In the early 1970s, David Doxey bought a framed picture at Meijer in Lansing, and it hung on a wall in his home for years. But when it fell down and the frame broke, a mystery began. Behind the purchased artwork was a caricature of an elegant lady, sporting golden earrings and a substantial diamond ring. Doxey likes the drawing very much, but he’s curious to know who the subject is.

The Detroit Film Critics Society has announced the Best of 2010 nominees and winners in eight categories. It's the fourth year the group — whose members include City Pulse arts and culture editor James Sanford — has awarded honors to outstanding films, filmmakers and performers. The 20 critics who make up the DFCS live and work within a 150-mile radius of Detroit, including the cities of Ann Arbor, Grand Rapids and Flint.

Oedipus may have some trouble with his eyes, but local high school students will have an easier time seeing him this February at Williamston Theatre: The theater just received a grant from the Verizon Foundation to provide free tickets to matinees of the upcoming production of "Oedipus."

(Friday, Dec. 3) Sad news from Small Things Productions: The Girlyman concert scheduled for Dec. 12 at Creole Gallery has been canceled. Girlyman member Doris Muramatsu has been diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia, prompting the group to scrap their tour plans. "Fortunately, CML ...

(Friday, Dec. 3) — It's a family affair at the Wharton Center March 9, when father and son James Taylor and Ben Taylor team up for a night of music. It's the first time the two have toured together. Tickets go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10.

The Greater Lansing Gay Men's Chorus and Sistrum, the Lansing Women's Chorus, join forces for "I Believe," a holiday concert, at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Dart Auditorium.

New Exhibits Absolute Gallery Artisan market featuring jewelry, watercolors, clocks, toys and games. There will be no reception this month. Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 307 E. Grand River Ave., Lansing. (517) 482- 8845. www.absolutegallery.net. By the Ri...

City Pulse welcomes marketing and sales executive Mark King as its newest advertising consultant. King brings more than 10 years of marketing and sales experience from the areas of diversity, sales event planning and brand management integration.

Set in 1950s Pittsburgh, "Fences" documents the life of Troy Maxson, a former Negro Baseball League star who is now a garbage collector. The play earned Wilson a Pulitzer Prize and was recently revived on Broadway with Denzel Washington and Viola Davis.

Tis the season ' and giving is the reason. As the holiday rush approaches, find something for everyone on your list without making endless trips to department stores. Unique items are available all around Lansing, homemade and homegrown to suit your needs.