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SCREEN What: Jesus Christ Superstar: UK Rock Spectacular Where: SilverCity When: Sunday 12: 55 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Ticket info: cineplex.

Langham Court Theatre production of The 39 Steps, running March 2013. Auditions Dec. 8, 11 a.m. and Dec. 9, 1 p.m. at 805 Langham Court off Rockland Avenue. Details 250-384-2142 or langhamtheatre.ca St.

While parents may sometimes despair of their children getting enough shut-eye, especially with age-old stalling tactics of another story or another glass of water, children in the U.S. appear to be getting the recommended amount of sleep.

Tokyo retained its tasty title on Wednesday as the Michelin guide's world gourmet capital, although the number of three-star restaurants fell slightly.

? Welcome to the Calendar listings. Theatre, dance, live music, nightspots and other performances appear in day-by-day listings, with family activities and ongoing exhibitions under "Attractions.

Saturday marks the start of a month of Christmas celebrations at Butchart Gardens. The gardens' Magic of Christmas program is marking its 26th season. The light-up ceremony at 5 p.m. Saturday kicks off the Magic of Christmas.

A Touch of Salt Spring Christmas Show, Nov. 30, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Dec. 1-2, 10 a.m.-5 p .m. Panorama Recreation Centre, 1885 Forest Dr., North Saanich. Admission $5 for three day pass. Handicap accessible, Park'n'Ride. atouchofsaltspring.

ON STAGE Kafka the Musical Where: Little Fernwood Hall, 1923 Fernwood Rd. When: To Dec. 16 Tickets: $10, $14 at 250-5906291 and ticketrocket.org ($2 online surcharge) It all started as a joke, really.

You'll pay 6.1% more this year for the gifts in the carol