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Dylan McDermott. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 22, 2013
Dylan McDermott talks about his love of photography

Movie and television actor Dylan McDermott has a passion for acting, but photography and writing really makes him tick.

  • Arts + Culture
Unwind this weekend with Black Tie Untied.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • April 22, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Children First held its 14th annual Celebration Gala Saturday, April 20, at Michael's On East and the Hermitage Artist Retreat along with the Greenfield Foundation awarded painter Trenton Doyle Hancock with the 2013 Greenfield Prize Sunday, April 21, at The Francis.

  • Arts + Culture
Spencer Ross and Tyler Hunger
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 21, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Coach Dan Giguere Celebration of Life

Hundreds of skaters and members of the community filled Payne Skate Park Sunday, April 21, to celebrate the life of Coach Dan Giguere, who was killed in a car accident this February. Giguere was a skateboard enthusiast and teacher at Sarasota School of Arts and Sciences, and many young skaters came to celebrate his life.

  • Arts + Culture
Ryan Markley runs to the finish line.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Siesta Key Classic Paddle Competition

More than 100 athletes paddled out into the gulf Saturday, April 20 during the first annual Siesta Key Classic Paddle Competition. Competitors raced in either the 12-mile endurance race or the three-mile fun paddle. The inaugural event drew competitors from across the country.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 19, 2013
David Smash releases first album, 'State of Sunshine'

The album art on the cover of David Smash's new album, "State of Sunshine," features a silhouette of Smash emerging from the ocean, arms spread wide in front of a bright orange sunset.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 19, 2013
Del the Funky Homosapien in concert tonight

The hip-hop artist will perform at the Flight Source Studio on 1244 Clyde Jones Rd.

  • Arts + Culture
Alana Opie as Daisy Hilton and Danae DeShazer as Violet Hilton. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 18, 2013
Community theater cast joins to raise money for a musician

The Players cast of "Side Show" creates fundraising campaign via crowdfunding to garner enough cash for a pit musician

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2013
Patron Saints: Warren J. and Margot Coville

Warren J. and Margot Coville are known for their generosity throughout Sarasota. But it all started 13 years ago when they started contributing to FSU/Asolo Conservatory as board members and student sponsors.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 17, 2013
Free concert at Shamrock Pub tonight

Hail Dale will headline among the three other touring bands on the bill.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Ballet's Theatre of Dreams. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 17, 2013
Sarasota Ballet announces 2013/2014 season

Highlights of the season include Ashton's "Les Illuminations," a world premiere by Will Tuckett, a second showcase of The Nutcracker and a still-to-be confirmed guest performance by Johan Kobborg, Alina Cojocaru of The Royal Ballet.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 17, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Paula Atwell
  • April 17, 2013
Theater Review: 'Oleanna'

Backstage at the Players is a perfect space in which to experience David Mamet's brilliant 1992 drama about a college professor accused of sexism.

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"It's a lot of work, but I knew that it was going to be, and there's still a ton more to do," Cami Leavitt says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 17, 2013
Miss Best Dressed: Cami Leavitt

Cami Leavitt turns a pretty thought into a couture prom dress, and a stylish ambition into a posh business.

  • Arts + Culture
Executive Director Richard Russell, Assistant to the Executive Director Scott Guinn, Volunteer of the Year Nanette Almeter and Youth Opera coordinator Ben Plocher. Courtesy of Sarasota Opera.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 17, 2013
Scene & Heard

Volunteers make Sarasota Opera sing; Three generations open art Gallery; Patron Saints

  • Arts + Culture
Colleen Manning, Matt Battles and Chelsea Meric in front of one of 39 billboard-sized pieces of artwork promoting a vibrant and inclusive community for every person. Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 17, 2013
Students teach students about diversity through art

Colleen Manning is a 16-year-old sophomore in the Co-Existence Club at Riverview High. She doesn't yet have her driver's license, so she was dropped off at Island Park promptly at 8:10 a.m. (school usually starts at 7:30 a.m.)

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