Music Review: The Buffalo Philharmonic
March 24, 2010
A review of The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Longboat Key Center for the Arts Student Exhibition
March 18, 2010
The Longboat Key Center for the Arts held the opening reception for their student exhibition on Thursday, March 18. The exhibit includes 52 paintings, drawings and pieces of jewelry and will be on display from March 18 through April 2.
Jazz at the Center
March 17, 2010
Longboat Key drummer Al Hixon and the "Jazz All Stars" performed at the Longboat Key Arts Center on Tuesday, March 16. The group included Hixon on the drums, Dick Reynolds on the piano, Bob Switzer on the trumpet, Richard Drexler on bass, Jim Wellen on saxophone and the vocals of Katt Hefner.
Review: 'The Ghost Writer'
March 17, 2010
Whatever you may think about Roman Polanski, it cannot be denied that he is one of the greatest directors in filmmaking history. His new political thriller, 'The Ghost Writer,' stands as a testament to his genius.
Tour de Art
March 17, 2010
Every year, the Fine Arts Society of Sarasota shepherds art patrons into the homes and studios of working artists. This year's tour included four Ringling College alums.
Costume couture
March 17, 2010
It's not easy to transform modern-day opera singers into 15th-century French warriors. Sarasota Opera costume designer Howard Tsvi Kaplan explains.
'Skywalker' author gets ready for film fest close-up
March 17, 2010
When Bill Walker walked the entire Appalachian Trail in 2005, he published a memoir about the experience. Now he's filming a documentary for the Sarasota Fringe Film Festival.
Music Review: It's just one person's opinion
March 17, 2010
Next time you read a review that makes you wonder if you and the critic attended the same performance, trust your instincts.
Weekly Dish
March 17, 2010
The weekly dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.
WEEKEND BEST BET: Clarinetist Paul Green
March 12, 2010
The concert will take place Sunday at Temple Beth Israel.
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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.
