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"I knew early on that I didn't want to be on stage, but I enjoyed the whole world of theater and the only way to make a contribution to that world was working backstage," says Erin MacDonald.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 24, 2013
Backstage Pass: Erin MacDonald

Without Erin MacDonald, the show can't go on.

  • Arts + Culture
600 Birdie Lane. Photos courtesy of Premier Sotheby's
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • December 24, 2013
Three Things: Home for the Holidays

The holiday season in Sarasota may well be the best in the nation. Here are three Sarasota homes currently on the market that really capture the nostalgia of this time of year. And if Scrooge should show up - push him in the pool.

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Photos by Esther Louise Photography
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • December 24, 2013
Just Married: Sarah Lisette Pearse and Maj. Zachariah George Morford

Sarah Lisette Pearse and Maj. Zachariah George Morford were married Oct. 13, at Bay Preserve, in Osprey.

  • Arts + Culture
Raul Molina redesigns the Dodses' dining room table décor each year.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 24, 2013
Holly jolly Christmas décor

It's that time of year when homes are filled with red and green and wintry things for the holidays. Whether it's decor designed by a professional, or decorating for the holidays in a new home, Sarasota residents have turned their homes into beautiful holiday showplaces.

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    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 23, 2013
'Dear Santa ...'

Sometimes the holiday season can drive you mad! So we decided to counteract the crazy with a little fun, and asked a few of the busiest arts people this time of year to use their "mad" in a Mad Libs-style letter to Santa. Here's what they said.

  • Arts + Culture
A piece of a pallet before being transformed into a planter.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 22, 2013
Video Year in Review: January 2013, Crafty Genes: Pallet Planter

This week Crafty Genes builds a planter from a pallet. Learn how to do-it-yourself with our step-by-step guide!

  • Arts + Culture
The snow scene from Sarasota Ballet's "John Ringling's Circus Nutcrakcer."
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • December 21, 2013
DANCE REVIEW: 'John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker'

The Sarasota Ballet kicked off the holiday season with the new Sarasota classic "John Ringling's Circus Nutcracker - The World's Greatest Ballet."

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Greet the Light will celebrate this season's "nowHERE" at the Ringling. Singer-songwriter Meklit Hedero will perform in this season. (Photo by Rus Anson)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 20, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Greet the Light

Cap off your measly 9 hours and 32 minutes of daylight with a great event Saturday night. Don't miss The Ringling's Greet the Light Winter Solstice Celebration - it starts at 7 p.m.

  • Arts + Culture
Teagan Allen, 11.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sailor Circus Holiday Spectacular 2013

Sailor Circus presents its 2013 Holiday Spectacular "It's A Wonderful Life" from Dec. 27 through Dec. 30 at the Sailor Circus Arena.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Yourison. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 18, 2013
Harvesting an economy

Bird Key resident Michael Yourison doesn't offer the olive branch, he offers a whole harvest's worth with his company, Buonafide Foods and Wines.

  • Arts + Culture
"It seemed to be an instant connection," Jessica Cohen says of Sarasota Ballet. "The moment I got here, I felt completely at home and so welcomed … It just felt really right."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 18, 2013
Cohen steps into the center ring

New Sarasota Ballet dancer Jessica Cohen left her hometown San Francisco to run away with the circus.

  • Arts + Culture
The group was too excited when they got to Miami to remember to take a group photo — but here they are back home at Art Center Sarasota.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 18, 2013
Where are they?: Art Center Sarasota visits Art Basel

For the first time, Art Center Sarasota bused 32 of its modern- and contemporary-art fans to Miami for Art Basel.

  • Arts + Culture
"Saving Mr. Banks" opens Dec. 20.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • December 18, 2013
'Season stunners:' Holiday film picks

"It's the most wonderful time of the year" ... especially for catching great films. 'Tis the season when studios strategically release the best they've got for the upcoming awards ceremonies. The following are at the top of Pam Nadon's holiday picks list.

  • Arts + Culture
Margaret and Bill Wise. Photo by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 18, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Handsome is as handsome does; "He saved the Asolo. He really did"; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 17, 2013
Existential Hive Mind Blues: Inside the quirky, brilliant mind of Joe Seul

Existential Hive Mind Blues: Inside the quirky, brilliant mind of Joe Seul

  • Arts + Culture
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