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Arts + Culture

Ricardo Rhodes in "Les Rendezvous." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • May 2, 2014
Sir Frederick Ashton Festival - 'Les Rendezvous,' 'Monotones I & II' and 'Façade'

Night two of the Sir Frederick Ashton Festival was even better than the first. The dancers seemed even more confident after their successful opening evening, offering a hint of the nights to come.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 1, 2014
Strumming up history: Steve Cinnamon's cigar box guitars

Strumming up history: Steve Cinnamon's cigar box guitars

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective - Asolo Repertory Theatre

PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective - Asolo Repertory Theatre

  • Arts + Culture
Kate Honea as the Milkmaid in Ashton's "Facade." Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • May 1, 2014
Sir Frederick Ashton Festival - 'Birthday Offering, Illuminations and Facade'

The opening performance of the Sir Frederick Ashton Festival was a delightful treat.

  • Arts + Culture
The curtain is up on the 2014/2015 seasons. Stay tuned to YourObserver.com for future announcements.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 1, 2014
UPDATE: At a glance - 2014/2015 performing art seasons

Most performing arts seasons have been announced. But in case you missed it here's a little what the upcoming season will look like.

  • Arts + Culture
Booker High School teacher Hellen Harvey, student Chandler Powell, poet Cedric Hameed and student Franchesca Alvarado at their weekly Slam spoken word club.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 30, 2014
The Power of Poems

PoetryLife strives to spark a resurgence of poetry education. But students, teachers and school board employees say it teaches more than language.

  • Arts + Culture
"Dancer in Blue" by William Jerdon
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 30, 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
"If there's a problem I solve it — there's no hesitation," Kelly Borgia says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 30, 2014
Backstage Pass: Borgia acts as Asolo Rep's hero

Kelly Borgia is the organizational foundation behind every production at Asolo Rep Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
The ensemble
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 30, 2014
Spotlight: Booker gets its gun

Booker VPA's performance of "Annie Get Your Gun" follows the true story of sharpshooter Annie Oakley's life and love affair with fellow marksman Frank Butler.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 30, 2014
Spring fever: Decor in bloom

Springtime ... When flowers bloom, the air is fresh and excitement is near for the slower summer months. We explored local interior shops to find the perfect spring additions to appeal to all of the senses.

  • Arts + Culture
Caleb Taylor
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 30, 2014
Recipe for Success: Caleb Taylor

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This week, get to know Jack Dusty's new executive chef.

  • Arts + Culture
Carlos at his debut afternoon. Photo by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 30, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Among Children First's enchanted forest ...; CVA board puts one over on the boss; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 30, 2014
Hot Flash: How to dress 'Southern Chic'

When the Designing Daughters committee first heard about the "Southern Charm" theme for its May 2 "A Fashionable Gala," their first thought was: "What to wear?"

  • Arts + Culture
Ben Hammond performs in the 17th Give Hunger the Blues Festival in 2012.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 29, 2014
Generoso cancels Giving Hunger the Blues

George Generoso cancels this year's 19th annual Giving Hunger the Blues festival due to lack of energy for the planning process.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • April 28, 2014
Five reasons to see 'My One and Only' at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

Five reasons to see 'My One and Only' at the Manatee Performing Arts Center

  • Arts + Culture
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