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Author David Sedaris keeps notes and a diary, but claims
Author David Sedaris keeps notes and a diary, but claims "nothing big generally happens to me." More »

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The inner David Sedaris

Author David Sedaris keeps notes and a diary, but claims "nothing big generally happens to me."

David Sedaris talks in stories. It's not surprising, really. The author of six best-selling books of biographical essays, including "Naked," "Me Talk Pretty One Day" and his latest work, "When You Are Engulfed in Flames," is clearly a master storyteller. On paper, at least. Thing is, he's good in person too. More »

With holiday music, it's all about memories

Michael Bublé's "Let it Snow!Let it Snow! Let it Snow!" is No. 6 on ASCAP's list of most-played holiday tunes.

For the past several years, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers has been tracking the radio play of its clients' holiday songs, and each November the organization announces its 25 most-played list over a five-year period. More »

Farmers markets offer a chance to get fresh

The Hale'iwa Farmers' Market offers an abundant variety of fresh produce. Monthly festivals celebrate seasonal crops, too.

At the bare minimum, farmers markets are a place to pick up groceries or a quick meal. On a social level, they allow us to meet up with friends and connect with farmers. And on an eco-conscious level, they make us feel good. But whether we're really saving the world, one curly kale at a time, it is almost a moot point when we're happily distracted by beautiful fruits and vegetables, or scarfing down delicious prepared foods. More »

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DINING

Chef Wayne Hirabayashi of The Kahala Hotel & Resort prepares a turkey for the hotel's takeout turkey dinners.

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It's not too early to start planning for Thanksgiving dinner. If the thought of making it yourself is too much to handle, let someone else do the work. A number of good restaurants, hotels and catering companies, including A Catered Experience, are offering complete Thanksgiving meals to go. More »

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George Clooney and Ewan McGregor star as Lyn Cassady and Bob Wilton in

Anti-war farce's funniest moments not about goats

Not revealed in the title is that the truth-based, anti-war farce contains the rare sight of George Clooney doing an awkward white-guy's boogie to Billy Squier's slice of '80s bombast, "The Stroke," that rivals Elaine's spaz-tastic dance on Seinfeld. Consider yourself warned. More »

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CD Reviews: The Throwdowns, Ho'okena, Don Tiki, Na Palapalai Audio

The Throwdowns — Maui-based and marvelous, led by Toronto transplant Erin Smith with Ian Hollingsworth, Kimo Clark and Ola Shaw — have become radio and club darlings with hits like "Kihei Town," a blend of reggae rhythms with Island flavas. More »

VIDEO GAMES

An animated version of the late DJ AM rocks the beats in the new video game

'DJ Hero' allows for a spin on the turntable

I was never much one for "Guitar Hero." Playing "Smoke on the Water" 50 times while holding a pint-sized plastic guitar just never really got the blood flowing. I've been waiting for something better, and now it's here. More »

THEATER

Manoa Valley Theatre gets into the holiday mood with

Laugh, learn by catching these new shows

'Tis the season for theater productions. Within the next week you can find a show to get you into the holiday spirits ("Winter Wonderettes" Manoa Valley Theatre) and make you laugh ("Quip[0xad]tease," Hawaii Pacific University, and "I Hate Hamlet" as well as two one-act comedies, Chaminade University). More »

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John Cruz opens his Hawaii Islands tour tonight in Kailua, Kona, on the Big Island. He'll play at Jimmy Buffett's at the Beachcomber on Dec. 1.

John Cruz plans a series of affordable gigs

Honolulu Advertiser columnist Wayne Harada interviews John Cruz, Na Hoku Hanohano Award-winning singer-composer. More »

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