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The group was too excited when they got to Miami to remember to take a group photo — but here they are back home at Art Center Sarasota.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 18, 2013
Where are they?: Art Center Sarasota visits Art Basel

For the first time, Art Center Sarasota bused 32 of its modern- and contemporary-art fans to Miami for Art Basel.

  • Arts + Culture
"Saving Mr. Banks" opens Dec. 20.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • December 18, 2013
'Season stunners:' Holiday film picks

"It's the most wonderful time of the year" ... especially for catching great films. 'Tis the season when studios strategically release the best they've got for the upcoming awards ceremonies. The following are at the top of Pam Nadon's holiday picks list.

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Margaret and Bill Wise. Photo by Heather Merriman.
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 18, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Handsome is as handsome does; "He saved the Asolo. He really did"; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 17, 2013
Existential Hive Mind Blues: Inside the quirky, brilliant mind of Joe Seul

Existential Hive Mind Blues: Inside the quirky, brilliant mind of Joe Seul

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  • December 17, 2013
Laying the groundwork: Teach Me Equals talks life on the road

Laying the groundwork: Teach Me Equals talks life on the road

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  • By Popcorn Bob
  • December 16, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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Designing Women Boutique gala Co-Chairs Carol Phillips, Jane Thompson and Chris Sancin
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • December 16, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Read about recent Black Tie events with Black Tie Untied, featuring Designing Women Boutique's gala and Jewish Family and Children's Services' gala.

  • Arts + Culture
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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sandy Claws Beach Run

PHOTO GALLERY: Sandy Claws Beach Run

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: It's your lucky day gallery opening

PHOTO GALLERY: It's your lucky day gallery opening

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • December 15, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Atomic Holiday Bazaar

PHOTO GALLERY: Atomic Holiday Bazaar

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  • Pam Nadon
  • December 15, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'Nebraska'

There is some mighty fine acting going on in the new film, "Nebraska."

  • Arts + Culture
Montae Russell in Thurgood at Pittsburgh Public Theater. Photo by Michael Henninger.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 15, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Thurgood'

Read Marty Fugate's review of George Stevens Jr.'s 'Thurgood' at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
"Peter Pan" runs through Dec. 22, at Manatee Performing Arts Center.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 14, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Peter Pan'

Peter Pan is alive and well and flying at Manatee Players.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 13, 2013
Weekend best bets: Friday, Dec. 13

Weekend best bets: Friday, Dec. 13

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An aerial trapeze artist performs over the heads of the Key Chorale members. (Courtesy Photo).
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • December 13, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Cirque Des Voix

This Weekend Best Bet features an evolving collaboration between Sarasota's 100-member vocal chorus Key Chorale and the flexible and exciting circus acts from Circus Sarasota.

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