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"I find life funny. Sometimes I laugh at the silliest things … people's foibles, maybe a look or something. I think that comes out in 'Viagra Falls.'"
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 9, 2013
Spotlight: From 'Viagra Falls' to Betty White, Lou Cut-ells it to the chase

Most people recognize Lou Cutell because of his many memorable cameos in television and movies: from "Mary Tyler Moore" and "The Golden Girls," to "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm."

  • Arts + Culture
Rachel Silverman, 12, Allison Forsyth, 16, and Caitlin Gish, 14, look in the mirror while pinning their hair up before their final rehearsal.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 9, 2013
Highlights: Sarasota Ballet conservatory students compete

The Sarasota Ballet School's Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance had 12 students compete starting at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, in the Youth America Grand Prix, at the David A. Straz Jr. Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
The finished piece inside the studio before it was taken down and transported to Selby Gallery. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 9, 2013
Backstage Pass: Light is shed on the inner workings of an installation

People have come to see hundreds of exhibits since Kevin Dean, director of Selby Gallery, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, started running it in 1994.

  • Arts + Culture
Lillian Sands' backyard includes a pool, a waterfall, a wide variety of plants in Mexican bean pots, a pavilion and a private beach access.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • January 9, 2013
Home & Garden: Historic Homestead

Lillian Sands has lived in her home on Longboat Key for 23 years. Last year, she enlisted the help of Christine's Landscape to transform her yard and is delighted with the work the company has done.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Rachel S. O'Hara
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • January 9, 2013
Zip up your salad bowl with citrus

At this time of year, most of us are thinking about shedding a few of the pounds that came with holiday cookies and candies.

  • Arts + Culture
Goodbyeddie headlined the event.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • January 5, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Music on Main

Attendees of Music on Main Friday night enjoyed food and beer and other festivities, while listening to live music by Goodbyeddie.

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  • By John Ewing
  • January 3, 2013
Art Wars: a people's history of the “Going Vertical” mural controversy

Art Wars: a people's history of the “Going Vertical” mural controversy

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessi Smith
  • January 2, 2013
Pearls from a Weird Oyster: End of the Dial Tone retrospective coming to Clothesline

Pearls from a Weird Oyster: End of the Dial Tone retrospective coming to Clothesline

  • Arts + Culture
Healthy ingredients, such as beets, zucchini, tomatoes and Himalayan pink sea salt, are the cornerstone of some area chefs' creations.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • January 2, 2013
Feeding your New Year's resolution

As we say hello to 2013, many of us are also welcoming New Year's resolutions of health and happiness.

  • Arts + Culture
Patrick Dougherty's "Close Ties" is an example of what to expect for his upcoming installation. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Emily Walsh
  • January 2, 2013
Black Tie: Five in the house for 2013

Dressing up for this former social editor has had to do a lot more with Power Rangers, Batman, cowboys and Army guys as of late, thanks to a cute little 2-year-old that I know.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Architectural Salvage, 1093 Central Ave., has a whole room of decorative doorknobs and drawer pulls perfect for this project.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 2, 2013
Crafty Genes: Wine-bottle toppers

Join DIY editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they make wine-bottle toppers.

  • Arts + Culture
'Nik Wallenda: His Journey Continues'
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 2, 2013
Season in Picks

Enjoy our picks for the 2013 Season.

  • Arts + Culture
Elizabeth 'Betsy' Bagby
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 2, 2013
Scene & Heard: Patron Playbill

On average, ticket sales only account for around 20% of the cost it takes to put on a production. The following patrons are representatives of some of the area's arts organizations; these people are helping to keep our cultural mecca flourishing well into the New Year.

  • Arts + Culture
"I just keep smiling because life is really short and, one day, we'll all be a part of the sun," Don Laurin Johnson says is his life motto.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 2, 2013
SPOTLIGHT: Joining the troupe

In 2008, actor Don Laurin Johnson was under his truck making repairs and adjustments when he got a text from his mother, Sybil Barnes-Johnson

  • Arts + Culture
"You can make something out of nothing as long as you love it and as long as you have an eye (for it)," David Kovach says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 2, 2013
BACKSTAGE PASS: Because he says sew

It's every actor's nightmare to be naked on stage, but costume shop manager David Kovach has them covered.

  • Arts + Culture
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