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Chairwoman Susan Wilcox, Board President Tom Breiter, Executive Director Brynne Anne Besio and Leah Flores, of presenting sponsor Wells Fargo. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 13, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Everyone kept dry ... except Snooty; Committed committee; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
The Grand Tasting is held annually at the courtyard at The Ringling Museum. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 12, 2013
Forks & Corks sells out in eight minutes

Here are the stats of what to expect for this year's food and wine festival presented by the Sarasota-Manatee Originals.

  • Arts + Culture
Nordstrom Rack employees enthusiastically greet shoppers as they enter the store for the first time.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 11, 2013
Hot Flash: Nordstrom Rack Pre-Opening Party

Black Tie Assistant Editor Heather Merriman checks out Nordstrom Rack's pre-opening event.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • November 11, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • November 11, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied!

  • Arts + Culture
Anu Tali
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 11, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks

Anu Tali's official debut with the orchestra took place this past weekend, and she and her forces pretty much blew the roof off the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
Randy and Nikki Adams with Andrea and Matt McHugh
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 10, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting

Stone Crab Celebration and Wine Tasting wrapped up the third-annual "Bacchus on the Beach" weekend Nov. 9 at Longboat Key Club and Resort.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 9, 2013
FILM REVIEW: '12 Years a Slave'

The new film, '12 Years a Slave,' is the most powerful and horrific depiction of slavery ever.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 8, 2013
Watch: Season of Sculpture

Watch: Season of Sculpture

  • Arts + Culture
Jim and Joan Stewart. Jim Stewart is on the exhibition committee that selected these four exhibits.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota 13/14 season open

Art Center Sarasota kicked off its 2013-2014 Season Nov. 7 with an opening reception for the four exhibitions in the first show.

  • Arts + Culture
Christopher Eisenberg's album cover (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 7, 2013
Christopher Eisenberg releases debut album

Sarasotan Christopher Eisenberg, a Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer, will release his debut album Nov. 12.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeffrey Boos and Mirald Cake
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling College Trustee Schloar Awards

Ringling College of Art and Design hosts an annual dinner to recognize the students designated trustee scholars, the highest honor one can get at the school. This year's was held Oct. 6 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2013
Roman Coppola talks film with Ringling students

Roman Coppola talks film with Ringling students

  • Arts + Culture
The Ice House is located at 1314 Tenth St.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 6, 2013
Gallery and exhibition space opens in Rosemary District

The Ice House teams up with Sarasota Chalk Festival to make its exhibition debut. "Reimagining Sarasota Chalk Artists Art" opens Nov. 15.

  • Arts + Culture
A photo from last year's dinner (Courtesy Karen Arango)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 6, 2013
James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour makes a comeback to Darwin's on 4th

James Beard recognized Celebrity Chef Tour makes a stop at Darwin's on 4th for a dinner featuring Darwin Santa Maria and four "celebrity" chefs on Dec. 11. Last year's event sold out.

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