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	1 Labor Day American Secular Labor Day First Monday in September; holiday honoring working people.... Ramadan starts Muslim Ramadan starts Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Republican National Convention: Day 1 On TV Republican National Convention: Day 1 The first day of the convention features President and Laura Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Sen. Joe Lieberman and California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.... Gossip Girl: "Summer, Kinda Wonderful" On TV Gossip Girl: "Summer, Kinda Wonderful"	2 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification. Begins today in North America.... Eli Stone: The Complete First Season DVD Release Eli Stone: The Complete First Season Jonny Lee Miller ("Trainspotting," Angelina Jolie's first husband) stars as a successful lawyer who begins to experience hallucinations, and through the help of an acupuncturist, soon comes to believe that he is a prophet.... Celebration in Song: Olivia Newton-John and Friends, by Olivia Newton-John and Friends CD Release Celebration in Song: Olivia Newton-John and Friends, by Olivia Newton-John and Friends This imported album benefitting Newton-John's Cancer & Wellness center in Melbourne features duets with the cancer survivor and good friends such as Keith Urban, Barry Gibb and Richard Marx.... Hello Love, by Chris Tomlin CD Release Hello Love, by Chris Tomlin This follow up to his 2006 gold-certified "See the Morning" produced by Ed Cash (Steven Curtis Chapman, Amy Grant, Bebo Norman) illustrates our "need to introduce ourselves to love again."... That Lucky Old Sun, by Brian Wilson CD Release That Lucky Old Sun, by Brian Wilson A brand new album from legendary writer/producer Brian Wilson recorded in the Capitol Records Studios where he first recorded in 1962.... Republican National Convention: Day 2 On TV Republican National Convention: Day 2 The second day features former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, and former governors Tom Ridge and Mike Huckabee.... 90210 On TV 90210 This reimagining of the classic teen melodrama features veterans Shannen Doherty and Jennie Garth, but where oh where is our Tori Spelling?!?...	3 Ganesh Chaturathi Hindu Ganesh Chaturathi Celebrates Ganesha, the elephant-headed god and destroyer of obstacles.... Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Repubican National Convention: Day 3 On TV Repubican National Convention: Day 3 Day three features governor Sarah Palin, the Republican Vice Presidential nominee, gov. Mitt Romney, and Cindy McCain....	4 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Republican National Convention: Day 4 On TV Republican National Convention: Day 4 The fourth day features John McCain's acceptance as the Republican nominee....	5 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Everybody Wants to be Italian Movie Opening Everybody Wants to be Italian Jake can't let go of his ex-girlfriend, even though she's married with kids. But when his friends set him up on a blind date with a beautiful Italian woman from Boston's North End, Jake decides the only way to get... Ping Pong Playa Movie Opening Ping Pong Playa A young Chinese-American man dreams of being a basketball star, but soon realizes that his true talent lies in Ping Pong, both as a player and as a coach to a rag-tag group of hopefuls. Limited release.... A Secret Movie Opening A Secret On his fifteenth birtday, Francois discovers dark family secrets about his parentage and the Holocaust. Limited release.... Mister Foe Movie Opening Mister Foe Hallam Foe is a teenager who fancies his step-mother until he is convinced she has murdered his real mother in this Freudian thriller. Limited release.... Bangkok Dangerous Movie Opening Bangkok Dangerous Nicola Cage stars as a cold-blooded hit man who finds his heart when he falls in love with a local girl and befriends his errand boy.... Stand up to Cancer On TV Stand up to Cancer All three major networks will broadcast this celebrity-filled special bringing awareness to the prevention of and fight against cancer. Comedian and "Everybody Loves Raymond" star Brad Garrett shows his devotion to the cause by getting an on-air prostate exam.... Samurai Girl On TV Samurai Girl In part one of this six part event, a young girl heads from Tokyo to San Francisco to take part in an arrange marriage only to have a band of ninjas interrupt the ceremony and open her mysterious past. Episode...	6 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly On TV Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly A look at the role of religion at the Republican National Convention and Muslim televangelists, a new wave of moderate Middle Eastern Muslim preachers whose goal is to mobilize Arabs and improve their societies. Check local listings for dates and... Flight 93 On TV Flight 93 Ever After On TV Ever After Drew Barrymore stars in this re-imagined, girl power take on the Cinderellla tale....
