At a time when dead playwrights and composers often suffer a dreadful fate in the hands of over-ambitious directors, it’s nice to see directors who know how to nip and tuck and update, and come up with something original that still remains true to the original. Comment.

The Regina Opera Company, a popular Dyker Heights venue for both opera fans and performers, has been one family’s labor of love for two generations. Comment.

On Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28, the Bay Ridge Corps of The Salvation Army will open its doors and offer free Thanksgiving dinners to "the lonely, the elderly, the homeless or anyone who finds it difficult to cook at home that day," according to Major Bryan Smith. Smith and his wife, fellow pastor Major Beverly Smith (pictured above left with volunteer Dianne Browning), will begin serving dinner at noon at the facility’s Peach Room at 252 86th St. between Third Avenue and Ridge Boulevard. Comment.

Butternut Squash Bruschetta Comment.

Chunky Apple Pecan Cake Comment.

Cranberry Chutney Comment.

Marinated Pork Loin Comment.

Velvet Mashed Potatoes Comment.

Crab-stuffed Pumpkins Comment.

Creamy Chestnut Soup Comment.

Cranberry Pecan Tart Comment.

Roast Turkey with Apple-Walnut Stuffing Mark Lahm , Henry’s End [44 Henry St. between Cranberry and Middagh streets, (718) 834-1776] Comment.

In the spirit of holiday giving, I asked eight Brooklyn chefs to share their Thanksgiving creations with GO Brooklyn readers. Days later my fax machine buzzed with recipes that are not only delicious, but many that are uncomplicated, and a few that taste even better made a day or two ahead. Comment.