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Federico Agostini, violin; Laura Zarina, violin; Julie Albers, cello; Dmitri Atapine, cello; Rebecca Albers, viola. Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Nick Reichert
  • January 25, 2015
La Musica announces its 29th chamber music festival season

The La Musica International Chamber Music Festival will present its 29th season titled "Things New" at the Sarasota Opera House from April 4 through 15.

  • Arts + Culture
Alexis Acree, Ashlynn Rutherford, Caitlin Gish, Yamil Maldonado, Nikki Jennings and Rachel Silverman, students at the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance, in Atlanta.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 25, 2015
Sarasota Ballet's school wins numerous honors in Atlanta

The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance earned numerous awards in competition at the Youth America Grand Prix in Atlanta this past weekend, including best overall school.

  • Arts + Culture
"Knock Me A Kiss" runs through Feb. 8, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 25, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Knock Me A Kiss'

Charles Smith's 'Knock Me a Kiss' - the current Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe production - considers the gigantic damage W.E.B. Du Bois did to his only daughter, Yolande.

  • Arts + Culture
Artist Ann Dalton
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 24, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

St. Armands Circle was filled with artists and art lovers on Jan. 24 and 25 for the 12th annual Winter Art Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Chic Silber and Tony Cultin
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 24, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Circus Celebrity Night Awards

The John and Mable Ringing Museum of Art honored esteemed circus artists Victoria Unus, Galla Shawn and Franz "The Great Unus" Furtner.

  • Arts + Culture
Bonita Mertes, of Bloomin’ Elegant
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Festival and Lifestyle Expo

Longboat Key residents and visitors attended the Centre Shops Festival and Lifestyle Expo on Jan. 24. Several artists and dealers featured and sold their products, and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Members ran tables to promote their businesses.

  • Longboat Key
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Mary Wilson
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 23, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Soprano Mary Wilson captivates Sarasota

Mary Wilson, a soprano who's soloed from the Boston Baroque to the Hollywood Bowl, gave a recital in the home of Lee Dougherty Ross last week and proved why she's in such demand.

  • Arts + Culture
Cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Both Your Houses." Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 23, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Both Your Houses'

Maxwell Anderson's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1933 play, "Both Your Houses," is now in session at the Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 23, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'Cake'

In her new film, "Cake," Jennifer Aniston gives a fearless performance as a woman whose life is in ruins.

  • Arts + Culture
Pamela Beck, Susan McLeod and Sam Alfstad
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Sculpture Center Opening

The Sarasota Sculpture Center opened its inaugral exhibition "Rubber, Metal & Stone" showcasing work by Chakaia Booker, Hans Van de Bovenkamp and Boaz Vaadia.

  • Arts + Culture
Ben Vereen, Tony Award-winning actor, will direct the Venice Theatre's production of the revolutionary hippie musical "Hair." Photo by Renee McVety.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 22, 2015
The Venice Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

Theater legend and Tony Award-winning actor Ben Vereen will direct the musical "Hair" as a part of Venice Theatre's new theatrical season.

  • Arts + Culture
Alex Quarles and Stew and Marji Bitterman
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 22, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Forks & Corks 2015 Preview

Forks & Corks kicked off their 2015 festival at Suncoast Motorsports with wine and hors d'oeuvres among quality luxury vehicles.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 22, 2015
Sarasota economy finishes 2014 strong

The unemployment rate fell below 5% in Sarasota County last month for the first time since August 2007, while the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota metro area added 2,300 jobs.

  • Arts + Culture
Isabel Becker and Anita Pihl
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 21, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera fundraiser at Pattigeorge's

The Sarasota Opera held a fundraising event at Pattigeorge's on Jan. 22. Guests received instruction on cooking food with the theme of Asian Excursion.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 21, 2015
Getting real with 'Real World' star Violetta Milerman

Getting real with 'Real World' star Violetta Milerman

  • Arts + Culture
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