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"We're a very tight family," says Phil DeNiro, left, with his children, Tony and Teri. "When Brad Wages, the director, asked me to do this, I checked with the kids first."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 20, 2011
Breakout performance

After a rocking karaoke session, Phil DeNiro was offered a lead role in Venice Theatre's production of 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' He will join his children on stage for the first time.

  • Arts + Culture
Mickeyy Mendez, Emmanuel Avraham, Leon S. Pitts II, Nate Jacobs, Sheldon Roden, Charles Manning and Porter Anderson
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter
  • July 20, 2011
Scene & Heard

'Soul Crooners' means some audience swooners Sarasota Opera names its new director of production Share and share alike ...

  • Arts + Culture
Steve Dawson and Kyle Ennis Turoff face off in front of their castmates.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • July 20, 2011
Theater Review: 'Stop the World' I Want to Get Off'

"Stop the World - I Want to Get Off" features some of the most memorable songs in musical theater, including "What Kind of Fool, Am I?", "Once In a Lifetime" and "Mumbo Jumbo."

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Allison Silver at one of the shop's refrigerated workstations.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • July 20, 2011
Putting the joy back in cooking

Today, I am making spinach-and-cheese cannelloni for dinner. Here's how. I walk into a brightly lit, absolutely spotless kitchen.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 18, 2011
Sarasota Opera announces new director of production

The Sarasota Opera Association announced Christopher Van Alstyne has been appointed as its new director of production.

  • Arts + Culture
Jamie Gregorich prepares for a large dinner on a recent night at Euphemia Haye.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • July 13, 2011
FIVE THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT: Jamie Gregorich

You can see Jamie Gregorich on the season premier of "Hell's Kitchen" at 8 p.m. Monday, July 18, on FOX. But until then, learn more about the Euphemia Haye chef with our candid Q&A.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 13, 2011
Soul Man (WITH VIDEO)

Meet the romantic, sweet-talking teddy bear of a man who will perform in the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's summer shows, 'Soul Crooners' and 'Dynamic Duets of the '70s.'

  • Arts + Culture
Meg Pierce's work is inspired by the colors and spirit of India.
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter
  • July 13, 2011
Scene & Heard

YPGers distracted by unusual suspect After 300 hours, artist deems work is done WBTT, Players Theatre announce open auditions Spirit of India inspires colorful exhibition

  • Arts + Culture
Kevin Spacey, right, plays Jason Bateman's "horrible boss" in this funny film.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 13, 2011
Film Review: 'Horrible Bosses'

What are Oscar winners Kevin Spacey and Jamie Foxx doing in a film like "Horrible Bosses?" A bang-up job at being hilarious. This non-stop laughfest is the best comedy that I've seen in ages.

  • Arts + Culture
Geraldine Librandi, as Becky, and Don Walker, as her husband, Joe, kiss in Baynan Theatre Company's production of "Becky's New Car."
  • By Paula Atwell
  • July 13, 2011
Theater Review: 'Becky's New Car'

Director Gil Lazier has chosen a true actor's showcase for the Banyan Theatre Company's season kick-off production, and the actors he's chosen are truly showing off their stuff.

  • Arts + Culture
"I grew up in Hastings, Minn.," Katherine Michelle Tanner says. "The best way to describe it is: 'Grumpy Old Men' was written, shot and directed all in my hometown — ice fishing, beautiful summers and kind people."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 13, 2011
Contemporary actress plays the part

Katherine Michelle Tanner is gearing up for her first role with the Banyan Theater Company in 'Kiss the Moon, Kiss the Sun.'

  • Arts + Culture
Mangoes are prolific. A small portion of the harvest from the other half of the tree is shown here.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • July 13, 2011
July is mango month in Florida

This month, the mangoes are literally falling off the trees. If you want them at their prime, you have to pick them before that happens and let them ripen a few days or more on your kitchen counter.

  • Arts + Culture
Whitney Prewitt loves to slow-cook Moroccan dishes using her tajine. "It's like a cast iron skillet – with a hat!" Prewitt says.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 11, 2011
IN THE KITCHEN WITH: Whitney Prewitt

Whitney Prewitt shows off her tajine - a slow-cooking earthenware pot used in Moroccan cuisine - and one of her favorite summer treats.

  • Arts + Culture
"I like weaving beads with lots of small stones to create something big and chunky," Kimberly Frimel says. "It's always kind of unexpected, and that's where the boldness comes in."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • July 6, 2011
Natural design

Kimberly Frimel uses jewelry as her main mode of expression and communication.

  • Arts + Culture
Banyan Opening Night Dinner Chairwoman Anne Howard, David Howard, Banyan Artistic Director Carol Kleinberg and Ted Shears
  • By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter
  • July 6, 2011
Scene & Heard

Longtime chef to produce theatrical parody; Comedy tonight; 'Operation Epsilon' offers up food for thought

  • Arts + Culture
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