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Syd Solomon at 65. (Photo copyright Jill Krementz)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 5, 2014
The legacy of Syd Solomon

The late Syd Solomon's colorful history helped build Sarasota as an artist's colony. It still thrives as an art-centered community today.

  • Arts + Culture
"Peony in Motion" by Betsey Cameron
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 5, 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
Kaity Cairo, Adam Ratner, Emma Katz and Andrew Stevens
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 5, 2014
Backstage Pass: Kids Komedy Club steals hearts in Valentine's show

Director Adam Ratner (just one of his three titles at FST) founded Kids Komedy Club (the second generation) in 2009. It's a group of 10 performers ages 10 to 15 that meets every Saturday morning to write, rehearse and perform sketch comedy and improv routines.

  • Arts + Culture
Duane Fenn, Byron Poore and Patrick Kilbane
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 5, 2014
Spotlight: Chorus of the Keys changes its tune

Byron Poore, Patrick Kilbane and Duane Fenn are the newest leadership team fronting Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, the all-male, a capella, four-part harmony, barbershop chorus specializing in '50s and '60s popular music.

  • Arts + Culture
The mosaic in the home's foyer was designed to create the movement and light that Mary Williams envisioned.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 5, 2014
Mosaic masterpiece

The attention to detail in Stanley and Mary Williams' home on Bay Point Drive is indisputable, and the tile work provides the perfect example.

  • Arts + Culture
Pomona Bistro and Wine Bar Executive Chef Ryan Boeve and Pastry Chef Arthur Lopes
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 5, 2014
Tidbites

Pomona serves the Sarasota Orchestra; JPan offers specialties in their houses and yours; and The Elixir of Tea.

  • Arts + Culture
Birthday couple Wayne and Mindy Rollins. Photo by John Revisky.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • February 5, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Unmasking the Opera gala; Fierce, Fabulous and 40; Super Bowl round-up; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Elise Meyer, Chelsea Berry, Scotty Hamilton, Jamie Stewart, Shannon Gower, Candice Henry, Taryn Anderson and Christina Budd with style blogger and hostess Sarah Tucker
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 5, 2014
Hot Flash: Lilly Pulitzer Sarasota Spring 2014 Launch Party

Sarah Tucker and Lilly Pulitzer Sarasota hosted a Spring 2014 launch party.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 3, 2014
Looking ahead: The Wallies talk returning to the studio, tour

Looking ahead: The Wallies talk returning to the studio, tour

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • February 3, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the eventful weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring WUSF 50th Birthday Bash and Sarasota Opera's 'Masked Ball.'

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Ballet performs 'Lux Aeterna.' Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • February 2, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'Four Temperaments,' 'Lux Aeterna' and 'Sinfonietta'

Sarasota Ballet continues to astound with every pirouette and leap.

  • Arts + Culture
Tito Muñoz
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 2, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra - Masterworks IV with Tito Muñoz and Giora Schmidt

Tito Muñoz, who has been assistant conductor of the Cleveland Orchestra and Cincinnati Symphony, led the Sarasota Orchestra in performances of works by Barber, Piazzolla and Rachmaninov this past weekend and knocked the roof off the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 1, 2014
Luke Wilson on writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

Luke Wilson on writing and directing, and the power of a clipboard

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 1, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Labor Day'

'Labor Day' is a sexy and sensual love story in which the participants never disrobe.

  • Arts + Culture
Jake Castro
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 1, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Grand Ovation

Three stages, nearly 25 performing groups and most every arts organization in Sarasota proudly represented the arts our city has to offer Saturday, Feb. 1 at Grand Ovation.

  • Arts + Culture
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