Dec. 9: Artists

Good morning, Little Neck! Today, we're batting a thousand, bowling 300 with the following stories, events and announcements:

1. In the next round of our ongoing series on issues important to area jobseekers, found and , we look at the soaring rates of unemployment among teens.

2. Later today, a representative from one of the world's foremost cultural institutions comes to the to spread the joy and the appreciation of art.

3. If you missed it, here's our handy to the hot toys, high-tech gadgets and crafty picks for this holiday season's gift-giving.

4. And later this week, check out our slideshow on some of your neighbors' most beautiful — and ambitious! — holiday decorations. Prepared to be motivated to go the extra mile with your own light show next year.

5. While we're on a theme of art, check out NAL's ongoing Holiday Exhibition, filled with for your own cultural maven.