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Soprano Danielle Walker as Rosalinde and baritone Sean Anderson as Eisenstein in Sarasota Opera's 2013 production of "Die Fledermaus." Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 2, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW - Sarasota Opera: 'Die Fledermaus'

June LeBell reviews Sarasota Opera's production of 'Die Fledermaus,' which runs through Nov. 15.

  • Arts + Culture
unbox
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 1, 2013
Sunbox art installations brighten up Sarasota

Sunbox art installations brighten up Sarasota

  • Arts + Culture
Renee Armbruster and Beth Stephenson
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Players "A Night to Remember"

The Players hosted its annual gala Nov. 1 at Michael's on East. This year, there were 12 honorees recognized for their work on and off stage from 1990 to the present.

  • Arts + Culture
Matthew R. Olsen and Matthew Andersen in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory production of David Ives' "The School for Lies."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 1, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'The School for Lies'

"The School for Lies" is great theater - brainy text, brilliantly realized and entertaining from start to finish.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 1, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Hymn For Her Halloween Show

PHOTO GALLERY: Hymn For Her Halloween Show

  • Arts + Culture
Angela Mortellaro and Monica Gonzalez
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 30, 2013
Day in the Life

Two singers will perform arias in November at Sarasota Opera House - one a teenaged aspiring opera singer; the other, a professional principal.

  • Arts + Culture
Emma Thurgood checks in on her favorite permanent piece at Art Center Sarasota, "Fighting Crime in Florida," by Jack Dowd.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 30, 2013
Backstage Pass: Emma Thurgood curates excitement

Read this week's Backstage Pass about Art Center Sarasota's Emma Thurgood.

  • Arts + Culture
7922 S. Holiday Drive. Photos courtesy of Premier Sotheby's
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • October 30, 2013
Three Things: Trophy Homes to Match a Celebrity's Lifestyle

The news that Rosie O'Donnell bought a $5 million home on Casey Key has the whole town talking. The four-bedroom, 4,700-square-foot beachfront residence seems perfect as a second home for the comedian and her family, but we can't help but wonder - what other properties did Rosie look at? So, just in case buyer's remorse sets in, or you happen to know any other house-hunting celebrities, here are some other trophy homes that are just special enough to tempt the lucky few who can afford the ultimate.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Alexis Orgera
  • October 30, 2013
Book Review: 'The Last Banquet' by Jonathan Grimwood

"The Last Banquet'" by Jonathan Grimwood is a sense-feast of a novel spanning 18th-century France.

  • Arts + Culture
Larry Barrett of Simply Gourmet Caterers
    By
  • June LeBell
  • October 30, 2013
Tidbites

Cooking for Kids; Learning to cook as an adult; Eat Here Out There; and Quick Bites.

  • Arts + Culture
"A Day in my Shoes Sarasota" featuring Terri Klauber
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 30, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Wine, Women and Shoes ... and Men ...; They CAN Dance; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 29, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Margaret Barbieri Conservatory's Fall Concert Dress Rehearsal

A dress rehearsal was held for Margaret Barbieri Conservatory's Fall Concert Monday, Oct. 28, at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • October 28, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Christian DeBlasis, Lauren Prechitti, Zara Barrie, Eduardo Anaya and Skye Stern at the Safe Sex Halloween Bash. Photo by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 28, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied!

  • Arts + Culture
Kate Honea rehearses Emily Dixon and Edward Gonzalez in her piece "Gitana Galop," which premiered this past weekend at "Theatre of Dreams."
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • October 28, 2013
DANCE REVIEW: 'Theatre of Dreams'

Opening up the 23rd season of the Sarasota Ballet with a program featuring the works of its own dancers in 'Theatre of Dreams' was a great way to kick-off what's expected to be a knock-out year for the ballet company.

  • Arts + Culture
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