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Arts + Culture

B.B. King
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  • Nick Reichert
  • March 4, 2015
Star Power

As it reflects on 45 years of arts and entertainment, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Fl., looks ahead to the future.

  • Arts + Culture
The cast, crew and staff of the Asolo Repertory Theatre contribute hours of work and talent to pull off its ambitious annual repertory theater season.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 4, 2015
A Good Rep

The Asolo Repertory Theatre embodies the definition of multitasking as it remains one of the only true repertory theaters in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
“Child with Doll” by Gabriele Münter
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 4, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert highlights the top A&E events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
A vocal student at the State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Natalie Almeter plans to pursue a career in opera.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 4, 2015
The Next Level

After getting her start in the youth opera, Natalie Almeter moves to the main stage in Sarasota Opera’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro.’

  • Arts + Culture
The Harvey Milk Festival will be May 14 to 16 this year.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 3, 2015
Harvey Milk Festival announces this year's music lineup

Beach Day, Chasing Jonah, Jami Gee, RedFeather, Amythyst Kiah & Her Chest of Glass, Lost Lander, Yip Deceiver, MeteorEYES, Kodak to Graph, Bright Light Bright Light

  • Arts + Culture
Longboat Key resident Madelyn Spoll urges the Town Commission to move as fast as possible with a Bayfront Park plan.
    By
  • Kurt Schultheis
  • March 3, 2015
Sticker shock: $3.9 million Bayfront estimate

The Longboat Key Town Commission temporarily puts the concept plan in park to allow Town Manager Dave Bullock to bring costs down.

  • Sarasota
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  • Nick Reichert
  • February 25, 2015
Scene and Heard

Step by Step; Celebrating Diversity; and Mixed-Media Master.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 25, 2015
Child's Playwriting

The Florida Studio Theatre's 'Write A Play' program wades through more than 4,000 plays by young dramatists from around the world.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Tough act to follow; Ladies who lunch; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Ashley Kozel was decked out from head to toe in Chanel at Asolo Rep’s Starry Night Dinner 3, celebrating the production of “Our Betters” at the home of Mark and Kim Standish. Dressed for the occasion (the Standishs’ have an incredible pop art collection),
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 25, 2015
Fashion Standouts: Statement Handbags

Sarasota fashionistas show off their statement handbags at recent events in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Keely Pastor holding Ruby Pastor and from the front: Violet Pastor, Gigi Tuffile, Jewels Morgan, Emme Morgan, Emma Mancini and Lilly Mancini. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 25, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Black Tie & Tales updates you on social news in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
It’s all hands on deck in the Bowne’s Lab Theatre for reading day for the “Write A Play” program.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 25, 2015
Child’s Playwriting

The Florida Studio Theatre’s ‘Write A Play’ program wades through more than 4,000 plays by young dramatists from around the world.

  • Arts + Culture
Roz Goldberg, chair and founder of the Jewish Film Festival, seeks to spread Jewish culture to the entire community via the silver screen.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 25, 2015
Cinematic Cultural Exchange

The Jewish Film Festival enters its sixth year with expansion throughout Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Freddy Cole, Nat King Cole’s younger brother, will perform with the Freddy Cole Quartet at the 35th annual Jazz Festival.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 25, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert highlights the top A&E events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Laurent Hilaire
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • February 25, 2015
Scene & Heard

Catch up on the latest arts news in this week's Scene & Heard column.

  • Arts + Culture
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