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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
Neil "Spyder" Giraldo and Pat Benatar. Photo by Stephanie Hannum.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 27, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

'All Fired Up'; The name game; Catwalk for a cause; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Leijea Photography
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 27, 2013
Just Married: Amy Zinna and Dylan Bower

Dylan and Amy met after college while working together at Bonefish Grill, in Bradenton. Amy was planning to set him up with a friend, but, instead, ended up finding herself in awe of her handsome co-worker.

  • Arts + Culture
Alec Bryant, Cheyenne Pittman, Brennan Short on teeterboard
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 27, 2013
Highlights: High-flying daredevil children swing into the center ring

Sailor Circus presents its 64th annual Spring Show beginning Thursday, March 28 and running through April 6, at the Sailor Circus arena. Deemed "The Greatest 'Little' Show on Earth," these elementary- to high-school students' talent is anything but small. Step right up and get your tickets, which are $16 for adults and $12 for children. Call 366-0156 for more information.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider
  • March 25, 2013
SFF 2013: How to Buy Tickets

SFF 2013: How to Buy Tickets

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • March 25, 2013
Theatre Odyssey’s Ten-Minute Play Festival is this weekend

Theatre Odyssey’s Ten-Minute Play Festival is this weekend

  • Arts + Culture
  • By TWIS Street
  • March 25, 2013
You're invited to Film Festival 101

You're invited to Film Festival 101

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 25, 2013
Local Film by Planned Parenthood featured in Sarasota Film Festival

Source Productions short film "BOOST" will premiere at Sarasota Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Larry and Pat Thompson at Ringling College's Avant-Garde "A Novel Idea" Saturday, March 23. Photo by Rachel S. O'Hara.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 25, 2013
Black Tie Untied

It was a novel night at Ringling College of Art and Design's Evening at the Avant-Garde, Saturday, March 23, and the night was also rocking at the Firefly Gala, which featured a performance by Pat Benatar.

  • Arts + Culture
Actress Aubrey Plaza fields questions from students. Courtesy Jackon Petty, Photography and Digital Imaging, class of 2015.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 24, 2013
Safety guaranteed at actress Aubrey Plaza's Ringling College visit

Actress Aubrey Plaza hosted a movie screening and Q&A session at Ringling College Saturday, March 23, as part of the college's Digital Filmmaking Studio Lab, which brings actors to the area via a collaboration with Ringling College and Future of Films LLC.

  • Arts + Culture
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