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Arts + Culture

    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 28, 2013
Sarasota Film Festival tickets selling fast

SFF staff has a "Stand by only," "Do Not Miss" and "Going Fast" list they update constantly in the lobby of Regal Hollywood 20

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 28, 2013
Sons of Hippies release new music video

The Sarasota three-piece released the video for their new single, "Spaceship Ride."

  • Arts + Culture
New College Bike Shoppe Manager Michael Getz has been repairing bikes since childhood.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 28, 2013
New College Bike Shoppe staff teaches self-reliance

The all-volunteer shop is the longest-run student organization on campus. It offers free repairs, wholesale parts and a lesson in mechanical know-how.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider
  • March 27, 2013
DEATH METAL ANGOLA and more music films rock the Sarasota Film Festival

DEATH METAL ANGOLA and more music films rock the Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
This week's episode features patrons Ed Town and Steve Rubin.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2013
Patron Saints: Ed Town and Steve Rubin

Each week, The Observer releases a new video as part of our webisode series, "Patron Saints." It's a series that showcases a patron of the arts and the venue to which they donate.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 27, 2013
Artist Jamie Kirkell on exhibition at The Players Theatre

Opening reception for exhibition featuring hand-painted silk florals Wednesday, March 27

  • Arts + Culture
Derek Barnes, owner of Derek's Culinary Casual, and Steve Phelps, owner of Indigenous, met through a mutual friend in 2004, when Barnes was a chef at 5 One 6 Burns and Phelps was a chef at Mattison's Steakhouse at the Plaza.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 27, 2013
Taste of the Town

Read a page from area chefs' and restaurant owners' menus, and get a kitchen confidential about the talk and taste of the town.

  • Arts + Culture
Brian Nemiroff, Amanda Lynn Mullen and Benjamin Williamson in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory's production of "Candida" by George Bernard Shaw. Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 27, 2013
Passion plays leading role

Greg Leaming towers over FSU/Asolo Conservatory - and not just because he's 6 feet, 6 inches.

  • Arts + Culture
The opening reception March 15 featured live music and appetizers. Courtesy of Ringling College of Art and Design.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 27, 2013
Scene & Heard

'Column' as you see them; Aubrey Plaza is no laughing matter; What's red, green and white all over?; Patron Saints

  • Arts + Culture
Pianist Louis Lortie. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 27, 2013
Music Review: Beethoven Orchestra Bonn

The Beethoven Orchestra Bonn, on its current tour of the United States, made a stop last week in Sarasota and proved how different musical tastes can be with an ocean between.

  • Arts + Culture
Kenzie Balliet, Daniel Greene and Zachary Evanicki star in Venice Theatre's "Our Town." Photo courtesy of Renee McVety.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • March 27, 2013
Theater Review: 'Our Town'

This is your life - don't miss it! That's the quintessential message in Thornton Wilder's timeless classic, "Our Town."

  • Arts + Culture
Nicole Kidman stars in "Stoker." Courtesy.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 27, 2013
Film Review: 'Stoker'

Sometimes a mediocre script can be elevated by great casting and become an interesting movie. The new film, "Stoker," directed by Chan-wook Park, is one such film - and it's spooky good.

  • Arts + Culture
'ANTOINE'S FOUR SEASONS' Courtesy photos
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2013
CLASSROOM CRITIC

The mission of Sarasota Film Festival's education department is to inspire, educate and entertain students by promoting creativity, collaboration and community involvement.

  • Arts + Culture
The small wall that forms a front porch at the Rogerses' home is made out of coral rock that was quarried from the Florida Keys and is covered with creeping myrtle vine. Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 27, 2013
Home & Garden: Serene Sanctuary

Since 2004, Jim and Joy Rogers have enjoyed the quiet and artistic community of Indian Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
Coral Sheridan at Mar Vista's Easter egg hunt in 2011. File photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 27, 2013
Tidbites: Sarasota produces food and drink winners

The Bunny Trail Is 'Hoppening'; The Bunny Trail Hops Up to the Bar; More Favorites for Feasting at Easter; Call Your Nearest Bunny or It Won't Be Funny!

  • Arts + Culture
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