The South African artist William Kentridge has unleashed his imagination on Shostakovich’s bitterly satirical and breathless opera at the Met.

Picture This: A Nose on the Loose

The top American military commander in Iraq on Monday praised the Iraqi military’s performance during Sunday’s Parliamentary election.

As Iraq Tallies Vote, U.S. Says Pullout Plans Are ‘on Track’

As The National Enquirer chased reports of an affair involving John Edwards, it strung together a series of scoops and earned a little respect along the way.

The National Enquirer Earns Some Respect

There are signs that people may soon be back to surveying their wardrobes with a more unforgiving air, followed by a trip to the store.

Signs of a Thaw in the Wardrobe Recession

The Evening Hours column last Sunday misidentified the guest shown with Heather Mnuchin at the Winter Ball held by the Director’s Council of the Museum of the City of New York on Feb. 23. She is Ulla Parker, not Coralie Charriol Paul.

Correction

The hunger for 3-D pictures, a blockbuster publicity campaign and curiosity about a performance by Johnny Depp pushed “Alice in Wonderland” to No. 1 at the weekend box office.

‘Alice’ Grabs Imax Screens From ‘Avatar’

Most members of the American Contract Bridge League’s Hall of Fame are marquis names. A few are lower-profile experts well respected by their peers

Winner Understood Opponent’s Psychology

Almost 30 years after he was first named to receive the Commander of Arts and Letters award, Stevie Wonder accepted it from the French Culture Minister Frédéric Mitterrand, Agence France-Presse reported.

Stevie Wonder Honored in France

NBC’s Thursday night sitcoms will all be back for the 2010-11 television season that starts next fall.

Renewed: ’30 Rock,’ ‘Office’ and ‘Community’

Sandra Bullock accepted in person the dubious honor of worst actress at the Razzie Awards for her role in the comedy “All About Steve.”

Bullock Wins Worst Actress Razzie

The Williamstown Theater Festival in Massachusetts has announced its 2010 summer season.

This Summer at Williamstown

“Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire” and “Crazy Heart” were the big winners at Film Independent’s Spirit Awards.

‘Precious’ Dominates Spirit Awards

WNET.org, the New York public broadcaster, is canceling “Worldfocus,” its weeknight newscast seen on public television stations, effective April 2.

WNET.org Cancels ‘Worldfocus’

 An article last Sunday about the rise of Islamic militancy among the frustrated youth of Pakistan omitted a passage at the continuation in some copies. The full passage should have read: “ ‘The situation is now quite confusing,’ said Tariq Parvez, director of the National Counterterrorism Authority in Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital. ‘We can no longer talk in terms of organizations. Now it’s a question of like-minded militants.’ The result has been deadly. In 2009, militant attacks killed 3,021 Pakistanis, three times as many as in 2006.” (The full article is at nytimes.com/world.)

A map last Sunday with the This Land column, about the skier Hannah Kearney, who won the first gold medal for the United States in this year’s Olympics, mislabeled, in some copies, the state in which her hometown of Norwich is located. As the article noted, it is Vermont, not Florida.

Pitcher Jenrry Mejia, first baseman Ike Davis and catcher Josh Thole, among other prospects, are turning heads with their play in spring games.

The Mets’ Future Suddenly Feels Far From Barren

The Yankees have had mixed results with high-profile players from Japan, and Kei Igawa, whom the Yankees paid a premium for in 2007, is no exception.

Igawa Working to Be Pitcher Yankees Thought He Was

Corrections

The Deconstructed feature last Sunday, about Electronic Benefit Transfer cards, which replaced paper food stamps, referred incorrectly to the average monthly allotment in New York City and to the amount of time it takes to get a card. The allotment is $289 per household, not per individual, and applicants usually get cards within a month after requesting them  not the same day.

 An article last Sunday about the actress Diane Keaton referred incompletely to the creation of the “Annie Hall” look. While Ms. Keaton is closely identified with the look, Ruth Morley was the costume designer for the film and the two women collaborated on the style; Ms. Keaton did not “single-handedly” invent the look.

Bette Bourne, a drag performer and activist from Britain, recounts his experience at the footlights and on the front lines in “A Life in Three Acts.”

Of Youth, Frocks and Politics: A Not-So-Ordinary Life

Boston Baroque’s music director, Martin Pearlman, says he considers the Vespers one of the ensemble’s signature works, with good reason.

Praise of Mary at Eventide Resounds Across 400 Years

The Jets agreed in principle to trade Rhodes to the Cardinals, who needed a safety to fill the hole left by the departure of Antrel Rolle for the Giants.

Jets Trade Kerry Rhodes to Arizona Cardinals

With the big-name free agents already out of the way, N.F.L. teams reported fewer signings on Saturday.

Lull in N.F.L. Signings as Teams Reassess Capless Market

The skill with which Ron Rash’s tales are constructed is apparent in this new book of stories.

March 7, 2010

Headlines from March 7, 2010

Picture This: A Nose on the Loose

As Iraq Tallies Vote, U.S. Says Pullout Plans Are ‘on Track’

The National Enquirer Earns Some Respect

Signs of a Thaw in the Wardrobe Recession

Correction

Billboard 200

Soldier Of Love

Need You Now

The E.N.D.

The Fame

Rebirth

Historical Context for March 7, 2010