Arts + Culture

By Paula Atwell
July 18, 2012

Theater Review: 'All Shook Up'

Sorry folks, Elvis is not alive, but you can see his facsimile in the rock 'n' roll musical, 'All Shook Up,' now playing at PLATO @ The Golden Apple.

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Mallory Gnaegy
July 13, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Deco Japan

The murmur at the member's only opening on Thursday, July 12 was that it's surprising and different. The opening was an attraction garnering the attention of over 400 people to see the 200 works provided by the Levenson Collection on loan to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art.

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Pam Nadon
July 13, 2012

Film Review: 'Savages'

Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone always operates outside of the box and constantly pushes the envelope. In his new film, "Savages," he's back with a vengeance, reaffirming his status as one of America's greatest filmmakers.

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By April Doner
July 12, 2012

A Circle Intact: Old Packinghouse open mic links young and old

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Observer Staff
July 12, 2012

Party for a cause

The Village Cafe will be hosting a special happy hour and wine tasting from 3 to 5 p.m.

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Heidi Kurpiela
July 11, 2012

A Gulf Coast Journalist: Jack Perkins

After eight years as the face and unmistakable voice of the PBS program, 'A Gulf Coast Journal,' Casey Key resident Jack Perkins is off the air and publishing a new journal - his first memoir.

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Heidi Kurpiela
July 11, 2012

Scene & Heard

Artistic duo says, 'Sayonara, Sarasota'; Speaking of bittersweet good-byes ...

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Loren Mayo
July 11, 2012

Decor: This old house

We asked several Sarasota women whose home should be featured for this week's Home & Garden, and they sent us straight to Phil King and Dennis Stover.

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Heidi Kurpiela
July 11, 2012

BACKSTAGE PASS: Twisted sister

Circus Sarasota contortionist Elayne Kramer is wowing audiences with her flexibility. The sixth-generation circus performer shares the secrets to her bendable bod.