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Editor's selectionFilmScene
Independent film, thoughtful programming, and a lobby made for lingering give FilmScene the feel of a real neighborhood cinema habit.
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Lifestyle
Editor's selectionIndependent film, thoughtful programming, and a lobby made for lingering give FilmScene the feel of a real neighborhood cinema habit.

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Editor's selectionThe restored marquee and wide-ranging calendar make the Englert one of downtown's most dependable reasons to step out on a weeknight.

Lifestyle
Editor's selectionA welcoming studio for movement, breath, and community classes, with steady instruction for beginners, regulars, and anyone easing into practice.
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