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Interviews author Bruce Feiler on religion, war and reconciliation. Educational background of Feiler; Inspiration behind writing the book 'Abraham'; Feiler's research related to the book 'Abraham.'

Presents several performing arts events in Sarasota, Florida in January 2002. Highlights of the Sarasota Film Festival; Activities for the Arts Day by Sarasota County Arts Council; Background on the ASID Designer Showhouse.

Focuses on 'Quantumsymphony,' a symphony orchestra by David Carlson at the Florida West Coast Symphony in Sarasota, Florida. Accounts of Carlson's views on the quantum theory of physics and music; Theme and concept of the orchestra; Details on the music to be played in the orchestra.

Focuses on the Sarasota Season of Sculpture, an exhibit of public art in Sarasota, Florida. Details on the different sculptures to be displayed during the exhibition; Price range of the sculptures; Participants and organizer of the exhibit.

Focuses on Cine-World Festival at the Burns Court Cinema in Sarasota, Florida. Presentation of films in the festival; Accounts of the panel on film criticism during the event; Details on the career history of film critic Hollis Alpert.

Reviews the stage play 'The Chosen,' at the Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.

Reviews the dance drama 'Zal & Rudabeh' at the Sarasota Ballet of Florida in Sarasota, Florida.

Presents an interview with Elaine Newport, co-founder of comedy troupe Capitol Steps in Washington. Composition of song parodies; Number of members; Political persuasion of the cast members; Performance in a year; Sample titles from the show.

Presents an interview with Bernie Siege, pioneer in mind-body medicine, about his philosophy of healing. Impetus for change from being a typical doctor to one who talks about emotions; Response of medical community; Ways for helping cancer patients heal their lives; Success in converting people to his approach; Appeal seen for alternative approaches to healing in Sarasota, Florida.

Reports on the schedule of the Mark Morris Dance Group performance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Florida. Information on the dance group; Style of Mark Morris' choreography.

Reports on the symphony orchestra concerts scheduled for the 1998-1999 season at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Florida.

Focuses on the musical presentation by the Players of Sarasota entitled `Merrily We Roll Along.' Information on how Annie Morrison, director of the presentation, will conduct the musical; Background of the Players of Sarasota.

Presents an interview with wine auctioneer Ursula Hermacinski. Route to an auctioning job at Christie's; Status of women in the auctioning field; How Hermacinski got started in specializing in wine auctions; Highest price that Hermacinski ever got for a wine; Impressions of the Florida Winefest & Auction; Amount of preparation that goes into wine auctions.

Profiles dance choreographer Twyla Tharp. Family background; Educational attainment in stage and dance; First dance jobs; Previous choreographed stage productions; Description of her show `Tharp!' at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Florida.

Previews Howard Millman's stage play direction of `The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby' at the Asolo in Sarasota, Florida. Millman's expectations from the production; Actors included in the cast.

Features the Boar's Head Inn & Sports Club in Charlottesville, Virginia. Popularity of the inn's cuisine; Pasttimes; Rates; Contact information.

Interviews stage actor Theodore Bikel. Role in the play `Fiddler on the Roof'; Favorite role; Autobiography `Theo.'