Music Review: Westminster choir visits Sarasota
January 26, 2011
Last week, under the direction of Joe Miller, about 40 members of this elite ensemble stopped off at First United Methodist Church, in Sarasota, as part of a rigorous Florida tour for a program called "The Cloud-Capp'd Towers."
Film Review: 'The Way Back'
January 26, 2011
Director Peter Weir's new film, "The Way Back," tells the story of a diverse group of men who bravely escaped a Siberian prison camp at the onset of World War II.
Black Tie & Tales
January 19, 2011
Scene stealer; Something new under the sun; And the winner is …; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair
Scene & Heard
January 19, 2011
Find out what's "scene" and heard in Sarasota's arts and entertainment world.
Maria Wirries sings a show tune (VIDEO)
January 19, 2011
Maria Wirries, this week's A&E cover girl, warms up her famous pipes by belting out a Broadway favorite.
Little miss sunshine
January 19, 2011
East County singer Maria Wirries goes from guest artist to the main attraction. The little girl with the big voice turns 13 and prepares for her first solo concert.
Mysterious ways
January 19, 2011
Surapsari and Indra Sampranata explain the significance of the strange masks, movements and mystic motifs of Balinese dancing.
Soups star at Star Keeper Café
January 19, 2011
Star Keeper cafe owner Cindy Snyder shares an exclusive recipe for Observer readers.
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks
January 19, 2011
Sarasota Orchestra's recent Masterworks concert was a performance to remember.
Film Review:'Rabbit Hole'
January 19, 2011
In the new film, "Rabbit Hole," Nicole Kidman gives a career-defining performance as a mother whose soul has been shattered by the loss of her only son.
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4 "Gloria Musicae Celebrates America"
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19 Steel Magnolias
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4 10th Anniversary Perlman Gala Concert
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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.
