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"I always liked to think outside the box, but I was so deep in the classical world. It's hard to break apart from the routine," says Miri Ben-Ari of her switch to contemporary music. Photo courtesy of Noam Galai.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 8, 2013
Sarasota Orchestra performs radically different concert

Jewish Federation brings Israeli culture to Sarasota via contemporary violinist Miri Ben-Ari, accompanied by Sarasota Orchestra for May 11 'Revolutions' concert.

  • Arts + Culture
Indigenous is Ingenious. Courtesy photos
    By
  • June LeBell
  • May 8, 2013
Tidbites

Indigenous is Ingenious; Updated menu and Full-Service Bar at Americano; Ophelia's is a Best Bet for Food and View

  • Arts + Culture
Juan Gil performed in Ricardo Graziano's "Valsinhas." Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • May 8, 2013
Dance Review: 'Theatre of Dreams'

"Theatre of Dreams" is always one of this critic's favorite shows of the Sarasota Ballet season. The Sarasota Ballet's own dancers get to choreograph and produce their own pieces starring their colleagues.

  • Arts + Culture
Hunter Cross and Carroll Hunter play good friends B-Flat and U.S in "Second Samuel." Photo by Renee McVety.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • May 8, 2013
Theater Review: 'Second Samuel'

The pleasant-and-charming play about acceptance, currently running at Venice Theatre's Mainstage, is a gentle reminder of what really matters in life.

  • Arts + Culture
Hunter Cross and Carroll Hunter play good friends B-Flat and U.S in "Second Samuel." Photo by Renee McVety.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 8, 2013
Film Review: 'Disconnect'

In the new film, "Disconnect," be prepared to re-examine your online activities. Director Henry Alex Rubin doesn't get preachy about our obsession with the Internet. Instead, he treats it as a fact of life. But he also delves into the dangerous repercussions of seemingly innocuous behavior when being online gets horribly out of control.

  • Arts + Culture
Veena Shrestha, Kim Lakey, Karyn Santi, Lauren Blomster, mommy-to-be Montana Taplinger, Erin Hart, Ali Thompson, Kara Cosse, Lauren O'Donoghue and Ashley Gruters. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Black Tie Staff
  • May 8, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Blooming babies; Tea and poetry; Da capo a fine ... ; Cooking for the cook; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • May 8, 2013
Guest Fashion Editor: Marilee Roberts

Marilee Roberts loves to dress up, but she especially loves to accessorize. After returning from trips abroad and being complimented on her jewelry finds, Roberts started importing unique jewelry handcrafted by European artisans - and thus her company, TreborStyle, was created.

  • Arts + Culture
Tenor Michael Hendrick and baritone Sean Anderson in last season's "Of Mice and Men" will return this season. Photo by Rod Millington.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • May 7, 2013
Sarasota Opera announces 2013/2014 Season

The 55th Season of Sarasota Opera highlights include Verdi's "Jerusalem" and "Il Trovatore," Rossini's "The Barber of Seville and Wagner's "The Flying Dutchman."

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Anthony Paull
  • May 7, 2013
4th annual Harvey Milk Festival ready to rock downtown

4th annual Harvey Milk Festival ready to rock downtown

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • May 6, 2013
The Backstage Blogger sets sail again with “Vocal Vixens”

The Backstage Blogger sets sail again with “Vocal Vixens”

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Lisa Nisenson
  • May 6, 2013
Smart Growth America shows how to build a city's tech industry

Smart Growth America shows how to build a city's tech industry

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • May 6, 2013
Culinary celebrations for Mothers’ Day

Culinary celebrations for Mothers’ Day

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Untie your weekend with Black Tie Untied!
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  • Rachel S. OHara
  • May 6, 2013
Black Tie Untied

Happily ever after at SPARCC's Princess and Pirate Ball; Going for the Gold with a Night of the Jade Butterfly

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Sarah Felder
  • May 3, 2013
Eating super local at the King Family Table to Farm dinner

Eating super local at the King Family Table to Farm dinner

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  • By Joe Hendricks
  • May 3, 2013
Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

Early voting and outside money will play a role in city commission race

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