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Arts + Culture

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: MASHterpieces Happy Hour

PHOTO GALLERY: MASHterpieces Happy Hour

  • Arts + Culture
Recipients of the grants provided by Designing Women Boutique received their checks at the Designing Women Boutique Grant Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 24.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 24, 2014
Designing Women Boutique Grant Awards Ceremony

Designing Women Boutique's 2014 grants were presented at its Grant Awards Ceremony Thursday, April 24, at Designing Women Boutique.

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The IceHouse
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 24, 2014
The iceHouse closes its doors

After its inaugural season of art exhibits, the IceHouse on tenth in the Rosemary District closes its doors.

  • Arts + Culture
Alicia DeMirza, Hector Muniz and Deborah DeMirza
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: MASHterpieces Happy Hour

Art Center Sarasota celebrated the closing day of Mashterpieces Wednesday, April 23. The exhibit featured art donated by Goodwill, which local artists repurposed. ThisWeekinSarasota.com sponsored the happy hour, complete with a MASHed potato bar for the MASHterpieces.

  • Arts + Culture
"It always puts me in the place of being the learner," Rob Tarbell says. "Masters (of paint) know how to manipulate paint ... With smoke, it's hard to manipulate because it's conditional."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2014
Secondhand Smoke

For newly Sarasota-based artist Rob Tarbell, being out of control is half the fun.

  • Arts + Culture
Fish tacos at Eat Here Sarasota feature locally caught fish, Brazilian sweet red pepper and pineapple.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2014
Four chefs' hook on fish

Diversions reeled in four area chefs to participate in a challenge of creating new recipes just for you.

  • Arts + Culture
John Miller
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2014
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy keeps you in the know about events, local performers and art gallery happenings.

  • Arts + Culture
Joseph Caulkins. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2014
Caulkins sheds light on Key Chorale's 'Luminosity'

For Key Chorale's upcoming concert, "Luminosity," the group commissioned a new work. Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins sat down with The Observer to discuss the new piece.

  • Arts + Culture
Three Things: Everything's Golden
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • April 23, 2014
Three Things: Everything's Golden

High end or low, Golden Gate Point is a special place - an enclave of peace and quiet that's just steps to everything.

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Back row: Betty Schoenbaum, Lillian Richman and Helen Sherman. Front row: Claire Love, Betty Schiff and birthday girl Bea Friedman. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

94 with lots of company; Sarasota songbird to take flight; Mother's Day six ways from Sunday; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Jacqueline Morton wearing Alexander McQueen. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 23, 2014
The Closet Diaries: Jacqueline Morton

Couture is not an option for Jacqueline Morton - it's a lifestyle.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Binary Flips.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Just Married: Ethan Biter and Molly Klauber

Lieutenant Commander Ethan Rahn Biter and Molly Michael Klauber were married April 5, at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
Maria Wirries. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 21, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Bea Friedman's 94th Birthday

Recently, Bea Friedman celebrated her 94th birthday with a luncheon in her very own Symphony Center. Entertainment included singer Maria Wirries.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 21, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Finding Vivian Maier'

"Finding Vivian Maier" is a triumphant treasure trove of visual pleasures wrapped in mystery.

  • Arts + Culture
Ashley Jai, Chris Caswell, Bob Turoff, Jason Ellis and Sarah Cassidy in The Players' "Urinetown"
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 21, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Urinetown'

'Urinetown: The Musical' runs through April 27, at The Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
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