Film Review: 'Skyfall'
November 14, 2012
What's the secret behind the enduring lure of James Bond a.k.a. 007? For five decades the cultural icon has been transcending generations simply because he's always the right choice.
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: 2012 Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Competition
November 12, 2012
Twenty-four sand sculptors competed in the 2012 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Competition on Siesta Beach Nov. 8 through Nov. 12. Sculptors from all over the U.S. and the world came to the third annual competition to show of their creations. The public also participated in sand sculpting demonstrations and browsed the vendor booths.
PHOTO GALLERY: 'How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying'
November 7, 2012
Venice Theatre’s “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” opened Tuesday, Nov. 6. The show about a window washer named Finch (played by Jason Ellis) moving his way from the mailroom to his own executive office with his own “sec-a-ra-tary.” All it takes it’s a little kissing up to the the big guy, J.B. Biggley (played by Timothy J. Fitzgerald). The production was directed and choreographed by Brad Wages. Two members of the Observer Staff were in the production. Digital Fulfillment Specialist Danae DeShazer played a voluptuous Hedy LaRue. And Pelican Press News Editor Alex Mahadevan played a Businessman.
VIDEO: ABOUT LAST NIGHT...
November 7, 2012
Black Tie spends the day getting wined and dined at Wine, Women & Shoes.
The 'Grande' Life: Ulla Searing
November 7, 2012
Philanthropist Ulla Searing was well-known for her patronage of the arts, but her life was shaded with many colorful stories.
EDUCATION PRODUCTION: Meet your delegates
November 7, 2012
Three Sarasotans portray delegates in Asolo Rep’s season opener, '1776,' a musical play about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Theater Review: 'Twelfth Night'
November 7, 2012
The opening night audience of FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's first play of the season doth not protest, but rather, finds Shakespeare's romantic doppelganger of mistaken identity to be a sterling choice for a showcase of student talent.
Film Review: 'Flight'
November 7, 2012
Brace for impact. In director Robert Zemeckis' new film, "Flight," passengers' worst fears are realized. An experienced pilot crash lands a plane, saving nearly everyone on board. The catch is, he was drunk at the time.
- May
27 Youth in Service - A Memorial Day Outdoor Concert
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Jun
1 Cat Depot Book Signing and Story Time
11:30 am - 1:30 pm - Jul
4 "Gloria Musicae Celebrates America"
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Sep
19 Steel Magnolias
7:30 pm
