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Arts + Culture

    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 4, 2014
Interior Additions

Adding new pieces to your interior should be as common as adding new pieces to your wardrobe.

  • Arts + Culture
Gear up for summer with this Hot Flash guide.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 4, 2014
Hot Flash: Gear up for summer

Summer days are here and Sarasotans are heading out to the beaches to enjoy it - but going to the beach isn't as simple as just going to the beach.

  • Arts + Culture
Susan McLeod
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • June 4, 2014
Social Studies: Susan McLeod

Learn more about Susan McLeod -- the loves of her life, her passion for the arts and, of course, Season of Sculpture.

  • Arts + Culture
Cernia al Salmorglio (grilled florida grouper) with classic Sicilian lemon oregano sauce, and lemon scented risotto
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 4, 2014
Bon Voyage with Café L'Europe

During the month of June, Cafe L'Europe has four special menu selections in addition to the standard menu.

  • Arts + Culture
A rendering of the outside of the museum (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 3, 2014
SMOA set to open in January 2016

Sarasota Museum of Art, a contemporary art museum located in the Historic Sarasota High School building, completed its fundraising and is set to begin renovation.

  • Arts + Culture
These events are worth getting uncorked.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 3, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Wine Tasting

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features great places to sample wine.

  • Arts + Culture
Lauren Walsh with the secret garden décor
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 2, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Friends of Sarasota Ballet

Friends of the Sarasota Ballet met for an end of the season meeting June 2, at Michael's On East Ballroom.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeffrey Hill
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 1, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series Concerts - Ollarsaba and Hill

Read June LeBell's review of the Artist Series Concerts' weekend performance.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 1, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Chef'

The new film 'Chef' is a heavenly slice of life that will steal your heart as it tickles your taste buds.

  • Arts + Culture
Hope Averill, 12, gets her hair done before she performs a solo dance
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Players End of Year Showcase

The Players Theatre of Sarasota hosted a performance for its students enrolled in studio classes on May 30 at the theater. Students age 5 to 77 demonstrated knowledge they learned in on-camera to stage acting, hip hop to tap dance, youth and adult singing and students.

  • Arts + Culture
Gloria Musicae (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2014
Gloria Musicae to audition new singers

Gloria Musicae is a professional vocal ensemble. Each year, the ensemble hosts auditions for interested singers. These will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 28, and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 29.

  • Arts + Culture
"I would say that within the smaller jurisdiction of the profession of music that there won't be anybody of quality that hasn't heard of Sarasota Music Festival in its 50 years," Paul Wolfe says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2014
Golden Anniversary

As the Sarasota Music Festival turns 50, its founder, Paul Wolfe, is proud to see his students become masters.

  • Arts + Culture
"We call it like we see it," Jack Littman-Quinn says of his and his wife's food reviews.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 28, 2014
Food reviewers love to share their meals

Jack and Beth Littman-Quinn started reviewing food because they wanted to have a hobby together. Seven years later, they still enjoy sharing the experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Sometimes referred to as "beeblossoms," gaura is a colorful flowering plant that thrives even in the warmest, sunniest of summers and also attracts butterflies. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • May 28, 2014
Keep your garden in season

As summer approaches, the desire to be outside enjoying the clear skies and warm weather is hard to resist, and it also provides the ideal time to spruce up your yard and garden.

  • Arts + Culture
The Out-of-Door Academy students Monet Ramsey, Alexandra Kozel, Phineas Scanlan, William Lahners with the interactive piece they built, "Raspberry Pie"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota new exhibits

Art Center Sarasota, 707 N. Tamiami Trail, opened a new cycle of exhibitions Thursday, May 23.

  • Arts + Culture
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