Music: When accepting the invitation to interview the thespian who plays murdering, recovering drug addict Christopher Moltisanti on HBO’s "The Sopranos" - the same character who sanctioned the terrifying slaughter of his own fiancée to protect his mafia family from the FBI - you take a moment to ponder the prudence of going to the meeting at his Manhattan theater without a few consiglieres in tow. Comment

Dining: It’s been another good year of eating. Comment

Theater: All the world’s a stage - even your local kitchenware store. Comment

What do exercise, fireworks and free food all have in common? They are all featured events at Prospect Park’s New Year’s Eve celebration, of course! Comment

Anyone whose New Year’s resolution is to inject a little more culture and excitement into his or her life - without spending a fortune - might want to check out the Brooklyn Museum’s Target First Saturday series. Comment