The next performance of Impact Theatre is Tuesday, April 14, at 7 p.m. at The Ora, Morganroth Event Center, at the Jewish Federation in Sarasota on 580 McIntosh Road.

WSMR explores history and the events in music, culture, the arts and more that shape our world.

Sure, you may resent how much of your energy gets sucked up by your job. But research finds that keeping up relationships with colleagues may have a big upside to your health and happiness.

At the University of Miami, medical students are using virtual reality to examine paintings up close as part of a study on how visual arts training can improve clinical skills. The project explores whether analyzing and interpreting art using VR can strengthen observation and communication skills among health care providers.

The orchestra is presenting the U.S. premiere of Thierry Caens' "Tribones," a concerto for three trombones that TFO co-commissioned with the French Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse.

Professional artists aren't the only people who can make art. In this episode, learn how to weave art into your everyday life. Because whether you're doodling, making pottery or embroidering, creativity is good for you and your health.

The loquat is a small fruit related to the pear, apple, and plum. While loquat festivals are prevalent in other parts of the world, the only one in the United States is in West Pasco County. It will be held this year on Saturday, April 11, at Sims Park.

Traci Thomas, host of the hit reading podcast The Stacks, explains how she finds books she can read from start to finish. Some of her ideas may surprise you!

WSMR explores history and the events in music, culture, the arts and more that shape our world.

WSMR explores history and the events in music, culture, the arts and more that shape our world.