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Arts + Culture

This week, local organizations are seeking artists, writers, actors and college students for an arts internship.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2014
AUDITIONS: Calling artists, writers, actors and college students

Here's a round up of this week's arts-related opportunities in the Sarasota area.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Heather Merriman and courtesy of Detlev von Kessel
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • July 23, 2014
Home of the Month: Orange Blossom special

An elegant downtown apartment showcases Sarasota's past and present.

  • Arts + Culture
Patrick Ward, Daniel Rodriguez and Ricardo Graziano
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2014
'The Secret Garden' comes up roses

Sarasota Ballet's world premiere of Will Tuckett's 'The Secret Garden' is no garden-variety production.

  • Arts + Culture
SYV sings on the staircase at the Opera Garnier. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2014
Where Are They? Sarasota Young Voices take Paris

For nine days, beginning June 22, Sarasota Young Voices Chamber choir, a 14-woman ensemble, went to Paris -- the first time the group, founded in 2007, has traveled overseas.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Amanda Heisey
  • July 22, 2014
Curtain Call: A first look at The Players Theatre New Play Festival

Curtain Call: A first look at The Players Theatre New Play Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Marc Jacobs handbag, available at Addison Craig
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 22, 2014
Hot Flash: Orange is the new black

To get the most of fun summer colors, BT explored local stores to see what they had to offer in one of Pantone's favorite summery hue: orange.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Sty of the Blind Pig" runs through Aug. 3, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 21, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Sty of the Blind Pig'

The Banyan Theater's current production of Phillip Hayes Dean's "Sty of the Blind Pig" explores a time when it seemed like change would never come.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 18, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Life Itself'

Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic, Roger Ebert's life is celebrated and dissected brilliantly in the new documentary "Life Itself."

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 17, 2014
RaeF gets personal on new album, "Love is Coming"

RaeF gets personal on new album, "Love is Coming"

  • Arts + Culture
Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features places to get down and boogie.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 17, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Places to hit the dance floor

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features places to get down and boogie.

  • Arts + Culture
"Shelfie" — the new selfie
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 16, 2014
Hot Flash: Shelfie - the new selfie

There is another category taking over Instagram posts - the 'shelfie.'

  • Arts + Culture
A few upcoming local auditions taking place are seeking actors, musical theater performers, tenors and Asian American children.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2014
Upcoming auditions seek new talent

A few upcoming local auditions taking place are seeking actors, musical theater performers, tenors and Asian American children.

  • Arts + Culture
"I think there are millions of people walking around on scripts that have missed the star of their life," Kate Alexander says. "Be the thriving essence of who you are — it could be anything."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2014
Flipping the script

Kate Alexander, associate director of Florida Studio Theatre, finds life works out best when you veer from a script and let life lead you toward your potential.

  • Arts + Culture
Charlie Albright
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2014
Spotlight: LeBell composes 2015 Music Monday series

The annual music speaker series hosted by June LeBell has already sold more than 700 subscriptions for the upcoming season. And that was before speakers had been announced.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 16, 2014
Ranch royalty, Mediterranean style

As with many Florida homes, the Mediterranean style is an area favorite.

  • East County
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