1. LAST-CHANCE DANCE
Three celebrity dancers -- Ricki Lake, Rob Kardashian and J.R. Martinez -- are in the running to win the giant mirror-ball trophy on "Dancing With the Stars." The finale unfolds over two nights, with the performance show at 8 p.m. Monday and results revealed at 9 p.m. Tuesday on WEWS Channel 5.
2. LOCAL COMICS CON
Alternative artists, writers and cartoonists from across the country will meet at the Beachland Ballroom Saturday for Genghis Con, a small press and comics convention. Meet your favorite writers and artists, or get inspiration for your own creations. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $5, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland.
3. NEW ON DVD
Whatever your mood desires: Select blood 'n' mayhem ("Conan the Barbarian," $24.91) or animated holiday heartwarming ("Prep and Landing," $19.91). The latter first aired as a half-hour Christmas special in 2009. Both are available starting Tuesday.
4. EGGNOG AND INTRIGUE
William Gillette, star of a Sherlock Holmes play, holds a Christmas party that turns foul when one of his guests is killed. Gillette must put on his familiar deerstalker hat and channel his famous role to solve the crime. It's "The Game's Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays)," premiering at the Cleveland Play House Friday through Sunday, Dec. 18, in PlayhouseSquare's Allen Theatre. Tickets $15-$69.
5. WIELD A WII SWORD
If you're buying the video game "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" as a holiday present, don't forget to include a Wii MotionPlus adapter. That's the gizmo that allows players to jab, swing and slice their "sword" into the enemy. You'll even soar through the skies on a big red bird. "Skyward Sword," $49.99, hits shelves today.
6. EARLY R.E.M.
Now that it's headed for the dustbin of rock history, R.E.M. has decided the time is ripe to release a 40-song retrospective, "Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage, 1982-2011." The CD includes the classic hits "Losing My Religion," "The One I Love" and "Everybody Hurts." $19.98, in stores.
7. MEET THE MUPPETS (AGAIN)
It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights -- finally! After more than 10 years, Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang return to the big screen in "The Muppets." Human stars Jason Segel (who also co-wrote the script) and Amy Adams help paint a "Rainbow Connection" again (yes, it's heard in the new movie; you think they would leave that out?). In theaters Wednesday.
8. WINTER WONDERLAND
Wander amid more than 300 custom-decorated trees, wreaths and holiday items, all donated by businesses and organizations, at Akron Children's Hospital's Holiday Tree Festival. If something strikes your fancy, you can buy it and enjoy it in your home all season long. The tree festival runs now through Sunday, Nov. 27, at the John S. Knight Center in Akron. Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, and 2-6 p.m. Thanksgiving. Free.
9. NEW TUNES FROM DAUGHTRY
Former "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry co-wrote most of the songs on his band Daughtry's latest album, "Break the Spell." It's a follow-up to the rock group's hit CD of 2009, "Leave This Town." $17.95, in stores Monday.
10. CHILDHOOD LOST
Filmmaker Eugenio Polgovsky examines the daily lives of poor children in Mexico who must work to help their families survive, in the documentary "The Inheritors" (Mexico, 2008). As the children herd goats, pick vegetables, lug water and weave cloth, we realize how poverty is passed down through generations. Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque screens the film at 8:35 tonight and 6:45 p.m. Monday. $5-$9, 11141 East Blvd., Cleveland.
Three celebrity dancers -- Ricki Lake, Rob Kardashian and J.R. Martinez -- are in the running to win the giant mirror-ball trophy on "Dancing With the Stars." The finale unfolds over two nights, with the performance show at 8 p.m. Monday and results revealed at 9 p.m. Tuesday on WEWS Channel 5.
2. LOCAL COMICS CON
Alternative artists, writers and cartoonists from across the country will meet at the Beachland Ballroom Saturday for Genghis Con, a small press and comics convention. Meet your favorite writers and artists, or get inspiration for your own creations. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $5, 15711 Waterloo Road, Cleveland.
3. NEW ON DVD
Whatever your mood desires: Select blood 'n' mayhem ("Conan the Barbarian," $24.91) or animated holiday heartwarming ("Prep and Landing," $19.91). The latter first aired as a half-hour Christmas special in 2009. Both are available starting Tuesday.
4. EGGNOG AND INTRIGUE
William Gillette, star of a Sherlock Holmes play, holds a Christmas party that turns foul when one of his guests is killed. Gillette must put on his familiar deerstalker hat and channel his famous role to solve the crime. It's "The Game's Afoot (or Holmes for the Holidays)," premiering at the Cleveland Play House Friday through Sunday, Dec. 18, in PlayhouseSquare's Allen Theatre. Tickets $15-$69.
5. WIELD A WII SWORD
If you're buying the video game "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" as a holiday present, don't forget to include a Wii MotionPlus adapter. That's the gizmo that allows players to jab, swing and slice their "sword" into the enemy. You'll even soar through the skies on a big red bird. "Skyward Sword," $49.99, hits shelves today.
6. EARLY R.E.M.
Now that it's headed for the dustbin of rock history, R.E.M. has decided the time is ripe to release a 40-song retrospective, "Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage, 1982-2011." The CD includes the classic hits "Losing My Religion," "The One I Love" and "Everybody Hurts." $19.98, in stores.
7. MEET THE MUPPETS (AGAIN)
It's time to play the music, it's time to light the lights -- finally! After more than 10 years, Kermit, Miss Piggy and the gang return to the big screen in "The Muppets." Human stars Jason Segel (who also co-wrote the script) and Amy Adams help paint a "Rainbow Connection" again (yes, it's heard in the new movie; you think they would leave that out?). In theaters Wednesday.
8. WINTER WONDERLAND
Wander amid more than 300 custom-decorated trees, wreaths and holiday items, all donated by businesses and organizations, at Akron Children's Hospital's Holiday Tree Festival. If something strikes your fancy, you can buy it and enjoy it in your home all season long. The tree festival runs now through Sunday, Nov. 27, at the John S. Knight Center in Akron. Hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, and 2-6 p.m. Thanksgiving. Free.
9. NEW TUNES FROM DAUGHTRY
Former "American Idol" contestant Chris Daughtry co-wrote most of the songs on his band Daughtry's latest album, "Break the Spell." It's a follow-up to the rock group's hit CD of 2009, "Leave This Town." $17.95, in stores Monday.
10. CHILDHOOD LOST
Filmmaker Eugenio Polgovsky examines the daily lives of poor children in Mexico who must work to help their families survive, in the documentary "The Inheritors" (Mexico, 2008). As the children herd goats, pick vegetables, lug water and weave cloth, we realize how poverty is passed down through generations. Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque screens the film at 8:35 tonight and 6:45 p.m. Monday. $5-$9, 11141 East Blvd., Cleveland.
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