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"A lot of people don't listen well," says Tim Beasley. "They are thinking of their next line or where they are going next in the scene, instead of letting a line fall naturally into place."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 18, 2012
Under the Mic: Tim Beasley

By day, FST Improv founding member Tim Beasley is the witty one-line comedian prescribing giggles to his audience. By night, he's providing much needed laughter to patients as an ER nurse.

  • Arts + Culture
"Hotel Transylvania" opens this fall. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 18, 2012
Scene & Heard

RCAD grad animates monstrous project; Still talking about it ...; Sarasota Opera seeks volunteers; The write play will be chosen

  • Arts + Culture
This is the cover of the songbook for "Song of the Milky Way," artist unknown, 1931. Courtesy of the Levenson Collection.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 18, 2012
Highlights: Cultural Coalescence

Japanese culture and art deco seem like contradictory elements. When discussing '20s and '30s Japan, words such as conservative, traditional and militaristic might spring to mind.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • July 18, 2012
EDIBLES: The beauty and bounty of basil

If there's an herb more strongly associated with summer than basil, I don't know what it is.

  • Arts + Culture
Nikki White and Logan O’Neill star in “All Shook Up” at PLATO @ The Golden Apple. Courtesy of PLATO @ The Golden Apple.
  • 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.

  • Arts + Culture
Ann Barnette, Glenn and Mary Zeiders and Stu Barnette
    By
  • 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.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • 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.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By April Doner
  • July 12, 2012
A Circle Intact: Old Packinghouse open mic links young and old

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

  • Arts + Culture
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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.

  • Arts + Culture
A veteran television journalist and host, Perkins began his career at NBC, under the tutelage of Brinkley. During his time with the network, he served as a correspondent, commentator and anchorman.
    By
  • 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.

  • Arts + Culture
Brian Haverlock and Sabrina Small. Photo by Heidi Kurpiela.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • July 11, 2012
Scene & Heard

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

  • Arts + Culture
"We bought this antique sofa at an auction in St. Pete." — Phil King
    By
  • 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.

  • Arts + Culture
"I feel like TV has taken a lot away from what we do," Elayne Kramer says. "I don't think people realize how much time and dedication goes into learning an act. It's live. You've got to get it right the first time."
    By
  • 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.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • July 11, 2012
Loretta Swit shares her secrets to staying young

The 'M*A*S*H' star can be seen currently through Sunday in 'Love, Loss and What I Wore' at the Asolo Rep Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • July 10, 2012
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's movie reviews by Popcorn Bob

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