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To face the end of our physical time is not a medical failure, nor is it a tragedy or a battle to be fought to the bitter end. It is the ultimate expression of Wu Wei—effortless action. We are not fighting a losing war against time; we are participating in the natural, necessary exhalation of the Dao.

Separately, Machiavelli acts as the messenger and negotiator between the governing council of Florence and Savonarola as well as Cesare Borgia, each of whom face dilemmas. While humbled by his more experienced counterparties, Machiavelli will later become the authority on authoritative governance that they employed.

Gone are the ringmaster, clowns and elephants. In 1999, in Brisbane, Australia Yaron Lifschitz founded Circa Contemporary Circus. The successful organization has three separate companies on constant tour,. For the fourth time since 2012 one visited Jacob's Pillow. They performed the U.S. premiere of "Wolf" with a company of five men and five women.

In the play that closes Florida Studio Theatre’s summer mainstage season, the change agent is an 80-year-old widower named Ralph, who lives with his overly protective and bitter younger sister, Rose.

DanceSport, the competitive arm of ballroom dancing – a term adopted in the ‘80s by the by the International Council of Amateur Dancers (now known as the World DanceSport Federation) to distinguish competitive dancing from social or recreational dance – is big business in America.

The Wooten Brothers performed at Zig Zag’s Jazz Festival in Berlin. They have quite a history.

The book is better than the movie.

“As we reflect upon the achievements during our 20 years in the Hilltowns, it is also a moment to appreciate the support from our community at a time when so many rural arts initiatives are challenged. Guided by working artists, the Hilltown 6 and Project Art together represent a model of sustainability driven by collaboration, community engagement, and long term commitments to shared visions. The anniversary events invite the public to see and acquire not only finished works, but also experience beautiful artist made environments, peak of summer gardens and go behind the scenes to learn stories told through hand made objects and historic architecture.” - Leslie Ferrin, Director of Project Art

Chesterwood will present a concert of Spanish music performed by Boston Baroque’s The X-tet with GRAMMY® winning tenor Karim Sulayman on Saturday, August 1 at 5:30 PM. The performance is part of Chesterwood's music, dance, and literary arts series ArtsAlive!.

While one end point of the cruise, Cartagena, is a major tourist attraction, the visitor on this trip will enjoy experiences shared by few - the culture of rural Colombia and a diverse tropical environment.

As the annual Tanglewood Music Festival marks its founder Serge Koussevitzky’s 152nd birth anniversary this weekend, the Boston Symphony Orchestra and Sony Classical announce the digital release this November of Serge Koussevitzky: The Complete Boston Symphony Recordings (1928–1950).

Magda is a courtesan supported by a wealthy banker, but she falls in love with a younger man. Can a tiger change its stripes? Must a swallow always fly home?

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham: White Space was partly developed during a winter residency at Jacob's Pillow. It premiered in Europe with rave reviews and sold out performances. The stunning work has now had its American premiere at Pillow.

This John Waters creation has legs. The hit Broadway musical has lost none of its pizzazz or its underlying social commentary. It's 1962, and the overweight Tracy tries out for the Corny Collins Show. Not a big enough hill to climb, she tries to integrate it too.

'Gary?' Joey called, his voice slipping into sound in the darkness of his London bedroom. He couldn't sleep. He was seated at his table, flipping his penny.

The Zig Zag Jazz Festival runs from July 20 to August 1 in Berlin. Zig Zag is often voted the best jazz club in Europe. The event is co-sponsored by Ella Radio (available both as an app and on the web). The festival takes place at Gasometer in the Schöneberg section of Berlin

The Clark Art Institute today unveiled Selldorf Architects’ design for the new Aso O. Tavitian Wing, a permanent home for the Aso O. Tavitian Collection, among the most significant private collections of European art assembled in the 21st century and one of the largest gifts in the Clark’s history.

Deutsche Oper presents a small series of narrated jazz concerts in their Tischlerei theater space in Berlin. Converted from former workshops, this intimate venue is the hub for the Junge Deutsche Oper and features world premieres, bold installations, participatory community projects, and chamber or jazz concerts.

Ultimately, the alchemy of Mapo Doufu reminds us that the spiritual path is not a matter of retreating into a sterile, bland world free of friction. We do not find exceptional health or internal peace by avoiding the sharp, spicy, or intense elements of life.

Americans assume the preeminence of their own laws, culture, and practices in this country, but many immigrant groups carry baggage across borders. South Asians are the second largest ethnicity in Silicon Valley, and the Hindu caste system has caused headaches for companies trying to tow the legal line and maintain a constructive work environment. This entertaining dramedy highlights the conflicts that can arise.

By the time summer of 1962 finally came around, shelving another endless year of school, Joey had tossed his 1936 penny with the strange dot exactly one thousand, three hundred and seventeen times. Sad, he admitted. Less than four hundred a month. And, to his amazement, he had checked off six hundred and ninety-one heads and six hundred and twenty-six tails.

Thikra: A Night of Remembering is the final work created by Akram Khan for his 25-year-old British based company. It will be on tour through March, 2027 when the company will disband.

The mother of an African dictator travels to England for eye surgery, but she has a devious plan to fulfill a more sinister mission. Although hinging on one action, the narrative broaches a wide range of social and ethical issues.

It was never a given that Harold Mendez would succeed as a dancer. When he was chosen by the Cuban government to enter its state-run ballet training program at the age of 10, there was no guarantee he would ultimately develop the combination of physique, ability, discipline and ambition it takes to make it in a notoriously difficult and competitive art form.

When they return to the International Black Theatre Festival in Winston-Salem, North Carolina later this month, members of Sarasota’s Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe are looking forward to reconnecting with a group of artists they don’t often get to see or meet.