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On set May 31, during filming: The Lamborghini and 50-foot crane sit in front of part of the film crew. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 12, 2013
Scene & Heard

That's a Wrap!; WBTT says, "Guten Tag!"; Little miss can't be wrong; and Hot Tickets

  • Arts + Culture
Matthew McLendon looks over the gallery design for "American Moderns" with Carolyn Hannon, the exhibition designer. Hannon is new on staff at The Ringling. Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 12, 2013
McLendon showcases Ringling's modern art

A large fluffy cloud, leftover from Sanford Biggers' "Codex" exhibit, sits atop a bookshelf in Matthew McLendon's office.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarah Polley directs "Stories We Tell." Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 12, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Stories We Tell'

Director Sarah Polley describes her new film, "Stories We Tell," as "an interrogation process" rather than a documentary.

  • Arts + Culture
Florida Studio Theatre Improv Troupe. Photo by Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • June 12, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: FST Improv

Florida Studio Theatre kicked off its summer season last Saturday with what is forecast to be two scorching months of sizzling silliness.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • June 12, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Orchestra named Anu Tali as its new music director. Photo courtesy Warner Music, Chris Dunlop.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 11, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra names new musical director

The Sarasota Orchestra today named Anu Tali as its new music director. The 40-year-old Estonian conductor is being signed to a three-year contract that will officially begin August 1.

  • Arts + Culture
McAllister planted a rooftop garden at the Flow Factory, his structure he hopes to use to promote healthy living.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 11, 2013
Q&A with Steve McAllister, community activist

Steve McAllister is a local artist, musician and activist, who always has his hands in one project or another.

  • Arts + Culture
The Distractions keep the crowds' toes tapping.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • June 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Despite overcast skies, East County residents flocked June 7 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the plaza's monthly Music on Main concert.

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Izthak Perlman. Courtesy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 7, 2013
The Florida Department of State awards PMP/Suncoast with $25,000 grant

The Florida Department of State's Division of Cultural Affairs awarded PMP/Suncoast with a grant to fund a concert this fall

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • June 7, 2013
Don't miss a summer treat with "The World Goes 'Round" at FST

Don't miss a summer treat with "The World Goes 'Round" at FST

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 5, 2013
Cock and Bull hosts Star Trek trivia night

Trekkies unite for an evening of sci-fi trivia

  • Arts + Culture
Melinda Sullivan. Courtesy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 5, 2013
'So You Think You Can Dance' finalist joins cast of 'Pulse'

Top ten finalist from Fox's "So You Think You Can Dance" joins Asolo Rep's cast of "Noah Racey's Pulse."

  • Arts + Culture
Maggi Taylor (Photo by Mallory Gnaegy)
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Patron Saint: Maggi Taylor

Maggi Taylor has spent her life as a trained actress in professional and community theater, and to Taylor, "Theatre is in my DNA - it sounds kind of corny, but it's just what I have to do."

  • Arts + Culture
"My job is fun." Teri Booth says. "On my worst day, I’m the luckiest and most blessed person in the world."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 5, 2013
Pied piper of Sarasota: Teri Booth

Musician Teri Booth climbed the corporate ladder as an engineer only to end up in the pits. And she wouldn't have it any other way.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • June 5, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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