Sarasota Opera introduces 'Vanessa' to the community
This season, Sarasota Opera is bringing us Samuel Barber's 'Vanessa,' a Gothic love story with a passionate libretto by Gian-Carlo Menotti based on a set of stories attributed to Isak Dinesen.
'My Fair Lady' — Reprise
After reviewing 'My Fair Lady' based on its opening-night preview, June LeBell attends a matinee performance to see if it could improve on its stellar opener.
Words of wisdom from young conductor
A quick excerpt from an interview with the new conductor and artistic director of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Home Town Orchestra
Carnegie Hall celebrated its 120th anniversary tonight and it took me back, so far, I might as well be out on a limb with Shirley MacLaine.
Nutcracker Sweets
As a singer, I always knew that great music and wonderful food went hand in hand so the idea of interviewing famous classical and Broadway performers who loved to cook (and eat) and well-known chefs and restaurateurs who loved great music seemed like a natural recipe for a successful program.
'An Accidental Musical Encounter'
This e-mail funny was sent to me by my friend Robert White, one of the world's great tenors.
Calling All Singers ... Something You Should Know
Gloria Musicae is about to hold auditions for the 2010-2011 season and, if you're a good singer with sight-reading skills and a love of great music, you could have fun and get paid for it, too.
About June LeBell
Sarasota is now my home but I will always remember my roots in the upper west side of Manhattan. It's where I learned to love good music, great food and fascinating people. I had the good fortune to make a 30-year career as a staff announcer and "On Air Personality" with WQXR radio, interview hundreds of the greatest classical music performers and learn from them about the things I love. Along the way, I wrote for Gourmet Magazine, the New York Times, Ovation, Stage Bill and many other periodicals I once thought I'd only get to read. Now, living with my husband (an opera conductor and music administrator) and our two dogs — Lily and Rosy — here in Sarasota, and continuing my exciting life in music, I'm very excited about sharing my passions with you. I've never been so happy and enthusiastic about life. It's an enthusiasm that's positively contagious and I hope that my writing will make you catch it!
Other YO Blogs
In the Press Box
Single In Sarasota
Town Talk
Budget Babe
Life in Writing
Why So Moody?
Dora The Explorer
Scene & Heard
Black Tie & Tales
Living Whole
Fishing Report
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Manatee CEO Roundtable meets Friday
02/09/12
Community leaders will meet at 8 a.m. Feb. 10. -
Longboat Key man injured in fall on roof
02/09/12
An 88-year-old man was airlifted to Blake Medical Center in stable condition. -
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Sounds of the Beatles
02/09/12
The Out-of-Door academy will bring to life the sounds of the Beatles tonight as they raise money for Manasota Buds (Bringing Up Down Syndrome). -
PHOTO GALLERY: Sisterhood Honors Luncheon
02/09/12
Ladies of Temple Emanu-El enjoyed an elegant and festive afternoon Feb. 5, as they participated in Temple Emanu-El Sisterhood's Honors Luncheon, at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club.
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9 Book signing & presentation
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Feb
9 Valentine's Day Special Open House
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Feb
10 Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce to Launch "The Year of The Member" at Upcoming Annual Kick-Off Breakfast
7:30 am - 9:15 am - Feb
10 Community Superstars Awards Luncheon
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
