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Latest updatesWhy does Louisville love karaoke so much?Can we answer that question with a song? - 4:18 pm More Arts groups to offer reduced-price ticketsDubbed “Arts Rush,” the program will allow people to show up at the box office beginning two hours before a given performance, and pay $10 for selected seats in the house - 1:43 pm More New music out today: Alice Russell, the Gourds, Savage, GlasvegasThe first new music of the new year. - 7:36 am More Today's Top StoriesTheaterImagine 'The Meeting'What if the two towering heroes of the 1960s struggle for black civil rights, Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, had met privately to discuss their opposing philosophies of racial progress? That's the premise of "The Meeting," an award-winning play coming to Louisville. (1/6/09) More Say what!ABC's hidden cameras back for another seasonAn intriguing take on public attitudes toward immigration is featured on today's episode of "What Would You Do?" (10 p.m.), a news-reality hybrid that's gotten some traction on ABC. (1/6/09) More The BuzzTravolta autopsyThe assistant director of a Bahamian funeral home says Jett Travolta's death certificate states he was killed by a "seizure." (1/6/09) More France's Isabelle Huppert to head Cannes film juryFrench actress Isabelle Huppert will head the jury of the 62nd edition of the Cannes film festival in May. Huppert, 55, who has starred in more than 90 films, has twice won the best actress award at the prestigious film festival on the French Riviera. (1/6/09) More At the box office'Marley & Me' remains top dogThe family tale "Marley & Me," starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson as owners of an adorably mischievous pooch, took in $24.3 million to finish as the No. 1 movie for a second-straight weekend. (1/6/09) More The Incredible InmanAndy Griffith mix-up"Dear Incredible Inman: I remember a few years back I watched a movie called 'Lonesome Rhodes.' Andy Griffith was in it, and he wasn't a nice guy...." (1/6/09) More Today's TV talkActress Kate Hudson is scheduled to appear on the "Today" show, "Live With Regis & Kelly" and "Late Night With Conan O'Brien." Other celebrities hitting the talk-show circuit today include Queen Latifah, Brian Williams, Mike Birbiglia and Marisa Tomei. (1/6/09) More EntertainmentAnd on lead vocals …It's rainy and chilly outside Seidenfadens on Breckinridge at 1 a.m. on a recent Sunday morning, but inclement weather can't stop the beat. Inside, four friends are huddled together belting out the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter." (1/5/09) More Jazz bassist Haden returns to countryAfter a career on modern jazz's cutting edge, bassist Charlie Haden acknowledges being scared before recording his first country-music album at a Nashville, Tenn., studio. (1/5/09) More The BuzzTravolta mourns sonJohn Travolta "did everything in his power" to try to revive his 16-year-old son, Jett, the actor's corporate counsel, Mike McDermott, told People. (1/5/09) More ScienceFaster Climate ChangeThe United States faces the possibility of much more rapid climate change by the end of the century than previous studies have suggested, according to a report led by the U.S. Geological Survey. (1/5/09) More The Incredible InmanCouple of buddiesDavid Inman: I am looking for a movie with Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau. Matthau is a paid killer, and Lemmon is always messing things up for him. Can you tell me the title and if it's on DVD? -- L.M., Columbus City, Iowa (1/5/09) More TheaterWicked wonderFor legions of musical fans of all ages, "Wicked" embodies the excitement and pageantry of "The Lion King" and the staying power of "Les Misérables." It's the Broadway sensation of the 21st century, and it opens this week in Louisville. (1/4/09) More Andrew Adler | Critic's commentaryKids can enjoy arts year-roundIf you attended any recent performances of "The Brown-Forman Nutcracker," I'm sure you noticed the many children occupying seats in the Kentucky Center's Whitney Hall. You can't have a "Nutcracker" without plenty of kids in attendance. How do you build on that excitement beyond a single performance? (1/4/09) More 2009 offers exciting music, danceThe Louisville Orchestra emerges from its holiday break Thursday at 7:30 p.m. with a "Tribute to Oscar," playing excerpts from several Academy Award-winning films. (1/4/09) More StyleFashionable predictions for 2009If you paid attention to the news in 2008, you'll likely see some of those stories playing out in trends in the new year. Think Obama style, blue as the new green, country-singer fashion and slippers as the new shoe to go forward in. (1/4/09) More Critic's pick'Form, Not Function'With no formal training but lots of workshops under acclaimed contemporary textile artists, retired nurse