7 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... The Art of the Public Grovel: Sexual Sin and Public Confession in America, by Susan Wise Bauer Book Release The Art of the Public Grovel: Sexual Sin and Public Confession in America, by Susan Wise Bauer Sexual indiscretion doesn't necessarily need to ruin one's career or reputation, posits Susan Wise Bauer, who outlines the essential elements of an evangelical confession used by such public personas as like Bill Clinton.... For Decades I Was Silent: A Holocaust Survivor's Journey Back to Faith, by Baruck G. Goldstein Book Release For Decades I Was Silent: A Holocaust Survivor's Journey Back to Faith, by Baruck G. Goldstein An observant Jew who was sent to Auschwitz as an adolescent, Goldstein eventually made his way to America where he enter yeshiva to become a rabbi but in doing so would be forced to confront the events of the Holocaust... God and Race in American Politics: A Short History, by Mark A. Noll Book Release God and Race in American Politics: A Short History, by Mark A. Noll Today's debates over stem-cell research to abortion have root in the explosive Civil War era mingling of race and religion.... True Blood On TV True Blood Anna Paquin ("X-Men") stars in this Alan Ball-produced ("Six Feet Under") drama about Vampires finally being able to "come out of the coffin" thanks to the invention of an artificial blood that can sustain them. Based on the graphic novel....	8 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles On TV Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles The second-season opener to the continuing tale of Sarah and John Connor after the events of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day."...	9 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... The Forbidden Kingdom DVD Release The Forbidden Kingdom Jackie Chan and Jet Li flex their martial arts muscles in this tale of an American teen who is transported back to ancient China to help two warriors save the Monkey King.... Promised Land, by Dar Williams CD Release Promised Land, by Dar Williams The pop-folk artist's first album in three years features guests such as Suzanne Vega and Marshall Crenshaw.... Save Me from Myself, by Brian "Head" Welch: CD Release Save Me from Myself, by Brian "Head" Welch: This album chronicles the former KoRn guitarist's life, as he battled with drug addiction, leaving the band and becoming a Born-again Christian....	10 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Pope John Paul II: An Intimate Life: The Pope I Knew So Well, by Caroline Pigozzi Book Release Pope John Paul II: An Intimate Life: The Pope I Knew So Well, by Caroline Pigozzi French journalist Pigozzi reveals the intimate details of the daily life of this most popular pope.... Jewish Wisdom for Business Success: Lessons from the Torah and Other Ancient Texts, by Levi Brackman and Sam Jaffe Book Release Jewish Wisdom for Business Success: Lessons from the Torah and Other Ancient Texts, by Levi Brackman and Sam Jaffe What can the Torah and the Kabbalah teach you about mastering negotiation techniques or succeeding in a business venture? Plenty, say Rabbi Brackman, and former business columnist Jaffe....	11 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Cinemax Reel Life: Portraits of a Lady On TV Cinemax Reel Life: Portraits of a Lady In October 2006, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor posed for her official portrait before 25 members of the Painting Group. This is the story of that mix of amateur and professional painters who created vastly different images of the...	12 Enkutatash Coptic Enkutatash Ethiopian New Year; traditions include a family meal, singing, and visiting friends. Celebrated by Ethiopian Christians.... Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Burn After Reading Movie Opening Burn After Reading The Coen brothers serve up wacky intrigue in this comedy of two gym workers who happen upon the memoir of a former CIA official. Starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, and John Malkovich.... Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys Movie Opening Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys Extramarital affairs, shady business practices, and secret paternities threaten to tear apart life-long friends Charlotte Cartwright, wealthy socialite, and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals.... The Women Movie Opening The Women Mary has it all: A rich husband, a great country house and an adorable daughter. But when her husband strikes up an affair with a perfume gal from Saks, the effects extend to her relationship with her best female friends... Towelhead Movie Opening Towelhead Alan Ball ("Six Feet Under," "True Blood") takes on the tale of a 13-year-old Arab American girl who must navigate the complex world of adolescence in America as an "outsider" in his feature film directorial debut. Limited release.... DogTown: Saving the Michael Vick Dogs On TV DogTown: Saving the Michael Vick Dogs Follow four of the most challenging Vick dogs rescued from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's property in April 2007 as DogTown helps rehabilitate them.... 20/20: "The Interview: Sarah Palin with Charles Gibson" On TV 20/20: "The Interview: Sarah Palin with Charles Gibson" Charlie Gibson conducts the first interview with the Republican Vice Presidential nominee....	13 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly On TV Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly Meet Dr. Ben Carson, a Seventh-Day Adventist and a leading pediatric neurosurgeon at Johns' Hopkins who gained international acclaim for his work separating conjoined twins and an inside look at the faith-based "Fugitive Safe Surrender" program which allows non-violent offenders... Michael Clayton On TV Michael Clayton George Clooney stars in this film about a law firm's "cleaner" who decides he wants to have a clean conscience.... Gym Teacher: The Movie On TV Gym Teacher: The Movie Christopher Meloni ("Law & Order: SVU"), Amy Seadris, ("Strangers with Candy"), and David Alan Grier ("In Living Color") star in this story of a failed Olympian turned gym teacher who is determined to have his students win a national gym...
