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The Perl-Tones doing doo wop at Michael's On East.
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  • June LeBell
  • January 3, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Perlman Music Program's Celebration Concert

When music is well done, it's always fresh, always new.

  • Arts + Culture
The PMP Sarasota Winter Residency hosted the orchestra rehearsal with PMP/Suncoast Super Strings Friday, Jan. 2, at Sarasota Opera House.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 1, 2015
Orchestra rehearsal with PMP/Suncoast Super Strings

PMP/Suncoast Super Strings played the solo lines of the first movement of Bach's Concerto for Two Violins in D minor Friday, Jan. 2, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 1, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'Big Eyes'

The new film, "Big Eyes," is a true story based on a big lie.

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    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 31, 2014
The Coffee Loft: New grounds for local musicians

The Coffee Loft: New grounds for local musicians

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 30, 2014
LISTEN: Genre-blending with Andres Colin at Darwin's on 4th

LISTEN: Genre-blending with Andres Colin at Darwin's on 4th

  • Arts + Culture
'Woody Sez: the Life and Music of Woody Guthrie'
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 29, 2014
THEATER: 2015 Highlights

Not to spoil the surprise, but here's a sneak peak at the don't-miss plays at nearby theaters in 2015.

  • Arts + Culture
'The Golden Cockerel'
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  • Nick Reichert
  • December 29, 2014
A&E Editor's Picks for 2015

A&E Editor's picks for the don't-miss arts events of the 2015 season.

  • Arts + Culture
Black Tie: Events to attend in 2015
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 29, 2014
Black Tie: Events to attend in 2015

Black Tie Editor Heather Merriman guides you to the best events to attend in 2015.

  • Arts + Culture
Kaylene Torregrossa works near the legacy her great-great grandfather left in Sarasota.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 29, 2014
Artistic roots

Kaylene Torregrossa follows in the path of her family's legacy.

  • Arts + Culture
Director Peter Amster explores the recesses of theatrical arts at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 29, 2014
Match made in heaven

Peter Amster distills 'The Matchmaker' into its essence.

  • Arts + Culture
Marsala has already worked its way into some of the latest fabrics and upholstery; evident with these richly colored animal prints (another trend) at Sally Trout's Current.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 29, 2014
Welcome home, marsala

The color authorities have named the 2015 color of the year (drumroll, please) and they have decided on marsala.

  • Arts + Culture
The corps of The Ringling's volunteer docents are just one of the numerous valued yet overlooked components of Sarasota's arts community.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 22, 2014
Unsung heroes

During this holiday season, Sarasota's arts institutions recognize the people and events that helped make their 2014 special.

  • Arts + Culture
Local artist Gay Germain takes comfort in her work after two years of illness and recovery.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • December 22, 2014
Physical [Art] Therapy

Gay Germain's artwork has served as her outlet during trying times.

  • Arts + Culture
Three Things: Homes for the Holidays
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • December 22, 2014
Three Things: Homes for the Holidays

Homes are synonymous with the holidays, and even the most humble can be a cheery place as December rolls around. Here's a trio of Sarasota homes currently on the market that are perfect for reliving family traditions - and creating some new ones.

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Lauren Johnson, Dawn Allen, Catherine Bartz, Linne Callahan, Kim Choate, Elena Cassella, Amy Phillips and Rachel Adams at South Florida Museum's Couture in the Courtyard March 3.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • December 22, 2014
Best of Black Tie 2014

As the 2014 social calendar comes to a close, Black Tie reviews the year in pictures.

  • Arts + Culture
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