Caroline Szeremet has moved from pieced quilts to contemporary works utilizing pieced, dyed and painted techniques. She also hand dyes fabric and uses this inventory as "my paints." (1/4/09) More Cruise rides 'Valkyrie' to box-office successAfter the reasonably strong box-office performance of "Valkyrie" over the holidays, skeptics were robbed of the chance to declare "Flop!" The Tom Cruise WWII thriller earned $21.5 million over the initial weekend, with a four-day haul of $30 million since it opened on Christmas Day. (1/4/09) More What's up?Arts Calendar: The week in artsIn "Match Games," Michael Bigelow Dixon, a former literary manager at Actors Theatre of Louisville, returns to direct 10 short plays at Actors about love lost and found. More critic's picks: Louisville Orchestra's "A tribute to Oscar" and Clarksville Little Theatre's "Seussical." (1/4/09) More AuditionsMummers & Minstrels will hold auditions for "Music Man." Clarksville Little Theatre will hold auditions for "Assassins." Young Hearts Theatre will hold auditions for their upcoming show. (1/4/09) More DiningMaido's artful creations delightSome of the dishes Toki Huie creates in the kitchen at Maido Essential Japanese Cuisine are so sublimely delicate that by rights they ought to be experienced in a state of utter meditative isolation. (1/3/09) More Dish | Restaurant News & NotesTop chefs: TRU's Tramonto, Brown's Geroli pair for rare mealRick Tramonto, chef-owner of TRU restaurant in Chicago, will pair with Brown hotel executive chef Laurent Geroli to cook a special dinner Jan. 15 at The Brown's English Grill. (1/3/09) More StylemakerKicking backWhen A. Holland Houston is in court, "I have to wear a jacket and pants," says the attorney, who goes by Holly. "In your brain, what you think a lawyer looks like — I have to dress like that." So during her personal time, she enjoys wearing jeans and shirts, accented with funky boots. (1/3/09) More In Search of Great FoodYou'll be hooked on Hill Street Fish Fry's dishes"For many years, my go-to Fish Box has been the one cooked up at the Hill Street Fish Fry. From the day it opened, in the summer of 1992, it's been rock-solid for quality, value and reliability. I can't begin to count the number of times I've rushed home a brown paper bag filled with hot fish...." (1/3/09) More Gizmo | Personal Technology With Ric ManningGoing greenGreen Plug's charging system can power a PC, a digital camera, a file storage device and a printer from a single hub. (1/3/09) More The BestGarage Butler's a winner, case closedCan't remember if you left the garage door open? No matter. The 'Butler' will get it. If the garage door is left open for a user-defined period of time, the Garage Butler automatically shuts the door! It can be set for three, 10, 20, 30, 45 or 60 minutes. (1/3/09) More The BuzzSmurf up your life!Want to look like Smurfette? And, really, who doesn't? Too Faced cosmetics is presenting a limited-edition collection celebrating the only female Smurf. (1/3/09) More Shop TalkCool shades at Peacock BoutiqueJust because it's cold right now doesn't mean we aren't getting a fair bit of sunshine every now and then. So it's a great time to check the new collection of Roberto Cavalli sunglasses, which are being carried at Peacock Boutique. (1/3/09) More Smart ShopperHave a super safari with cardboard cutoutsCardboard animals have emerged from the creative workshop of Chris Jessee and Luis Rodrigalvarez of Charlottesville, Va. Not only are these animals family-friendly and easy to feed, but they can provide you with hours of entertainment as you assemble them. (1/3/09) More At once-mighty NBC, there's no script for successBack in April, NBC rushed to beat the other broadcast networks in unveiling this season's prime-time lineup — a slate of new escapist series that NBC suits promised would allow people to "tune in and then mentally tune out." NBC nearly got it right. Viewers did tune out. (1/3/09) More QuestBundle upBaby, it's cold outside! Before heading outdoors, you might want to bundle up in these cute and chic cold-weather accessories we spotted at area shops this winter. (1/3/09) More What's Hot'Eating Your Way Across Kentucky: 101 Must Places to Eat'Gary West's wonderful Eating Your Way Across Kentucky focuses on locally owned restaurants that specialize in good old Kentucky fare. That means you'll find plenty of barbecue and fried chicken, country ham, biscuits and gravy. (1/3/09) More Fitzgerald has long and uneven on-screen historyF. Scott Fitzgerald's magical short story "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" was a hard sell during the early days of the Roaring '20s. Now this most unusual tale might finally accomplish something that no other adaptation of a Fitzgerald story or novel has done: become a serious Oscar contender. (1/3/09) More The week in foodDining calendarFood