14 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... V for Vendetta On TV V for Vendetta The metaphysically-minded Wachowski brothers direct Natalie Portman as a young woman recruited to help a masked vigilante overthrow a totalitarian government.... Sex with Mom and Dad On TV Sex with Mom and Dad Sex may be everywhere in American media, but that doesn't mean American families are talking about it. Dr. Drew Pinsky helps teens and their parents work through their problems regarding sex, dating and relationships....	15 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... The Mysterious Guests: A Sukkot Story, by Eric A. Kimmel Book Release The Mysterious Guests: A Sukkot Story, by Eric A. Kimmel Just in time for the Jewish harvest festival comes this tale of a rich brother and a poor brother who each build a sukkah, only to be visited by three mysterious guests.... Islamic Calligraphy, by Sheila S. Blair Book Release Islamic Calligraphy, by Sheila S. Blair With over 250 color and black and white illustrations, Blair explains Arabic calligraphy to modern readers and helps Westerners appreciate why calligraphy has long been so important in Islamic civilization.... The Power of Joy, by Christiane Northrup CD Release The Power of Joy, by Christiane Northrup The good doctor gives listeners a ten-step prescription for bringing joy into your life every day, by overcoming patterns of negative thinking, guilt, and pain....	16 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Pushing Daisies: The Complete First Season DVD Release Pushing Daisies: The Complete First Season Ned can return the dead to life for mere moments with one touch, and while it's great for solving murder cases, it's not so great for his social life.... Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins CD Release Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins Chrissie Hynde, Joan Baez, Rufus Wainwright, Dolly Parton and more lend their voices to this tribute to one of the leading lights of the folks music movement.... Wonder of the World by Rush of Fools CD Release Wonder of the World by Rush of Fools Best known for their 2007 hit "Undo," the Christian rock/Contemporary Christian Music band from Birmingham, Alabama, returns with their second album....	17 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Hanukkah Haiku, by Harriet Ziefert Book Release Hanukkah Haiku, by Harriet Ziefert Japanese poetry meets Jewish holiday in this vibrantly illustrated celebration of The Festival of Lights.... Eternity: A Scholarly Yet Lighthearted Look at Life's Biggest Question, by Frank Tilton Book Release Eternity: A Scholarly Yet Lighthearted Look at Life's Biggest Question, by Frank Tilton For those baby boomers who are beginning to wonder before they wander off to the grande finale, a light-hearted, irreverent but serious "fire-up-the neurons" journey probing the nature of eternity and its partner, creation.... Law & Order: Criminal Intent On TV Law & Order: Criminal Intent Logan reopens a case after 16 years at the request of a priest. Chris Noth's last episode....	18 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.... Wake Up: A Life of the Buddha, by Jack Kerouac CD Release Wake Up: A Life of the Buddha, by Jack Kerouac Kerouac's unsung and long-forgotten tale of the Buddha's life, published in book form for the first time draws on multiple sutras and accounts of the Buddha's life, focusing on Gotama's renunciation of worldly things.... A Deeper Faith: A Journey Into Spirituality Book Release A Deeper Faith: A Journey Into Spirituality In the tradition of Madeleine L'Engle, Frederick Buechner, and Thomas Merton comes Episcopalian priest and cultural anthropologist Jeffrey Mark Golliher with a book that follows the liturgical seasons of the Christian calendar.... Biography: Tyler Perry On TV Biography: Tyler Perry Explore the life of the prolific playwright/screenwriter/actor/director....	19 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification....	20 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification....
21 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification....	22 Mabon / Autumn Equinox / Freyfaxi Heathen Pagan Wiccan Mabon / Autumn Equinox / Freyfaxi Pagan observance of the second harvest festival; a time to give thanks and look inward. To mark the Fall Harvest, Heathens celebrate a festival for the God Freyr and the Goddess Freya.... Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification....	23 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification....	24 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification....	25 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification....	26 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification....	27 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification....
28 Lailat ul-Qadr (Shab-e-Qadr) Muslim Lailat ul-Qadr (Shab-e-Qadr) "Night of Power"; commemorates the revelation of the Qur'an to Muhammad.... Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification....	29 Ramadan Muslim Ramadan Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification....	30 Rosh Hashanah Jewish Jewish Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year, anniversary of the creation of the world; a 2-day observance (begins at sundown on the 29th).... Navratri Hindu Navratri Festival devoted to the worship of the destructive, protective, and knowledge giving roles of the supreme being.... Eid-al Fitr (Ramadan ends) Muslim Eid-al Fitr (Ramadan ends) Marks the end of Ramadan and the fast; festive and joyous occasion filled with special foods and delicacies....

