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Stephanie Block. Courtesy photo.
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  • June LeBell
  • October 21, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: The Artist Series Concerts: Stephanie Block, viola, and Yi-Fang Huang, piano

There's no doubt about it - hearing chamber music in a chamber is the way to go.

  • Arts + Culture
Tre Michel, Gary and Beth Spencer and David Steiner
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: The Center for Architecture Sarasota Debut

Gary and Beth Spencer opened the doors to their home, which was designed by Guy Peterson, Saturday, Oct. 19, for the introduction of The Center for Architecture Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • October 21, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 21, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Short Term 12'

"Short Term 12" is an engaging film about fractured people.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Boobies" evaluated and wrote personalized assessment of guests appearances at Key to the Cure. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 21, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied!

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective Kickoff Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective Kickoff Party

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DJ Solo provides trendy entertainment
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Culture Collective kickoff

Sarasota Opera House was the place to be Saturday Oct. 19. Young, stylishly dressed Sarasotans headed to the Sarasota Culture Collective kickoff party. The intimate group of more than 80 attendees enjoyed a full-bar and light bites while DJ Solo entertained.

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Students ages 10 to 13 have a breakout session with a Sarasota private teacher Cynthia Wiley.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: PMP/Suncoast Super Strings

These students make up the PMP/Suncoast Super Strings program. They met for the first of two workshops Saturday, Oct. 19. They will play under the baton of renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman during the PMP Sarasota Winter Residency on Jan. 2. They will be joined by thirty-plus other young musicians in the PMP String Orchestra.

  • Arts + Culture
Judy Hores
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival

The 19th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival took place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 18, 2013
New-Age Nostalgia: Vinyl DJ Whitney Russell's blasts from the past

New-Age Nostalgia: Vinyl DJ Whitney Russell's blasts from the past

  • Arts + Culture
The membership is just $80 until 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 and that includes a ticket to the kick-off party. After that, it's $99.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 18, 2013
Weekend Best Best: Culture Collective Kick-off Party

Join Asolo Repertory Theatre, FSU/Asolo Conservatory, the Sarasota Ballet, Sarasota Orchestra, Sarasota Opera, The Ringling and the Arts and Cultural Alliance; along with community group sponsors, Visit Sarasota County and the Gulf Coast Community Foundation; and The Observer and ThisweekinSarasota.com in celebrating Sarasota Culture Collective this weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
Los Angeles-based interior architect Antonia Hutt commissions a Jorge Blanco iconic "Thinker" of her own.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 18, 2013
Sculptor Jorge Blanco installs a signature piece in Los Angeles

Where in the world is Jorge Blanco? When he's not in Sarasota, he's all over the world, and so are his sculptures. Most recently, he installed a private commission at a home in Los Angeles.

  • Arts + Culture
"Just reading Poe (builds that eerie feel)," says Gary Mazzu. "It can still affect me every time I read it ... It's hard to read 'Annabel Lee' without choking you up."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 16, 2013
Master of Macabre

The Powel Crosley Estate is perfect for weddings, but it's also perfect for the graphic and thrilling Poe stories this Halloween.

  • Arts + Culture
Maid of honor Déva O’Donnell, matron of honor Katie Moulton, mother of the bride Mirta Klauber, bride-to-be Molly Klauber and hostess Pam Taylor. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 16, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

More happily ever after; tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 16, 2013
Hot Flash: NOLA Fashion Week

Read this week's hot flash column featuring designer Camilyn Leavitt's first fashion week.

  • Arts + Culture
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