A huge and varied field of endeavor, entertaiment may be defined in many ways. It ranges from a single person choosing personal entertainment from an enormous array of pre-recorded products; to a group who assembles food, music and dance for a banquet; to performances intended for thousands and even for a global audience. It can have a lighthearted or serious purpose, although much entertainment tends to be a combination of both. The fall 2011 issue of T E News explores entertaiment in a variety of its forms, including those that have become familiar in the culture and art we have created.