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Jennifer and Christopher Takeda, Abraham Feder and Michael McClelland. "When we play a concert, we want the audience to feel compelled to stand up and scream. It's that level of energy we put into it," explains McClelland.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 1, 2014
Spotlight: The Chroma Quartet strings together an instrumental ensemble

They said it was supposed to be a one-time performance, the four members of The Chroma Quartet explain as they sit in their rehearsal space in the family room of Christopher and Jennifer Takeda's new home. The violin-playing couple makes up half of the group; the other half consists of cellist Abraham Feder and violist Michael McClelland.

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  • By Alexis Orgera
  • January 1, 2014
Book Review: 'The Night Guest' by Fiona McFarlane

Alexis Orgera reviews "The Night Guest" by Fiona McFarlane.

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Jazz-classical composer Vijay Iyer
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 1, 2014
MUSIC: Highlighting the 2014 season

Because arts organizations around the world usually plan their seasons spanning the fall and spring, a new year means part two of the 2013-2014 arts season in Sarasota. Read June LeBell's picks for 2014.

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"The Grapes of Wrath" runs March 12 through April 19, at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 31, 2013
THEATER: Highlighting the 2014 season

Marty Fugate names the top theater events he's looking forward to in the upcoming season.

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Mary Kenealy-Barbetta, Julie Delaney and Bridget Spiess at Catholic Charities Ball in 2013.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 31, 2013
Black Tie Events to Attend in 2014

Mark your calendars, because 2014 is jam-packed with events you absolutely must attend! From fashion shows to famous comedians, masquerade balls and nights in the Rainbow Room, there's a good cause to be celebrated all season long. Buy your tickets and tables, plan your outfits and get ready to have a blast while supporting local charities.

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • December 30, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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Downtown-Sarasota-Night
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 27, 2013
TWIS Tour Guide: New Year's Eve

TWIS Tour Guide: New Year's Eve

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL Jim Carrey as Ebenezer Scrooge
  • By Mike Cavaliere
  • December 25, 2013
Common Nonsense: ‘A Christmas Carol,’ the horror remake: ‘God save us — every one’

Common Nonsense: ‘A Christmas Carol,’ the horror remake: ‘God save us — every one’

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DRINK
  • By Ila Edwards
  • December 24, 2013
Get festive with the night-before-Christmas martini

Get festive with the night-before-Christmas martini

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  • Eat + Drink
"I knew early on that I didn't want to be on stage, but I enjoyed the whole world of theater and the only way to make a contribution to that world was working backstage," says Erin MacDonald.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 24, 2013
Backstage Pass: Erin MacDonald

Without Erin MacDonald, the show can't go on.

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600 Birdie Lane. Photos courtesy of Premier Sotheby's
    By
  • Robert Plunket
  • December 24, 2013
Three Things: Home for the Holidays

The holiday season in Sarasota may well be the best in the nation. Here are three Sarasota homes currently on the market that really capture the nostalgia of this time of year. And if Scrooge should show up - push him in the pool.

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Photos by Esther Louise Photography
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • December 24, 2013
Just Married: Sarah Lisette Pearse and Maj. Zachariah George Morford

Sarah Lisette Pearse and Maj. Zachariah George Morford were married Oct. 13, at Bay Preserve, in Osprey.

  • Arts + Culture
Raul Molina redesigns the Dodses' dining room table décor each year.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 24, 2013
Holly jolly Christmas décor

It's that time of year when homes are filled with red and green and wintry things for the holidays. Whether it's decor designed by a professional, or decorating for the holidays in a new home, Sarasota residents have turned their homes into beautiful holiday showplaces.

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  • By Alicia King
  • December 23, 2013
New Year's Eve Inspiration

New Year's Eve Inspiration

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • December 23, 2013
Christmas and New Year's, Sarasota style

Christmas and New Year's, Sarasota style

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