mark the city's 200th anniversary. Also this week: Locust Grove Holiday Sampler, Kentucky Opera's "Werther" and the 33rd annual Louisville's Original Holiday Pottery Show. (11/28/08) More Kidman took 'Australia' role by the reinsNicole Kidman has won an Oscar, been married to famous people (formerly Tom Cruise, currently Keith Urban) and pulled down enormous salaries. But on this particular day, she is riding in a car in Nashville and talking about "Australia," the new film in which she stars. (11/28/08) More Kenny & the Kids'The Firebird' ignitesMadcap Productions Puppet Theatre in Cincinnati returns to the Speed Art Museum this weekend with a presentation that combines the grace and beauty of shadow puppetry, classical music by Igor Stravinsky and one of the oldest known stories in the annals of fables and folklore. (11/28/08) More Magazine remembers Elysian FieldLouisville rock 'n' roll hasn't gone starving for attention during the past 20 years or so (think bands such as My Morning Jacket and Days of the New). But Louisville rock has a rich history dating to the 1960s, and one of the city's seminal bands was Elysian Field. (11/28/08) More Album ReviewLegacy of a distinctive Kentucky voice growsNimrod Workman was a rail-thin Kentuckian who mined coal in the hills of West Virginia and sang every song he cared to, whenever he cared to. His third album is "I Want to Go Where Things Are Beautiful" and is a collection of previously unreleased recordings. (11/28/08) More The BuzzHank at HotelHugh Hefner's former gal Kendra Wilkinson won't be alone when she hosts tonight's post-Thanksgiving bash at 4th Street Live for Hotel Nightclub, Angel's Rock Bar and Tengo Sed Cantina. Wilkinson, 23, is bringing her fiancé, Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Hank Baskett. (11/28/08) More Movie Review'Girl' is a study of relationshipsImpeccably made and uncompromisingly adult, Claude Chabrol's "A Girl Cut in Two" is unquestionably the work of a master. As well it should be, given that the celebrated French filmmaker has produced more than 50 features in a full half-century of directing. (11/28/08) More 'Ziggy Stardust' reduxJohn King, the mastermind behind "Louisville is for Lovers," made a splash last year when he enlisted a bunch of Louisville bands to cover the Misfits. How do you top that? By re-creating David Bowie's 1972 musical landmark, "The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars"? (11/28/08) More MusicLudacris disappoints on new CDFor some odd reason, Ludacris feels the need to prove himself on his latest studio CD. "Theater of the Mind," the rapper's sixth album, is full of trash talk as to why he is rap's "MVP." But talk is cheap. (11/28/08) More Film ClipsDonate food, see a holiday film"Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas" is the Dec. 13 selection. With the donation of a can of food or other nonperishable food item, you may see a free holiday movie at Showcase Stonybrook. (11/28/08) More CNN's humor – intentional and otherwise – gets surrealAs if Coopie, Wolfie, Dobbsie and CNN's other kazoos weren't funny enough, "the most trusted name in news" now has comedian D.L. Hughley holding down an hour of interviews and sketches before a laugh-tracklike studio audience on Saturday nights at 10. (11/28/08) More Linda Stahl | Getting OutBike the pounds awayAfter eating more than your fill yesterday, you may be up for some physical activity. The Louisville Bicycle Club has a generous schedule of rides to pick from tomorrow and Sunday. (11/28/08) More Movie Review'Transporter 3' will put you in adrenaline heavenAs Frank Martin, aka The Transporter, Jason Statham is one cool customer. A former Special Forces operative who lives in weird Spartan luxury on the French Mediterranean, Martin offers super-swift automotive transport of goods or people, no questions asked, for the right price. (11/28/08) More Back to the landThe most recognizable stars of Baz Luhrmann's cattle-drive drama "Australia" are Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman. But on a December day nearly two years ago, the Australian writer-director was focused on an actor just as important: a 10-year-old Aboriginal boy who had never acted. (11/28/08) More Album ReviewWomen's waysRapper and producer 88-Keys takes a high-concept approach for his debut album, "The Death of Adam," a collection of 14 tunes that tell seriocomic stories about relationships through the eyes of Adam. (11/28/08) More Q&ADavid Archuleta still adjusting to limelightOn last season's "American Idol," David Archuleta earned the title of "the one to beat" early on. He never placed in the bottom three. Archuleta ended up losing to David Cook, but he still got a chance to pursue his dreams with a record deal on 19 Recordings/Jive Records. (11/28/08) More The Incredible Inman'Lights' will be back"Dear David Inman: Can you tell me if 'Friday Night Lights' will return for a third season? I read somewhere that it would be back, but only on DirecTV. What's up with that?" — Kay, Louisville (11/28/08) More On Friday's talk showsNicole Kidman is scheduled to appear on "The View." Other notables hitting the talk-show circuit today include John McCain, Megan Mullally, Barry Manilow, Brittany Snow, David Boreanaz, Mary Steenburgen and Tom Arnold. (11/28/08) More Floats and football dominate Turkey Day on the tubeThere are three words that