Arts Council debuts in East County
October 2, 2010
The Lakewood Ranch Arts Council, in partnership with the American Ideals Foundation, made its public debut Oct. 1 with the "October Romance" concert at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. American Ideals founder and pianist/composer Robert Moffa played for the crowd, while also introducing other artists and showing off their work.
Lakewood Arts Council announces inaugural event
September 29, 2010
The newly formed Lakewood Ranch Arts Council, in partnership with the American Ideals Foundation, will hold its first concert event Oct. 1.
Film Review: 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps'
September 29, 2010
In Oliver Stone's new sequel, "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," the director makes it crystal clear that greed is legal.
Music Review: The Artist Series of Sarasota - 'Schumanniade'
September 29, 2010
Music-lovers of the 19th century had neither recordings nor radio but they had the right idea, as does the Artist Series of Sarasota, and, to start its new music season its returning chamber music to the "chamber" in which it’s meant to be heard.
Set Commander
September 29, 2010
Jeff Ellis gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the first main stage opera set to be built completely at the Sarasota Opera House.
Light on his Feet
September 29, 2010
Justin Boros talks about his days with 'Lord of the Dance' and the birth of his own Irish dance troupe, 'Rhythm in the Night.'
Ballet birthday party a family affair
September 27, 2010
Sarasota Ballet celebrated its 20th birthday Sept. 26 at Payne Park with a pointe shoe cake, face painting and plenty of dancing.
Dave Piurek takes us through the Wisconsin Rail Car (VIDEO)
September 22, 2010
Dave Piurek talks about priming, painting, gilding and recreating the flower motifs on the ceiling in John Ringling's Wisconsin Rail Car.
Parents guild helps unite ballet school
September 22, 2010
The Sarasota Ballet Parents Guild is stronger than ever and throwing a ballet birthday party to ring in the company's 20th year.
The Conservationists
September 22, 2010
Michelle Scalera and David Piurek discuss the art of making old things look new (but not too new) again.
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4 "Gloria Musicae Celebrates America"
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Sep
19 Steel Magnolias
7:30 pm - Nov
2 Fine Arts & Crafts Extravaganza
9:00 am - 3:00 pm - Jan
4 10th Anniversary Perlman Gala Concert
5:00 pm
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Gullett student wins speech contest
05/22/13
Gullett Elementary School student Hailey Wahlers took home top honors May 11, after placing first in the Tropicana District Speech Contest. -
Girl Scouts give cookies a new cause
05/22/13
Local Daisy Scouts from Troop 180 are helping Feeding Empty Little Tummies feed homeless school children in the area. -
Dancing group to host fundraiser
05/22/13
Members of KC and the Sunshine Dancers, a group of Manatee County dancers ages 8 to 20, will show off their dancing skills in jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance from 7 to 9 p.m. May 28, as the group holds a show titled "Breaking Ground."
