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Maestro Jamie Laredo opened the Masterworks series as the first guest conductor Nov. 9, at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 20, 2012
Orchestra conducts maestro search

Friday, Nov. 9, guest conductor Jamie Laredo stood on the stage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and performed Vivaldi's familiar violin solo, "The Four Seasons," as part of the opening concert in Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks series.

  • Arts + Culture
Helen Holliday, Jillian Godfrey, Cara Herman and Sharon Ohrenstein. Courtesy of Don Walker.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 20, 2012
Scene & Heard

If I Were A Size Two; Back in action; Crafting a show

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 20, 2012
Film Review: 'Lincoln'

In Steven Spielberg's new film, "Lincoln," our 16th U.S. president is faced with an overwhelming moral dilemma. Is it worth holding peace hostage to free the slaves?

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Ballet's Ellen Overstreet, Ricardo Graziano, Victoria Hulland and Danielle Brown. Courtesy of Rod Millington.
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • November 20, 2012
Dance Review: 'Symphonic Variations,' 'There Where She Loves' and 'Company B'

The Sarasota Ballet opened its 22nd season with a diverse program of styles of dance and music, once again proving that Director Iain Webb is a master at programming triple-bill performances that each offers something to please every audience member's tastes.

  • Arts + Culture
Jamie Laredo. Courtesy.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 20, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks with Jaime Laredo

The Sarasota Orchestra opened its new season with a program of crowd-pleasers by Rossini, Vivaldi and Beethoven, under the direction of another audience favorite, conductor-violinist Jaime Laredo.

  • Arts + Culture
Bernie Yvon as John Adams, Andrew Boyer as Ben Franklin, Brandon Dalhquist as Thomas Jefferson, and Andrea Prestinario as Martha Jefferson in the Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of "1776." Photos by Scott Braun/publicity photo.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • November 20, 2012
Theater Review: '1776'

If only everyone in America could see "1776," they'd have a much clearer understanding of the political divisions we are experiencing now.

  • Arts + Culture
Renée Sheade’s tasty, easy meatballs
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 20, 2012
Entertaining on Easy Street

'Tis the season to have company, which makes it time to dust off the tried-and-true recipes that are easy to prepare and sure to disappear.

  • Arts + Culture
Filling the pipette to the correct amount
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 20, 2012
Wine class demonstrates the art of blending in Saturday, Nov. 10

A person would have to travel to Massachusetts, Oregon, New York, California and eight countries in only two days to experience something similar to Sarasota's Bacchus on the Beach.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 20, 2012
TIDBITES

New restaurant features homey setting; Chef Lum is creating new 'tastes of Asia'; Beach Bistro named a top restaurant

  • Arts + Culture
Shyla and Jaci
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 20, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

The Tiffany dogs; Tidbits ...; The tale of the squash blossom Necklace

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joe Hendricks
  • November 19, 2012
What I'm thankful for ... a Thanksgiving expression of gratitude

What I'm thankful for ... a Thanksgiving expression of gratitude

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Chef Judi Gallagher
  • November 19, 2012
TWIS = This Week Is Sweet

TWIS = This Week Is Sweet

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
Anne Weintraub, Aimee Cogan and Kelly Gettel lounge around on the hammock at "The Artful Lobster."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 19, 2012
Best of Black Tie

Black Tie glams it up for another weekend in Sarasota's social fast lane.

  • Arts + Culture
Lauren Mitchell of The Lauren Mitchell Band performed for the crowd.
    By
  • Yaryna Klimchak
  • November 18, 2012
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Bay Water Festival

The Sarasota Bay Water Festival took place at Ken Thompson Park on Saturday, Nov. 17. The festival celebrated the bay and educated the public about keeping the bay and the environment healthy.

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Dream Makers Ball Co-Chairwomen Lindsey and Kristy Landers-Niedenfuer with Black Tie Editor Loren Mayo
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 16, 2012
BT's Best Bet: Dream Makers Ball

Black Tie chats up Lindsey and Kristy Landers-Niedenfuer about the Dream Makers Ball, happening Saturday, Nov. 18, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
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