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Arts + Culture

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  • Pam Nadon
  • January 25, 2012
Film Review: 'Shame'

If they had an Oscar for most courageous performance by an actor, Michael Fassbender would have two in his possession.

  • Arts + Culture
Johan Kobborg
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 25, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Royal Ballet star brings his fancy footwork to Sarasota

In his native Europe, Johan Kobborg is a ballet superstar.

  • Arts + Culture
Jim Weaver directed last season's musical play about the life of Cab Calloway at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. The production was a new work written by local playwright Larry Parr.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 25, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: The right direction

Jim Weaver isn't afraid to relinquish control. The director of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'A Raisin in the Sun' explains why he loves calling the shots and eventually letting go.

  • Arts + Culture
Four of Nancy's 28 employees: Nate Seel, Brittany Henson, Chelsea Meredith and Chris Pratt
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • January 25, 2012
EDIBLES: Nancy's Bar-B-Q: worth the wait

Can a Jewish girl from Cleveland find true happiness making North Carolina-style barbecue in Florida? For Nancy Krohngold, the answer is a resounding "yes," and her peculiar confluence of circumstances is making a lot of other people happy as well.

  • Arts + Culture
Neoregelias are great for landscaping and are treasured for their colorful foliage.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 25, 2012
Home & Garden: Blossoming interest

When it came to creating the ultimate garden and landscape around his house, Dennis Rees started out as just an observer. Aside from hiring R. Anderson Co. and Grant's Gardens to transform his backyard - then in horrible condition with several barren spaces - into a lush and green paradise, he hadn't much interest in the process.

  • Arts + Culture
Engaged couple, Kathryn Naomi Baga and Eric Jordan Fried.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 25, 2012
Occasions

Read this week's featured engagements and weddings.

  • Arts + Culture
Caragh Bella Cogan
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter
  • January 25, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Belle of the ball; Long time coming; Big names and big words ...; Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
  • By John Ewing
  • January 24, 2012
Last Weekend In Sarasota: The Bridge, Monsters and Beertopia

Last Weekend In Sarasota: The Bridge, Monsters and Beertopia

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Jessi Smith
  • January 24, 2012
First Student-Only Show at Ringling's madeby gallery a Success

First Student-Only Show at Ringling's madeby gallery a Success

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kaye Warr
  • January 24, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Fredrika Brillembourg

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Fredrika Brillembourg

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 23, 2012
About Last Night ...

Black Tie discovers fabulous shoes at every turn and has time to hit a 'totally tubular' '80s party in downtown Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Jessica Luck
  • January 20, 2012
Vijay Iyer named winner of 2012 Greenfield Prize

The 2012 Greenfield Prize, given by the Hermitage Artists Retreat and the Greenfield Foundation, was awarded in the field of music this year.

  • Arts + Culture
Event Co-Chairwoman Emily Walsh and Susan Jones at the Sunshine From Darkness Gala Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 18, 2012
VIDEO: Sunshine From Darkness Gala

What happened at the Sunshine From Darkness Gala over the weekend? Watch the video to find out!

  • Arts + Culture
"Opera, to me, is the study of singing correctly," Joseph Ryan says. "I don't mean to negate the value of pop music or blues or jazz, (but) I'm an opera guy. It’s the main thing I aspire to do every day."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 18, 2012
Joseph Ryan: A Life out Loud

It's hard to believe Joseph Ryan used to be shy. The booming baritone cantors at three churches, sings with the Artist Series, Gloria Musicae and Key Chorale. He often sheds his good guy rep to play the villain in an opera.

  • Arts + Culture
James Woods
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 18, 2012
Scene & Heard

Woods works the crowd at RCAD; Jose Carreno pulls double duty as tour guide; Sarasota Film Fest flashes new logo

  • Arts + Culture
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