Film review: ‘The Messenger’
February 17, 2010
“The Messenger” is a film about two men a military family never wants to have knocking at the door.
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks: Seeing Music in Nature
February 17, 2010
Sarasota Orchestra’s recent Masterworks concert put the spotlight on “Music in Nature” with a cleverly designed program that featured two of classical music’s giants: Beethoven’s “Pastorale” symphony and Stravinsky’s “The Rite of Spring.”
Walking a fine line
February 10, 2010
Circus Sarasota headliner Nik Wallenda is on his way to becoming more than just a tightrope walker with a famous last name.
Film review: 'Crazy Heart'
February 10, 2010
Jeff Bridges is riding mighty high these days. His performance in “Crazy Heart” is generating so much attention it looks as though he’s a shoo-in for an Oscar this year. And that’s a tough call given the outstanding work from all of the nominees for Best Actor.
Music review: Sarasota Opera Opening: ‘Cavalleria rusticana’ and ‘Pagliacci’
February 10, 2010
The Sarasota Opera opened its 2010 season this past weekend with the most paired of operas, Mascagni’s “Cavalleria rusticana” and Leoncavallo’s “Pagliacci.”
Handle with care
February 10, 2010
Ringling Museum exhibitions coordinator Donn Roll talks heavy lifting, museum feng shui and how he handles numerous fragile objects with kid gloves.
Café Galante is an eclectic change of pace
February 10, 2010
St. Armands Circle has lots of options for al fresco dining. A classic is the casual and eclectic Café Galante.
Performing arts earn 'ovation' on Main
February 6, 2010
East County residents crowded onto Lakewood Ranch Main Street Feb. 6 for the third annual Ovation, A Day for the Arts event. Attendees enjoyed live performances by groups such as The Manatee Players, the Sarasota Opera and Fuzion Dance Artists, among other festivities.
Wallenda walks the walk for high-wire stunt
February 4, 2010
Masses of people swarmed downtown Sarasota this morning to see hire-wire daredevil Nik Wallenda walk between One Watergate tower and the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
Sacred ruins
February 3, 2010
Florida Studio Theatre stages the Southeast premiere of ‘Ruined’ just hot off its Pulitzer Prize win.
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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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Manatee students capture F1 in Schools championship
06/13/13
Four students recently returned to Manatee County with bragging rights. -
OBITUARY: Randy Hedrick
06/13/13
East County residents are mourning the loss of local businessman and friend, Randy Hedrick, who died suddenly Tuesday, June 4, of a heart attack. -
National Champs: Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team
06/12/13
The Sarasota Crew Men's Varsity 8+ team won the gold medal June 7-9, at the 2013 USRowing Youth National Championships.
