Tell us of Christmas tree disasters

Remember when the cat climbed the Christmas tree and knocked it over? Those are the kind of holiday tales rich in family folklore, and we'd like to hear about them.

Send us your Christmas tree disaster stories, and we may use them in a future story, with some tips on how to avoid them in the future. E-mail them by Nov. 22 to kmoore@journalstar.com and send pictures if you captured the disaster on film.

Show to combine magic, comedy

The magic and comedy of Justin Kredible, "Like a magician, but cooler," will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Nebraska Union Ballroom, 14th and R streets.

The program is sponsored by the University Program Council of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It's free for UNL students with an N-Card and $3 for the public, faculty and staff.

Justin Kredible is a regular guest on the "Rachael Ray" show and a crowd favorite at colleges and events around the country. He has been named "Entertainer of the Year" by Campus Activities Magazine for three years. Learn more about him at www.justinkredible.com.

Astrology talk is Thursday night

Star City Astrology will presents "Star*Talk" from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Meadowlark Coffee & Espresso, 1624 South Street.

Astrologers Steven McFadden and Elizabeth Wolf will discuss in plain English the astrological forces at play now in the sky and in our lives. The discussion is free and open to the public. For more info, call 802-7053.