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Arts + Culture

"I like to challenge my audiences," Francis Schwartz says. "It's the fossilized, artistic fraidy cats who have a problem with what I do."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • December 29, 2010
The curious case of Francis Schwartz

The experimental composer opens up about his unusual material and how he strikes a balance between the dark and the light sides of life.

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • December 29, 2010
Music Review: What They're Doing Right

As we reflect on the first half of the 2010-2011 season, we realize there have been two groups that have been doing just about everything right: Sarasota Orchestra and the Artist Series of Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
"Most people will say it's easier to write a sad song," James White says. "When you write a happy song, you walk a fine line between happy and schmaltzy. It's not easy to do."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • December 29, 2010
Osprey trop-rocker releases his ninth album

James 'Sunny Jim' White has worked as a musician for more than three decades. The easygoing singer/songwriter shares the simple secrets to his success.

  • Arts + Culture
Natalie Portman stars in "Black Swan."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • December 29, 2010
Film Review: 'Black Swan'

In the new psychological thriller from Darren Aronofsky, he pulls out all the stops, creating a mind-blowing masterpiece destined to go down in filmmaking history.

  • Arts + Culture
John Allinson paints mostly with acrylics, overlaying colors for effect. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • December 22, 2010
John Allinson to paint Wall Art mural

Allinson will spend five days painting the mural.

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Reese Witherspoon and Paul Rudd star in the upcoming comedy, "How do you Know."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • December 22, 2010
Holiday Film Preview

December is the most wonderful time of the year at the movies. It's when Hollywood releases the creme de la creme in anticipation of upcoming award ceremonies. So give yourself the gift of de-stressing during the holidays at your local theater.

  • Arts + Culture
"Of course there’s a learning curve," Lynn Rasys says. "I'm learning everything as fast as I can. It's going to be a challenging year, but it's going to be a good year."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • December 22, 2010
PMP development director hits the stage running

Lynn Rasys is using her marketing chops and people skills to propel the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast into 2011.

  • Arts + Culture
Guest food editor Lois Scheyer and her famous seafood platters
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • December 22, 2010
Love in the Kitchen

Guest food editor Lois Scheyer shares her favorite recipes and cooking tips.

  • Arts + Culture
The American Spiritual Ensemble recently performed at the Sarasota Opera House.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • December 22, 2010
Music Review: The American Spiritual Ensemble: A true Christmas present

The American Spiritual Ensemble recently wowed the audience when they performed at The Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
East County resident Lynn Rasys said she especially loves the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast’s educational programming.
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • December 15, 2010
Perlman/Suncoast tunes up for season

The Perlman Music Program/Suncoast named recently the East County's Lynn Rasys as its new development director.

  • Arts + Culture
Pamela Sumner grew up spending her summers in Provincetown, Mass., surrounded by the studios of the most revered abstract expressionists, including Robert Motherwell and Franz Kline.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • December 15, 2010
Peace signs

Pamela Sumner grinds her own ink, lives in a funky Rosemary District studio and paints with rat whiskers. The Asian-inspired artist meditates on her Zen habits.

  • Arts + Culture
"She's optimistic and open to new ideas," says Poppy Terris, left, of client Ada Leinwand. "She's like the poster child for how someone should live their life after they come out of a stroke."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • December 15, 2010
Therapeutic agent

Sarasota art therapist Poppy Terris demonstrates the mending methods of art therapy in a session with client Ada Leinwand.

  • Arts + Culture
"I don't sit down and say, 'I'm going to write a song now,'" Olivia Little says. "I have a poem book I carry with me all the time, and I'll be walking to class and a lyric will hit me."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • December 15, 2010
Olivia Little makes her big country splash

The 13-year-old Sarasota singer is ready to release her new single, a love song she co-wrote this summer, in Nashville, with country star Jamie O'Neal.

  • Arts + Culture
Top row: Anise Bogen, or "arches," Schokolade Busserln, or chocolate kisses, and Schokolade Macaronen, chocolate macaroons. Bottom: Zimtsterne, or cinnamon stars, Rumkugeln, or rum balls, and Vanilla Kipferl.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • December 15, 2010
Edibles: Waters is nuts about cookies

Baking enthusiast Elisabeth Waters shares exclusive tips and recipes for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp star in “The Tourist.”
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • December 15, 2010
Film Review: 'The Tourist'

Be sure to read the Observer's review before heading to see Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp's latest film.

  • Arts + Culture
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