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Arts + Culture

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  • June LeBell
  • March 21, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Youth Orchestra

The government may be cutting back on arts education, but arts groups in Sarasota are doing everything they can to preserve and enhance it.

  • Arts + Culture
Woody Harrelson stars as evil cop Dave Brown in "Rampart." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 21, 2012
Film Review: 'Rampart'

Woody Harrelson has come a long way from slinging drinks at "Cheers."

  • Arts + Culture
Douglass Montrose-Graem plans to build an art museum in downtown Sarasota to house his collection of work by revered English artist J.M.W. Turner.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 21, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Collector with a vision

Douglass Montrose-Graem plans to build an art museum in downtown Sarasota to house his collection of work by revered English artist J.M.W. Turner.

  • Arts + Culture
The Johnsons’ backyard features a pool and hot tub with plenty of lounge chairs and palm trees.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 21, 2012
Garden: Scent-sational scenery

In 2006, Bill and Mary Lou Johnson tore down their home on Longboat Key and not only built a new home on the property but also recreated the grounds.

  • Arts + Culture
Correction: The March 8 Edibles article on King Family Farms incorrectly stated its address. It is located at 4630 Caruso Road (60th Street East) off of State Road 70 just west of I-75 in Bradenton. ÂÂ
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 21, 2012
EDIBLES: A taste and recipe trip down memory lane

This story comes from a Senior Friendship Centers fundraiser March 13. The party was built around "You Bet Your Life," the well-loved and well-remembered 1950s TV show starring the one-and-only Groucho Marx.

  • Arts + Culture
Lois Cohodas
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 21, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

The secret word is 'Senior Friendship Centers'; One season peaks, another plans; The raising of the green

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider
  • March 20, 2012
SFF Partners with The NYU Tisch School of the Arts

SFF Partners with The NYU Tisch School of the Arts

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kaye Warr
  • March 20, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Sean Anderson

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Sean Anderson

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider
  • March 20, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL SFF 2012 Festival Slate Announced!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL SFF 2012 Festival Slate Announced!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By [email protected]
  • March 19, 2012
10x10 Spring Event Packs the Gallery

10x10 Spring Event Packs the Gallery

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Uriel Quiles
  • March 16, 2012
Sarasota Pops: Music of Germany

Sarasota Pops: Music of Germany

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By The Insider
  • March 16, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: The Films of SFF Centerpiece Director Todd Solondz

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL: The Films of SFF Centerpiece Director Todd Solondz

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Amanda Landesberg
  • March 14, 2012
Fuzión Dance Artists present The Red Tent

Fuzión Dance Artists present The Red Tent

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
"When I get an idea in my head, I just keep researching it until I find what I need," Nancy Markle says. For this still life, she wrangled some fruit at the grocery store. Heidi Kurpiela
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 14, 2012
Creative Reboot: Nancy Markle

Think a computer whiz can't be artistic? Think again. Former IBM programmer Nancy Markle is creating art the old master way: by studying, researching and making the subject personal.

  • Arts + Culture
Japan's Green Band frequently performs at Disneyland. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 14, 2012
Scene & Heard

Riverview Kilties roll out the green carpet; The Players steps up its game with 'A Chorus Line'; Sarasota pole dancer slides into first place

  • Arts + Culture
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