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Arts + Culture

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 24, 2010
The lord of the dance

In his 20 years as a Sarasota Ballet master, Pavel Fomin has seen the company double in size and its Dance -- The Next Generation program go from fledging to producing prima ballerinas.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 24, 2010
Music Review: The Buffalo Philharmonic

A review of The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: District dance showcase

Manatee County middle and high school dance teams will perform tonight at the State College of Florida's Neel Auditorium.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 18, 2010
Longboat Key Center for the Arts Student Exhibition

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts held the opening reception for their student exhibition on Thursday, March 18. The exhibit includes 52 paintings, drawings and pieces of jewelry and will be on display from March 18 through April 2.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
BRE teacher composes songwriting workshop

The Nashville Songbirds, a trio of female songwriters, will bring their music business expertise to the East County thanks to Braden River Elementary teacher Rob Gorley.

  • East County
  • Schools
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
Ranch Main sets stage for 10th arts festival

ArtCenter Manatee and LWR Communities will present the 10th annual Art at the Ranch Fine Arts Festival this weekend.

  • East County
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 17, 2010
Review: 'The Ghost Writer'

Whatever you may think about Roman Polanski, it cannot be denied that he is one of the greatest directors in filmmaking history. His new political thriller, 'The Ghost Writer,' stands as a testament to his genius.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 17, 2010
Tour de Art

Every year, the Fine Arts Society of Sarasota shepherds art patrons into the homes and studios of working artists. This year's tour included four Ringling College alums.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 17, 2010
Costume couture

It's not easy to transform modern-day opera singers into 15th-century French warriors. Sarasota Opera costume designer Howard Tsvi Kaplan explains.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 17, 2010
'Skywalker' author gets ready for film fest close-up

When Bill Walker walked the entire Appalachian Trail in 2005, he published a memoir about the experience. Now he's filming a documentary for the Sarasota Fringe Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 17, 2010
Music Review: It's just one person's opinion

Next time you read a review that makes you wonder if you and the critic attended the same performance, trust your instincts.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 17, 2010
Weekly Dish

The weekly dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Clarinetist Paul Green

The concert will take place Sunday at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 11, 2010
Van Wezel Foundation names new CEO

Nonprofit consultant Norman Olshansky will lead the 22-year-old performing arts foundation.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 10, 2010
Weekly Dish

The Weekly Dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
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