Local stores turn to fundraisers, coupons to bring in customers (Arizona Daily Star)
With fierce competition from discount retailers and chains, some local business owners have taken measures theyve never used before to entice customers into their shops during the holidays.

Wicked Big Month in Schenectady - WXXA
Wicked Big Month in Schenectady WXXA " Wicked " is the biggest show to come to Proctors since "The Phantom of the Opera" visited in 2006. (Photographer: Zak Radick) The hottest ticket in the ... Its " Wicked " month in Schenectady WT

Desperate housewives (Las Vegas CityLife)
Torrents of hilarity are unleashed in David Lindsay-Abaires Wonder of the World, currently playing at Las Vegas Little Theatres Fischer Black Box. Not only is the venue black, so is the comedy in this nothings-sacred farce. Its the perfect antidote t

Broadway comes to Caldwell (The Progress)
The second event of the 2009-10 Music Series, Broadway Comes to Caldwell, will be held in the sanctuary at The First Presbyterian Church, 326 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29. This will be the 15th year that professional singer

News Briefs (The Ponca City News)
American Legion Meeting â?” A meeting of American Legion Post 14 is Thursday at 7 p.m. at 407 W. South Avenue. All members are urged to attend. There will not be a meeting Dec. 24.