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Arts + Culture

A career conductor and music administrator, Alley was appointed the Artist Series Concert's new board president
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 27, 2015
Edward Alley named board president of Artist Series Concerts

Entering its 20th anniversary season, Alley is named to lead the classical concert organization.

  • Arts + Culture
Ring Sarasota rehearses for two hours every Monday to perfect its songs.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 27, 2015
For Whom the Bell Rings

Ring Sarasota is out to prove handbell choir is more than just a one-note choir.

  • Arts + Culture
Elisa Hansen explores the stacks from sunrise to sunset at her artistic home: the Ringling Museum.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 27, 2015
Turn the Page

Spending the last 14 years as an ex-pat in Copenhagen, Elisa Hansen returns to her hometown and her art home: the Ringling Museum.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 22, 2015
Art Center Sarasota "MASHterpieces" opening reception

Art work from Goodwill Manasota is transformed by artists into complete new works

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 20, 2015
Do This: MASHterpieces

Do This: MASHterpieces

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 20, 2015
Jack Dusty adds new cocktails packed with stories

Ingi Sigurdsson, lead bartender, unveils fresh drinks and the stories behind them

  • Arts + Culture
Stevie Lee Romero says he either wants to have a career in acting or in medicine. To him, both help make people feel better.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 20, 2015
Generous Act

Stevie Lee Romero got his shot on the big stage last year in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of ‘The Grapes of Wrath.’ Now, he’s giving back.

  • Arts + Culture
"Go Bongo" features the familiar Schnauzer and Blanco's colorful and stylized design.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 19, 2015
Jorge Blanco's "Go Bongo" installed in Norfolk, VA

The colorful work is featured in the revitalized neighborhood of Ghent Station.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 18, 2015
Community AIDS Network hosts "Wizard of Oz" sing-a-long

The fundraiser featured costumes, drinks and a sing-a-long version of the movie classic.

  • Arts + Culture
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 13, 2015
TWIS Asks: Wade Gasque, director of 'Tiger Orange'

TWIS Asks: Wade Gasque, director of 'Tiger Orange'

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer Rominiecki is taking decades of experience she acquired at some of New York City’s most prestigious cultural institutions to lead the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens into into its fifth decade.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 13, 2015
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Jennifer Rominiecki is planting roots

Manhattan native Jennifer Rominiecki had a good job at an iconic New York City institution. Then she traded it all to come to Sarasota for a chance to make her mark.

  • Arts + Culture
David Bromstad cultivated his own sense of style and color through trial and error and the lessons he learned while at Ringling College.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 13, 2015
50 Shades of Bromstad

David Bromstad, HGTV star and color master, returned to his alma mater, Ringling College of Art and Design, to give the commencement address May 7. He reminisced on his time here and how a 24-hour Denny’s got him through college.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 12, 2015
Kevin Dean Retrospective

The Alfstad& Contemporary Gallery hosted the exhibit "Kevin Dean: Extra Ordinary"

  • Arts + Culture
Roberta MacDonald Turoff, Sarasota's booming and influential leading lady, died of cancer earlier this afternoon.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 12, 2015
Roberta MacDonald Turoff, local theater performer and maven, dies.

Friends and theater collaborators recall fond memories and Turoff's impact

  • Arts + Culture
Jonathan Herman, baritone, is ready to take the next step toward a musical career.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • May 12, 2015
Jonathan Herman takes the stage

The resourceful Sarasota vocalist will find any chance to express himself

  • Arts + Culture
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