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  • Pam Nadon
  • June 4, 2013
Film Review: 'Frances Ha'

"Frances Ha" has the unique distinction of being a film that you can recommend to everyone. It's a witty and delightful romantic comedy without the trappings of romance.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • June 4, 2013
Top 10 reasons musical theater people are like Superman

Top 10 reasons musical theater people are like Superman

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • June 4, 2013
TWIS = This Week is Southern

TWIS = This Week is Southern

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“Leaf | Textile | Purpose” a community installation by Jackie Peters Cully
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 31, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: New Works at ACS

Four new collections of works unveiled at the opening reception Thursday, May 30 at Art Center Sarasota. All four works will hang through July 12 and can be seen during the hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota, 707 North Tamiami Trail.

  • Arts + Culture
Danielle Brown and Ricardo Graziano
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 31, 2013
Sarasota Ballet to perform at Ballet Across America III

Sarasota Ballet previews their performance before taking it to The Kennedy Center.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sara Moone
  • May 31, 2013
Newton Vineyard brings a taste of Napa Valley to the Sarasota bayfront

Newton Vineyard brings a taste of Napa Valley to the Sarasota bayfront

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • May 31, 2013
Joe on the Go: Jess and Nick head west

Joe on the Go: Jess and Nick head west

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • May 31, 2013
Chutney's: dual cuisines, single restaurant

Chutney's: dual cuisines, single restaurant

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • May 31, 2013
Wal-Mart and the redevelopment pipe dream

Wal-Mart and the redevelopment pipe dream

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  • By Taelor Scheuer
  • May 31, 2013
Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
  • By Taelor Scheuer
  • May 31, 2013
Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

Highlights add a boost of fun to summer hair

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 30, 2013
Patron Saints: Peter Salefsky

The end is near for our online video series, "Patron Saints." It spotlights supporters of the arts and the venue to which they donate.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • May 29, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

  • Arts + Culture
"I learned just as much about color here living on the Gulf of Mexico as anywhere else," William Kelley says.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2013
Second nature: William Kelley

William Kelley could be the Dr. Seuss of local artists, but his colorful, and seemingly whimsical landscapes are as real as Siesta Key sunsets.

  • Arts + Culture
Loveland Follies presents "A Really Big Shoe, the Life and Times of Ed Sullivan" from Thursday, May 30 through Sunday, June 2, at Venice Theatre.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 29, 2013
Scene & Heard

Loveland Players give the audience heart; Firemen's wish granted

  • Arts + Culture
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