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  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 23, 2013
Gettin' Fresh: Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Taste

Gettin' Fresh: Minimal Ingredients, Maximum Taste

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  • By Bonnie Silvestri
  • July 23, 2013
A Night with Stevie Wonder Hits All the Right Notes

A Night with Stevie Wonder Hits All the Right Notes

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Natalia Butragueno (Spain), Matt McEwen (Archer, Fl.), Yamil Maldonado (Sarasota), Myriam Ayala (Mexico) Edward Gonzalez and Beth Ward (Atlanta)
  • By Mallory Gnaegy and Heather Merriman
  • July 23, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive

The Mertz Theater Stage was full of young energy when dancers of the Sarasota Ballet Summer Intensive rehearsed in front of the Friends of Sarasota Ballet on July 23.

  • Arts + Culture
Former Lakewood Ranch resident Chase Jones wants to know when the last time you watched the sunrise was? He'd like to watch it with you. Photos courtesy Second Street Photography.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2013
Lakewood Ranch artist shares a positive art experience

Chase Jones is a multimedia artist going on tour with his project called the Sunrise Cube. He hopes to shed a little light on the project and in the community.

  • Arts + Culture
Alan Kitty, Peter Thomasson and Joseph Parra. Photo by Gary Sweetman.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • July 22, 2013
THEATER REVIEW: 'Heroes'

In this slight but charming comedy by French playwright Gerald Sibleyras, three aging World War I veterans plot a sortie on the French countryside from the terrace of their old soldiers' home.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Popcorn Bob
  • July 22, 2013
Popcorn Bob's Movie Magic

Enjoy this week's Movie Magic reviews.

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'The Way, Way Back'
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 22, 2013
FILM REVIEW: 'The Way, Way Back'

The 1980s coming-of-age film 'The Way, Way Back' is the refreshing, feel-good flick of the summer.

  • Arts + Culture
Barbara Frey, Paula Clemow and Helen Sullivan
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 20, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Carreño Dance Festival

Len and Suzanne Kesten hosted a cocktail reception for The Carreño Dance Festival on Friday, July 19 at their home.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • July 19, 2013
This Week is Short and Sweet

This Week is Short and Sweet

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    By
  • Eddie Kirsch
  • July 19, 2013
Beerasota: 100 Barrel Series #46 Kettle Cup 2013

Beerasota: 100 Barrel Series #46 Kettle Cup 2013

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The Gas Pump by Pamela Callender is on display at The Conservation Foundation through August (Courtesy Pamela Callender).
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 19, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Pamela Callender exhibit

Humans have impact on the environment - whether it's in the form of a littered cigarette butt or how a human can French-braid a pasture of high grasses into a beautiful winding pattern. That's the message in Pamela Callender's exhibit 'Environmental ReFlux,' which opened with a reception July 18 and will run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays through August at the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast, 400 Palmetto Ave., Osprey.

  • Arts + Culture
  • 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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    By
  • 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.
    By
  • 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.

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