Holiday | Thursday, November 12,2009

2009

Lend a hand to these central Illinois organizations this holiday season. Check Illinois Times next week for more local wish lists. Send lists to holidaywishlist@illinoistimes.com Mini O’Beirne

Holiday | Thursday, November 12,2009

Remasters of The Universe

Take 8: Top Music Reissues

By Matthew M. F. Miller

For the person on your list who thinks there hasn’t been music worth listening to since Reagan was president. Let them know good news awaits beneath the tree. Old is new again this holiday seaso

Holiday | Thursday, November 12,2009

Big Fun for Less Dough

Try these ideas to trim the cost — but not the flavor or fun — of holiday dinner parties

By Chuck Ross

With this year’s tighter budgets, many holiday cooks will be limiting their entertaining splurges. Fancy menus and imported ingredients are facing the ax, as shopping lists face greater scrutiny