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The Index-Journal, Greenwood, S.C. Thursday, November 27, 20C3 ANNOUNCEMENTS 8 Child CareBabysitting HOLIDAY Cimtinued fnm pate IC Connick recently released "Harry For The Holidays," the long-awaited sequel to his multi-platinum 1993 album, "When My Heart Finds Christmas." On the CD. v. hich debuted at No. I on Billboard's jazz charts, Connick warms up those chilly nights hen he croons Til Be Home For Christmas," an intimate performance by his jazz quartet gently embellished by strings.

The album offers a mix of traditional secular and sacred holiday songs, more contemporary fare such as Donny Hathaway's soulful "This Christmas," and four Connick originals, highlighted by the lost love lament "Notlun' New For New Year," a duet with country music legend George Jones. "George Jones is my favorite singer and I was quite surprised and honored that he said yes," said Connick. "I think he's the most soulful country singer probably of.all time." Connick's other originals include a "Frosty the children's song, "The Happy Elf," with brassy big band blasts; the solemn orchestral "1 Come With Love." hose lyrics depict Christ's life in three phases and reflect Connick's Catholic faith; and the bouncy I'm Gonna Be the First One (Up on Christmas Morning)," based on Connick's childhood frustration of having to wait until everyone else in his family got up to open his presents. The more familiar holiday songs have been wrapped in fresh new packaging by Connick, ho did all the arrangements, orchestrations and conducting. "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" has the feel of a New Orleans street parade, "Mary's Little Boy Child" is set to a calypso beat, and "Silent Night" becomes a gospel hymn.

"There's certainly a variety of styles on this record, everything from orchestral to big band to New Orleans and and it represents a lot of the different styles that influenced me," said Connick. Many of the tunes from the CD figure prominently in the repertoire of both Connick's big band tour and NBC holiday special, to be broadcast tonight. The special's guests include salsa star Marc Anthony, who sings "Auld Lang Syne" with Connick in a blend of New Orleans and Caribbean styles, and gospel diva Kim Burrell, who performs "1 Pray On Christmas," a Connick original from his first Christmas CD. This year, fans familiar only ith Connick's acting and singing have had a chance to discover another side due to an unusual arrangement between his record label, Columbia, and the independent jazz label, Marsali Music, founded by Connick's childhood friend, saxophonist Branford Marsalis. Columbia will continue to release Connick's best-selling big band and vocal CDs, while allowing Marsalis Music to put out his less commercial jazz instrumental recordings.

It was like Christmas in July for Connick when Marsalis' label released "Other Hours," Connick's first purely instrumental jazz piano album since 1990 and his first jazz quartet CD ever. It features reinterpretations of 12 tunes written for (though not all included in) Connick's Tony Award-nominated score for the Broadway musical "Thou Shalt Not," performed by a combo drawn from Connick's big band with saxophonist Charles "Ned" Goold, drummer Arthur Latin and bassist Neal Caine. Connick elcomed the chance to reconnect ith his first love jazz piano playing, which first brought him to public attention as a teenager before he became a star thanks to the 1989 "When Harry Met Sally" soundtrack. Connick started playing piano at age three in New Orleans, and went on to sit in with musicians in the French Quarter and study ith the noted jazz patriarch, pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis. "I'm able to sometimes express things even more articulately on the piano than I am with singing," Connick said.

"It's a very comfortable place for me. I feel like I could convey whatever emotion I need to through the piano." Branford Marsalis says Connick's skills as a jazz player and composer have been underrated by some jazz critics and musicians who are resentful of his fame and fortune. "Harry can do whatever he wants because he has that kind of talent. and that's why a lot of people envy him," said Branford. "He is one of the more creative people that I have ever met." EXPECTANT PARENTS need HAStht to care tor chad and do housework tor 10-12 Hours a day, 5 days a week, plus some weekends and evorangs Paid hokdays.

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In many homes across the country turkeys are being stuffed, just as the people who consume them will be later in the day. But for many individ uals, these holidays can be an intensely difficult time, triggering feelings of stress, loneliness and loss. If the person is prone to depression, these feelings can be further magnified. DEAR ABBY JEANNE PHILLIPS Syndicated Columnist How can anyone feel depressed at this time of year, you ask? It's not that far-fetched. People who are separated from their families often feel isolated because they can't celebrate in the traditional way.

Families who have lost a loved one during the year often feel the absence especially keenly at this time. Others become depressed because they imagine that everyone else is enjoying a warm, idealized family experience, while they are on the outside looking in. Even people who enjoy the holidays can find them stressful. This is a time of year when people are stretched for time, energy and money particularly the latter. They may become embarrassed because they can't celebrate the way ASTRO By BERNICE BEDE OSOL Syndicated columnist Thursday, Nov.

