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'House' and 'Bones' get back to originals Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

"House" (9 p.m., Fox, TV-14, L) returns to original episodes just in time for May sweeps. It's easy to believe this year's "House" was just getting revved up when it was placed on writers'-strike hiatus. Remember that reality-TV-like contest to see who...

Also playing: Summer movie highlights Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Along with the major blockbusters, Hollywood offers loads of other films this summer. A look at the highlights:

Summer movies are action packed Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

Studio executives hope they've trained their audience well as the season of summer blockbusters arrives.

Romantic ballet coming to Zeiterion Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

"Romeo and Juliet," one of the most romantic ballets in the classical repertoire, will be performed by the acclaimed St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center at 8 p.m. Saturday.

'Carrier' is warts-and-all look at life at sea Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

"Carrier" is an unusual project for PBS on several fronts.

At 80, Albee continues his productive streak Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

"It's just a quirk of the brain that makes one a playwright," says Edward Albee, a man who knows a thing or two about writing for the stage. "I have the same experiences that everybody else does, but since I have this quirk in my head, I am not content...

'Late Nights on Air' offers nuanced writing Sun, 27 Apr 2008 06:00 EST

"Late Nights on Air" by Elizabeth Hay. Counterpoint. 376 pages. $24.

Student bike rider is a boy for all seasons. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:38:55 UTC

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Museum of Fine Arts opens long-shut entranceway Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:27:37 -0400
BOSTON - Boston's Museum of Fine Arts is reopening a long abandoned entranceway as part of a major $345 million expansion. The entrance faces the Back Bay Fens, part...

Almost famous Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:59:51 -0400
Jay McCarroll was a terrific reality TV contestant who won the first season of Bravo's "Project Runway." He's a fabulously talented fashion designer, too,...

'Baby Mama' delivers $18.3 million at weekend box office Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:52:58 -0400
LOS ANGELES - "Baby Mama," Tina Fey and Amy Poehler's comedy about surrogate motherhood, delivered the No. 1 spot at the weekend box office with $18.3 million...

Hotline: Earthfest: Let them eat Cake Sun, 27 Apr 2008 18:10:46 -0400
Those attending this year's Earthfest will have their Cake, as well as a say in who gets to eat with them. The Sacramento, Calif., alt-rock band...

Big names get party started in New Orleans Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:45:32 -0400
NEW ORLEANS - Strange but true: Some people come all the way to New Orleans to see Billy Joel. The piano man was one of a handful of superstar acts who hit the New Orleans...

Pop's star Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:30:21 -0400
Colbie Caillat wants your respect. Not long ago, her father advised her that to be taken seriously as a singer, she must write her own songs. And he should know: Ken...

PORTISHEAD Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:06:42 -0400
"Third" is "Lethal Weapon 3." It's sad that the British trip-hop freaky freaks of Portishead release their first album in a decade only to have it...

MADONNA Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:05:49 -0400
We all know there's something eerily canny about Madonna's musical instincts: The 49-year-old icon seems to know exactly when to embrace trends and when to reject...

Robyn's 'hood Sun, 27 Apr 2008 15:31:30 -0400
In 1997, Swedish songstress Robyn was poised to be the next big star. She had a sweet demeanor, a cropped blond bob and the breezy hit "Show Me Love" at a time when...

Guns shoots to top at Rumble Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:15:22 -0400
Glory is fleeting. Just ask winner of the 1992 'BCN Rock N' Roll Rumble, Big Catholic Guilt (if you can find the band) - 15 years on and it's barely a footnote...

Calm Voyage Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:50:01 -0400
1/2 oz. light rum 1/2 oz. Strega 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 egg white 1/2 c. crushed ice 1 T. passion fruit syrup Blend ingredients in a bar blender until smooth....

Three-year home of National Folk Fest is a real Butte (Montana, that is) Sat, 26 Apr 2008 14:29:33 -0400
HELENA, Mont. - The National Folk Festival comes to Montana this summer, bringing the event's mix of "music, dance and tradition from across America" to historic...

Cambridge firm's folding bikes pass urban, military test Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:22:27 -0400
"Bikes not bombs" is a nice sentiment - but the United States military would rather have both bikes and bombs, thank you. After the Gulf War, the military realized...

Why's hubby being a baby about infant safety? Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:19:33 -0400
Hi, Carolyn: Our toddler is getting to the into-everything-all-the-time stage. I think we should install drawer locks, remove things that can break/cause harm and let...

Vanishing ex is back, looking to collect Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:17:17 -0400
When my wife and I separated in 1987, she got an order requiring me to pay child support. But shortly thereafter, she took off with our then 3-year-old daughter. I couldn't...

Economic whoas Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:07:27 -0400
Economic woes have flattened the seltzer of...

Watch this! Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:44:00 -0400
What's so funny? Not the 200th episode of NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Robin Williams shows his serious side when he guests as a criminal...

'Law' and birthday cake Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:30:57 -0400
Few series reach a 200th episode, especially these days. The cast and crew of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" have much to celebrate. Executive producer...

TV Q & A with David Inman Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:22:45 -0400
Q: What happened to the appealing actor who did the commercials for 7-Up "uncola nuts" in the 1970s? He had the most wonderful laugh. Did he go...

TV Insider Sat, 26 Apr 2008 17:17:57 -0400
Name: Angie Harmon Role: Detective Lindsay Boxer on ABC's "Women's Murder Club" (Tuesday at 10 p.m. on WCVB,...

Actress happy to be in the 'House' Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:05:26 -0400
Auditions are seldom a favorite part of any actor's job, but Olivia Wilde said she enjoyed the process of becoming a new regular on "House," the hit Fox medical...

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