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Joseph Caulkins. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 23, 2014
Caulkins sheds light on Key Chorale's 'Luminosity'

For Key Chorale's upcoming concert, "Luminosity," the group commissioned a new work. Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins sat down with The Observer to discuss the new piece.

  • Arts + Culture
Three Things: Everything's Golden
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • April 23, 2014
Three Things: Everything's Golden

High end or low, Golden Gate Point is a special place - an enclave of peace and quiet that's just steps to everything.

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Back row: Betty Schoenbaum, Lillian Richman and Helen Sherman. Front row: Claire Love, Betty Schiff and birthday girl Bea Friedman. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Black Tie & Tales

94 with lots of company; Sarasota songbird to take flight; Mother's Day six ways from Sunday; and Tidbits.

  • Arts + Culture
Jacqueline Morton wearing Alexander McQueen. Photos by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 23, 2014
The Closet Diaries: Jacqueline Morton

Couture is not an option for Jacqueline Morton - it's a lifestyle.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Binary Flips.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • April 23, 2014
Just Married: Ethan Biter and Molly Klauber

Lieutenant Commander Ethan Rahn Biter and Molly Michael Klauber were married April 5, at The Ringling.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • By Ila Edwards
  • April 22, 2014
A toast to Mom

A toast to Mom

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Lagunitas Beer Circus

PHOTO GALLERY: Lagunitas Beer Circus

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  • By Nicole Thompson
  • April 21, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Magnum Wine & Tastings

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Magnum Wine & Tastings

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Maria Wirries. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 21, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Bea Friedman's 94th Birthday

Recently, Bea Friedman celebrated her 94th birthday with a luncheon in her very own Symphony Center. Entertainment included singer Maria Wirries.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 21, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Finding Vivian Maier'

"Finding Vivian Maier" is a triumphant treasure trove of visual pleasures wrapped in mystery.

  • Arts + Culture
Ashley Jai, Chris Caswell, Bob Turoff, Jason Ellis and Sarah Cassidy in The Players' "Urinetown"
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 21, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Urinetown'

'Urinetown: The Musical' runs through April 27, at The Players Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 18, 2014
Matt Dillon on ditching class, curiosity and the power of a good story

Matt Dillon on ditching class, curiosity and the power of a good story

  • Arts + Culture
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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • April 18, 2014
Hop to it: Easter Dining Options

Hop to it: Easter Dining Options

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Jose Franch-Ballester
    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 18, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: La Musica final program

La Musica ended its season last Wednesday with a wonderfully sculpted program it played with precision and beauty.

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Piero Rivolta with his newest book at its debut.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 18, 2014
Piero Rivolta debuts new book, 'One Life Many Lives'

Piero Rivolta debuted his newest book, 'One Life Many Lives,' Thursday, April 17, at Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
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