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Arts + Culture

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • March 5, 2014
Social Studies: Barbara Zdravecky

Barbara Zdravecky, President and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, is being honored for her 20 years of leadership at the organization's March 13 annual dinner.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 4, 2014
Disney director Aaron Blaise talks career, madeby Gallery opening

Disney director Aaron Blaise talks career, madeby Gallery opening

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 4, 2014
All mashed up: Artists prepare for Mashterpiece exhibition opening

All mashed up: Artists prepare for Mashterpiece exhibition opening

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

Untied the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Asolo Repertory Theatre's "A Night at the Rainbow Room," 21st annual Celebration of Imagination and Community Humanitarian Awards Gala.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 2, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Too Darn Hot'

Cole Porter's songs have not aged at all - as 'Too Darn Hot' proves.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 2, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Opera's 'The Flying Dutchman'

June LeBell reviews Sarasota Opera's "The Flying Dutchman," which runs through March 23.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anna Dearing
  • March 2, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'Graziano, Ashton & DeMille'

The Sarasota Ballet performed Sir Frederick Ashton's "Monotones I & II," Ricardo Graziano's "Before Night Falls" and Agnes DeMille's "Rodeo."

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 2, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Like Father, Like Son'

'Like Father, Like Son' is a perspective on parenting. The director seems to be alluding to the fact that it's like feeling one's way around in the dark, hoping to be enlightened.

  • Arts + Culture
Designer Sue Boyd with her design inspired by "Autumn"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 28, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling in Bloom 2014

The Ringling museum opened one exhibit Feb. 27 that's coming up roses (and orchids, peonies and gardenias). In its fourth year, Ringling in Bloom enlists 34 floral designers from around the gulf coast to create bouquets and designs inspired by the museum's collection.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 27, 2014
Ringling announces International Arts Festival lineup

Ringling announces International Arts Festival lineup

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 26, 2014
Natural inclination: Javier Rodriguez finds freedom in art

Natural inclination: Javier Rodriguez finds freedom in art

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 26, 2014
The Ringling announces RIAF 2014 lineup

Ringling International Arts Festival 2014 offers 30 performances of seven international productions in three-and-a-half days.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2014
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Half Shell Seafood House

Join us in the kitchen at Half Shell Seafood House with president and chef Dino Mirando as he prepares his signature oyster combo with oysters prepared in four different ways, oysters Bienville, oysters Orleans, oysters Rockefeller and char grilled oysters.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 26, 2014
Preserving the art of pickling

Lisa Fulk has a jarring profession -- she's a master canner. And, she'll show you the safe way to do it.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 26, 2014
Jake Brady: Set in Concrete

Jake Brady never considered himself an artist until everyone else started labeling him one. Now, he's content signing his work.

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