writer Ron Mikulak offers a weekly listing of dining events, restaurant news, special meals, food events, wine tastings, cooking classes and more. (1/3/09) More The Incredible InmanCrime solvers"Dear Mr. Inman: I remember a short-lived series from the late 1960s with James Whitmore as an attorney who teamed up with a young immigrant. Can you tell me the title of this series and tell me if it's on DVD?" (1/3/09) More New ReleasesTV on DVDTitles released to DVD this week include "The Odd Couple: The Final Season," "Hawaii Five-O: The Fifth Season," "McHale's Navy: Season Four," "Night Gallery: Season Two," "Chowder: Vol. 1," "Fraggle Rock: The Complete Series" and "The Sopranos: The Complete Series." (1/3/09) More MusicYear in music provided distractions sweet & sourWhat a strange, terrible year 2008 was. Music seemed off its game. Unless you lived in Louisville, there wasn't a galvanizing album that demanded attention. Around here, of course, My Morning Jacket ruled its hometown with a velvet death-grip — and for good reason. (1/2/09) More The Hot ListOur picks for this week's top eventsBrad DePlanche, left, and Warren Kelly perform in "A Tuna Christmas" at Actors Theatre of Louisville. Other highlights: Eddie Miles presents "A Salute to Elvis & Other Country Legends" at Derby Dinner Playhouse, and Bruce Bruce headlines at the Improv Comedy Club. (1/2/09) More Hollywood is happy, even without a record yearWith a $158.4 million debut, "The Dark Knight" shattered the record for best opening weekend and has put Heath Ledger on track for a possible posthumous Academy Award as the maniacal villain The Joker. (1/2/09) More Film ClipsNational archive adds 25 significant films to preservation listWhile you make your New Year's resolutions, the Library of Congress is keeping its promise to preserve American films for future generations. This week, Librarian of Congress James H. Billington named 25 movies from every era of American filmmaking to its National Film Registry. (1/2/09) More Charity begins with a clickMake it your New Year's resolution: Only good clicking in 2009. Good shopping, too. We are talking about GoodSearch and its new companion business, from the Los Angeles-based for-profit company created to help people make donations to nonprofit companies. (1/2/09) More Kenny & the KidsHolidays wind downChristmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa are over and we're into the second day of the new year, but the holiday season will linger a few days longer at the Louisville Science Center, where a yuletide IMAX film and another special film will be shown on the four-story-tall screen through Monday. (1/2/09) More Album ReviewBroadfield Marchers can trip you outIf Syd Barrett and Robert Pollard got together to program an AM radio station, they'd have the Broadfield Marchers in heavy rotation and playing live at every office party. (1/2/09) More Sound EffectsAs Follow the Train passes, songwriter charts new courseThe space between Dennis Sheridan and his music is so indiscernible it may as well not exist. The space operas, zombie wars and adult lullabies circle inside his head at all hours, wrestling with phone bills, day jobs and diapers for his attention. (1/2/09) More The BuzzLouisville loveBret Michaels' third attempt to find love via TV begins at 9 p.m. Sunday with the premiere of VH1's "Rock of Love Bus." Expect to see the rocker's exploits in the River City on the episode. (1/2/09) More Freshening up helps '60 Minutes' rebound"60 Minutes" begins the new year happy. Although broadcast viewership is down as a whole, the venerable newsmagazine's ratings are up 12 percent to 15 percent over last fall, including two No. 1 finishes in November. (1/2/09) More Movie ReviewTake 'Repo!' — please!"Repo! The Genetic Opera" is easily one of the worst movies of the year, if not all time. This goth garbage isn't clever enough to be "Sweeney Todd" and it isn't campy enough to be "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" — it's not even worthwhile in a culty, midnight-movie way. (1/2/09) More Old perceptions die hard for now-flourishing CBSCBS is having a good TV season. And yet almost no one is writing about it. The network once again is the country's most-watched television network, and its show "The Mentalist" is the season's only new series that can be called a bona fide hit. (1/2/09) More Katy Perry fills pop's quirky-girl voidDon't get Katy Perry twisted: She absolutely loves being pop's quirky poster girl, the wild child who doesn't censor herself and causes raised eyebrows with songs such as "Ur So Gay" and "I Kissed a Girl." But she says she has more to offer than kitsch. (1/2/09) More The Incredible InmanTouching spot"Dear Inman: A few years ago, James Garner narrated a Chevrolet commercial with something that sounded like a poem. That was a very difficult time for me