seem to describe Thanksgiving Day television: Lots, lots, lots. There will be a lots of parade coverage and football games, lots of movies and marathons. Here's a sampling, subject to change: (11/27/08) More The BuzzA turkey taleCandyce Clifft's favorite Thanksgiving dish is cornbread-and-sage dressing. But don't bother bringing the bird anywhere near her plate. Want a treat while your turkey (or tofurkey) is cooking? Check out a handful of Fox in the Morning bloopers starring Clifft and her co-anchor Barry Bernson. (11/27/08) More The Incredible InmanInept gangsters"Hi, David: I am looking for an old flick that was out in the late 1960s or early '70s about an inept Mafia-like group. It had some future stars, and it was very funny. Is it on video or DVD?" (11/27/08) More On Thursday's talk showsKevin Costner will be on "Live With Regis and Kelly." Other notables hitting the talk-show circuit today include Michelle Obama, Chef Tyler Florence, Denis Leary, Kristin Chenoweth, Adam Sandler, Cloris Leachman, Tony Curtis and Kevin Smith. (11/27/08) More Movie ReviewScenery can't hide flaws in 'Australia'Overlong and self-indulgent "Australia," Baz Luhrmann's homage to epic adventure films, feels like a slog through the outback itself. Yet it can be a wondrous visual journey that will take your breath away again and again. (11/26/08) More The BuzzRachael speaks … for nowTalk-show hostess Rachael Ray will celebrate the holidays very quietly. The celeb cook is having surgery to remove a benign cyst on her vocal cords. "A lot of people have told me about the surgery and they say the hardest part is just being quiet," Ray said. (11/26/08) More Movie Review'Four Christmases' almost zero funThe size difference between Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon isn't the only thing keeping them apart in "Four Christmases." His signature rat-a-tat overconfidence and her pleasing girl-next-door perkiness turn out to be an awkward mix. Individually likable, they never really seem to mesh. (11/26/08) More TVTime-shifting with DVR has changed ratings landscapeThe promise inherent in digital video recorders — that viewers can be in control of their own TV schedules — is rapidly being fulfilled this fall, and the business is changing around it. Nearly 30 percent of the nation's TV homes have at least one DVR. (11/26/08) More The Incredible InmanFilm classic"Dear Inman: When I was home sick one day when I was in third or fourth grade (1975-76), I saw a black-and-white movie on WGN about a woman who marries a widower. Upon returning from what I think was their honeymoon, she discovers that his deceased wife looked just like her...." (11/26/08) More On Wednesday's talk showsActress Teri Hatcher is scheduled to appear on "The View." Other celebrities hitting the talk-show circuit today include Beyoncé, Tom Jones, Hugh Jackman, Diahann Carroll, Adam Arkin and Fran Drescher. (11/26/08) More ChristmasFinding the perfect treeChristmas-tree farmers in Kentucky and Indiana have their trees pruned, their gift shops decked out, saws sharpened and hot cider on the back burner. Check out our holiday guide (11/25/08) More Keep your tree fresh, greenNow that you've selected the perfect tree for the holidays and transported it home, it's up to you to keep it in treetop, er, tiptop shape. Mix a little TLC with H{-2}O and your tree will thank you. (11/25/08) More Christmas tree farms in Kentucky and IndianaChristmas-tree farmers in Kentucky and Indiana have their trees pruned, their gift shops decked out, saws sharpened and hot cider on the back burner. The choose-and-cut operations are poised for the public's over-the-river-and-through-the-woods quest for the perfect tree. (11/25/08) More Making beautiful musicGarrett Sorenson and Elizabeth Batton are like a lot of young married couples. He's 33; she's 31. They live in a neatly appointed home on a neatly appointed street. Their lives revolve around a fast-growing baby. (11/25/08) More Crafts | Kathy Cano-MurilloRuffled-rose frame gives decor pizazzOne box of polymer or air-dry clay can go a long way. Use it to whip up all kinds of embellishments that can be glued to everything from frames and footstools to napkin rings and knickknacks. (11/25/08) More The BuzzThey did the deedSpencer Pratt, 25, and Heidi Montag, 22, eloped "on a whim" in Mexico on Nov. 20, reports blogger Perez Hilton. (11/25/08) More Series finale of 'The Shield' won't disappoint fansWith its premiere, it relaunched the stalled career of its star, Michael Chiklis, while it wasted no time scoring viewers and awards, redefining its network and paving the way for subsequent ambitious FX dramas, from "Nip/Tuck" and "Rescue Me" to this fall's "Sons of Anarchy." (11/25/08) More The Incredible InmanWhat a witchDear Mr. Incredible: You have to help me! There's a made-for-TV movie that I remember really well, and when I told my friends about the parts in the movie that I remember, they seem to recall the movie as well. (11/25/08) More MusicThe 14-year albumWhen Guns N' Roses began working on "Chinese Democracy" nearly 14 years ago, a lot of things were different. There was an actual Guns N' Roses, for example, rather than a revolving-door cast of musicians surrounding lead singer and classic obsessive Axl Rose. (11/24/08) More MusicIt's double-awards night for AMAKanye West had nothing to complain about yesterday, as he picked