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David Bromstad, HGTV star and Ringling College alumnus, to deliver alma mater's commencement address.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • April 9, 2015
HGTV design star David Bromstad to deliver Ringling College's commencement address

Bromstad, host of HGTV's "Color Splash," graduated from Ringling College in 1996.

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  • Observer Staff
  • April 8, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival: Classroom Critic

Classroom Critic is a program for middle school students in which they learn to appreciate the art of film and analyze it critically.

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Melissa Kievman explores the new world of Nilo Cruz’s “Sotto Voce” in the old world Historic Asolo Theater.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • April 8, 2015
Melissa Kievman returns to the Historic Asolo Theater with 'Sotto Voce.'

Melissa Kievman returns to the Historic Asolo Theater with 'Sotto Voce.'

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  • Nick Reichert
  • April 8, 2015
Scene & Heard 4.9.15

Catch up on this week's arts news with Scene & Heard.

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In his drawing classroom at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Associate Professor of Art Jamie Tracy teaches his students the basics of drawing and the art of collaboration.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • April 8, 2015
Art Restart: 'MASHterpiece' gives donated art a second life

What happens to a castoff piece of art? If it reaches a Goodwill store, it might get a second life from another artist.

  • Arts + Culture
Barbara Banks in her studio
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • April 8, 2015
Studio Space: Barbara Banks

Photographer Barbara Banks may capture her subjects on film, but it’s the memories that leave a lasting impression.

  • Arts + Culture
The Musica Sacra Cantorum will perform with two other choirs in Deux Requiems: “The Sleeping Children.”
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • April 8, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights 4.9.15

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the top events to attend this week.

  • Arts + Culture
TWIS Tour Guide: Sarasota Film Festival
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 7, 2015
TWIS Tour Guide: Sarasota Film Festival

TWIS Tour Guide: Sarasota Film Festival

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Christine Jennings, former WBTT executive director, with outgoing executive director Richard Parison
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • April 7, 2015
Richard Parison, executive director of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, resigns

Parison, who was hired to replace longtime executive director Christine Jennings, leaves after nearly one year

  • Arts + Culture
Jeffrey Wright visits Ringling College to discuss his career and the art of film acting
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • April 7, 2015
A Wright Turn: Jeffrey Wright talks acting, filmmaking and Africa

Jeffrey Wright, Ringling College of Art and Design, Taia Peace Foundation, Africa, film, acting, theater

  • Arts + Culture
film-fest
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 6, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, April 6

Week's best bets: Monday, April 6

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 5, 2015
Film Review 'Wild Tales'

Ironies, coincidences and bad behavior collide in the explosive new film, "Wild Tales."

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 3, 2015
Theater Review: 'Sotto Voce'

Nilo Cruz’ “Sotto Voce” takes audiences on a hypnotic voyage of memory.

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hair
  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • April 3, 2015
Let's Talk Locks: Spring hair

Let's Talk Locks: Spring hair

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 3, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG at Ivory Lounge

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG at Ivory Lounge

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