27, 2003 A hopeful new cycle could be emerging in the year ahead where your dreams can become realities. Surprisingly, however, many things you thought you wanted will no1 longer be important and will be replaced with greater ambition. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) It's not that you'll be motivated today by the "what's in it for me" syndrome, but more by the practical aspects of a financial situation.

This will strongly influence your actions. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) Taking a back seat to others could prove to be quite difficult for you today, so you'll need to be careful as to how you conduct yourself when dealing with associates. Be a leader, not a dictator.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) Being so serious-minded today, hunches you get at this time on ways to improve your material lot in life may seem too good to be true. What you sense could be accurate, so act on them. PISCES (Feb.

20-March 20) Hanging out with doers today will have a stimulating effect upon your own industriousness. Seek out cpm-panions who have ambition, determination and tenacity to rub off on you. ARIES (March 21-April 19) Occasionally we all need a nod of approval from others for our efforts, and this may be the case for you today. Knowing you are appreciated will spur you on to bigger and better things. TAURUS (April 20-May 20) Loud, raucous places or boisterous people could be especially unnerving to you today, so avoid the kinds of they would like to, or in the style they have in years past Some ways to ward off the holiday blues: Keep expectations reasonable.

Don't take on more activities than you can handle -financially or otherwise. Don't overspend. Plan a holiday budget and live within it -regardless of the temptation. Do not run up credit card debt, or January will be like a serious hangover. And speaking of hangovers -watch your alcohol intake.

Remember, although alcohol seems to be a mood elevator, it is actually a depressant If you have a problem with alcohol, get whatever support you need to make it through the holidays. A final thought: If you're feeling down and want an instant "upper," the surest way to accomplish it is to do something nice for someone else. Call someone who lives alone and invite that person to dinner. Better yet, say, "I'm coming to get you, and I'll see that you get safely home." (Some older people don't drive at night, and those who do might prefer not to be behind the wheel after dark.) Give it a try! You'll be glad you did. And now, I'll repeat the Thanksgiving Prayer that was penned by my mother years ago.

My Thanksgiving would not be complete without it: Heavenly Father, We thank Thee for food and remember the hungry. We thank Thee for health and remember the sick. We thank Thee for friends and remember the friendless. GRAPH Your efflrthday places that draw them. Seek the quieter spots where people talk in softer tones.

GEMINI (May 21 -June 20) You could do rather well in a joint venture at this time with an associate who is serious-minded and ambitious. You're of a like mind and as such can produce a harmonious relationship. CANCER (June 21 -July 22) There Is great power in unity, so try to be open-minded today rather than opinionated when discussing an important issue with someone with whom you have an arrangement. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) A task that you have dreaded doing may beg for attention today.

It won't be as arduous or distasteful as you thought if you attack it with a cheerful attitude. Make your work fun. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You may find'yourself in need of some form of social outlet today.

However, you're likely to find things more pleasurable if you restrict yourself to spending your time with intimate friends. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) If you have a number of small domestic chores adding up that you've been sweeping under the rug lately, chances are you're not going to find a better day than today to do them. SCORPIO (Oct.

24-Nov. 22) Rather than your frankness and honesty annoying others today, they'll be impressed by your practical approach to issues. You'll tell things like they are, without being harsh or critical. Copyright 2003 Newspaper Enterprise Assn. Ate, i xpressions 40-50 OFF 30-50 OFF 50 OFF Check Sunday's TV Index Cy TV I EX Thursday, November 27, 2003 THtrniimri ra.M ma aw ii.ni.n...iu.ij.i.iu.,.u.ijj WNEH NewsHour With Jim Na- Antiques New This Old House Farm Aid 2003: A Soundstage Special Event Keeping World Lehrer (Cg 93992 turescene Road Hour (N) (CC) 67756 (N) (S) (CC) 60843 Up News OWGN Homelmp Will Becker Homelmp Home Alone ('90) (S) (CC) 207756 News (CC) 286263 Becker Will QWYFF BC Ent.To- Inside Friends The One in iFriends (9:15) (S) Harry for the Holi- News Tonight (CQ319 News nlght Edltlon Barbados 1 349350 (CC) 45108350 days (N) (CC) 2008 4846737 Show (S) OHBO The Pelican Brief (5:30) PG-1 3 (S) 494176 Inside the NFL (CC) Batman Forever PG-13 (S) 896843 Real Sex (S) 666824" OWBSC Brown Brown I Judge Mathis (CCj Big Time Experl Experl Experl Will Frasier Elimidate Spin City WSPA NFL Do1- Eveiv Bea Mil- Cold Case Look CSI: Crime Scene In- Without a Trace Rev- News Late Show prims at Cowboys Raymond lionalre Again (CC) 9664Q vestlgatlon 83176 elations 86263 3888176 (S) OWASV Rlckl Lake 77114 Parkers Harvey WWE SmackDownl (S) (CC) (TVPG) 74466 News Klng King Raymond C3WIS News (S) I NBC News (S) Entertain Friends (S) 5600466 Friends (CC) (TV 14) Harry Holidays NewTTsf Tonight CIWGGS For Hope Awaken Solid Baptist Nitellne 81466 Kingdom" Praise the Lord (CC) 30534 CBWHNS 70s Show Friends Friends Seinfeld Dr.

