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Arts + Entertainment

  • By Kathryn Parks
  • July 18, 2013
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Random Acts

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: Random Acts

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • July 17, 2013
Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: That Thing Called Love

Venice Theatre Cabaret Festival: That Thing Called Love

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • July 17, 2013
The Usual Place, more than usual

The Usual Place, more than usual

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Grand Slam Plaza has a large unit with a mezzanine and elevator available for lease.
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  • Observer Staff
  • July 17, 2013
PLATO sets sights on $70,000 new theater

Kyle Turoff announced plans to fundraise for a new performance space for the nonprofit theater company located at the southwest corner of Tuttle Ave. and 12th street.

  • Arts + Culture
Aaron Blaise, a 1989 graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, worked on the Lion King, Mulan, Beauty and the Beast, and co-directed the 2003 hit Brother Bear.
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • July 17, 2013
Ringling grad launches Kickstarter campaign

Animator Aaron Blaise, a 1989 graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design, has started a grassroots campaign to fund an animated feature film.

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Paradise Pops. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 17, 2013
Cool treats to beat summer heat

When temperatures rise to the red zone and there's no escaping, try some of these cool treats to get back to the blue zone. There are old Sarasota staples, new establishments, desserts, entrees, breakfast, snacks and even a recipe to try.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 17, 2013
Destination Downtown Bradenton

Head north from Sarasota to explore cultural opportunities in Downtown Bradenton. Stops include an artist colony, historical museum and a refurbished riverwalk.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 17, 2013
Greetings from ... London!

Two FSU/Asolo Conservatory second-year students share their London experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Stephen Pustai, Lynn Doyle and Ellie Pattison in "The Boys Next Door." Courtesy photo.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • July 17, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'The Boys Next Door'

Written by Tom Griffin, 'The Boys Next Door' explores the lives of four mentally challenged men living in a group home in the Boston area.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • July 16, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
Kenny Wayne Shepherd (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 15, 2013
Florida Blue Blues and Music Festival announces lineup

Tickets for the festival, featuring headliner Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, go on sale this Friday.

  • Arts + Culture
Polo Grill, a Sarasota-Manatee Original restaurant, is featured in this week's "In The Kitchen." If your favorite member's certificates are sold out, you could always try a recipe featured in The Observer's "In The Kitchen" series.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 15, 2013
Sarasota-Manatee Originals kick-off certificate sale today

Get more bang for your buck through the half-off certificate sale, but only a limited amount are available.

  • Arts + Culture
"A Hijacking" is in theaters now.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 14, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'A Hijacking'

The new film, 'A Hijacking,' presents a disturbing commentary about bottom lines.

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FST Improv is one of the area groups performing in this weekend's Sarasota Improv Festival. (courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 12, 2013
Weekend Best Bet: Sarasota Improv Festival 2013

Two nights of short- and long-form comedy by Improv troupes from around the country will take the stage at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Guest Fashion Editor: Carrie Riley. Photos by Stephanie Hannum.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • July 10, 2013
Guest Fashion Editor: Carrie Riley

Interior designer and former NFL cheerleader Carrie Riley's home is as put together as her classic, but structured style.

  • Arts + Culture
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