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Washington Ballet performs sensual interpretation of classic Hemingway novel

From the moment the music swelled and the curtain rose in the Kennedy Center's Eisenhower Theater, Septime Webre's adaptation of "The Sun Also Rises" charmed its audience.

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Washington Ballet and Hemingway: Distilling the writer's story into multimedia dance

Amid the fervor surrounding Baz Luhrmann's soon-to-be-released film "The Great Gatsby," the Washington Ballet is debuting the next performance in its "American Experience" series.

Tags: Washington Ballet, Hemmingway, "Gatsby", "The Great Gatsby", dance, multimedia, "The Sun Also Rises"

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Virginia winemaking: Between the vine and the table

With the D.C. area's proximity to Virginia's wine country, visits to local vineyards are often top of mind as a way to relax and unwind in a scenic part of the state.

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A Cinderella Story: Washington Ballet's spin on a classic fairy tale

The Washington Ballet will perform "Cinderella" at the Kennedy Center this week. WTOP Living caught up with the director to talk about the story behind the ballet.

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Off the 8's: A few hours in a corset

WTOP's Heather Brady spent a few hours dancing in a corset at a Victorian Ball. A few hours was more than enough.

Tags: fashion, university of mary washington, dresses, dancing, clothing, off the 8s,

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Writing and producing a Play in a Day

For most directors, the final 24 hours before a show can be especially daunting. But for Joe Baker and his cast, 24 hours was all the time they had to write and rehearse their play.

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'Stardust' animation shows moving, artistic space scenes

There is a captivating, powerful beauty in the intersection of science and art.

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What to know when planning a fusion wedding

WTOP talked with four local fusion wedding experts about the ins and outs of fusion ceremonies, mixed receptions and what advice they have for diverse couples exploring their wedding options.

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After losing his voice to cancer, tenor Toby Spence learns how to sing again

Toby Spence, a 43-year-old lyric tenor from England, had built a life around his voice. When he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer last year and had to undergo surgery near his vocal chords, he feared he would never sing again.

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Kaine: Common ground can be found as lawmakers consider gun control

There is common ground among opposing sides as lawmakers tackle the issue of gun control, mental health and school safety.

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