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Arts + Culture

Learn how to turn a pallet into a bed frame in this week's Crafty Genes.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 9, 2013
Crafty Genes: Pallet Bed Frame

Learn how to turn a pallet into a bed frame in this week's Crafty Genes.

  • Arts + Culture
Uncle Peter and nephew Marc revamp Café Gabbiano
    By
  • June LeBell
  • October 9, 2013
Tidbites

Uncle Peter and nephew Marc revamp Cafe Gabbiano; Darwin's is brewing at two spots; and Extra bites to chew on.

  • Arts + Culture
Mike and the late Jewel Ash earlier this year. File photo.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 9, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Sarasota's beloved Jewel; On to happily ever after; and Black Tie debut.

  • Arts + Culture
Steve Horowitz will play Detective Sgt. Fred Burchitt in "An Act of the Imagination."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 8, 2013
'An Act of the Imagination' opens at Island Players Thursday

Sarasotan Steve Horowitz who plays the Sergeant in the murder mystery play talks a little about his role and why you should come see it.

  • Arts + Culture
"Becky's New Car" is now playing at Venice Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 8, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Becky's New Car'

American theatrical comedy loves men suffering mid-life crises and scratching their seven-year itches. Steven Dietz's "Becky's New Car" gives equal time to women-of-a-certain-age stuck in various ruts.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • October 8, 2013
MUSIC REVIEW: Unprecedented cycle rolls into Sarasota

History is being made this season in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Matt Allison's photo uses false color infrareds and 96 exposures to capture Florida's phosphate country (Photo courtesy Matt Allison)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 8, 2013
Conversations at the Crocker kicks off today

Photographers Matt Allison and Virginia Hoffman along with historian John McCarthy will talk about preserving Florida's historical structures tonight in "Florida in Context."

  • Arts + Culture
Suzanne Kane and Isidro Erreguin
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz' part 2

Fred Astaire Dance studio staff and dancers presented "Puttin' on the Ritz" at Sarasota opera House Sunday, Oct. 6. The pieces they performed were perfected over the past three months and were choreographed by Bruno Collins.

  • Arts + Culture
Jo and Al Goldis having some fun at Donte's Den "Top Dog." Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 7, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied!

  • Arts + Culture
Jeisenia Gonzalez, Dr. Harvey Levine, and Petra Pennington in "Singing in the Rain"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Puttin' on the Ritz

Fred Astaire Dance studio staff and dancers presented "Puttin' on the Ritz" at Sarasota opera House Sunday, Oct. 6. The pieces they performed were perfected over the past three months and were choreographed by Bruno Collins.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • October 6, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
George Clooney stars in "Gravity."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 6, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Gravity'

"Gravity" will leave you breathless.

  • Arts + Culture
John and Mimi Greco
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 6, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Music Series The First Brass

Every October, Marie Selby Gardens hosts a music series and the 2013 series kicked off with The First Brass performing "Red, White and Brass: American Salute." Attendees lounged beneath the banyans Sunday, Oct. 6 where they enjoyed a patriotic salute to our veterans.

  • Arts + Culture
Eva Slane, Lauryn Sasso and Kathryn Moroney
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 3, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Asolo Rep Theatre Guild

The Asolo Rep Theatre Guild met for its first meeting of the season Thursday, Oct. 3 at Bird Key Yacht Club. They joined for lunch and listened to guest speakers: Kathryn Moroney, Asolo Rep's new Director of Education and Outreach; and Jonny Epstein, second-year acting teacher at FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota-based artist James Griffin's "Fugue," oil on canvas. This work will be on display through Nov. 29, at Dabbert Gallery (Courtesy Dabbert Gallery).
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • October 3, 2013
Hot Ticket Roundup: First weekend of October

Here's a rundown of some great art and entertainment events taking place in Sarasota from Thursday, Oct. 4 through Sunday, Oct. 6. There's a little something for everyone.

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