Everybody, it seems, makes healthy-eating resolutions this time of year. How well we fulfill those good intentions depends a good deal on how much we challenge our taste buds. Cottage cheese, while a wholesome choice, is about as exciting as, well, cottage cheese.

As you pack the holiday decorations away, it’s a perfect time to cozy up for the long, cold months ahead with comforting shades and warm colors. “It’s all about texture, layering and pops of color,” said local Interior Designer Nikki Wolfe, who stresses that it’s possible to transform your living space on a budget.

The Village Players present a romantic comedy, Dancing Lessons, about a young man, Ever, who has been diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome. Ever seeks instruction from Broadway dancer, Senga, who happens to be...