In a matter of a few years in the 1960s, Dick Van Dyke became a star on Broadway, television and the silver screen.

Whether you're craving something sweet, savory, spicy — or all of the above in one flavorful meal — we've got you covered. Here are 10 favorite cookbooks from the past year.

On Dec. 9, 1965, "A Charlie Brown Christmas" premiered on television. In 1995, Peanuts creator Charles Schulz spoke with NPR's Bob Edwards on Morning Edition.

Based on events during World War I, the musical centers on German and Allied soldiers along the Western Front who engage in a holiday ceasefire. It is playing at the the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota.

Andrew Karr is acting principal French horn of the Florida Orchestra. His former student, WSMR Garth Family Intern Erik Ali-Mohamed interviewed him for this feature.

Sarasota Cuban Ballet presents "The Nutcracker" at the Sarasota Opera House on Friday. That performance will obviously feature classic choreography and the beauty of Tchaikovsky's score. But as Administrative Director Barbara Worth explains, there's more to this production.

The story of the Peace River is, in a sense, the story of Florida. Parts of it look like they did before Florida was developed. But it also bears the scars of a century and a half of exploitation.

Gehry transformed modern architecture with exuberant buildings such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Guggenheim Museum. "I've always been for optimism and architecture not being sad," he said.

Every year, we ask NPR staff and book critics to share their favorite titles in our annual Books We Love guide. Here are 8 fiction picks that were standout stars.

The classical host recalls memorable moments behind the mic, the origins of “Modern Notebook,” and why he’s segueing into full time “art-making” and residencies.