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Arts + Culture

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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 27, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the eventful weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring The Circus Arts Conservatory Gala and the 25th Anniversary Catholic Charities Ball.

  • Arts + Culture
Roman Rabinovich
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 26, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel

Read June LeBell's review of Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel, which performed at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
Peggy Roeder, Anne-Marie Cusson and Andrew Sellon in Asolo Rep's production of "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike." Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 26, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'

Read Marty Fugate's review of Asolo Rep's 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike,' which runs through April 13.

  • Arts + Culture
Peter Amster and Ray Klausen
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 24, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' VIP pre-show

Guests gathered at Asolo Theater Friday, Jan. 24 for a VIP pre-show party to celebrate the opening night of "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike."

  • Arts + Culture
Peggy Roeder, Anne-Marie Cusson and Andrew Sellon in Asolo Rep's production of "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike." Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • January 24, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Asolo Rep's 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" is sure to entertain. The show runs through April 14.

  • Arts + Culture
Flori Roberts, Dr. Sidney Katz and Elaine Keating at SMOA's Inaugural Bash in January 2013.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 24, 2014
Elaine Keating pledges a million dollar match to SMOA

Philanthropist Elaine Keating just started the push toward the fundraising finish of the Sarasota Museum of Art campaign. Keating, a founding member of SMOA, pledged one million dollars to match any new contributions.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 23, 2014
Artist spotlight: Lisa Hoke

Artist spotlight: Lisa Hoke

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Season of Sculpture Small Works opening

PHOTO GALLERY: Season of Sculpture Small Works opening

  • Arts + Culture
Sam Alfstad, Linda Howard and Jim Shirley
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 23, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: "Smaller Works" Sarasota Season of Sculpture

Sculptural work similar to those lining Sarasota's Bayfront adorns the exterior entrance and lobby of the Sarasota Herald Tribune building. The exhibition, "Small Works" opened Jan. 22 - it features work from the eight artists currently on display in Season VII of Sarasota Season of Sculpture.

  • Arts + Culture
Beverly Fleck cuts a dress form
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 22, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: behind the scenes with Sarasota Opera

Sarasota Opera's singers and employees gear up for winter opera season, which starts Feb. 8.

  • Arts + Culture
Peggy Roeder (Sonia), Anne-Marie Cusson (Masha) and Andrew Sellon (Vanya). Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 22, 2014
All in the Family

The three actors who play siblings in 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' have dealt with their own sibling rivalries.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 22, 2014
A&E Weekend Picks and Highlights

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

  • Arts + Culture
The first floor of historic Sarasota High School looks like a recycling sorting facility. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 22, 2014
Artist Lisa Hoke transforms future SMOA classroom

Lisa Hoke is creating a large-scale installation from colorful recycled cardboard in one of the classrooms at historic Sarasota High School, the future home of Sarasota Museum of Art (SMOA).

  • Arts + Culture
Tenor Jon Jurgens and soprano Alexandra Batsios rehearse a duet. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 22, 2014
Backstage Pass: Opera house excites with more than just singing

Take a behind-the-scenes look at Sarasota Opera preparing for the winter season.

  • Arts + Culture
Warren Jones, Lester Lynch, Brenda Rae, Piotr Beczala, Jamie Barton, Samuel Ramey, Renee Fleming, Martin Katz, Barbara Cook, Marilyn Horne, Frederica von Stade, Lee Musiker, Isabel Leonard and David Daniels. Photo by Meche Kroop.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 22, 2014
MUSIC: The Song Continues: Marilyn Horne Song Celebration

June LeBell visited New York City last week and had the honor to celebrate an important milestone: Marilyn Horne's 80th birthday.

  • Arts + Culture
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