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Today's Entertainment and Lifestyle Headlines

Trio breaks classical mold
Before the first note was played Thursday evening at the Lakewood Cultural Center, it was obvious that the featured group was no ordinary classical ensemble.  

• "Wizard, "Maine": Two productions that are right at home
• Colorado choirs ring in holidays with Hot and old Handel
• 30 days of Colorado holiday fun: Dazzling lights, markets, ballet and more make for a festive month
• Movie review: Three years after "Once," the Guy and the Girl adjust
• Movie review: "We Were Here" an intimate look inside the San Francisco AIDS crisis

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Today's Celebrity Buzz

People: Jay Cutler and Kristin Cavallari engaged -- again
Also

Di's backup gown sells

FNL's QB engaged

 

• People: Kris Humphries hopes to erase marriage with annulment

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Moms - Parenting

Mama Drama: Making the Holiday Season Managable for Kids
Dear Mama Drama: Last year I noticed that my daughter had a really difficult time managing her emotions and behavior during the holidays. She would fall apart at the store, family gatherings, and even at school. She is four this year so I'm hoping things will be better, but am wondering if there is anything I  

• What to Wear This Holiday Season

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Today's Movies

Review: Three years after "Once," the Guy and the Girl adjust
The musical drama "Once" ended with the Guy and the Girl going their separate ways. As much as this went against the grain of romantic expectations — and this rough-hewn indie was perfect.  

• Review: "We Were Here" an intimate look inside the San Francisco AIDS crisis
• Family Films: "Whale Rider" resurfaces with freshness
• Review: Troubled Frenchman gives immigrant refuge in gentle "Le Havre"
• Movies Now Showing, 12/2/11
• Ebert says show going on hiatus at end of year

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Music - Classical

Trio breaks classical mold
Before the first note was played Thursday evening at the Lakewood Cultural Center, it was obvious that the featured group was no ordinary classical ensemble.  

• Colorado choirs ring in holidays with Hot and old Handel

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Reverb

Talk Talk: Denver Band Merch Bazaar this weekend, The Fray heads down under, listen to new Bad Weather California, more music news
Talk Talk: The Fray heads down under for "X Factor," listen to new Bad Weather California, Denver Band Merch Bazaar to offer rare merch, more music news

 

• 54th Grammy Awards: The nominees, who will win, and who deserves to win
• Live review: Bob Log III @ the Marquis Theater
• News: Flogging Molly cancels U.S. tour dates, including 1stBank Center
• Live review: Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin, Ha Ha Tonka @ the Hi-Dive
• Steal This Track: Carmelita's Lovers

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Today's Style

What parents should do when adult children behave badly (12/02/2011)
Dear Amy: I have four adult children, two of whom used to adore each other but now have had a definite parting of the ways. One of the children has said really hurtful things to other family members and even after the issue passes there is not one word of apology.  

• Style File: Designs on Denver; Call of the wild; The shoe fits
• Glenn Grassi's "micro-house" in Erie is big on efficiency
• Keeping Santa's cover in the Internet age

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Television - Joanne Ostrow

Top TV, 12/2/11
Top TV Nielsen ratings were unavailable at press time because of the Thanksgiving holiday.  

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Theater - John Moore

"Wizard, "Maine": Two productions that are right at home
Reviews: There are two amiable area theater productions about the importance of home that are particularly meaningful at the holidays — without ever even mentioning the holidays: Bas Bleu Theatre's "Almost, Maine," and the Twn Hall Arts Center's "The Wizard of Oz." Ratings: ***