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Mollie Nelson and Pam Swain with a few of the 1,000 cranes they turned to gold for the Jan. 24 Corinthian Gala. Photo by Peter Acker.
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  • January 27, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

The bird women; Talk about timing; Babies in bold; and Tidbits.

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Gucci Rose Gold Automatic, Limited Edition starting at $17,800 at McCarver & Moser
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 27, 2015
Hot Flash: Wrist Worthy

Watches are not only a necessity, but also a glamorous accessory. Black Tie stopped in some fine jewelers to see what's ticking.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 27, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Urbanite Theatre takes over State Street

PHOTO GALLERY: Urbanite Theatre takes over State Street

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The Banyan Theater Company returns for a 14th summer of dramatic fanfare.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 26, 2015
Banyan Theater Company announces 14th summer season

The summer-only company brings the theatrical heat with three intimate and dramatic works that focus on art, relationships, tragedy and family

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urbanite
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 26, 2015
Urbanite Theatre: A new face for Sarasota's performing arts

Urbanite Theatre: A new face for Sarasota's performing arts

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Authors Karen Neilinger and Francine Blum
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  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 25, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: "Think Rich! Get Rich! Stay Rich!" book and beauty party

Women from across Longboat Key and Sarasota gathered on Jan. 27 to make over their finances and faces at an event sponsored by Trish McEvoy Beauty and Francine Blum and Karen Neilinger, authors of 'Think Rich! Get Rich! Stay Rich!'

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Federico Agostini, violin; Laura Zarina, violin; Julie Albers, cello; Dmitri Atapine, cello; Rebecca Albers, viola. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 25, 2015
La Musica announces its 29th chamber music festival season

The La Musica International Chamber Music Festival will present its 29th season titled "Things New" at the Sarasota Opera House from April 4 through 15.

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Alexis Acree, Ashlynn Rutherford, Caitlin Gish, Yamil Maldonado, Nikki Jennings and Rachel Silverman, students at the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance, in Atlanta.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 25, 2015
Sarasota Ballet's school wins numerous honors in Atlanta

The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance earned numerous awards in competition at the Youth America Grand Prix in Atlanta this past weekend, including best overall school.

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"Knock Me A Kiss" runs through Feb. 8, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 25, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Knock Me A Kiss'

Charles Smith's 'Knock Me a Kiss' - the current Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe production - considers the gigantic damage W.E.B. Du Bois did to his only daughter, Yolande.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 25, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Forks & Corks Grand Tasting 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Forks & Corks Grand Tasting 2015

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Artist Ann Dalton
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 24, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: St. Armands Winter Art Festival

St. Armands Circle was filled with artists and art lovers on Jan. 24 and 25 for the 12th annual Winter Art Festival.

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Chic Silber and Tony Cultin
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  • Nick Reichert
  • January 24, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Circus Celebrity Night Awards

The John and Mable Ringing Museum of Art honored esteemed circus artists Victoria Unus, Galla Shawn and Franz "The Great Unus" Furtner.

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Bonita Mertes, of Bloomin’ Elegant
    By
  • Kristen Herhold
  • January 23, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Centre Shops Festival and Lifestyle Expo

Longboat Key residents and visitors attended the Centre Shops Festival and Lifestyle Expo on Jan. 24. Several artists and dealers featured and sold their products, and Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce Members ran tables to promote their businesses.

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Mary Wilson
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 23, 2015
MUSIC REVIEW: Soprano Mary Wilson captivates Sarasota

Mary Wilson, a soprano who's soloed from the Boston Baroque to the Hollywood Bowl, gave a recital in the home of Lee Dougherty Ross last week and proved why she's in such demand.

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Cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Both Your Houses." Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 23, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Both Your Houses'

Maxwell Anderson's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1933 play, "Both Your Houses," is now in session at the Asolo Rep.

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