BOOKS
"Indignation" by Philip Roth:
Known lately for his older protagonists, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist returns to his literary roots for his latest novel, focusing on angst of youth rather than dissatisfaction of old age. The book follows young Marcus Messner as he comes of age during the Korean War at a conservative college in Ohio. In stores Tuesday.
GAMES
"Stars Wars::
The Force Unleashed" :
Mining an untold period of the Star Wars saga (they may run out of those soon), this slick game tells the story of Darth Vader's secret apprentice and their plot to hunt down the last of the valiant Jedi Knights. With top-notch graphics and sophisticated controls, players can really get immersed in the Star Wars world. In stores Tuesday.
DVD
"Pushing Daisies" Season One:
You could look at last year's Hollywood writers' strike as a mercy killing for a dreadful fall season. But amid the train wrecks, there were unassuming gems, such as Pushing Daisies, featuring a pie maker/reluctant detective (Lee Pace) who can briefly bring people back from the dead. Until the show returns Oct. 3, fans can catch up on the truncated first season. In stores Tuesday.
CONCERT
David Byrne :
The former Talking Heads frontman knows how to keep busy. He has a new album, he recently turned a building into a musical instrument and he's even designed bike racks for the streets of New York. The one-time MICA student keeps up the frantic pace this week with a concert at the Lyric Opera House. He performs at 8 p.m. Wednesday
For more: lyricoperahouse.com
THEATER
"The Matchmaker":
Hello Dolly!, the musical version of Thornton Wilder's romantic farce, may have more pop culture cachet, but the song-free play has charms all its own. And Center Stage doesn't skimp on the guffaws in this boisterous production. Opens Wednesday.
For more: center
stage.org
DVD
"Young @ Heart" :
Older people singing pop hits like "Staying Alive" sounds more like a quirky bit on The Tonight Show rather than a full-length film. But the members of the New England troupe, whose average age is 80, have such an endearing sense of camaraderie and dedication that they even make prison inmates tear up. In stores Tuesday.
ART
"The Indian Paintings":
by George de Forest Brush:
