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Arts + Culture

Debbie Haspel, Susan Molitz and Fran Lambert
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Art of the Violin Opening Reception

The Perlman Music Program Suncoast hosted the opening reception of "The Art of the Violin" project at the home of Ellen and John Cavanaugh.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County school children eagerly awaiting entry into the FSU/Asolo Performing Arts Center
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 30, 2014
Sarasota Ballet: Field Trip of Dreams

This entire week, the Sarasota Ballet hosted thousands of Sarasota County school children as they watched the company's most recent work: Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden"

  • Arts + Culture
Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "South Pacific"
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 29, 2014
Asolo Repertory Theatre sets sail toward 'South Pacific'

The cast, director and creative crew of Asolo Repertory Theatre's opening production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "South Pacific" held a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Arts + Culture
FSU/Asolo Conservatory second-year students Chris Alexey Diaz, Josh James, Kevin Barber, Joseph Knispel, Kelsey Petersen and Tom Harney craft their newest colorful personas.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 29, 2014
Student spotlight

After almost a year and a half of training, the newest FSU/Asolo Conservatory company is ready to take the stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Larry Forgard stands at the door into his art: his tall, paint-splattered easel.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 29, 2014
Spotlight: Artist experiences brush with life

Through decades of teaching and creating art, Larry Forgard learned to allow his pieces to go with the flow.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Naomi Chokr Photography
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Just Married: Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss

Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss were married May 31.

  • Arts + Culture
STVINCENT
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 28, 2014
Movie Review: St. Vincent

Movie Review: St. Vincent

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 27, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Little Shop of Horrors'

"Little Shop of Horrors" is now playing at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Ballet opened its 24th season with Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden."
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • October 26, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'The Secret Garden'

Opening its 24th season, the Sarasota Ballet performed the "The Secret Garden" flawlessly.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 25, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'St. Vincent'

In his new film, "St. Vincent," Bill Murray gives an Oscar worthy performance guaranteed to please his ardent fans.

  • Arts + Culture
Anita Wexler and Larry Forgard
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota's Artists at Work

The Sarasota Art Center hosted another installment in their "Artists at Work" celebration with the night's theme being "An Evening in Paris" in anticipation of their French river cruise in October of next year.

  • Arts + Culture
Rebecca Minkoff with Wish Kid Kareliz Rodriguez
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 24, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Designer fever at UTC; CAN you top this?; An uplifting story; and "What am I going to do for 100?"

  • Arts + Culture
culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 22, 2014
Sarasota Culture Collective kicks off second season

Sarasota Culture Collective kicks off second season

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  • Observer Staff
  • October 22, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN - Local Field Trip: Duval's and Breakwater Charters

Join chef Nils Tarantik on a fishing field trip to with the locally owned and operated Breakwater Charters. Then go in the kitchen at the USF Culinary Innovation Lab as chef Tarantik prepares his fresh catch, pan seared snapper with apple jicama slaw and a raspberry and peach balsamic reduction.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • October 22, 2014
Home of the Month: Memories of San Miguel

The mountains of Mexico inspire a lavish estate in Lakewood Ranch.

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