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Cultural Conversation

How Natalie
Rescued 'Monk'
Traylor Howard has been a godsend for USA's hit series. A talk with the often-overlooked actress as the show begins its 2009 season.

The Marketing of Erin McCarley
Erin McCarley's debut album has been enveloped by the kind of hype that could turn off thoughtful listeners -- and that would be a shame: It has a depth that demands repeated investigation.
Old Italian Artwork Made Young
Two Renaissance works of art are back on display in Florence after restoration.
When Civilization Went Global
The Metropolitan Museum of Art's "Beyond Babylon" explores art, trade and diplomacy in Mesopotamia during the second century B.C.
- Photos: 'Beyond Babylon'
As a Music Contractor, His Job Is the Pits
When a Broadway show needs musicians, it turns to John Miller, who rarely fails to deliver.
What Artists Do for Love
Terry Teachout discusses amateurs in the artistic world, from Winston Churchill to Gilbert Kaplan.
'Taps' for Freddie Hubbard
In the 70 years that he was with us, Freddie Hubbard was known primarily for one thing: playing the trumpet harder, faster and with more pure chops than virtually anyone else who ever picked up the horn.
2009 Preview
What's Next
A guide to the most anticipated books, movies, TV shows, music, videogames, sports stories and art of the year ahead.
Harry Potter, Wolverine Return
Hollywood found some of 2009's most anticipated films in an unexpected place: 2008. A guide to some of the biggest movies.
The Think-Positive Gambit
This year, expect an array of TV options all designed to make viewers forget about the real world and disappear into a good show.
Will Big Names Lure Readers?
Publishers hope John Grisham and other bestselling authors will pump up sales.
Defining Year Ahead for Sports
Next year promises fewer scandals and more singular performances, but will the economy play spoiler?
The Art World's Global View
Collectors and curators are planning visits to events world-wide, from Italy's oldest biennial to South Africa's new art fair.

Music

Dizzy Gillespie and Dr. Jazz
An unprecedented jazz program made possible by the Dizzy Gillespie Memorial Fund helps musicians unable to pay for health care.
Film Review
World War II Defeats 'Defiance'
Daniel Craig can't save the Jewish-rescue drama from its nuance-free script.
- Film Clip: "Defiance"
Television
A Story of India
Michael Wood's documentary television program "The Story of India" is wondrously informative and visually dazzling.
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Animators Envision 3-D TV at Home
Companies are making an ardent push to deliver 3-D versions of television shows, movies and videogames to the living room.
Theater
Two Looks at the Luck of the Irish
Playwrights McPherson and McDonagh are represented on the stages of Chicago and New York by two productions that are excellent in every possible way.

Columns

Readback
By Cynthia Crossen
The Wall Street of 100 Years Ago
Film review
By Joe Morgenstern
World War II Defeats 'Defiance'

Morgenstern on movies
By Joe Morgenstern
Hey, WALL-E: Shoot for the Top
Theater
By Terry Teachout
Two Looks at the Luck of the Irish

Books

Diet Books for the New Year
The latest crop of diet books has a few twists on the typical weight-loss formula. The skinny on some of the top new diet books for 2009.
Think Again
Marketing into a Meltdown

Food

Wines for the Times
Five wine experts discuss how they're adapting to uncertain economic times and recommend some low-cost wines that don't sacrifice quality.
Science + Dumplings = Sensation
Premium Chocolate Holds Steady

Fashion

A Quest for the Perfect White Shirt
Christina Binkley has embarked on a mission to discover the ingredients of a distinguished dress shirt.
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Retailers Keep Cutting Prices
Florsheim Line Steps Into Posh Stores

Travel

Fliers Saw Longer Delays in 2008
Airline delays grew longer in 2008, averaging nearly one hour. Scott McCartney on which carriers performed better or worse than others last year.
Ways to Stretch Your Travel Dollars
Prepping for Risks of Overseas Travel

Autos

Ford's Sync Adds Interactive Features
Ford is adding real-time traffic, turn-by-turn directions, personalized sports and weather reports to its in-car Sync system.
Audi Defies Industry Gloom
Nissan Recalls Trucks Over Air Bags

Sports

Questions for: Padraig Harrington
The PGA's reigning player of the year discusses the new pressures he faces, his unusual training techniques and his rivalry with Sergio Garcia.
Bullish on Bowling -- Yes, Bowling
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Home Depot Ends Olympic Program

Architecture

Greene & Greene: In a Gallery and On Site
A San Marino, Calif., exhibit features the furniture and other fixtures found in homes designed by America's best-known participants in the Arts and Crafts movement.
- Photos: Greene Homes