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Henry Swain represented Bronco Wine Company.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 13, 2010
Ranch Rotary uncorks annual Wine Fest

Thousands ate, drank and were merry at the ninth annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 13 at the Sarasota Polo Club. The event featured more than 300 American and international wines as well as food from more than 35 area restaurants.

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Steven Lemke
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 10, 2010
Steven Lemke discusses recording software (VIDEO)

Steven Lemke, Sarasota Orchestra's technical director and the subject of this week's Backstage Pass feature, discusses the software he uses to record and edit orchestra concerts.

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"I like being on stage in the spotlight," Holly Rizzo says. "I like everyone watching me. I can't really explain why. You're either that type of person or you're not."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 10, 2010
Gangster in Paradise

Holly Rizzo makes her Asolo Rep debut as Young Bonnie in 'Bonnie & Clyde.' The unlikely outlaw talks about auditions, career goals and criminal mischief.

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"It takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to create what the audience sees happen on stage," says Steven Lemke.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 10, 2010
Sound Buff

Steven Lemke has listened to more Sarasota Orchestra concerts than most die-hard classical music patrons.

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Aaron Johnson portrays John Lennon in "Nowhere Boy."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 10, 2010
Film Review: 'Nowhere Boy'

Director Sam Taylor-Wood's character-driven film stars Aaron Johnson as John Lennon.

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Pianist Awadagin Pratt recently performed at Faith Lutheran Church.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 10, 2010
Music Review: Faith Lutheran Community Outreach Concert Series - Awadagin Pratt, piano

Pianist Awadagin Pratt recently performed at Faith Lutheran Church.

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Butternut is one of the milder and more popular hard-skinned squashes, its taste pretty well described by its name.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 10, 2010
Time for butternut squash risotto

Chef Giuliano Hazan shares his recipe for a winter favorite, butternut squash risotto.

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Giuliano Hazan preparing a butternut squash risotto.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 8, 2010
Giuliano Hazan dishes out advice on risotto

Giuliano Hazan gives his tips on making and serving the perfect risotto dish.

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Braden River High School won the competition with a 78.9 score — almost four points higher than second place.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 7, 2010
Braden River wins Music in Motion competition

Braden River High School was crowned Grand Champion of the Lakewood Ranch Music in Motion marching band competition Nov. 6. The Marching Band of Pirates competed against seven other bands to earn the victory.

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Keith Crossan of The Tommy Castro Band
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 6, 2010
Blues Fest heats up Sarasota

Hundreds of music lovers spent a cool day dancing in the grass at Ed Smith Stadium. The Sarasota Blues Fest celebrated its 20th anniversary Nov. 6 with a sizzling lineup.

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Lakewood Ranch will perform in exhibition following the competition.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 5, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Music in Motion

Lakewood Ranch High School will host its eighth annual Music in Motion Marching Band Field and Competition Show Saturday night.

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James Franco as poet Allen Ginsberg in 'Howl'
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 3, 2010
Film Review: 'Howl'

The new film "Howl" gives life to the groundbreaking, book-length poem by Allen Ginsberg, which launched an obscenity trial in 1957.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Ballet performed "Anne Frank" and "Firebird" last weekend.
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • November 3, 2010
Dance Review: Sarasota Ballet 'Anne Frank' and 'Firebird'

The Sarasota Ballet is off to a wonderful start of their 20th season.

  • Arts + Culture
Cast of Sarasota Opera's "La Cenerentola," which runs through Nov. 10.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 3, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Opera 'La Cenerentola'

The Sarasota Opera is performing 'La Cenerentola' through Nov. 10.

  • Arts + Culture
"You can't overstate the importance music has had in our lives," says Bharat Chandra. "It's what brought us together, what brought us to Sarasota, what brought us our daughter."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 3, 2010
Encore Performance

Musicians Bharat and Anne Chandra are bridging Sarasota's generation gap by providing kids and elders with a common artistic purpose.

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