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Right cheek or left? Actual or simulated contact? Single or double? In all its iterations, the social kiss is spreading across the U.S. like pollen in spring — warmly welcomed by some; dodged like an allergen by others. "It's become such an...

The view from a moving car framed by a window is a snapshot many travelers have locked in their memories. Lee Friedlander, well known for his idiosyncratic style of photography, has applied his old tricks to incorporate alternative visuals of......

Central Florida made a great showing at this weekend's Festival of the Masters, with many local artists picking up awards. Among them, Tony Savoie of Orlando, who won the overall Best in Show award, for his collage titled “Palooka.” Alison...

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Orlando City, the new pro soccer team in town, released their schedule today for the 2011 season. The club will play 24 matches, 12 at home and 12 on the road, in its inaugural season. Orlando City will play in the USL Pro league. A venue for home games...

Here's an audition notice for “Thoroughly Modern Millie” from the Bay Street Players: (Eustis, FL)…Bay Street Players will hold auditions for the Tony Award-winning musical Thoroughly Modern Millie on April 18th & 19th at 7:30PM at 109...

Harsh words: The president of Actors' Equity Assn. has released a lengthy statement expressing concern over the safety of the Broadway musical "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark." (Playbill) New ensemble: The Palestine National Orchestra has made its debut in...

It's an honor. Charleston executive chef, James Beard best chef nominee and Baltimore Celebrity Smackdown winner Cindy Wolf is presenting a seasonal, five-course tasting menu at New York City's James Beard House on Monday, January 24. Tickets, which are...

Hearts Touched by Fire The Best of "Battles and Leaders of the Civil War" Edited by Harold Holzer Modern Library: 1,264 pp., $38 The Civil War The First Year Told by Those Who Lived It Edited by Brooks D. Simpson, Stephen W. Sears and Aaron Sheehan-...

Nice to see the sun again, isn't it? Hal Laurent just sent me a description of a recent meal at Charleston, and you know how much I like mini-reviews. To think some people get to do this for a living.......

By Anne Dunlap, Arts & Entertainment Editor There were fans as far as the eye could see. By the time the doors opened at 5:30 p.m.  for the Romance Writers of America Readers for Life literacy event on Wednesday,  hotel workers at the Dolphin e...

So where are people headed for Labor day this year? According to Priceline's annual list of Top 50 Labor Day Destinations, the hottest spots are stateside, not international.  This year's list is dominated by New York, Chicago, Seattle, St. Louis and...