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Kate Honea and Ricardo Graziano in Ashton's "Birthday Offering" in 2013. Photo courtesy of Frank Atura.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 9, 2014
The Principal Guide to Ashton

Sarasota Ballet dancers weigh in on their favorite pieces to see in the upcoming Ashton Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 9, 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
Barbara Ramsay works on new acquisition "Portrait of John Campbell, 3rd Earl of Breadalbane, 1738" by Allan Ramsay.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 9, 2014
Backstage Pass: Barbara Ramsay resurrects paintings to the way they were

Get to know Barbara Ramsay, the new chief conservator at The Ringling. She combines science and art methods to preserve art for future generations.

  • Arts + Culture
Danielle Colon shows photos from Pilchuck.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 9, 2014
Spotlight: Glass group hosts biggest collectors in Sarasota

Richard Basch announces an exciting glass show coming this winter.

  • Arts + Culture
Euphemia Haye's Don Depaoli
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 9, 2014
Recipe for Success: Don Depaoli

Do you frequent the same local eateries and see the same faces each time you go? This feature helps you get to know these faces a little better. This week, get to know the face behind the desserts at Euphemia Haye.

  • Arts + Culture
Beverly and Bob Bartner celebrating 50 years. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 9, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

They asked me how I knew ...; Same place every year; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Justin Demutiis Photography
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 9, 2014
Just Married: Emily McKee Eagle and Kyle Paul Kluska

Emily Eagle and Kyle Kluska were married Feb. 15, at the Bay Preserve at Osprey.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 8, 2014
TWIS Asks — Film Festival Edition: 'No Real Than You Are' co-producer, Van Jazmin

TWIS Asks — Film Festival Edition: 'No Real Than You Are' co-producer, Van Jazmin

  • Arts + Culture
Jenifer Elliott, Katie Gilmore, Crisse Hoffman and Sue Richard
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 8, 2014
Sailor Circus alumna celebrate 65th anniversary

Two Sailor Circus alumna take time from the 65th anniversary reception to talk about their own experiences. Following the reception Saturday, March 6, Sailor Circus performed it's 65th anniversary show "Legacy."

  • Arts + Culture
Co-Host Montana Taplinger, featured artist and designer Marisu Miranda, Co-Host Nikki Sedacca and Co-Host Wendy Feinstein
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 7, 2014
HOT FLASH: Where Art Meets Fashion

530 Burns Gallery features artist and designer Marisu Miranda at its inaugural 'Where Art Meets Fashion' event

  • Arts + Culture
The museum courtyard (Courtesy The Ringling)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 7, 2014
The Ringling encourages viewing more than 30 seconds

The Ringling Museum will participate in Slow Art Day 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12.

  • Arts + Culture
Minta Getzen, Ashley Kozel and Sandy Crabtree at Pique Nique
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 7, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied featuring Pique Nique, Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Film and Party and Orchid Ball.

  • Arts + Culture
Alaina Kimsey portrays a seahorse.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: School of Russian Ballet 'Little Mermaid'

Students of the School of Russian Ballet performed 'The Little Mermaid' April 5, marking the show's first performance in the United States.

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Richardo Rhodes and Emily Dixon in Ricardo Graziano's “Symphony of Sorrows."
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • April 6, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'Ashton, Graziano & Tudor'

The Sarasota Ballet performed another expertly planned triple-bill performance this past weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
Cheryl Losey (File photo)
    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 6, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks VII

Read June LeBell's review of Sarasota Orchestra's final Masterworks concert of the season.

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