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Arts + Culture

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  • Nick Reichert
  • December 16, 2014
Big time under the Big Top

Sarasota students discover their circus calling.

  • Arts + Culture
Jazz Club of Sarasota performers Johnny Moore, Dominic Mancini, Tommy Goodman, Greg Nielsen and Bob DeAngelis have more than a century of jazz experience combined.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 16, 2014
All That Jazz

The Jazz Club of Sarasota serves and protects the city's jazz community.

  • Arts + Culture
"Selma"
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • December 16, 2014
Holiday film preview

Take the hectic out of holiday burnout by catching a great movie.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 16, 2014
Home for the Holidays

We took a tour of two local Sarasota families' homes to admire the holiday decor, hear about their family traditions and find out why Christmas starts early in their homes.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Opera's Co-Producers Dinner took place on the set of this upcoming season’s production of "The Golden Cockerel." Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • December 16, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Singing for their supper; A votre sante; Magical musicale; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
"Dancing Lessons" runs through Feb. 27, at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 14, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Dancing Lessons'

Who's normal, anyway? Mark St. Germain's 'Dancing Lessons' considers the question in the current production at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
A diamondback terrapin hatchling
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • December 14, 2014
Mote Aquarium to hold exhibit on life cycles of marine animals

'Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Seas" will explore marine animal romance, babies and families.

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Sarah Wertheimer, Jani Steinberg and Flora Oynick
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 10, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Embracing Our Differences Annual Luncheon

The Embracing Our Differences art organization reflected and celebrated the past year's art, educational initiatives, and the group's inspiring annual outdoor student art exhibit at Michael's On East.

  • Arts + Culture
Chef Ray Arpke shares his favorite holiday recipe.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 10, 2014
HOLIDAY EATS: Euphemia Haye

Euphemia Haye Owner and Chef Ray Arpke shares one of his favorite holiday meal of Sauerbraten, Braised Red Cabbage and Potato Dumplings.

  • Arts + Culture
John D. MacDonald's Siesta Key home was the birthplace of the Florida crime novel.
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • December 9, 2014
Home of the Month: The Deep Blue Goodbye

John D. MacDonald's Siesta Key home was the birthplace of the Florida crime novel.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Kris Parins, local artist and member of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society, won first prize at the FSWS's latest juried exhibition.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 9, 2014
Beautiful Minds

Local watercolor society creates an artistic splash in latest exhibition.

  • Arts + Culture
Iain Webb, Margaret Barbieri, Mary Anne Servian and supporters of the Sarasota Ballet accept two certificates of recognition from the Sarasota County Commission
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 9, 2014
Sarasota County Commission honors the Sarasota Ballet

Given two separate commendations, one for director Iain Webb and one for the whole organization, the Sarasota Ballet were honored for their artistic excellence.

  • Arts + Culture
James Jordan, rehearsing with corps de ballet dancer Abbey Kay, is bringing more than 30 years of craft to the Sarasota Ballet.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 9, 2014
Mobile Master

James Jordan brings experience and determination to the Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
“The Rollers 28" by Jorge Blanco was sold at auction by Christie's in New York for $20,000.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 9, 2014
Jorge Blanco's work goes global

After his first showing at Christie's in New York, Sarasota artist Jorge Blanco reflects on his worldwide reach.

  • Arts + Culture
John Burr giving student Trine Bølling some vocal delivery notes in his home studio.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 9, 2014
The Voice Within

John Burr instructs burgeoning actors and performers in the field of voiceover.

  • Arts + Culture
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