Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
April 11, 2012

BACKSTAGE PASS: The silent treatment

Amanda DiMase was one step ahead of the trend when she shot her silent film on the campus of State College of Florida well before 'The Artist' won its Oscar. The short will screen next week at the Sarasota Film Festival.

Arts + Culture

Pam Nadon
April 11, 2012

Film: Sarasota Film Festival selects dazzling picks

With more than 200 films being shown at this year's festival, there are many excellent flicks.

Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
April 11, 2012

Animated film highlights the power of friendship

"Olga," by Kai Pannen, is playing as part of Sarasota Film Festival's Shorts 16: youthFEST Animated Shorts III at 12:15 p.m. Sunday, April 15, at Regal Hollywood 20.

Arts + Culture

By Paula Atwell
April 11, 2012

Theater Review: 'Red'

"Red," by John Logan, is a dynamically intense, thrillingly intellectual dramatization of the intersection between art and ego.

Arts + Culture

June LeBell
April 11, 2012

Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Mei-Ann Chen and James Ehnes

It was a beautiful, breezy, sunny day at the tail-end of the Sarasota Orchestra's season, and the last thing I wanted to do was spend it in a dark concert hall.

Arts + Culture

Rachel S. OHara
April 11, 2012

Home & Garden: Country Home

For the last 10 years, Gardening South Inc. has been taking care of this Longboat Key property.

Arts + Culture

Loren Mayo
April 11, 2012

Decor: Organic Simplicity

Junior League of Sarasota will present its second annual Simply Sarasota Kitchen and Garden Festival April 13-15.

Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
April 11, 2012

Decor: Garden getaway

Jane and Matt Thompson love escaping into their backyard and relaxing with a glass of wine. But they owe the credit for their luscious retreat on Bonita Lane to friend and former owner, Aina Segal.