September 1

Muslim

Ramadan starts

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

American

Secular

Labor Day

First Monday in September; holiday honoring working people.

On TV

Gossip Girl: "Summer, Kinda Wonderful"

8:00 pm on The CW

On TV

Republican National Convention: Day 1

8:00 pm on PBS

The first day of the convention features President and Laura Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Sen. Joe Lieberman and California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

September 2

CD Release

That Lucky Old Sun, by Brian Wilson

A brand new album from legendary writer/producer Brian Wilson recorded in the Capitol Records Studios where he first recorded in 1962.

» Buy the CD

CD Release

Hello Love, by Chris Tomlin

This follow up to his 2006 gold-certified "See the Morning" produced by Ed Cash (Steven Curtis Chapman, Amy Grant, Bebo Norman) illustrates our "need to introduce ourselves to love again."

» Buy the CD

CD Release

Celebration in Song: Olivia Newton-John and Friends, by Olivia Newton-John and Friends

This imported album benefitting Newton-John's Cancer & Wellness center in Melbourne features duets with the cancer survivor and good friends such as Keith Urban, Barry Gibb and Richard Marx.

» Buy the CD

DVD Release

Eli Stone: The Complete First Season

Jonny Lee Miller ("Trainspotting," Angelina Jolie's first husband) stars as a successful lawyer who begins to experience hallucinations, and through the help of an acupuncturist, soon comes to believe that he is a prophet.

» Buy the DVD

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification. Begins today in North America.

On TV

90210

8:00 pm on The CW

This reimagining of the classic teen melodrama features veterans Shannen Doherty and Jennie Garth, but where oh where is our Tori Spelling?!?

On TV

Republican National Convention: Day 2

8:00 pm on PBS

The second day features former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani, and former governors Tom Ridge and Mike Huckabee.

September 3

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

Hindu

Ganesh Chaturathi

Celebrates Ganesha, the elephant-headed god and destroyer of obstacles.

On TV

Repubican National Convention: Day 3

8:00 pm on PBS

Day three features governor Sarah Palin, the Republican Vice Presidential nominee, gov. Mitt Romney, and Cindy McCain.

