Worth Watching: Dec. 25-31
FRIDAY Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest The second installment of the pirate epic.
Arts & Culture
Professional Portraits: Patricia Harnett
On this Merry Christmas day, I bring to you a gift from the suburbs.
Enjoying the new Q
A new look, new menu, new leadership and a new attitude have done wonders for the establishment formerly known as Bump.
Diversions: Dec. 25-31
THEATER The Adventures of Harold and the Purple Crayon The classic children’s book comes to life through Jan.
‘Singular’ Sensation
Tom Ford’s enthralling, highly stylized adaptation of Christopher Isherwood’s novel “A Single Man” may be the best queer film of the year.
Worth Watching: Dec. 18-24
FRIDAY Frosty the Snowman.
Local photographer gives trans scene its close-up
Kalina Isato has had an eye on the transgender club scene.
Family Portraits: Kevin R. Gilmore
When I want to get in the holiday spirit, there’s one place that always does the trick: New Hope and nearby Peddler’s Village.
Diversions: Dec. 18-24
THEATER A Christmas Carol/The Christmas Carol Conspiracy: Scrooge’s Revenge Both plays, one a faithful production of the holiday classic and the other a dark farce, run on alternating nights through Dec.
Worth Watching: Dec. 11-17
FRIDAY Yes, Virginia An 8-year-old girl in 1897 New York City tries to discover if Santa really exists.
Out punk pioneer, in the past and present
Our musician and artist Grant Hart has embarked on varied and various artistic endeavors in the 30 years since starting the seminal punk/alternative-rock band Hüsker Dü.
New divas unleash CDs in time for holidays
Rihanna
Rated R
Def Jam
Considering the year she’s had, you can’t fault Rihanna for veering into some dark territory with her new album.
Family Portraits: Sandi Stabler
Listening to DJ Sandi Stabler’s list of credits is like taking a trip down memory lane: Sneakers, Hepburns, Mamzelle’s, Sisters, the Newport Tavern, the DCA Club, The Cartwheel.
