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Joanna Davis Photography
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 6, 2013
OCCASIONS: Just Married - Phil Brooks & Lisa Intagliata

Lisa Intagliata and Phil Brooks were married Saturday, Feb. 16, in Fort Lauderdale after an eight-month engagement.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • March 5, 2013
Plenty of sizzle in an evening with Ashton, Tudor and Walsh

Plenty of sizzle in an evening with Ashton, Tudor and Walsh

  • Arts + Culture
"Differences Work" by Liat Waks is this year's Best in Show piece to be showcased in this year's Embracing Our Differences exhibit. Courtesy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 5, 2013
Gulf Coast Community Foundation gives $20,000 to Embracing Our Differences

The $20,000 donation helps students 'make a day of it' by providing free bus transportation to visit Embracing Our Differences' outdoor exhibits.

  • Arts + Culture
Eric Cross’ “Paper Dress” from Iconcept 2011 is on display at Art Center Sarasota as part of Iconcept Retrospective in Gallery 2
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 4, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota opening reception

Art Center Sarasota hosted an opening reception for four new exhibitions Thursday, Feb. 28.

  • Arts + Culture
Get caught up on last weekend's events with Black Tie Untied!
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • March 4, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Hearts Afire held their annual benefit Friday, March 1, at Michael's On East and the Asolo's annual gala was held Saturday night, at the Charles Ringling Mansion.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 4, 2013
Diversions eEdition 02.28.13

Enjoy an electronic version of the Feb. 28 Diversions paper

  • Arts + Culture
Nate Jacobs is the founding artistic director of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 1, 2013
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2013/2014 Season

Three musicals and one drama are in store for the upcoming season

  • Arts + Culture
Wojtek Sawa stands with four large-scale photos that he will use in his future installation for “The Wall Speaks” project.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • March 1, 2013
Weekend's Best Bet: "The Wall Speaks"

"The Wall Speaks" event visits testimonials of Polish children in World War II.

  • Arts + Culture
The Four Freshman close this year’s 33rd Annual Jazz Festival Saturday, March 9
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 28, 2013
Jazz Club of Sarasota gears up for 33rd Annual Jazz Festival

President Dave Walrath makes recommendations and gives the scoop.

  • Arts + Culture
Brooke Graeff, Joe Abraham and Brittany Graeff have played together since high school. Photo by Nick Friedman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 28, 2013
SISTER ACT: Good Graeff

After traveling the world, the Graeff sisters are ready to tackle Sarasota's music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 27, 2013
Budding event: Ringling in Bloom

Sara Bagley planted a bulb that's grown into Ringling in Bloom, which is in its third year.

  • Arts + Culture
See the yarn-bombing located at 5100 Sun Circle Drive.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 27, 2013
Scene & Heard

It's the crafty ones you have to watch; Artist Nat Krate lived a life fulfilled; Keep arts thriving via your chump change; Art imitates nature

  • Arts + Culture
Actor Sam Rockwell answers audience members' questions. Courtesy Jackon Petty, Photography and Digital Imaging, class of 2015.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 27, 2013
Actor Sam Rockwell charms Sarasota with more than looks

Ringling College of Art and Design hosts the film actor.

  • Arts + Culture
"Tony in White"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • February 27, 2013
Ringling Museum hosts new photo op: 'Herb Ritts: L.A. Style'

Exhibit offers a sophisticated look into the '80s and '90s.

  • Arts + Culture
Before
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2013
Crafty Genes: Refurbished Dresser

Learn how to refurbish a dresser in this week's Crafty Genes.

  • Arts + Culture
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