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Lucy Lavely as Babe and Kelly Campbell as Meg in "Crimes of the Heart." Photo courtesy of Don Walker.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • August 15, 2012
Theater Review: 'Crimes of the Heart'

Set in the Deep South, but inspired by Anton Chekhov's "The Three Sisters," "Crimes of the Heart," is an utterly charming play about three sisters who reunite at a crucial intersection of their lives.

  • Arts + Culture
Daniel Auteuil and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey in "The Well-Digger's Daughter." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 15, 2012
Film Review: 'The Well-Digger's Daughter'

Not a single super hero, explosion, CGI or murder inhabit this lovely piece of French filmmaking.

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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • August 15, 2012
EDIBLES: Family recipes and family memories

Growing up in the Hazan household must have been, well, delicious. Giuliano's parents are Marcella and Victor Hazan, who reside on Longboat Key.

  • Arts + Culture
Loipa Araújo works with the The Carreño Dance Festival Summer Intensive students. “The most important thing for us is to feel that when they finish (this) stage, they are better dancers,” says Araújo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 15, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Loipa Araújo

Loipa Araújo joined the Ballet Nacional de Cuba in 1955, and became a principal dancer 10 years later. Currently, the Havana-born 71-year-old has been guest teaching ballets around the world.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessi Smith
  • August 13, 2012
Behind-the-scenes burlesque with Mademoiselle Rowdy Pants and Maid Mosephine

Behind-the-scenes burlesque with Mademoiselle Rowdy Pants and Maid Mosephine

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull
  • August 13, 2012
Midler serves INDIE-licious alternative radio

Midler serves INDIE-licious alternative radio

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • August 12, 2012
A perfect evening at FST's Perfect Wedding

A perfect evening at FST's Perfect Wedding

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Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 9, 2012
Film Review: 'Queen of Versailles'

Is being in the 1% all that it's cracked up to be? Not if you're billionaires Jackie and David Siegel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Greg Bortnichak
  • August 8, 2012
Sarasota Opera puts a new spin on tradition with 2012-2013 season opener

Sarasota Opera puts a new spin on tradition with 2012-2013 season opener

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  • By Jessi Smith
  • August 8, 2012
TWIS Talks RIAF: Ensemble Basiani's Glorious Harmonies and Crisp Crescendos

TWIS Talks RIAF: Ensemble Basiani's Glorious Harmonies and Crisp Crescendos

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Carolyn Allworth, Ginny Everett and Kathryn Dunlap
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • August 8, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Opera Guild Summer Salon Series

The Sarasota Opera Guild today held its Summer Salon Series featuring Marc Mannino at Michael's On East.

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • August 8, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob.

  • Arts + Culture
Van Jazmin hates repainting the walls of Clothesline Gallery and Boutique every month almost as much as he hates mopping. He will have to repaint over the mural Nick Sirotich paints when the next exhibit opens.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 8, 2012
Illustrating the art of Community

As the co-director at Clothesline Gallery & Boutique, 21-year-old Ringling student Van Jazmin is responsible for providing artists with a platform to launch their careers.

  • Arts + Culture
Florida State DanceSport Championship Triple Crown Top Studio Empire Ballroom Studios' winning team. Cliff Roles Photography.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • August 8, 2012
Scene & Heard

Dancing to the Stars; Pied piper gone pipe-less; In good company

  • Arts + Culture
The kitchen garden is currently full of butterflies and hummingbirds.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • August 8, 2012
Home & Garden: Butterfly Retreat

In season, this beautiful retreat out at the Sarasota Polo Club has stables full of horses and plenty of people milling about.

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