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Leif Bjaland was artistic director/conductor of the Sarasota Orchestra from 1997 to 2012.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 8, 2012
Scene & Heard

Orchestra's Leif Bjaland takes a bow; Chorus of the Keys concert will have a certain 'Twain'; Sayer brings her finger pickin' back to Sarasota Banjo buffs rejoice! Cynthia Sayer is back!

  • Arts + Culture
Steve Carroll and Helen Holliday star in "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" at the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre. Photo courtesy of Cliff Roles
  • By Paula Atwell
  • February 8, 2012
Theater Review: 'Breaking Up is Hard to Do'

"Jiminy Cricket," a '50s exclamation second only to "gee whiz" in the age of innocence nomenclature, blurts forth from the lips of nebbishy nice guy Gabe Green, winningly played by Robby May.

  • Arts + Culture
Thomas Hampson. Courtesy photo.
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  • June LeBell
  • February 8, 2012
Music Review: 'A Panorama of American Song': Thomas Hampson and Warren Jones

Thomas Hampson, one of the world's greatest interpreters of opera and art songs, came to the Van Wezel, one of the world's worst concert halls, last week with Warren Jones, the Rubinstein of collaborative pianists, for an illuminating and inspiring program of American art songs, under the auspices of the Sarasota Concert Association.

  • Arts + Culture
Daniel Radcliffe plays a widowed father whose presence seems unwelcome, while conducting business in a remote English village
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 8, 2012
Film Review: 'The Woman in Black'

Sometimes you get sucked into seeing a film because of the actors involved. So, when the enormously successful Harry Potter chap tackles a new genre, I'm game. In his new film, "The Woman in Black," Daniel Radcliffe may have been best served passing on it.

  • Arts + Culture
"With theater, you push the envelope as far as you can," Larry Barrett says. "It's the same thing with cooking. You've got to remember you're still playing to the 90th percentile. You can't be too out there."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • February 8, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: 'Dangerous' liason

Larry Barrett calls the shots on the theatrical premiere of 'Nick Danger: Third Eye.' The actor-turned-chef explains why he's bringing his favorite radio detective spoof to the Sarasota stage.

  • Arts + Culture
For more intimate dinners of eight to 10 people, John Fischer creates individualized menus with up to three choices for entrées. Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • February 8, 2012
KITCHEN CLASSICS: John Fischer

If you live around here and are interested in hearing good music in beautiful surroundings, you know The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. And if you know ASCS, you know John Fischer, the affable mainstay-of-an executive director who seems to do all things, all the time, everywhere. So, how does someone who's so busy have time to cook?

  • Arts + Culture
Jennifer and Mac deCarle
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • February 8, 2012
EDIBLES: Kids and parents learn to love lunch

The deCarle family has a lot in common with many others.

  • Arts + Culture
The home is set back from the road and has many plants and trees lining the driveway.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • February 8, 2012
Home & Garden: Stunning Standout

The homes in Sandhamn Place on Longboat Key are hidden gems with beautiful facades and stunning landscapes.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Loren Mayo.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 8, 2012
MY FAVORITE ROOM: Movie magic

When it came to designing her home movie theater, which was completed in December, Sarasota resident Jennifer Fox contemplated incorporating 'Finding Nemo' and 'Batman.'

  • Arts + Culture
Bruce Lesser. Photo by Loren Mayo.
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter
  • February 8, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

Learning the ropes - and fast; King of coats; Betty, Betty, Betty!; Superbowl Party XVIII

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • February 7, 2012
About Last Night ...

Sarasota's Black Tie photojournalists probably mirror many of the lyrics in Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi," song, flashing our cameras in your face over and over and over again, only for another one of us to tap you on the shoulder two seconds later and repeat.

  • Arts + Culture
The Booker High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 6, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Jazz Ensemble's Death By Chocolate

Booker High School's Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo hosted this fundraising event to fund their trip to compete in the Berklee Jazz Festival in March. The students performed Broadway favorites, jazz standards and modern songs while the audience enjoyed coffee and chocolate.

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  • By Jessi Smith
  • February 4, 2012
Ringling Underground Brings Live Music to the Museum Courtyard

Ringling Underground Brings Live Music to the Museum Courtyard

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  • By Kaye Warr
  • February 4, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Michael Sakir

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Michael Sakir

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Candice McElyea
  • February 3, 2012
Ovation! A Free Arts Event tomorrow in Lakewood Ranch

Ovation! A Free Arts Event tomorrow in Lakewood Ranch

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