Music Review: The Perlman Music Program: Works in Progress
January 4, 2012
So, what makes a major career in music? Talent, charisma, energy, ambition, luck, drive, temperament and tenacity, guidance, contacts and connections, advocates, mentors and not just a little bit of luck.
Film Review: 'Young Goethe in Love'
January 4, 2012
Was it unrequited love that launched Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's career as a celebrated poet and playwright? That is the implication in director Phillip Stolzl's new literary period piece, 'Young Goethe in Love.'
Music Review: The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota: 'Together This Christmas'
December 29, 2011
The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, which seems to be doing everything right, from programming and performers to outreach and volunteers, hit another home run last week when it brought back the talented Alex Rybeck for a special cabaret-style Christmas program at the Historic Asolo.
Danielle White: Blind faith
December 28, 2011
Booker High grad Danielle White pulls double duty as star and producer of the new Sarasota film, 'Blind Pass.' The bubbly actress/singer comes home to play a dark role.
Scene & Heard: Best quotes of 2011
December 28, 2011
If great minds think alike, creative minds think delightfully different. I'm a sucker for quotes, especially when they end up scribbled in my reporter's pad. In the spirit of looking back, here's a look at some of the best lines plucked from Diversions stories in the past year.
HIGHLIGHTS: Creative minds collide
December 28, 2011
Entertainment industry insiders gather to network and toast a productive year for film and television production.
EDIBLES: New Year's Food Memories
December 28, 2011
This installment of the holiday food memories mini-series features stories from two more Guest Food Editors. They come with thanks to our authors and our readers for your input and attention in 2011 and with good wishes for health and happiness, love and laughter in 2012.
FILM REVIEW: Le Havre'
December 23, 2011
'Le Havre' is one of those rare films we can't help falling in love with because of its simplicity.
Music Review: The 20th annual Christmas Concert and Community Carol Sing
December 23, 2011
There were multiple stars shining in the east last week when the choir of Sarasota's First United Methodist Church, under the direction of Elizabeth Goldstein, joined forces with other notable groups.
Season Standout films
December 21, 2011
Holiday mayhem getting you down? Cheer up and chill out at your local movie theater. 'Tis the season for the best that Hollywood has to offer.
- May
18 Swan Lake
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm - May
27 Youth in Service - A Memorial Day Outdoor Concert
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Jul
4 "Gloria Musicae Celebrates America"
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - Sep
19 Steel Magnolias
7:30 pm