up his first-ever American Music Awards and delivered a flawless, if subdued, performance of his new single, "Heartless." (11/24/08) More Wendell Berry, simply sungPianist Harry Pickens is as much a spiritualist as he is a musician, which may explain his deep affinity for the poetry of Kentuckian Wendell Berry. Berry's verse, plainspoken and openhearted, is itself fundamentally connected to the rich earth of his native state. (11/24/08) More Book examines influence of 'Scarface'Ken Tucker, Entertainment Weekly's editor-at-large and music critic for National Public Radio's "Fresh Air with Terry Gross," wasn't sure he had picked the right subject when he set out to chronicle "Scarface Nation: The Ultimate Gangster Movie and How It Changed America" (St. Martin's Press). (11/24/08) More The Buzz'Twilight' highlights"Twilight" grossed $70.6 million in its opening weekend, which has industry observers lauding the film's box office numbers. "This is a game-changer. This is an industry-changing performance," Exhibitor Relations analyst Jeff Bock told E! (11/24/08) More ScienceGlacier research on a budgetChallenged to probe under Greenland's glaciers, NASA robotics expert Alberto Behar wondered what mechanism might endure subzero cold, the pressure of mile-thick ice and currents that sometimes exceed the flow rate of Niagara Falls. (11/24/08) More Puppy lovers offer choices to ObamasEver since President-elect Barack Obama announced he'd make good on a pre-election promise to allow his daughters to have a dog, the soon-to-be first family has been bombarded with suggestions for the perfect pooch. (11/24/08) More Rift between Harmon, co-creator hasn't rocked 'NCIS'The show, about a team of special agents who investigate Navy crimes, had become a stalwart of the CBS lineup, even though it never attracted the media buzz enjoyed by many less popular shows. (11/24/08) More The Incredible InmanEarly CarreyDear Inman: People always give me funny looks when I tell them I remember Jim Carrey starring in a sitcom in the 1980s. They all say it was "In Living Color," but it was before that! My credibility is at stake! Help me, Inman! -- James, Boston (11/24/08) More On Monday's Talk Shows9 a.m. (ABC) Live With Regis & Kelly: Actress Reese Witherspoon; three different versions of Thanksgiving dinner. (N) (11/24/08) More Tip Sheet | Ken NeuhauserSusan TedeschiR&B showstopper Susan Tedeschi, who has shared the stage with the Rolling Stones, B.B. King and Willie Nelson, will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow at the Brown Theatre. (11/24/08) More EconomyShould Arts groups worry?What do you do — indeed, what can you do — when you're running an arts group and every day the economy around you seems to be imploding? Is it a matter of keep on keeping on and hunkering down? Should you retrench and pull back, or perhaps invest in your enterprise? (11/23/08) More Andrew Adler | Critic's CommentaryHoliday arts traditions can get tiredWhen it comes to culture, the holiday season presents a bevy of challenges. It used to be that what we call the holiday season began at Thanksgiving and lasted through New Year's. Now it pretty much starts at Halloween — and at the rate we're going, Labor Day won't be far behind. (11/23/08) More TheaterPerforming-arts groups are nervous about the futureAs they face an uncertain future, local theater producers are trying to remain optimistic during a time when foundations are losing money in investment portfolios and the number of unemployed Americans exceeds 10 million, the highest level in 25 years. (11/23/08) More Classical music & danceBig and small: Orchestra, Clifton Center stay upbeatWhere most people regard the current economic downturn as a reason for retrenchment, Cynthia Adelberg sees an opportunity to pull in more business. As director of the Clifton Center, Adelberg runs a venue that caters mostly to small, not-for-profit groups. (11/23/08) More Visual ArtsCity's art world navigates tough times with creativityMuseum Plaza is on hold in Louisville, true, and the Saint Louis Art Museum just announced a delay for its expansion. But creative coping is going on in Louisville's art world. (11/23/08) More TVHoliday programs guideGet into the spirit with film, series and TV stocking-stuffers! Find the Grinch, Rudolph and Charlie Brown specials. And how many times can you watch "A Christmas Story" before the year runs out, anyway? (11/23/08) More StyleThe Hannah lookMiley Cyrus rocks out in the third season of "Hannah Montana" in outfits that harken to Madonna circa 1985. The 15-year-old actress says she loves the retro style — the tiered miniskirts, leopard prints and fingerless gloves — and chances are her tween fans will be loving the look too. (11/23/08) More ViewpointsSpeed receives gift steeped in historyLouisville's Speed Art Museum has announced one of the most important gifts to the museum in its 81 years. This is the promised donation of more than 100 masterpieces of Kentucky furniture, decorative arts and art from Garrard County natives Robert and Norma Noe. (11/23/08) More Critic's pick'At the Cross Roads'The only riverside skyline of Louisville I've seen that I can say I really like a lot is part of "At the Cross Roads," landscapes and cityscapes by Rebecca Smith at Rayluma Gallery, 2214 Frankfort Ave. It opens Friday with a 6 to 10 p.m. reception and ends Jan. 5. (11/23/08) More |