Reading and Roaming
AMERICAN MUSIC This was the last week of our Sarasota Institute of Lifelong Learning programs for the year so no more Monday and Wednesday morning commitments. Music Mondays, in particular, ended on a high note, or perhaps I should say, on a dissonant note, with American composer of contemporary music, Libby Larsen. Larsen’s work ranges from songs and …
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PRAISE FOR FICTION You may have seen the reports that reading fiction can improve your social skills. Ann Lukits of the Wall St. Journal writes the following: “People who read a lot of fiction are known to have stronger social skills than nonfiction readers or nonreaders. A new study suggests that reading fictional works, especially …
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WILDLIFE One of the pleasures of living on the coast overlooking the water is having nature all around us. Not only is it peaceful, but I love seeing the variety of birds that live or find their way here: Great Egrets, White Ibis, scaups and other ducks, wood storks, herons of several hues, white pelicans, …
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HIGHBROW TO LOW BROW? In the final year of their Verdi cycle (performing all of Verdi’s music over a period of more than 25 years), the Sarasota Opera presented a beautifully staged Aida. No live elephants, but gorgeous music, colorful Egyptian sets, good singing, and some lovely dancers. It was a most enjoyable evening and the …
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