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Arts + Entertainment

  • By Popcorn Bob
  • January 20, 2014
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 20, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie last week's events with Black Tie Untied, featuring RCLA's Town Hall Series Platinum Dinner and Suncoast Communities Blood Bank's Red Hot!.

  • Arts + Culture
Carolyn Michel, Benjamin Williamson, Lucy Lavely, Lauren Klein and J. Kenneth Campbell in "Other Desert Cities." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 20, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Other Desert Cities'

America has been the arena for a running brawl between the Left and Right since before Upton Sinclair was in diapers. For some, the factional fight is a family feud. The Asolo Rep's production of Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities' introduces us to one such family.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: China Smith "Second Chance" movie premiere

PHOTO GALLERY: China Smith "Second Chance" movie premiere

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  • By Alicia King
  • January 18, 2014
TWIS asks: Big-city style with Elizabeth Murray

TWIS asks: Big-city style with Elizabeth Murray

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  • Things To Do
Artist Marlene Rose thanks those who have helped throughout her creative career.
    By
  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Marlene Rose Opening

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, featured colorful glass sculptures by artist Marlene Rose. Her work is influenced by extensive travel and often references diverse cultures and past civilizations.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Keys

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Keys

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Beryy-LendmeaTenor
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • January 17, 2014
Theater SRQ & A: Berry Ayers

Theater SRQ & A: Berry Ayers

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 17, 2014
Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Gallery I, displaying the work of Huguette Despault May, featured 14 archival ink jet prints mounted on anodized aluminum.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gallery Exhibition

Selby Gallery's exhibition "Glass and Charcoal" features the art of Kathleen Elliot and Huguette Despault May.

  • Arts + Culture
Two Columns Gallery faculty director Michael Whyshock and student director Zachary See
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Two Columns Gallery "Gesticulating" Exhibition

Two Columns Gallery "Gesticulating" exhibition opened Friday, Jan. 17. The exhibition features works from Ringling Fine Arts students and is curated by Dan Cameron.

  • Arts + Culture
Cynthia Sayer (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 17, 2014
Weekend best bet: Cynthia Sayer's Hot Jazz Trio

Cynthia Sayer's Hot Jazz Trio performs 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 and 2 p.m. Sunday, January 19 at The Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 733 Scotland Way.

  • Arts + Culture
Artist Regina Bensen with her fabric sculptural work
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota Jan. 2014

Four new exhibitions opened at Art Center Sarasota Thursday, Jan. 16. The work will be on display through Feb. 28.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • January 16, 2014
Marcello Ristaurante: A cozy Italian stand-out

Marcello Ristaurante: A cozy Italian stand-out

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 16, 2014
TWIS Asks: Tim Jaeger talks Sarasota Keys

TWIS Asks: Tim Jaeger talks Sarasota Keys

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