because my daughter was seriously ill...." (1/2/09) More On Friday's talk showsActor and comic Robin Williams is scheduled to appear on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Other celebrities hitting the talk-show circuit today include Ricky Gervais, Natalie Cole, Reese Witherspoon, Tyler Perry and Keira Knightly. (1/2/09) More The BuzzRedding's resolutionsMedia critic Rick Redding makes a living offering advice -- most often unsolicited, of course. So why not welcome the New Year with a few resolutions he's made for others: (1/1/09) More If you want better TV, there are ways to demand itMoney is not the only stimulus TV needs. Cash helps, of course. But given the state of the economy, big bucks are not on the horizon, and any idea for improving the medium that relies on a huge monetary inflow is dead on arrival. (1/1/09) More The Incredible InmanCarell's pastSteve Carell of "The Office" was also on a TV series a few years ago that was a lot of different sketches, like "Saturday Night Live." But I can't remember what it was called. Please help – this is driving me bonkers! (1/1/09) More Get creative with baconWe were opening Christmas gifts last year when my much better half dropped a package on my lap -- a cold, heavy package. Curious (and suddenly chilly), I opened it. Bacon. (12/31/08) More Cook's Corner | Ron MikulakPorcini's roasted chicken a keeperPorcini has garnered a loyal following over the years, fans who have asked for several of the restaurant's recipes. The most recent is Ann Dyke, who wrote about the pollo arrosto (roasted chicken breast) that her husband enjoyed recently. (12/31/08) More cooking on deadlineCheat a little for fast, flavorful risottoDespite breaking all the "rules" of risotto, this bacon and barley version is intensely delicious. It starts by ditching the rice in favor of quick barley, a common soup ingredient that takes just 10 minutes to cook. (12/31/08) More The BuzzThat's how he rollsSean "Diddy" Combs and Ciroc Vodka have teamed up with E! and the New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission to provide safe rides to thousands of revelers after they ring in 2009. (12/31/08) More This year, politicians became staples on late-night TVIt proved to be more than a joke when David Letterman said in late September that "the road to the White House runs through me." (12/31/08) More The Incredible InmanWhose 'L-O-V-E'?Dear Inman: Who sings the version of "L-O-V-E" on the commercial for Chanel with Keira Knightley? -- T.E., Louisville Dear T.E.: (12/31/08) More On Wednesday's Talk Shows7 a.m. (ABC) Good Morning America: Music by Il Divo; chef Cat Cora with tips for a New Year's Eve party. (12/31/08) More The BuzzWax Factory rocksJason Hobbs and the fellas of Wax Factory will ring in 2009 surrounded by hundreds of troops. The Louisville cover band will play a New Year's Eve show at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba. (12/30/08) More Movie critic Lyons gets many thumbs downIn the four months since the 27-year-old "movie dude" for the E! Entertainment Network was installed to co-host a revamped version of the venerable movie review program "At the Movies," he has gotten a resounding thumbs down from an angry mob of film bloggers, columnists, movie critics and fans of... (12/30/08) More CraftsAlternative crafters make pastime hipSara Arnold, who spends hours each week turning old leather belts into sleek, modern-looking rugs, considers herself part of the "alternative crafts" movement. (12/30/08) More BET, TV One plan extensive inauguration coverageBET and TV One, the television networks aimed primarily at a black audience, haven't paid much attention to presidential inaugurations before. This time will be different. (12/30/08) More The Incredible InmanMaking moneyDear David: We recall a movie a long time ago about an old counterfeiter who only printed money when he absolutely needed it and only printed $1 bills, but we can't recall its title. Do you happen to recall this movie and its name? Is it on DVD? -- John and Peggy, via e-mail (12/30/08) More On Tuesday's Talk Shows7 a.m. (ABC) Good Morning America: "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest. (12/30/08) More FashionThe art of looking goodLast season, Rick Pitino shocked the Freedom Hall faithful when he wore a white suit -- in February -- on the sidelines. The game against Georgetown was billed as a "White Out," and fans were instructed to create a wall of white to intimidate the highly ranked Hoyas. (12/29/08) More Voices from homeOne woman calls in every year to talk about her son. He died in 2001 -- in prison. (12/29/08) More The BuzzU of L senior to compete on MTV reality showTune in to the new MTV reality show "Bromance" at 9 tonight and you'll see Chris Purcell. The University of Louisville senior will compete with eight other fellas for the opportunity