Sarasota Film Festival tickets selling fast
March 28, 2013
SFF staff has a "Stand by only," "Do Not Miss" and "Going Fast" list they update constantly in the lobby of Regal Hollywood 20
Patron Saints: Ed Town and Steve Rubin
March 27, 2013
Each week, The Observer releases a new video as part of our webisode series, "Patron Saints." It's a series that showcases a patron of the arts and the venue to which they donate.
Artist Jamie Kirkell on exhibition at The Players Theatre
March 27, 2013
Opening reception for exhibition featuring hand-painted silk florals Wednesday, March 27
Taste of the Town
March 27, 2013
Read a page from area chefs' and restaurant owners' menus, and get a kitchen confidential about the talk and taste of the town.
Passion plays leading role
March 27, 2013
Greg Leaming towers over FSU/Asolo Conservatory — and not just because he's 6 feet, 6 inches.
Scene & Heard
March 27, 2013
'Column' as you see them; Aubrey Plaza is no laughing matter; What's red, green and white all over?; Patron Saints
Music Review: Beethoven Orchestra Bonn
March 27, 2013
The Beethoven Orchestra Bonn, on its current tour of the United States, made a stop last week in Sarasota and proved how different musical tastes can be with an ocean between.
Theater Review: 'Our Town'
March 27, 2013
This is your life — don't miss it! That's the quintessential message in Thornton Wilder's timeless classic, "Our Town."
Film Review: 'Stoker'
March 27, 2013
Sometimes a mediocre script can be elevated by great casting and become an interesting movie. The new film, "Stoker," directed by Chan-wook Park, is one such film — and it's spooky good.
CLASSROOM CRITIC
March 27, 2013
The mission of Sarasota Film Festival's education department is to inspire, educate and entertain students by promoting creativity, collaboration and community involvement.
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4 "Gloria Musicae Celebrates America"
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Sep
19 Steel Magnolias
7:30 pm - Jan
4 10th Anniversary Perlman Gala Concert
5:00 pm
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Hat's off to Dee Pelton, volunteers
05/15/13
Dee Pelton held a luncheon that will be tough to top. -
Youth sailors descend on City Island
05/15/13
Approximately 250 people hit the water Saturday, April 20 through Sunday, April 21, for Sailfest. The regatta, Sarasota Youth Sailing's biggest fundraiser of the year, included four classes of competition — Optimus, 420, Laser and Multi-hull — and a barbecue feast. -
Book club sunsets for the season
05/15/13
The Sunset Beach Book Club, in its 10th year, ended this season with a luncheon and discussion of the book “Gone Girl,” by Gillian Flynn, April 18, at Lazy Lobster. Discussion moderator was Ricki Carroll. Together, the group read five books this season.
