The Bear in Helsinki The bear heads abroad again, this time to Finland, where even a groundbreaking art exhibit can’t distract him from the cans of bear meat on grocery store shelves. A gallery of photographs from our smallest correspondent.

Michael Chabon Writer Michael Chabon answers the five questions, mentioning real estate, Mr. Terrific, and Ashtabula.

London When you’re a twentysomething in love with the urban life, parks can seem invisible. But, as they say, having a kid changes everything. A London parent on the city’s parks, gardens, and—yes—playgrounds.

Chris Lee, Plays & Sings Torch'd Songs, Charivari Hymns & Oriki Blue-Marche The production has an overt sense of confidence: some tracks are multi-layered, with relaxed horns, vocal harmonies, extra keyboards or guitar; others are strong and simple, just bass, guitar and Lee’s voice. And God, that voice: often compared to Jeff Buckley, Al Green or Nick Drake, Lee’s singing is masterfully sincere, at once longing and grateful, wistful and pained. Rosecrans Baldwin reviews.