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Arts + Culture

Tamara Stefanovich
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 10, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks III

Every now and then we attend a concert that, like a perfect storm, all comes together to make perfectly glorious music.

  • Arts + Culture
Edvard Grieg
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 10, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series Concerts' Grieg Concert

The Artist Series Concerts presented Edvard Grieg Festival this weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
"Selma"
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 10, 2015
FILM REVIEW: 'Selma'

'Selma' is a triumphant testament to the power of conviction.

  • Arts + Culture
Tom Savage, Debbie Haber, Michael Taylor and Carol Camiener
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Lino Tagliapietra Exhibit

World-renowned Italian glass master and artist opened his new exhibit at the Basch Gallery at the Ringling College of Art & Design

  • Arts + Culture
Kathy Demler and Susan Schaub
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Sweetgrass Farms Grand Opening

Sarasota's own hydroponic farm held a grand opening with vendors, games, live music and of course fresh fruit and produce.

  • Arts + Culture
Carolina Revel and Susan Dodd
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 9, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: The Local Evolution Craft Market

Geraldson Community Farm and Darwin Brewing Company hosted local farmers and artisans to sell their food, drinks and wares to the local Bradenton community

  • Arts + Culture
Leon S. Pitts II will perform his tribute to James Brown "Showtime with Leon Pitts" on Feb. 2. Photo by Don Daly Photo.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 8, 2015
Young Artist Program returns to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

The series of one-night shows allows individual troupe members to learn the arduous art of leading a theater production

  • Arts + Culture
Home of the Month: Picture Perfect
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • January 6, 2015
Home of the Month: Picture Perfect

A Siesta Key showplace dazzles with understated luxury.

  • Sarasota
  • Real Estate
Kelly Zacovic learns something new every day as she combs through the Ringling Archives' massive collection of circus documents and oddities.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 6, 2015
The Greatest Archive on Earth

The staff of the Ringling Archives painstakingly records ancient artifacts to preserve the circus' storied history.

  • Arts + Culture
Members of the Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild Play Readers ensemble, including Director Bob Bordy, center, do not shy away from being on and supporting the stage.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 6, 2015
Support System

Asolo Rep Theatre Guild introduces the theater to new generations.

  • Arts + Culture
Gary Reinstrom, performing with the First Brass, has supported local music and musicians since he was young child.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 6, 2015
The Music Man

Gary Reinstrom stands tall in Sarasota's local music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Eric Bein
  • By Randi Donahue
  • January 6, 2015
Recipe for Success: Eric Bein

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see familiar faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know those faces a little better.

  • Arts + Culture
Marvin Albert and Gerri Aaron. Photos by Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 6, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

Black Tie & Tales: Host and hostess with the mostest; and Worth waiting for ...

  • Arts + Culture
Nicole Kaney and Kelsey Alholm
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 6, 2015
Hot Flash: All you need is love - and a wedding planner

Black Tie Editor Heather Merriman attended "Engaged 101" and got the scoop on the latest trends and tips from the world of wedding planning.

  • Arts + Culture
Charlene Wolff
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 6, 2015
Social Studies: Charlene Wolff

Charlene Wolff has been a part of Sarasota's philanthropic community for more than 25 years.

  • Arts + Culture
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