It doesn’t matter if you have “Thriller” on vinyl or the 25th anniversary CD of Michael Jackson’s hit album. You’ll be thrilled with Cirque du Soleil’s take on Jackson, beyond his music with “Michael Jackson The Immortal World Tour” that hit Sacramento’s Power Balance Pavilion earlier this week.

From “Dralion” to “Allegria” and more, Cirque du Soleil is a well-oiled machine, producing mesmerizing shows that meld music, dance, acrobatics and visuals into a spellbinding production, featuring a crème de la crème of international performers. T

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Oily skin can be really difficult to manage, especially in the winter. You might have to do a couple of things differently to make sure that you can manage your complexion. Here are some quick tips on how to take care of your skin this winter:

Put a barrier between the wind and your face One of the things that will cause excess sebum (aka: oil) to produce is the face becoming irritated. Harsh winds beating your face and freezing temperatures will do that. Create a physical barrier between your face and the wind.

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The outpouring of reader love in response to last weeks dispatch about the roast beef po-boys at Parasols and Traceys has slowed to a trickle. One of the more loquacious As for your dreams of any possible future success as a food critic I hope your palate overcomes your pompous attitude stood out.

It came from a gentleman who found my conclusions, methods and motivations wanting. He helpfully included a link to a piece by a local writer who felt likewise and did something about it.

His name pen name? is Rex Dingler. Last Wednesdays po-boy story compelled him to do the democratic thing and head out for a night of roast beef po-boys.

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ALPHARETTA, Ga. — Within hours of hearing the story about a mom and her three children on the verge of homelessness, 11Alive viewers have responded with unbelievable generosity.

Our newsroom has been swamped with calls and emails from people in metro Atlanta offering help to Anna Marie Tchouaffe and her three children.

As of Saturday night, viewers had paid for her current accomodations at a local extended stay hotel through February 1st,  donated money, food, a useable computer and presents for Christmas.

A state worker tipped off 11Alive News, saying he was trying to help the Tchouaffe family get back on its  feet, but couldn’t find any government agency or private charity that could help them.

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Q: My partner and I are headed to Napa Valley in Northern California. Any local gay tour guides who can line up a memorable trip for us?

A: There is a great local company for LGBT visitors called Gay Napa Travel. It’s owned by the friendly Charles Kimball, who moved to the area several years ago. He even became an ordained minister so he could perform same-sex weddings in this lush region.

“The longer I live here, the more and more gay couples I meet,” Charles says. “But they’ve made their money, and now they want to lead a quiet life in a beautiful place.”

Charles knows all the secret nooks and crannies of the area, and enjoys taking gay and lesbian visitors to out-of-the-way spots. He recently

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