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The cast of Noah Racey's "Pulse." John Revisky/publicity photo

Contemporary tap show 'Pulse' premieres in Sarasota

"Pulse," a new show celebrating traditional American song and dance but with a modern twist, has its world premiere at Asolo Rep.

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Herald readers pay tribute to their mothers' wisdom

Readers who entered the Herald's Mother's Day contest say their mothers taught them to perservere, to follow their dreams and to floss.
ARTS & CULTURE

Sarasota Opera announces new season

The coming months will bring the 200th birthday of Giuseppe Verdi and Richard Wagner and the 100th birthday of Benjamin Britten. To celebrate, Sarasota Opera will offer works by those three giants of opera in its recently announced 2013-14 season.
MUSIC

Science says sad songs make you feel better

A new study indicates that listening to sad songs instead of happy ones could make you feel better faster after a break-up. Here are some that should help.
ARTS & CULTURE

Green Day's 'American Idiot' impresses in Tampa

No matter how much you love musical theater, you have to be a little wary when Broadway takes on punk music. The polished appeal of a Broadway show and the rough intensity of punk simply seem antithetical.
ARTS & CULTURE

Aunt Rudele returns to WBTT in Sarasota

Nate Jacobs re-creates his feisty relative in "Aunt Rudele's Family Reunion" at Westcoast Black TheatreTtroupe beigninng May 16.
MUSIC

'American Idiot' tour comes to Tampa's Straz Center

There was a time when Broadway shows spawned hit records. Now it's often the other way around.
MARTY CLEAR

Tampa's Moving Current showcases new choreographers

Moving Current's annual New Grounds concert stages works by emerging choreographers from around the country. It's scheduled for this weekend in Tampa.
MUSIC

Bryan Adams acoustic tour comes to Van Wezel

Rocker Bryan Adams, who's best known for such '80s hits as "Cuts Like a Knife," brings his acoustic "Bare Bones" tour to Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall May 18.
ARTS & CULTURE

Admission free Saturday to Ringling Museum in Sarasota

Saturday is International Museum Day and to celebrate, the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota is offering free admission.
MOVIES

A Mother's Day tribute to the best movie moms

A tribute to some of the best mothers in the movies.