Theater Review: 'Candida'
April 17, 2013
Next to Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw has probably done more to line the pockets of regional thespians and theatrical entrepreneurs than any one man since the Greeks invented drama.
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks VII: East Meets West
April 17, 2013
The Sarasota Orchestra and guest conductor, Peter Bay, offered a program of two blockbusters from a pair of countries that could be called the cornerstone blocs of the East and the West: Russia and America.
Home & Garden: DIY HOME
April 17, 2013
Sarasota's Indian Beach area is known for having many older-style homes that the owners keep well maintained and occasionally revamp to keep them up to code.
Foodie dines north of Fruitville
April 17, 2013
There is a lively restaurant scene north of Fruitville these days. There are no fewer than five options for dinner, from blue jean-casual, American regional (Blue Rooster) to as haute-as-it-gets in Sarasota (Pomona), with a good dose of Latin American for spice (Savory @ Night, Canta Rana and Darwin’s on 4th).
Black Tie & Tales
April 17, 2013
Six Sarasota Seasons of Sculpture; Needlepoint's big debut; Film/fashion double-header at Dream Weaver; Tidbits
Designing Women Boutique gives grants to 2012 recipients
April 16, 2013
The nonprofit consignment boutique that donates to Sarasota's arts and human services organizations announced the 2012 recipients
Black Tie Untied
April 15, 2013
Hundreds of filmmakers, actors and film festival attendees had a ball at Sarasota Film Festival's Cinema Tropicale Friday, April 12, at the Sarasota Yacht Club, and more than 400 guests took part in the 12th annual Cattle Barons' Ball Saturday, April 13, at Gettel Acura.
The John and Mable Ringling Museum launches fresh identity
April 15, 2013
The Museum's new identity, "The Ringling" was unveiled Monday, April 15
WEEKEND BEST BET: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe perform "It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues"
April 12, 2013
Take a historical journey through the evolution of blues in WBTT's production of "It Ain't Nothin' But the Blues."
Patron Saints: Karen Roe
April 10, 2013
Each week, The Observer posts a Patron Saints video featuring patrons of performing-arts groups and the venues to which they donate.
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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.