September 4

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

On TV

Republican National Convention: Day 4

8:00 pm on PBS

The fourth day features John McCain's acceptance as the Republican nominee.

September 5

Movie Opening

Mister Foe

Rating: R

Hallam Foe is a teenager who fancies his step-mother until he is convinced she has murdered his real mother in this Freudian thriller. Limited release.

Movie Opening

A Secret

Rating: Not Rated

On his fifteenth birtday, Francois discovers dark family secrets about his parentage and the Holocaust. Limited release.

Movie Opening

Ping Pong Playa

Rating: PG-13

A young Chinese-American man dreams of being a basketball star, but soon realizes that his true talent lies in Ping Pong, both as a player and as a coach to a rag-tag group of hopefuls. Limited release.

Movie Opening

Everybody Wants to be Italian

Rating: R

Jake can't let go of his ex-girlfriend, even though she's married with kids. But when his friends set him up on a blind date with a beautiful Italian woman from Boston's North End, Jake decides the only way to get her is to become Italian himself. Limited release.

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

Movie Opening

Bangkok Dangerous

Rating: R

Nicola Cage stars as a cold-blooded hit man who finds his heart when he falls in love with a local girl and befriends his errand boy.

On TV

Samurai Girl

8:00 pm on ABCFamily

In part one of this six part event, a young girl heads from Tokyo to San Francisco to take part in an arrange marriage only to have a band of ninjas interrupt the ceremony and open her mysterious past. Episode Two follows, with the following episodes on Saturday and Sunday.

On TV

Stand up to Cancer

8:00 pm on ABC, CBS, & NBC

All three major networks will broadcast this celebrity-filled special bringing awareness to the prevention of and fight against cancer. Comedian and "Everybody Loves Raymond" star Brad Garrett shows his devotion to the cause by getting an on-air prostate exam.

September 6

On TV

Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly

12:00 am on PBS

A look at the role of religion at the Republican National Convention and Muslim televangelists, a new wave of moderate Middle Eastern Muslim preachers whose goal is to mobilize Arabs and improve their societies. Check local listings for dates and times.

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

On TV

Ever After

8:00 pm on E!

Drew Barrymore stars in this re-imagined, girl power take on the Cinderellla tale.

On TV

Flight 93

8:00 pm on A&E;

September 7

Book Release

God and Race in American Politics: A Short History, by Mark A. Noll

Today's debates over stem-cell research to abortion have root in the explosive Civil War era mingling of race and religion.

» Buy the Book

Book Release

For Decades I Was Silent: A Holocaust Survivor's Journey Back to Faith, by Baruck G. Goldstein

An observant Jew who was sent to Auschwitz as an adolescent, Goldstein eventually made his way to America where he enter yeshiva to become a rabbi but in doing so would be forced to confront the events of the Holocaust and the damage done to his faith.

» Buy the Book

Book Release

The Art of the Public Grovel: Sexual Sin and Public Confession in America, by Susan Wise Bauer

Sexual indiscretion doesn't necessarily need to ruin one's career or reputation, posits Susan Wise Bauer, who outlines the essential elements of an evangelical confession used by such public personas as like Bill Clinton.

» Buy the Book

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

On TV

True Blood

9:00 pm on HBO

Anna Paquin ("X-Men") stars in this Alan Ball-produced ("Six Feet Under") drama about Vampires finally being able to "come out of the coffin" thanks to the invention of an artificial blood that can sustain them. Based on the graphic novel.

September 8

On TV

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

12:00 am on FOX

The second-season opener to the continuing tale of Sarah and John Connor after the events of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day."

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 9

CD Release

Save Me from Myself, by Brian "Head" Welch:

This album chronicles the former KoRn guitarist's life, as he battled with drug addiction, leaving the band and becoming a Born-again Christian.

» Buy the CD

CD Release

Promised Land, by Dar Williams

The pop-folk artist's first album in three years features guests such as Suzanne Vega and Marshall Crenshaw.

