News Briefs

• by Patricia Lynn Henley

Toxic Toy Story

Why, and how, to avoid lead-tainted products for kids

• by Paul Wagner

Giving Back

Richard Goldman and the importance of right-thinking philanthropy

• by Gianna De Persiis Vona

Homeward Bound

Veteran's Village project provides a safe haven for war vets to regroup and adjust to civilian life

Do the Right Thing

Give a book that matters this season

• by Michael S. Gant

Family Feud

The fur flies in many of the holiday film offerings

• by Richard von Busack

Death Wishes

Killer gifts to die for

• by Gretchen Giles

Out with the Old

Hip holiday music shopping made easy

• by Gabe Meline

The Island of Recalled Toys

• by Paul Wagner

Gift to All

Presents of mind in conscious shopping

• by Patricia Lynn Henley

Back in Form

Having survived a murder attempt, Marc Cohn rediscovers his muse

• by Alan Sculley
• Tags: Music, Nightlife

Fierce Parade

The Velvet Teen's homecoming show highlights local talent

• by Gabe Meline
• Tags: Music, Nightlife

Double-Edged Swords

'Lovers and Executioners' never stops being hilarious

• by David Templeton

Back in Form

Having survived a murder attempt, Marc Cohn rediscovers his muse

• by Alan Sculley
• Tags: Music, Nightlife

Wine Tasting Room of the Week

Roshambo & the Grange Sonoma

• by James Knight

Nouveau Marketing

French vintners look to America as they learn how to actually sell their wines

First Bite

Wolf House

• by Carey Sweet

Boozy Joy

Getting ready for the second-coming of fruitcake

• by Traci Hukill