'Home on the Stage'
October 20, 2010
Ben Turoff explains why he prefers the 'folksier' Glenridge Performing Arts Center to the familiar lights of Sarasota's downtown-theater scene.
Backstage Pass: Practical Magic
October 20, 2010
The Players Theatre's Brad and Ellie Pattison share a backstage love story and kindred theater bonds.
Dance Review: 'Solos with Mikhail Baryshnikov & David Neumann'
October 20, 2010
Famed dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov demonstrated at the Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF) that a dance career is not just for the young.
Film Review: 'Red'
October 20, 2010
Based on a DC Comics miniseries, "Red" starts out with a major bang, and the action never lets up.
Bridge stunts conclude with fiery explosion (WITH VIDEO)
October 17, 2010
Sanborn Studios filmed the final action scene of its new action TV series "Miami 24/7" Sunday on the John Ringling Bridge. Some drivers sat in traffic for up to 30 minutes during an exciting stunt when a car was driven off the bridge.
FunFest brings kid-friendly entertainment to RIAF
October 16, 2010
In keeping with the spirit of Ringling International Arts Festival, the Family FunFest played host to curious dance performances, arts and crafts and more.
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Fiori Gallery
October 14, 2010
Fiori Gallery always featured original artwork, however, in the current economy, it has expanded to include prints as well as upscale furnishings/home décor and some women's accessories.
Main Street chefs dish out service
October 13, 2010
Cory and Lorraine Collins are cooks at competing restaurants on Lakewood Ranch Main Street.
Dance Rebel
October 13, 2010
Choreographer Keren Shani-Lifrak creeps outside the realm of traditional dance. The Ringling International Arts Fest 'sprouts' a strange new performance.
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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."
