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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
Edward Alley and his wife, June LeBell
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 31, 2014
June LeBell to air new radio program on WSMR

Fortunately for Sarasota's WSMR listeners, classical music and LeBell fans, she'll be hosting a new program similar to "Salute to the Arts" in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
A still from "Fashionably Late for the Relationship" (Courtesy photo).
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 31, 2014
Weekend Best Bet: R. Luke Dubois - Now

Today marks the opening of "R. Luke Dubois - Now" exhibit at The Ringling Museum. This contemporary exhibit is the first ever survey of the New-York based new-media artist's work.

  • Arts + Culture
Pedro Reis, R. Luke Dubois and Dolly Jacobs
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 31, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: R. Luke Dubois - Now

Explaining The Ringling's 'R. Luke Dubois - Now' exhibit with any combination of words wouldn't properly align one's expectations. The Ringling members presented in this photo gallery from the member opening Jan. 30, would probably agree.

  • Arts + Culture
Tim Jaeger
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 30, 2014
VIDEO: Inside the artist's studio with Tim Jaeger

Other artists have big-city dreams, but Tim Jaeger sees Sarasota as a blank canvas. Take a look inside his studio in this video.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 29, 2014
Crunch the numbers: R. Luke Dubois turns data into art

Crunch the numbers: R. Luke Dubois turns data into art

  • Arts + Culture
"I refuse to listen to people who say there's nothing here," Tim Jaeger says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 29, 2014
Jaeger rules the roost

Other artists have big-city dreams, but Tim Jaeger sees Sarasota as a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
"Sarasota Sunday" by Robert Baxter
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 29, 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
John Goodman, former president of Sarasota Concert Association, died in 2019.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 29, 2014
John Goodman passes Sarasota Concert Association baton

John Goodman was the president of Sarasota Concert Association for eight years. In April, the association named Joy McIntyre as its new president.

  • Arts + Culture
James Ranson, Esther Dickmann, Alan Corey, Trine Bolling and Lynne Mesky of Gloria Musicae
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 29, 2014
Sarasota Orchestra and Gloria Musicae give a behind-the-scenes look

Sarasota Orchestra and Gloria Musicae give a behind-the-scenes look

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alexis Orgera
  • January 29, 2014
Book Review: 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt

Read Alexis Orgera's review of "The Goldfinch."

  • Arts + Culture
Charlie Ann Syprett's home office has stunning views of Sarasota Bay. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 29, 2014
Local philanthropist's home office embraces pink with a passion

As a city full of self-starters, entrepreneurs, retirees and active volunteers, Sarasota has an abundance of home offices. But the office in Charlie Ann Syprett's home - from its pink walls to its portraits of Elvis - offers a one-of-a-kind place for creativity.

  • Arts + Culture
Bello Nock mentee Johnny Rockett and his lady, Tina Winn, left. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 29, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Under the Big Top; Tidbits; and Hot Flash.

  • Arts + Culture
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