» Buy the CD

DVD Release

The Forbidden Kingdom

Jackie Chan and Jet Li flex their martial arts muscles in this tale of an American teen who is transported back to ancient China to help two warriors save the Monkey King.

» Buy the DVD

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 10

Book Release

Jewish Wisdom for Business Success: Lessons from the Torah and Other Ancient Texts, by Levi Brackman and Sam Jaffe

What can the Torah and the Kabbalah teach you about mastering negotiation techniques or succeeding in a business venture? Plenty, say Rabbi Brackman, and former business columnist Jaffe.

» Buy the Book

Book Release

Pope John Paul II: An Intimate Life: The Pope I Knew So Well, by Caroline Pigozzi

French journalist Pigozzi reveals the intimate details of the daily life of this most popular pope.

» Buy the Book

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 11

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

On TV

Cinemax Reel Life: Portraits of a Lady

7:30 pm on Cinemax

In October 2006, Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor posed for her official portrait before 25 members of the Painting Group. This is the story of that mix of amateur and professional painters who created vastly different images of the iconic figure, shedding light on their subject and portraiture in American history and politics.

September 12

Movie Opening

Towelhead

Rating: R

Alan Ball ("Six Feet Under," "True Blood") takes on the tale of a 13-year-old Arab American girl who must navigate the complex world of adolescence in America as an "outsider" in his feature film directorial debut. Limited release.

Movie Opening

The Women

Rating: PG-13

Mary has it all: A rich husband, a great country house and an adorable daughter. But when her husband strikes up an affair with a perfume gal from Saks, the effects extend to her relationship with her best female friends as well.

Movie Opening

Tyler Perry's The Family That Preys

Rating: PG-13

Extramarital affairs, shady business practices, and secret paternities threaten to tear apart life-long friends Charlotte Cartwright, wealthy socialite, and her dear friend Alice Pratt, a working class woman of high ideals.

Movie Opening

Burn After Reading

Rating: R

The Coen brothers serve up wacky intrigue in this comedy of two gym workers who happen upon the memoir of a former CIA official. Starring Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton, and John Malkovich.

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

Coptic

Enkutatash

Ethiopian New Year; traditions include a family meal, singing, and visiting friends. Celebrated by Ethiopian Christians.

On TV

DogTown: Saving the Michael Vick Dogs

5:00 pm on National Georgraphic Channel

Follow four of the most challenging Vick dogs rescued from Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick's property in April 2007 as DogTown helps rehabilitate them.

On TV

20/20: "The Interview: Sarah Palin with Charles Gibson"

10:00 pm on ABC

Charlie Gibson conducts the first interview with the Republican Vice Presidential nominee.

September 13

On TV

Religion and Ethics NewsWeekly

12:00 am on PBS

Meet Dr. Ben Carson, a Seventh-Day Adventist and a leading pediatric neurosurgeon at Johns' Hopkins who gained international acclaim for his work separating conjoined twins and an inside look at the faith-based "Fugitive Safe Surrender" program which allows non-violent offenders surrender at local churches. Check local listings for dates and times.

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

On TV

Gym Teacher: The Movie

8:00 pm on Nickelodeon

Christopher Meloni ("Law & Order: SVU"), Amy Seadris, ("Strangers with Candy"), and David Alan Grier ("In Living Color") star in this story of a failed Olympian turned gym teacher who is determined to have his students win a national gym class fitness competition, if only Roland would shape up, so to speak.

On TV

Michael Clayton

8:00 pm on HBO

George Clooney stars in this film about a law firm's "cleaner" who decides he wants to have a clean conscience.

September 14

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

On TV

V for Vendetta

8:00 pm on FX

The metaphysically-minded Wachowski brothers direct Natalie Portman as a young woman recruited to help a masked vigilante overthrow a totalitarian government.

On TV

Sex with Mom and Dad

9:00 pm on MTV

Sex may be everywhere in American media, but that doesn't mean American families are talking about it. Dr. Drew Pinsky helps teens and their parents work through their problems regarding sex, dating and relationships.

September 15

CD Release

The Power of Joy, by Christiane Northrup

The good doctor gives listeners a ten-step prescription for bringing joy into your life every day, by overcoming patterns of negative thinking, guilt, and pain.

