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Offers a look at environmental protection policies and programs introduced in U.S. cities. Report that 160 mayors of U.S. cities have signed an agreement against global warming; Plans to eliminate pesticide and herbicides in public parks in Lawrence, Kansas; Report that a San Francisco, California law requires the purchase of low-mercury light bulbs and arsenic-free wood in playgrounds; Movement toward environmentally friendly transportation systems in Chicago, Illinois, New York City, and Charlotte, North Carolina.

The article focuses on various items that will be sold by the families of several jazz musicians during a benefit auction to be held in New York City on February 20, 2005. The auction aims to raise money for jazz charities. Some of the items include musician Benny Goodman's Selmer B-flat clarinet and musician Lionel Hampton's custom-made brass vibraphone.

The article focuses on several package tours, trips, and visits offered by several motels and hotels where popular films or television programs have been shot. The film "Lost in Translation," was shot at the Park Hyatt and the hotel is offering a special package for five nights worth $3,370. Trump Tower, New York City, is attracting several visitors after the television program "The Apprentice," has been shot there.

Offers a portrait of two young pianists, Matt Savage, and Lang Lang, who have recently made their Manhattan debuts. Performance of jazz pianist Matt Savage, age 11, at the Blue Note; Development of Savage's piano skills, despite his diagnosis of autism at age 3; Comments by Savage about his autism; Performance of Lang Lang, age 21, at Carnegie Hall; Lang's early life in China; His flamboyant style of play; Comment by Lang about classical musicians.

Mentions the dual debut of Tokyo, Japan-born violinist Reiko Watanabe and her violin, a rare Stradivarius, in New York City. The `Engleman' Strad made in 1709; Brief history of the violin's value.