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Arts + Culture

  • By Popcorn Bob
  • January 5, 2014
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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Photo courtesy of Elabell.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 5, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Perlman Music Program 10th Anniversary Gala

Read June LeBell's personal story of one of the most exciting, fun evenings of music in memory, and it all revolved around the 10th anniversary gala of the Perlman Music Program's Winter Residency.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • January 3, 2014
10 thoughts every performer has on stage

10 thoughts every performer has on stage

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 3, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Loot'

'Loot,' the current FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of one of Joe Orton's farces, shows us what the outrage is all about.

  • Arts + Culture
David and Patricia Dabbert (Courtesy Photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 3, 2014
WEEKEND BEST BET: Dabbert Gallery 10th Anniversary Exhibition

Dabbert Gallery celebrates its 10th anniversary with an exhibition. The 10th Anniversary Exhibition opens Friday, Jan. 3 and runs through Saturday, Feb. 1. The opening reception takes place tonight from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

  • Arts + Culture
PMP/Suncoast Superstrings filled the first two rows of audience at the feet of Itzhak Perlman and the Winter Residency orchestra played on stage.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 3, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: PMP Winter Residency and Super Strings

January 2 was the culmination of what 25 students have been looking forward to since August. A huge tent on USF Sarasota-Manatee's campus packed a full audience to witness the young musicians play under the direction of Itzhak Perlman. The mostly local students from different schools and of varying ages ranging from 10 to 18 auditioned in August and attended two afternoons of workshops throughout the summer and fall to prepare a violin solo. They played Antonio Vivaldi's Violin Concerto in A minor, Op. 3, No. 6, movement 1 and were accompanied by the PMP String Orchestra.

  • Arts + Culture
Jose Carreño and Julie Kent performed in last year's Carreño Dance Festival "Festival of the Stars." (Courtesy Photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 3, 2014
Carreño Dance Festival revitalized with new partnership

The Carreño Dance Festival becomes the Carreño-Barbieri Festival for Pre-Professionals a partnership with Ballet San Jose and Sarasota Ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
CONTEMPORARY PICK: R. Luke Dubois "Now"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 2, 2014
A&E Season in Picks

A&E Editor Mallory Gnaegy discusses the events you shouldn't miss in 2014.

  • Arts + Culture
Andrea McArdle
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 1, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series Concerts

Just before the Christmas holiday, the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota had a particularly busy weekend; it produced three different programs in two days at the Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer and Christopher Takeda, Abraham Feder and Michael McClelland. "When we play a concert, we want the audience to feel compelled to stand up and scream. It's that level of energy we put into it," explains McClelland.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 1, 2014
Spotlight: The Chroma Quartet strings together an instrumental ensemble

They said it was supposed to be a one-time performance, the four members of The Chroma Quartet explain as they sit in their rehearsal space in the family room of Christopher and Jennifer Takeda's new home. The violin-playing couple makes up half of the group; the other half consists of cellist Abraham Feder and violist Michael McClelland.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alexis Orgera
  • January 1, 2014
Book Review: 'The Night Guest' by Fiona McFarlane

Alexis Orgera reviews "The Night Guest" by Fiona McFarlane.

  • Arts + Culture
Jazz-classical composer Vijay Iyer
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 1, 2014
MUSIC: Highlighting the 2014 season

Because arts organizations around the world usually plan their seasons spanning the fall and spring, a new year means part two of the 2013-2014 arts season in Sarasota. Read June LeBell's picks for 2014.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Grapes of Wrath" runs March 12 through April 19, at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 31, 2013
THEATER: Highlighting the 2014 season

Marty Fugate names the top theater events he's looking forward to in the upcoming season.

  • Arts + Culture
Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, Julie Delaney and Bridget Spiess at Catholic Charities Ball in 2013.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 31, 2013
Black Tie Events to Attend in 2014

Mark your calendars, because 2014 is jam-packed with events you absolutely must attend! From fashion shows to famous comedians, masquerade balls and nights in the Rainbow Room, there's a good cause to be celebrated all season long. Buy your tickets and tables, plan your outfits and get ready to have a blast while supporting local charities.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • December 30, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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