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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.

  • Arts + Culture
Key lime truffle, cake pop and cupcake at Heavenly Cupcakes
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 5, 2013
Florida's key fruit

When someone visits our area, it's likely they'll order Key lime pie as the perfect ending to his or her meal (usually consisting of fresh fish).

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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Bob Plunket's Beach Books

Let's talk about beach books. Sarasota is, after all, the perfect town in which to read one. Most visitors bring along a bestseller or two, and getting lost in a story that's fun and entertaining is an important part of the vacation experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Barbara Banks Photography
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  • Observer Staff
  • June 5, 2013
Just Married: Chelsea Snow Kait & Harris Trammell Hudson

Harris is a 2011 Distinguished Military Graduate of the University of Virginia where he was commissioned a second lieutenant in the US Army. Chelsea, originally from Fairfax, Va., is also a graduate of the University of Virginia. The couple's interest in music brought them together.

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer Mitchell. File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • June 4, 2013
Circus Sarasota appoints new managing director

Former Circus Sarasota Marketing Director, Jennifer Mitchell, has been promoted to managing director of Circus Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Zak Edwards, Lauren Blackman, Taprena Michelle Augustine, Peter Gosik and Carey Anderson.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • June 4, 2013
Theater Review: 'The World Goes 'Round'

Florida Studio Theatre's newest production is an enjoyable and witty little musical revue featuring the songs of John Kander (music) and Fred Ebb (lyrics).

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 4, 2013
Film Review: 'Frances Ha'

"Frances Ha" has the unique distinction of being a film that you can recommend to everyone. It's a witty and delightful romantic comedy without the trappings of romance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • June 4, 2013
Top 10 reasons musical theater people are like Superman

Top 10 reasons musical theater people are like Superman

  • Arts + Culture
“Leaf | Textile | Purpose” a community installation by Jackie Peters Cully
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: New Works at ACS

Four new collections of works unveiled at the opening reception Thursday, May 30 at Art Center Sarasota. All four works will hang through July 12 and can be seen during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota, 707 North Tamiami Trail.

  • Arts + Culture
Danielle Brown and Ricardo Graziano
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 31, 2013
Sarasota Ballet to perform at Ballet Across America III

Sarasota Ballet previews their performance before taking it to The Kennedy Center.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2013
Patron Saints: Peter Salefsky

The end is near for our online video series, "Patron Saints." It spotlights supporters of the arts and the venue to which they donate.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • May 29, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
"I learned just as much about color here living on the Gulf of Mexico as anywhere else," William Kelley says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2013
Second nature: William Kelley

William Kelley could be the Dr. Seuss of local artists, but his colorful, and seemingly whimsical landscapes are as real as Siesta Key sunsets.

  • Arts + Culture
Loveland Follies presents "A Really Big Shoe, the Life and Times of Ed Sullivan" from Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2, at Venice Theatre.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2013
Scene & Heard

Loveland Players give the audience heart; Firemen's wish granted

  • Arts + Culture
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