RIAF reels in fresh faces and edgy entertainment
March 9, 2011
The Ringling International Arts Festival announces its fall lineup, starting with eclectic acts that defy labels.
MUSIC REVIEW: 'The Crucible'
March 9, 2011
“The Crucible” runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera House.
DANCE REVIEW: 'Out of Denmark'
March 9, 2011
Pairing Flemming Flindt's 20th-century, dark, dramatic ballet, "The Lesson," which centers on a plot of murder, with the delightful choreography created in the 1880s by August Bournonville wasn't exactly out of this world, but it definitely was "Out of Denmark."
Strawberries, sweet strawberries
March 9, 2011
U-pick berries are sweeter, juicier and typically less expensive than the supermarket variety.
FILM REVIEW: 'Barney's Version'
March 9, 2011
'Barney's Version' is based on a 1997 novel by Mordecai Richler and stars Paul Giamatti as a womanizing soap-opera producer.
Scene & Heard
March 2, 2011
Sarasota High grad finds success after 'Rubicon'; Oceanic art-lovers get up close with Wyland; WBTT rings in our latest issue of SEASON
Black Tie & Tales
March 2, 2011
Cirque superbe; Major birthday for a major community supporter; Missing Mamaw; The other side of Van Wezel; Black Tie Affair
Blossom talks about saving face (VIDEO)
March 2, 2011
This week's Diversion's cover clown has never been one to follow beauty rules. Meet Sarasota Bozo-purist Lynda Lilley.
Bozo behavior
March 2, 2011
Lynda Lilley has rocked white face paint and size 14 sneakers for three decades. The free-spirited "granny clown" explains why she'll never hang up her red nose.
Foot notes
March 2, 2011
Sarasota Ballet's tireless education director explains how she juggles motherhood, teaching and running the company's new downtown dance studio.
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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.
