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.

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.

Hallyu takes a bold step forward with a large budget and star-studded cast in the drama "Iris," airing in South Korea on KBS. Promotional hype has led to successful ratings for "Iris" since the series started airing in mid-October.

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

The sixth annual GiRLFeST Hawaii kicks off today with a soft opening at 5 p.m. at the ING Direct Café. Tonight's event is the official opening of the GiRLFeST art gallery, this year located in the ING cafe. Comedian and

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

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

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.

Here's hoping for a sellout for Lea Salonga's concert Tuesday night at Blaisdell Concert Hall.

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.

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

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

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