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"Philadelphia Here I Come" runs through April 12, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Philadelphia Here I Come!'

Brian Friel's 'Philadelphia Here I Come!' is one of the Asolo Rep's current productions and a trip in time to Ireland 1964.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at Asolo Rep

PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at Asolo Rep

  • Arts + Culture
Nita Mathur prepares Nita's coconut burfi, combining coconut, sweetened condensed milk and fresh ricotta cheese. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 15, 2014
Culinary couple: Best of both worlds

As owners of Casa Italia, Raj and Nita Mathur may focus on Italian, but once a month they school others on the flavors of home.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 15, 2014
Renewed purpose

Bernabe Somoza owns thousands of pieces of discarded furniture. He gives new meaning to the discarded frames.

  • Arts + Culture
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards with Patricia Delorey. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 15, 2014
Backstage Pass: Patricia Delorey's work never goes unheard

Northern Irish dialects are extremely difficult for actors to conquer. That's why Asolo Repertory Theatre employs Patricia Delorey.

  • Arts + Culture
"I think the new Asian center is just a starting point," says Fan Zhang. "And, once the gallery is open, we will have more people to help spread the wealth." Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 15, 2014
Curator Fan Zhang plans a full menu of Asian exhibitions

The Ringling just broke ground for its new Center for Asian Art, thus begins a yearlong transition period until the early 2015 completion date.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Sid and Anita Holec's beachfront home sits on 165 feet of the Gulf of Mexico. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 15, 2014
Casey Key home brings some 'green' to the Gulf

Dr. Sid and Anita Holec's stunning beachfront home is the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum-certified home on Casey Key Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
The showhouse sits on beautiful Sarasota Bay. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 15, 2014
Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse

Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County's 19th annual Jewels on the Bay Designer Showhouse event runs Jan. 19 to Feb. 16.

  • Arts + Culture
Ilene Friedman, Bea Friedman and Dr. Harvey Friedman. Photo by Molly Schechter.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • January 15, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

Magical musical memorial; Kicking off the new year; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
INFluence
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 15, 2014
Hot Flash: Cold weather fashion

Black Tie's Heather Merriman bundled up, braved the cold and headed out to St. Armands Circle to find the scoop on the trendiest winter fashions and tips on the best ways to dress for winter weather.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Cat Pennenga Photography.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • January 15, 2014
Just Married: Kathryn Lee Brass and Todd Anthony Piper

Kathryn Lee Brass and Todd Anthony Piper were married Nov. 16, at King Family Farm.

  • Arts + Culture
Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri and Director Iain Webb (Courtesy Photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 14, 2014
Sarasota Ballet secures its future for 10 more years

Sarasota Ballet signs director Iain Webb, Assistant Director Margaret Barbieri and Managing Director Mary Anne Servian for 10-year contract.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • January 13, 2014
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 13, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied, featuring Asolo Rep's Starry Night Dinner, Temple Beth Israel Gala and Bradenton Opera Gala.

  • Arts + Culture
Sumaya Ayad (Princess Tigerlilly) waits backstage while Bailey Macejak (Peter Pan) Gretchen Beaumier (Wendy) and Amanda Gerulski (narrator) read a scene.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Drama Club

The 25 students in Pine View Drama Club have been preparing for "Peter Pan and Wendy" since September. They typically meet weekly after school, but since Jan. 6 they've been rehearsing every day for opening night Friday, Jan. 17.

  • Arts + Culture
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