'Trouble with the Curve' is likeable film

Clint Eastwood stars in "Trouble with the Curve," available on home video. The family-friendly drama is the actor's first film since 1993 that he has not also directed. Will the picture make your day?

Vendors sought for Small World Festival

The Small World Festival Committee is accepting vendor applications and cultural entertainment proposals for its Saturday, May 11, event at Bryant Commons in downtown Hinesville. The international cultural celebration will feature a world marketplace, international food court and cultural entertainment.

At the movies Jan. 18-24

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 Broken City (R) Fri. 4:15, 7:10, 9:45 Sat.-Mon. 1:25, 4:15, 7:10, 9:45 Tues.-Thurs. 4:15, 7:10, 9:45 Mama (PG-13) Fri. 4, 6:55, 9:30 Sat.-Mon. 1:30, 4, 6:55, 9:30 Tues.-Thurs. 4, 6:55, 9:30 Gangster Squad (R) Fri. 4:20, 7:15, 9:50 Sat.-Mon. 1:20, 4:20, 7:15, 9:50 Tues.-Thurs. 4:20, 7:15, 9:50 A Haunted House (R) Fri. 5:40, 7:50, 10 Sat.-Mon. 1:15, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50, 10 Tues.-Thurs. 5:40, 7:50, 10 Zero ...

NFL championship games Sunday at Rocky's

Watch the AFC and NFC Championship games Sunday at Rocky's Zone, where there's no cover charge and not a bad seat in the house. The Baltimore Ravens and New England Patriots will battle for the AFC. The San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons will play for the NFC championship. The winners will play in SuperBowl XLVII Feb. 3. Rocky's opens at noon and will remain open until the games end. Drink specials will be ...

Play relives Johnny Mercer's music, tragedy

"Johnny Mercer and Me!, a play based on the life of American songwriter and singer John Mercer, is coming to Statesboro.

Al Gore to speak at Savannah Book Festival

Former vice president, Nobel Peace Prize recipient and bestselling author Al Gore will speak at the 2013 Savannah Book Festival at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 16 at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Telfair Square.

High school jazz contest in Savannah

SAVANNAH - A dozen jazz bands from high schools across the U.S. will be swinging into Savannah for a competition in March.

At the movies Jan. 11-17

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 Gangster Squad (R) Fri. 4:20, 7:15, 9:50 Sat.,Sun. 1:20, 4:20, 7:15, 9:50 Mon.-Thurs. 4:20, 7:15, 9:50 A Haunted House (R) Fri. 5:40, 7:50, 10 Sat.,Sun. 1:15, 3:30, 5:40, 7:50, 10 Mon.-Thurs. 5:40, 7:50, 10 Zero Dark Thirty (R) Fri. 4:30, 8:30 Sat.,Sun. 1, 4:30, 8:30 Mon.-Thurs. 4:30, 8:30 Texas Chainsaw (R) Fri.-Thurs. 5:15 Texas Chainsaw 3D (R) Fri. 7:30, 9:45 Sat.,Sun. 12:40, 3, 7:30, 9:45 Mon.-Thurs. ...

Get fit in the New Year

If you are looking to get fit, the Aerobic-Thon & Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Newman Fitness Center may be for you.

Historical Society to kick off lecture series

The Richmond Hill Historical Society is kicking off its membership drive and monthly lecture series with a presentation on Sherman's March to the Sea and the Civil War from renowned historian Buddy Sullivan at 7 p.m. Jan. 10.

‘Wimpy Kid’ creator coming to book festival

SAVANNAH - "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney is coming to the 2013 Savannah Book Festival.

Grilling club forming in Savannah area

A Big Green Egg club is forming in the Savannah area. Cookbook author Damon Lee Fowler, food and beverage writer Tim Rutherford and Kitchen Outfitters co-owner David Freeman are forming a club called Coastal Eggheads for people who own or are interested in learning more about Kamado-style grills/smokers. The first meeting of Coastal Eggheads will be 6:30-8 p.m. Feb 19 at Kitchenware Outfitters, 5500 Abercorn St. in Savannah. A demonstration on changing the grill gasket ...

At the movies Dec. 21-27

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 Django Unchained (R) Tues. 5, 7, 9 Wed.,Thurs. 1:10, 5, 9 Jack Reacher (PG-13) Fri.-Sun. 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40 Mon. 12:50, 3:50, 6:50 Tues. 3:50, 6:50, 9:40 Wed.,Thurs. 12:50, 3:50, 6:50, 9:40 Parental Guidance (PG) Tues. 4:10, 7:10, 9:35 Wed.,Thurs. 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, 9:35 This Is 40 (R) Fri.-Sun. 12:30, 4, 7, 9:55 Mon. 12:30, 4, 7 Tues. 4, 7, 9:55 Wed.,Thurs. 12:30, 4, 7, 9:55 ...

At the movies Dec. 14-20

HINESVILLE: Liberty Stadium Cinemas 565 W. Oglethorpe Hwy. 912-408-1000 Playing for Keeps (PG-13) Fri. 4:05, 7:05, 9:45 Sat.,Sun. 1:15, 4:05, 7:05, 9:45 Mon.-Thurs. 4:05, 7:05, 9:45 The Collection (R) Fri. 5:20, 7:30, 9:35 Sat.,Sun. 12:45, 3:15, 5:20, 7:30, 9:35 Mon.-Thurs. 5:20, 7:30, 9:35 Killing Them Softly (R) Fri. 4:10, 7, 9:30 Sat.,Sun. 1, 4:10, 7, 9:30 Mon.-Thurs. 4:10, 7, 9:30 Life of Pi (PG) Fri.-Thurs. 4 Life of Pi 3D (PG) Fri. 7, 9:30 Sat.,Sun. ...

Hayride in place of sleigh-ride

Holiday decorations will transform the Holbrook Pond Recreation Area off Highway 144 into a yuletide fun land from 6-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there.

Post's outdoor pools opening

'Jack Reacher' gets a lot wrong, and right

"Jack Reacher," which is new to home video, is a film that has much more to offer than I expected.

Horoscopes for week of May 15-21

April 20 to May 20: Bravo to the determined bovine. While others might give up, you continue to search for answers. Expect your taurean tenacity to begin paying off by week's end.

'Barefoot in the Park' May 17-19

The Liberty Theatre Company will perform Neil Simon's "Barefoot in the Park" at 7 nightly May 17-18 and at 2 p.m. May 19 at the Dorchester Village Civic Center. Doors open a half-hour before showtime.

'Iron Man 3' gets blockerbuster season off right

"Iron Man 3" currently is the No. 1 film in the world. You had to be a superhero this past week just to find a showing that wasn't sold out.

Club Stewart brunch for Mother's Day