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“Christmas Eve” – A show filled with heartwarming stories, cherished memories, and the joy of togetherness that will shine brightly on center stage. Every show holds the promise of a delightful surprise guest, adding an extra layer of enchantment to this already extraordinary occasion. Shows through Dec. 17. Thursdays through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 5 p.m. Coeur d’Alene Resort, 115 S. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. SOLD OUT. (208) 209-5031.

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Movie Review: ‘Poor Things’ is rich in lessons of humanness

In the middle of “Poor Things,” the new film from Oscar-nominated oddball auteur Yorgos Lanthimos, our heroine Bella Baxter (Emma Stone) toddles off on a solo adventure for the very first time. Wandering the streets of a pastel storybook Lisbon in silky shorts and a blouse with enormous puff sleeves, her long mane of raven hair swaying down back, Bella heads for a pastry stand, where she crams ...
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What to stream: From murders in Oklahoma to mayhem in N.Y., these movies won’t disappoint

One of the best films of the year, Martin Scorsese’s “Killers of the Flower Moon” is now available to purchase and watch at home this week, landing on digital platforms on Tuesday before it will stream on Apple TV+. Named Best Film and Best Actress for Lily Gladstone by the New York Film Critics Circle last week, “Killers of the Flower Moon” is the latest epic from American master Scorsese, an ...
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Miss Manners: I can’t keep giving huge sums of money for office gifts

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I have a colleague who consistently asks for what I consider large contributions to work gifts. I’ve explained to her that I’m not comfortable giving that kind of money. I want to show kindness for things such as birthdays and Boss’ Day, but the amounts she asks for are above my comfort level.
A&E >  Cooking

Christmas Star Bread shines for holiday parties

For years I’ve looked at pictures of gorgeous star-, wreath- or tree-shaped holiday breads and pastries, knowing that they looked far more complicated than they really were. But, I never bothered to make one.
A&E >  Food

Ginger and scallion steamed tilapia over Chinese noodles

I found this delicious and very easy way to steam fish. It’s in the oven instead of over boiling liquid. It helps retain moisture and flavor. The combination of ginger, scallions and garlic form a flavorful sauce for steamed tilapia. It takes a few minutes to prepare ingredients, but then the oven does the rest of the work.
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The best allergy-friendly nut substitutes for cooking and baking

Of the nine major food allergens, two are nuts – specifically peanuts (technically a legume), and tree nuts, including almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios and walnuts. (The others are milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat, soybeans and sesame.) That’s a lot of ground to cover for people with nut allergies, especially because nuts are a common ingredient in all sorts of sweet and savory recipes.
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A mother retaliates to daughters’ snubs

Dear Annie: Are you aware that, according to experts, approximately 25% of adult children do not speak to one or both of their parents? I’m in that situation. I gave my two daughters everything they wanted that I could afford to give them: dance and music lessons, dive and soccer teams, trips throughout the U.S. and overseas and expensive private schools of their choice. While my daughters wore designer clothing, I bought my clothing from discount stores. I never beat them or spoke unkindly to them or about them. I was always very proud of them.
A&E >  Pop culture

KISS says farewell IRL, but the rockers will ‘live on eternally’ through avatars

If there’s one thing that KISS is going to do, it’s sell out. Sell-out concerts on back-to-back nights at Madison Square Garden 50 years after debuting. Sell out out merch at every show for the last few decades. Sell out by trying to jump on the disco bandwagon in the late 1970s. Or sell out by emblazoning its members’ faces on the most benign everyday items, including lunchboxes, action ...
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Ask the doctors: Talk to doctor before starting supplements

Dear Doctors: What is your opinion of the brain and memory supplements that we see advertised on TV? I’m also curious about other supplements, like the ones that are advertised to help with vision or for joint health. Do any help?