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Arts + Culture

Galleria Silecchia's "The Winner," by Glenna Goodacre, featured on the song "A Jubilant Overture," by Alfred Reed. Courtesy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 14, 2012
Sarasota Concert Band creates community collaboration

When Linda Keefe, chairwoman of the board of Sarasota Concert Band, walked into Galleria Silecchia a few months ago, a bronze sculpture of a little boy with his arms spread wide greeted her.

  • Arts + Culture
Nicholas Lewis, Stephanie Muench, Sierra Dickerson, Gabby Maraia, Melanie Mason, Colby Elliott and Andrew Romano. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 14, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Youth Opera: 'Little Nemo in Slumberland'

Sarasota Opera is looking to the future by dipping into the past with the world premiere of an opera by composer Daron Aric Hagen, with a libretto by J.D. McClatchy, called "Little Nemo in Slumberland."

  • Arts + Culture
Rich Alexander discovered this large pony tail palm in Celia Edmundson’s backyard.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 14, 2012
Home & Garden: Garden Discovery

Sometimes all it takes is a little trimming to find some amazing treasures in one's own yard.

  • Arts + Culture
Before
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Crafty Genes: Refurbished accent chair

Join do-it-yourself editors Mallory and Leslie Gnaegy as they refurbish an accent chair.

  • Arts + Culture
Alex Quarles and Chris Voelker
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 14, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

'I'm not eating that'; Take a Bow, Gerri!; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
Danae DeShazer plays Hedy LaRue in Venice Theatre's "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying"
  • By Paula Atwell
  • November 14, 2012
Theater Review: 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying'

A Broadway smash, and a Tony and Pulitzer prize winner in the early 1960s, this zany, irreverent musical has enjoyed several recent revivals.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 14, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 14, 2012
Film Review: 'Skyfall'

What's the secret behind the enduring lure of James Bond a.k.a. 007? For five decades the cultural icon has been transcending generations simply because he's always the right choice.

  • Arts + Culture
Abagael Burns waits for Blacksmith Pat DiPietro to make her a trinket.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 13, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY : Sarasota Medieval Fair

The Sarasota Medieval Fair was held on Saturday Nov. 10 and Sunday, Nov. 11 at the Sarasota Fair Grounds behind Robarts Arena. This year's theme is the Irish Battle of Glenn Máma in the year 999. The festival will still be going on this weekend Nov. 17 and Nov. 18.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 13, 2012
ABOUT LAST NIGHT...

Black Tie heads to Divas After Dark.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull
  • November 12, 2012
Clay Olson "rides" graffiti-pop movement

Clay Olson "rides" graffiti-pop movement

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Matt Long and Andy Gertler sculpted Subway Under Pressure to represent the current events with Hurricane Sandy.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 12, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY & VIDEO: 2012 Crystal Classic Sand Sculpting Competition

Twenty-four sand sculptors competed in the 2012 Siesta Key Crystal Classic Competition on Siesta Beach Nov. 8 through Nov. 12. Sculptors from all over the U.S. and the world came to the third annual competition to show of their creations. The public also participated in sand sculpting demonstrations and browsed the vendor booths.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessi Smith
  • November 8, 2012
View history through the lens of world-renowned photographers

View history through the lens of world-renowned photographers

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  • By Eduardo Anaya
  • November 8, 2012
PREEN & CHIC introduces Clean & Well Lit

PREEN & CHIC introduces Clean & Well Lit

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • November 8, 2012
Chalk up another year to success!

Chalk up another year to success!

  • Arts + Culture
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