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Arts + Entertainment

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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 30, 2014
WATCH: On the road with Polpo Pizza Company

WATCH: On the road with Polpo Pizza Company

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Debbie Haspel, Susan Molitz and Fran Lambert
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 30, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: The Art of the Violin Opening Reception

The Perlman Music Program Suncoast hosted the opening reception of "The Art of the Violin" project at the home of Ellen and John Cavanaugh.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County school children eagerly awaiting entry into the FSU/Asolo Performing Arts Center
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 30, 2014
Sarasota Ballet: Field Trip of Dreams

This entire week, the Sarasota Ballet hosted thousands of Sarasota County school children as they watched the company's most recent work: Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden"

  • Arts + Culture
Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of "South Pacific"
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 29, 2014
Asolo Repertory Theatre sets sail toward 'South Pacific'

The cast, director and creative crew of Asolo Repertory Theatre's opening production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "South Pacific" held a press conference Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Arts + Culture
FSU/Asolo Conservatory second-year students Chris Alexey Diaz, Josh James, Kevin Barber, Joseph Knispel, Kelsey Petersen and Tom Harney craft their newest colorful personas.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 29, 2014
Student spotlight

After almost a year and a half of training, the newest FSU/Asolo Conservatory company is ready to take the stage.

  • Arts + Culture
Larry Forgard stands at the door into his art: his tall, paint-splattered easel.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 29, 2014
Spotlight: Artist experiences brush with life

Through decades of teaching and creating art, Larry Forgard learned to allow his pieces to go with the flow.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Naomi Chokr Photography
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • October 29, 2014
Just Married: Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss

Matthew Eyerly Gilbert and Elyse Margaret Huss were married May 31.

  • Arts + Culture
HALLOWEEN
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • October 28, 2014
TWIS Tour Guide: Halloween

TWIS Tour Guide: Halloween

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • October 28, 2014
Let's Talk Looks: Classically mod

Let's Talk Looks: Classically mod

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
STVINCENT
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 28, 2014
Movie Review: St. Vincent

Movie Review: St. Vincent

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Nicole Unger
  • October 27, 2014
Day Trippin' — Roaring fun at Big Cat Habitat

Day Trippin' — Roaring fun at Big Cat Habitat

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 27, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Little Shop of Horrors'

"Little Shop of Horrors" is now playing at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • October 26, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Safe Sex Halloween Bash

PHOTO GALLERY: Safe Sex Halloween Bash

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Sarasota Ballet opened its 24th season with Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden."
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • October 26, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'The Secret Garden'

Opening its 24th season, the Sarasota Ballet performed the "The Secret Garden" flawlessly.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 25, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'St. Vincent'

In his new film, "St. Vincent," Bill Murray gives an Oscar worthy performance guaranteed to please his ardent fans.

  • Arts + Culture
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