Dollttle 2 ('01) (CC) 45534 Carolina News Seinfeld Dhafma CD WLOS SUL A.BC Wheel of JePayl My Wife I George I Accord- iHope Primetime Thursday News Nlghtllne 8621 News Fortune (N) 8485 and Kids Lopez (S) lng-Jlm Faith (S) (CC) 68805 6465911 (CC) tBBET 106 Park: BET'S Top 10 Live BET com 9th Annual Walk of Fame: Aretha Franklin Comlcview 833195 News Maid BP CARTOON American Tail: Treasure Thanks Thanksgivlng Cartoons Jackie Samurai RrturamT Family 8 CNBC Behind Wheel Brian Williams Kudlow Cramer Capital Report Brian Williams Kudlow Cramer 6BINSP Changing Hagee Missions Cerullo Brkthrgh Love Your Day Life To Today Word Feed In Search eBHGTV House Curb ExtrmHm House Weekend Land Design Design House House House ExtrmHm IMi Cadillac Man ('90) (CC) 4291 95 Biography Pacific Heights ('90) (CC) 763718 jUitlcT- 83 DSC Life of Mammals Life of Mammals Kandula: Ele. Walking with Cavemen First Ancestors KanduiaTEle! BDTLC Trading Spaces Trading Spaces Trading Spaces Trading Spaces Tradlng Spaces Trading Spaces EDOUTD Fishing Outdoor Outdoors Outdoors Sports Splrlt outdoors jWlldllfe Tales HuntAdv Hunters lOutdoor BBWTBS Homelmp Seinfeld Seinfeld Friends A Christmas Story (CC) 3915973 Natlonal Lampoon's BUSA Con Air (5:30) ('97) 107263 The Rock ('96) (Sean Connery) (CC) (DVS) 711599 Termlnator 2 S3 TNT Honey, Shrunk JPregame NBA Basketball New York Knicks at Indiana Pacers. NBA Basketball: Nets at Clippers 6BESPN Poker World-Poker College Football Mississippi at Mississippi Slate. (CC) 189027 SportsCenter (CC) 281282 6BESPN2 Golf: 2002 Skins Putt Putt NFL Live Figure Skating: Kurt Browning Figure Skating: Cup China Basket 6BFOXSP Poker SEC TV NBA Act. 54321 (N) Showdown-Poker Showdown-Poker Sports Showdown-Poker Pbker BP GOLF Paid Big Break 758398 Golf Golf Nedbank Challenge Day 1.

105718 Gofi Big Break 12466 8D HISTORY Jesus of Nazareth (CC) 2548008 Jesus of Nazareth (CC) 2543553 Jesus of Nazareth (CC) 3799195 OP GAC Edge-Country Celeb. Kitchen Iciasslc 7953534 ICRL 7973398 Fast Forward Made In America PTNN The World Is Not Enough ('99) (Pierce Brosnan) 425027 The Living Daylights ('87) (Timothy Dalton) 140824 CBM1C Coal Miner's Daughter (5:35) 64378992 The Shawshank Redemption ('94) 48676485 The Bounty QBTCM Bend of the River NR 7298973 Little Miss Marker, NR8148114 Born Free (PG, 66) H8940737 BTackStiT CBLIFE Golden Golden Jewels ('92) (Annette OToole, Anthony Andrews) (CC) 445485 CD FOOD Food Food Food Food I Emerll Live 9174373 Finds Top 5 Festivals Best Of Unwrap Good B) NICK Neutron Neutron Jimmy Neutron jlmmy Neutron fuII HseT Cosby Rose fiose Cheers All-Family TSOUTH Liars Legends (N) NHL Hockey: Maple Leafs at Thrashers The Postman ('97) MKevin Coslner) 63304718 EBTVL Griffith Munsters Bewitch Jeannle Leave Leave Sanford Bewitch Griffith Leave Lucy Jeannle MfX Big ('88) (Tom Hanks) 2540466 Edward Sclssorhands PG 2545911 Cops (S) Cops (S) Champ Edward fflCOM Dogma Saturday Night Live Saturday Night Live Late Night With Conan O'Brien South South Blue Collar CD NGEO Resort Fitness I Workout Home Doctors Diaries (S) Diary Diary Health Specials (S) Doctors Diaries (S) EDHEALTH Dogs Dogs As IChasIng Dangerous Jobs Secrets-Titanic Disaster 4912756 As Chaiing The numbers listed In today's TV Index are for Northland Cable systems In Greenwood and Ware Shoals. book for conversion charts tor other cable systems In the area..