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Arts + Culture

Artist Jill Sigman collects supplies for her next work at the Waste Management Sarasota Transfer Station.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 20, 2015
Spotlight: Renewed Purpose

Artist Jill Sigman gives a second life to Sarasota's discarded objects.

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    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • January 20, 2015
Three Things: Winter Getaways

Sarasota is the envy of the rest of the country every time January rolls around. With our sunny weather, white sand beaches and endless recreational activities, we offer freezing visitors from up north the perfect winter retreat.

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Michael Klauber with Robert and Marilyn Eisenbeis. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 20, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

And the winners are ... ; Love of the opera leads to love; Toasting Trupiano; and Tidbits.

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Photos by Ashley Caroline Photography
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • January 20, 2015
Just Married: Brian Walsh and Maria Amodio

Brian Matthew Walsh and Maria Therese Amodio married June 7 in New Britain, Conn.

  • Arts + Culture
The Lilly Pulitzer High Tea & Champagne Fashion Show models gather for a group photo after the fashion show finale Sunday, Jan. 18.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 20, 2015
Hot Flash - What's Trending: Lilly's Latest

The Wildly Chic delivery from the #Resort365 collection has arrived at Lilly Pulitzer, so get ready to indulge in the latest and greatest colors and patterns Lilly has to offer.

  • Arts + Culture
032814 Runway Show-Plastic Forest Queen
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 20, 2015
Art meets fashion at Iconcept 2015

Art meets fashion at Iconcept 2015

  • Arts + Culture
Local artist and designer Ray Peper's "Wallflowers" design featured in this year's Iconcept show.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 19, 2015
Iconcept returns to Art Center Sarasota

Iconcept brings back the most creative fashion statements of the entire Sarasota calendar this Thursday at the Sarasota Municipal Auditorium

  • Arts + Culture
inherent
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 18, 2015
Movie Review: Inherent Vice

Movie Review: Inherent Vice

  • Arts + Culture
Jay Stabile, Alan Quimby and Melissa Quimby
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 17, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Madeby Gallery Art Walk

The Madeby Gallery hosted its monthly art walk with the other art galleries and exhibits on the campus of the Ringling College of Art and Design

  • Arts + Culture
'American Sniper'
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 16, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'American Sniper'

'American Sniper' is the true story of U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, the deadliest sniper in American history.

  • Arts + Culture
Jory Murphy, Denise Cormier, Anne-Marie Cusson and Peggy Roeder in Asolo Rep's production of "Good People." Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 16, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Good People'

For some folks, losing a job is the end of the world. Case in point: Margie Walsh (Denise Cormier), the protagonist of David Lindsay-Abaire's 'Good People,' the latest offering at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan Egan, center, shared valuable stories and tips to the young actors and theater artists at Sarasota High School
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 16, 2015
Musical Mentorship

Broadway star and veteran Susan Egan stopped by Sarasota High School to share stories and give advice to students in the theater program's production of "Beauty and the Beast."

  • Arts + Culture
Artist Michael Behrens with his “Seaforms 2011-18”
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 16, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Reflections from the Fire at Longboat Key Center for the Arts

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts in collaboration with Habatat Galleries held its opening for Reflections from the Fire on Jan. 16. The exhibition will be on display until Feb. 26 and displays glasswork by artists representing 13 countries from around the world.

  • Arts + Culture
Tom and Elyse Tomlinson, Chef Paul Mattison and Paul Kauffman
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 15, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Grains & Grapes

Guests enjoyed a five-course meal paired with both wine and craft beer tastings at Mattison's Forty One Friday, Jan. 16, for Junior League of Sarasota's 'Grains & Grapes' event.

  • Arts + Culture
graeff
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 14, 2015
Twin Peaks: Good Graeff's fond farewell

Twin Peaks: Good Graeff's fond farewell

  • Arts + Culture
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