The stage dame
April 21, 2010
After 41 years of calling the shots at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, stage manager Marian Wallace takes her last bow.
Music Review: Curtis in Sarasota
April 21, 2010
A review of a performance featuring Abraham Feder and violinist Ray Chen from the Curtis Sarasota Society series.
Film Review: Sarasota Film Festival Wrap-Up
April 21, 2010
During the past 11 years, the Sarasota Film Festival has most certainly evolved. But, this year, it surpassed all expectations.
A Play with Purpose
April 21, 2010
Sarasota and Manatee county high school students bring their living-room confessions to the Asolo Rep stage with 'On the Couch.'
Complete Sarasota Film Festival Coverage
April 19, 2010
The Sarasota Film Festival featured 168 films from 30 countries and fabulous events. Check out The Observer's complete coverage.
The palm reader
April 14, 2010
Pine View senior Lauren Valentine never imagined her AP art assignment would end up as a billboard in downtown Sarasota.
Film Review: '11/04/08'
April 14, 2010
A review of the Jeff Deutchman film '11/04/08,' which debuted at the Sarasota Film Festival and chronicles the the 2008 American Presidential Election Day.
Mustang Players bring comic to life
April 13, 2010
The Lakewood Ranch High Academy of the Arts' Mustang Players prepared for their upcoming performance of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" during a full-length dress rehearsal April 12. The 13-member cast will perform the Broadway musical, which is based on the comic strip "Peanuts," at 7 p.m., April 15-17 in the school's auditorium. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and children. For more, call 727-6100.
Young filmmakers shine at Hollywood Nights
April 11, 2010
Students gathered to watch featured presentations "48 Hours to Haiti" and "Send Hunger Packing," two service-focused short documentaries about local students making a positive difference in the world. Special guest Don Hahn joined in the celebration.
Braden River showcases student talent
April 9, 2010
Braden River High School showcased more than 25 acts during its annual talent show Friday night. Students performed a variety of styles in music and dance to a packed auditorium.
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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."
