DINING

Hawaii eats section

Members of the Ky family and their friends learned Italian cooking from longtime O'ahu restaurateur "Cass" Castagnola. Since then, they have created a small empire around the concept of simple Sicilian-style food, reasonably priced, in convenient locations. We go back for the hot, fresh bread, the salad with creamy-tangy house dressing, Sicilian chicken and the linguine chicken anchovy olio, both in garlicky wine sauces. More »

MOVIES

Bigelow poised to crash 'celluloid ceiling'

Kathryn Bigelow made history Saturday when the director of "The Hurt Locker," a tale of risk junkies defusing improvised explosive devices in Iraq, became the first woman to receive top honors from the Directors Guild of America. More »

• Actress nostalgic for days of actual letter writing
• Bland 'Dear John' lacks any hint of romance
• Ticket prices on steroids skew box office
• Oscar pits seasoned pros against ingenues
• Screening room
• Travolta's efforts can't save bloody buddy film

MUSIC

Andrew Bird's music is like no one else's

Andrew Bird is that rare kind of musician who has the ability to move all kinds of crowds. See him once, and you may believe he's an indie rocker. See him again, and maybe it's folk. More »

ISLAND SOUNDS

CD reviews: Bill Tapia, Go Jimmy Go, Alvin Okami, Various Artists

At 102, Bill Tapia reigns as the world's senior 'ukulele sensation, strumming with a joyous jazz stance. He's definitely at the head of the class. More »

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

Test your Bon Jovi IQ

Take our quiz to determine whether you're a true lover of the New Jersey boys or whether you give Bon Jovi fandom a bad name. More »

• Don't leave your movie manners at home

Stories submitted by our readers

Haleiwa author releases latest children's book

'With all my love' at the Sheraton Princess Ka'ilulani

Lani-Kailua Outdoor Circle Supports Windward CC Scholarships

Honolulu Business Opens to Meet Growing Needs of Seniors

Makena Beach & Golf Resort Operating Successfully; Property to be Sold

New Phone System for Recorded Weather and Surf Updates on Oahu

Open House at Leeward Community College

Pull a weed, plant a seed

Time for the Year of the Tiger

Ohai Street Fair Brings Wahiawa Community Together