to become best buds with Hollywood club-hopper Brody Jenner. (12/29/08) More ScienceLate for the skyThe launch of NASA's SUV-sized, next-generation Mars rover has been delayed for two years due to continuing technical problems and cost overruns, the space agency has announced. (12/29/08) More TV'The Hills' star has a new gig in New York CityWhile Lauren Conrad has opened the door to her life on MTV's "The Hills," Whitney Port has dug a moat and pulled up the bridge. Fans haven't seen much of Port, who says she's guarded by design. That's all about to change with "The City," her new spinoff series from the popular reality show. (12/29/08) More The Incredible InmanFamiliar voiceDear David Inman: As a young girl growing up in the 1970s, I loved "Rhoda." What happened to the girl who played Rhoda's sister, Brenda? -- B.S., by e-mail (12/29/08) More On Monday's Talk Shows7 a.m. (ABC) Good Morning America: Five things to know about taxes; Dr. Marty Becker; Alvin Ailey Dance Company donates to the coat drive. (12/29/08) More MusicThe Year of My Morning JacketFor the guys in My Morning Jacket, this time last year offered some of the last peaceful moments they would enjoy before a fuse was lit and the ensuing explosion changed their lives. Everything changed in March when the band performed at Austin's South By Southwest music festival. (12/28/08) More Andrew Adler | Critic's commentaryFor '08, who earned boos and bravos?With only a few days left until we roll into 2009, I'm going to provide a vital service by offering — with all due holiday perspective — some prime candidates for the (dis)honor of Naughty and Nice. (12/28/08) More PoetryNEA grant means sweet freedom for poetNickole Brown loves to tell what she was doing when, early last month, she found out she'd won a prestigious $25,000 writing fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts. (12/28/08) More StylePrivate labels: Expect more store-brand clothing in 2009Fashion retailers are taking their cues from grocers, with a new emphasis on in-house brands. While the idea of private-label apparel isn't new, stores are making more clothing themselves and sewing their own labels inside. Expect to see more of the trend in 2009. (12/28/08) More ViewpointsWorkshop will explore the business of artWhether art is a first or a second career, a Jan. 17 workshop offered by the Artists Advisory Council of the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft will suit anyone in the art business. (12/28/08) More Photographer captures Rockwell's AmericaMore than once during Norman Rockwell's prolific career, detractors belittled his iconic images of America as too idealistic, too nostalgic, too composed. In his new book, "In Search of Norman Rockwell's America," veteran freelance photojournalist Kevin Rivoli debunks that indictment. (12/28/08) More Hollywood's nicer NaziSome viewers may find the trailer for "Valkyrie" — in which an eye patch-wearing Tom Cruise plays would-be-Fuhrer-assassin Claus von Stauffenberg — to be the funniest thing since "Springtime for Hitler." That would be unfair. "Valkyrie" looks far funnier. (12/28/08) More Critic's pickPeople-watchingLouisville artist James R. Southard, who attends Carnegie Mellon University School of Art in Pittsburgh, says he is lately feeling like more of a social scientist than an artist. We'd say he is becoming a sort of human shepherd, observing random "flocks" of people interacting within a public space. (12/28/08) More What's going on?Arts Calendar: The week in artsTopping our critic's picks for cultural events in the next week are Eddie Miles in "A Salute to Elvis and Other Country Legends," the "Playing With Fire" glassworks exhibition, and "KentuckyShow!" (12/28/08) More Personal ShopperA dazzling experienceOne lucky reader won a $5,000 diamond shopping spree at a local jeweler. We get the vicarious thrill, some smart shopping pointers and — quite possibly — a hefty wish list. (12/27/08) More DiningThe Zen of ZeppelinGermantown's Zeppelin Cafe has a casual rock 'n' roll vibe. Service is casual as well. But in the end, it's one of those cheerful spots that reminds you of that rumpled, unreliable friend who's both charming and irritating. The kitchen's charms are substantial. (12/27/08) More Digital DownloadsBest of the best ofsAll of your major music blogs have posted their best of 2008 lists, with tons of links and some free downloads. You can do a double shot of Scotch-Nog and click away until you pass out. Here are a few you don't want to miss, but this is by no means definitive. (12/27/08) More Dish | Restaurant News & NotesPalombino creating new concept with Boombozz Pizza & Tap HouseTony Palombino, creator of three Tony Boombozz pizza-centered prototypes in Louisville, will open a fourth version of his namesake company in March under the name Boombozz Pizza & Tap House. (12/27/08) |