PUBLISHER’S COLUMN
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

BUZZ
It’s happening here.
BUZZ AROUND
RECREATION & LEISURE
STYLE
BOOKS
PARTY ON
LIVE PEOPLE

SCOTT LAX
Baby, the thrill is gone.

THEATER – by Faye Sholiton
The Bang and the Clatter make some more noise.

COMMENTARY – by Milenko Buddmir
You know what they say about first impressions.

PRIVATE SCHOOLS – by Lori Brandt
Schools that educate with the arts.

RAINMAKERS
Meet 11 successful women with economic impact.

NORTHEAST OHIO WITH A GIVING HEART: NATIONAL PHILANTHROPY DAY

DOLLARS AND SENSE: ECONOMIC INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

KENT STATE FOLK FEST

89.7 NEWS & NOTES
Special adversiting section

live times
AROUND TOWN – edited by Brooke Willis
Our picks of this month’s don’t-miss events.

THE BACK PAGE – by Carlo Wolff
On being a living canvas.

HOLIDAY DINING
Special adversiting section

food & drink
edited by Ivan J. Sheehan

EATING IT UP, ON MARKET STREET – by Christine Howey
Plenty of folks give a you-know-what about the Flying Fig.

IN THE KITCHEN – by Ivan J. Sheehan
Great beer and great stories are abrew around town.

RECIPE FILE
Ideas for great holiday meals.

DINING OUT LISTINGS
The area’s best bets for a great meal.

SEASONED POUR – by John Long
Favorite Ohio wines for the holidays.

CULINARY TRAVELS
Dante Boccuzzi in Japan.

GADGET FREAK – by Bev Shaffer
Tea off with one of these cool tools.