» Buy the CD

Book Release

Islamic Calligraphy, by Sheila S. Blair

With over 250 color and black and white illustrations, Blair explains Arabic calligraphy to modern readers and helps Westerners appreciate why calligraphy has long been so important in Islamic civilization.

» Buy the Book

Book Release

The Mysterious Guests: A Sukkot Story, by Eric A. Kimmel

Just in time for the Jewish harvest festival comes this tale of a rich brother and a poor brother who each build a sukkah, only to be visited by three mysterious guests.

» Buy the Book

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 16

CD Release

Wonder of the World by Rush of Fools

Best known for their 2007 hit "Undo," the Christian rock/Contemporary Christian Music band from Birmingham, Alabama, returns with their second album.

» Buy the CD

CD Release

Born to the Breed: A Tribute to Judy Collins

Chrissie Hynde, Joan Baez, Rufus Wainwright, Dolly Parton and more lend their voices to this tribute to one of the leading lights of the folks music movement.

» Buy the CD

DVD Release

Pushing Daisies: The Complete First Season

Ned can return the dead to life for mere moments with one touch, and while it's great for solving murder cases, it's not so great for his social life.

» Buy the DVD

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 17

Book Release

Eternity: A Scholarly Yet Lighthearted Look at Life's Biggest Question, by Frank Tilton

For those baby boomers who are beginning to wonder before they wander off to the grande finale, a light-hearted, irreverent but serious "fire-up-the neurons" journey probing the nature of eternity and its partner, creation.

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Book Release

Hanukkah Haiku, by Harriet Ziefert

Japanese poetry meets Jewish holiday in this vibrantly illustrated celebration of The Festival of Lights.

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Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

On TV

Law & Order: Criminal Intent

10:00 pm on NBC

Logan reopens a case after 16 years at the request of a priest. Chris Noth's last episode.

September 18

Book Release

A Deeper Faith: A Journey Into Spirituality

In the tradition of Madeleine L'Engle, Frederick Buechner, and Thomas Merton comes Episcopalian priest and cultural anthropologist Jeffrey Mark Golliher with a book that follows the liturgical seasons of the Christian calendar.

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CD Release

Wake Up: A Life of the Buddha, by Jack Kerouac

Kerouac's unsung and long-forgotten tale of the Buddha's life, published in book form for the first time draws on multiple sutras and accounts of the Buddha's life, focusing on Gotama's renunciation of worldly things.

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Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

On TV

Biography: Tyler Perry

10:00 pm on Biography

Explore the life of the prolific playwright/screenwriter/actor/director.

September 19

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 20

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 21

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 22

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

Heathen

Pagan

Wiccan

Mabon / Autumn Equinox / Freyfaxi

Pagan observance of the second harvest festival; a time to give thanks and look inward. To mark the Fall Harvest, Heathens celebrate a festival for the God Freyr and the Goddess Freya.

September 23

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 24

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 25

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 26

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 27

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 28

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

Muslim

Lailat ul-Qadr (Shab-e-Qadr)

"Night of Power"; commemorates the revelation of the Qur'an to Muhammad.

September 29

Muslim

Ramadan

Holy month in which the Qur'an was revealed; a time of worship, Qur'an reading, charitable acts, and individual reflection and purification.

September 30

Muslim

Eid-al Fitr (Ramadan ends)

Marks the end of Ramadan and the fast; festive and joyous occasion filled with special foods and delicacies.

Hindu

Navratri

Festival devoted to the worship of the destructive, protective, and knowledge giving roles of the supreme being.

Jewish

Rosh Hashanah

Jewish New Year, anniversary of the creation of the world; a 2-day observance (begins at sundown on the 29th).

Upcoming Events

September 19, 2008
- Ramadan
September 20, 2008
- Ramadan
September 21, 2008
- Ramadan
September 22, 2008
- Mabon / Autumn Equinox / Freyfaxi
- Ramadan
September 23, 2008
- Ramadan
September 24, 2008
- Ramadan
September 25, 2008
- Ramadan

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