The etymology of nostalgia traces back to the Greek word nostos, meaning “homecoming.” Sounds nice. However, the suffix algia denotes pain, which is not so nice. Distill the two components, add egg ...

In 1956, three years before he began writing his bestselling true-crime book “In Cold Blood,” the already famous author Truman Capote wrote a heartwarming short story about his childhood Christmases ...

A friend of mine gave me an early Christmas present. It was a book I already had: “A Christmas Memory,” by Truman Capote. It features two unlikely friends, both outcasts. He’s seven years old. She’s ...

Truman Capote’s legend endures — for his writings (especially the true-crime novel “In Cold Blood”), his relationship with Harper Lee (immortalized in “To Kill a Mockingbird”), his childhood in ...

At the 19th annual Emmy Awards in 1967, Capote picked up an individual achievement honor, shared with Eleanor Perry, for adapting 'A Christmas Memory,' an 'ABC Stage 67' special. By Benjamin Svetkey ...

Based on the classic short story by Truman Capote, A Christmas Memory is the tale of a friendship for the ages. A joyous, emotional holiday musical that reminds us what Christmas, family, and ...

Noon to 12:40: A Christmas Memory: Truman Capote’s poignant holiday tale, directed by Michael Peretzian in this KCRW/Mark Taper Forum production, starring Jay Louden and Mary Carver. (Airs Noon-12:40 ...

Truman Capote, the trailblazing author of “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “In Cold Blood,” will be celebrated at the Southampton Arts Center over Thanksgiving weekend. Back by popular demand after last ...