As we wrap up this annual Season’s Preview issue, the economic news is grim, and we can’t help wondering how that might darken our cultural scene this year. Predictions are iffy (wasn’t someone just saying, “The fundamentals of our economy are strong”?), but there are some reasons to hope. Remember how Americans flocked to theaters [...]

Part One: A Dream Comes True—or Does It?   In this first installment of humorist Robert Plunket’s new series, Timothy Spryke moves to Sarasota to open his new design business, Casual Elegance—but something spooky is in the air. Mr. Timothy Spryke had always promised himself that when his mother died he would move to Florida and [...]

London-based sports and entertainment mogul Richard Dorfman lives life in the fast lane—racing across the globe as general manager, broadcasting and media, of A1 Grand Prix World Cup of Motorsport, which, just four years after being founded by Sheik Maktoum Hasher Al Maktoum, a member of Dubai’s ruling family, has spread to 22 competing countries. [...]

Euphemia Haye is famed for its formal gourmet fare. That’s downstairs. Upstairs, things are more laid-back with a “lite” menu, dynamic bar scene and live jazz. The pizza here, with a wickedly thin, crispy crust, is perfect for one and redefines the pizza paradigm with toppings that include spicy barbecue duck and shiitake mushrooms, shrimp, [...]