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Arts + Culture

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 20, 2013
Guest Fashion Editor: Sandra Lindqvist

Elegant Sandra Lindqvist is a Southern belle, but with a European style. Married to Erik for 30 years, she spends summers in his native Stockholm, Sweden, but is immersed in Sarasota charity events during season.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • March 20, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Greg Bortnichak
  • March 19, 2013
An interview with American opera composer Carlisle Floyd

An interview with American opera composer Carlisle Floyd

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Paula Atwell
  • March 19, 2013
Theater Review: 'Clybourne Park'

Bruce Norris, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his 2010 play, "Clybourne Park," wants to get in your face, down your craw and up in your business.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • March 18, 2013
"Clybourne Park" handles race and war with humor and grace

"Clybourne Park" handles race and war with humor and grace

  • Arts + Culture
  • By TWIS Street
  • March 18, 2013
"Voices and Variations" combines solo violin and percussion in a unique concert program

"Voices and Variations" combines solo violin and percussion in a unique concert program

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Donald Edwards poses in a cape while promoting the musical production "Hero," featured in the upcoming 2013-2014 season.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 18, 2013
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces 2013-2014 season

Highlights of the season include beloved musical 'Show Boat,' a new musical about a comic book artist, 'Hero,' and Frank Galati's adaptation of 'The Grapes of Wrath.'

  • Arts + Culture
"Orchestra of Exiles" movie poster
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 18, 2013
Filmmaker Josh Aronson speaks about 'Orchestra of Exiles'

Aronson came to Sarasota in conjunction with the Israel Film Festival, where his film was premiered for the first time in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 18, 2013
Black Tie UNTIED

The Sertoma Sarasota Celebration roasted Dr. Larry Thompson; and the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art held its first Wine Walk to the Ca d'Zan.

  • Arts + Culture
Nik Wallenda walked across U.S. 41 in January. File photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 18, 2013
Nik Wallenda sets his sights on the Grand Canyon

Sarasota's hometown daredevil will take the highest walk of his career without a safety net.

  • Arts + Culture
Sam Wheeler and Joe Artale
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 18, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Shamrock St. Patrick's Day Block Party

Hundreds of people gathered Sunday, March 17, at The Shamrock Pub, for the bar's fifth annual St. Patrick's Day Block Party. Partiers enjoyed green beer, Irish food, live music and art, and proceeds from the party will benefit the YMCA Foundation Youth Services.

  • Arts + Culture
Mike Awalt created this copper turtle.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art at the Ranch

Art enthusiasts flocked March 16 to Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the annual Art at the Ranch event. The festival continues from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 17.

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  • By John Ewing
  • March 15, 2013
Let it Float: A studio visit with Matt Coombs

Let it Float: A studio visit with Matt Coombs

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Greg Bortnichak
  • March 15, 2013
"Of Mice and Men" at the Sarasota Opera: a TWIS spotlight on an American masterpiece

"Of Mice and Men" at the Sarasota Opera: a TWIS spotlight on an American masterpiece

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Hector Ferran
  • March 15, 2013
"Spirals Everywhere" brings participation from the region

"Spirals Everywhere" brings participation from the region

  • Arts + Culture
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