A&E

Dear Doctors: What causes dark circles under the eyes? I have always had areas of darker skin under my eyes, but as I’m getting older, it has been getting more noticeable. Could it be something to do with sleep, or with my diet?

DJ Exodus will spin at the Highball.

Old school comic Michael Loftus, who has written TV scripts for Kevin James and Charlie Sheen, will deliver observational humor.

New talent Tuesdays feature emerging comedic talent.

Spokane's Sydney Sweeney waxes about her hometown and latest film, "Anyone But You,' which hits screens today as well as her work in "Euphoria" and "The White Lotus."

The Million Dollar Quartet, a tribute act that tips its cap to such icons as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins, will perform Christmas songs and hits from the late legends at the First Interstate Center for the Arts.

It’s been quite a year for interior design. As houses are swept off the market in minutes after listing and new homeowners tackle what they want their home to be like, 2023 was marked with white, clean designs along with minimalism, shiplap and fast furniture.

Early in “The Iron Claw,” a harrowing, fact-based drama inspired by the Von Erich family wrestling dynasty’s saga of triumph and tragedy, writer-director Sean Durkin uses B-movie bombast to telegraph the sorrows yet to come. Although much of this Texas-set tear-jerker unfolds against a backdrop of rivers and ranches, bathed in golden-hour light, the prologue – focused on domineering patriarch Fritz Von Erich’s career in the ring and his unhinged ambition – portrays pro wrestling’s colorful sensibility via black-and-white visuals and an unnerving score.

Like its central character, Alice Walker's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Color Purple" has had a long journey. Published in 1982, this lyrical story of a poor Black woman's eventual triumph over an abusive husband and a seemingly uncaring world became a movie directed by Steven Spielberg in 1985, and then a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical in 2005. And here it is, transformed again: a new movie, based on the stage musical but featuring some new songs, directed by filmmaker/musician Blitz Bazawule.

It’s an annual tradition by now, to suggest some unexpected holiday movies that happen to fit the season, whether by dint of being set during the holidays, or evoking some kind of holiday spirit. Whatever mood you’re in this Christmas, you should be covered with this list of nontraditional holiday movies to explore.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I frequently dine out with a close friend. She seems to have missed one element of dining etiquette: that one should cut and eat one piece of food at a time.

I consider caramel as evidence that cooking is a form of magic. With just heat, you can turn simple, sweet sugar into something deliciously complex with a range of textures (depending on the addition of other ingredients). This is thanks to chemical reactions that create new flavor compounds. But as with any potion, making caramel can be hard to master and even dangerous if not handled properly.

Liberty Lake’s 3 Ninjas restaurant refuses to be put into a box. Melding flavors from places like Thailand, Mexico, Japan, Korea, America and others, their menu offers mouthwatering bowls, sandwiches, wraps, tacos, salads and more.

Holiday gifts don't have to be big or expensive to be appreciated. In fact, it's often the smaller, practical items intended for everyday use that end up having the most impact in the long run. 

Dear Annie: I have found myself pregnant again, seven years after my first pregnancy. I allowed myself to have fun on vacation and came home pregnant. The second party is aware and unbothered. And that bothers me. I’ve been ignored and disregarded while carrying this child. I attend my doctor’s appointments alone and plan to raise the child alone, as I did with my first one.

Dear Doctors: I am a 46-year-old woman, and I recently moved to be closer to my family. I have a new doctor who surprised me by talking about grip strength. She said it’s an important measure of health. I have never heard of this. Can you explain?

Dear Annie: My significant other and I have been together for nearly 14 years. His mother is a huge issue in our relationship, and this past Thanksgiving was the worst. He has been divorced from his first wife and mother of his 21-year-old daughter since before she was 2. His ex cheated on him prior to their marriage and during the marriage. This devastated him for years, especially after she left him and took his daughter.

From staff reports

Bradley Cooper insists on keeping energy up on set, which means there won't be any sitting down. The "Maestro" actor and filmmaker revealed his sans-chair policy to director Spike Lee, saying, "There's no chairs on sets."