Looking for a fresh, reasonably priced idea for a stocking stuffer while you're combing the malls today? “;All for Melissa,”; a feature film from Gerard Elmore, is in national distribution and available now. Elmore is signing copies of the DVD at retail outlets all over Oahu into December. Devoted bargain hunters lining Ala Moana and Windward Mall today—Black Friday—should look for Elmore and some of the local actors he used in the film. While you're at it, enter the movie's “;Date Night”; contest. The winner gets a signed copy of the DVD, a $50 Visa gift card and a home spa treatment from Love Luna Spa. The contest closes Dec. 15. To enter, visit www.AllForMelissa.com and explain why you need a date night (not a date in general) ...

There's only one governor's mansion in the country that also housed a queen. Now the former residence of Queen Liliuokalani is open to the public as a museum and used by Gov. Linda Lingle for official occasions. A documentary to air on PBS showcases historians and former first ladies of Hawaii in an effort to understand the structure's role as a National Historic Landmark and an integral part of Hawaii's modern community.

“;Washington Place: Hawaii's First Home”; airs at 8:30 p.m. next Thursday. And if you want to see the real thing, Washington Place will hold its annual open house from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 19 ...

Local actor Blake Kushi's turn on “;Pushing Daisies”; recently aired, and he just guest-starred as an ATF agent on a new science-fiction series called “;Dollhouse,”; created by Joss Whedon (”;Buffy the Vampire Slayer”;). It's slated to air in January on Fox. Kushi maintains a good-humored approach to the grueling business: “;We'll see how much of me makes the final cut of the episode,”; he said ...

Emme Tomimbang is back with a Thanksgiving special featuring several luminaries. “;Emme's Island Moments, A Moment of Thanks”; visits with Loretta Ables Sayre, the Broadway star of “;South Pacific”; who was nominated for a Tony Award. Does she talk about the fast-paced life in New York? Nope. She just wants to chat about how much she misses local food. Sharon Cuneta, a successful variety show host in the Philippines, also makes the lineup, as does legendary jazz vocalist Jimmy Borges. In addition, Emme takes viewers on a tour of Manila, a new destination for Hawaiian Airlines. The show airs at 9 p.m. tonight and at 4 p.m. tomorrow on KHON 2 ...

Funky (now reusable!) glasses with sophisticated color-filtering technology have come to Ward. The Consolidated Theatre complex installed Dolby 3D Digital Cinema last week to debut the Disney super-dog movie “;Bolt,”; with the voices of John Travolta and Miley Cyrus. Be prepared: Tickets are a bit more expensive. And don't forget about movie gift cards for Christmas. Through the end of December, buying a $75 gift card earns you a free movie pass!