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Guest Food Editor Amanda Morris and her mother, Emily Buskirk, with their beautiful Thanksgiving desserts.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 17, 2010
Thankful for tradition

Guest chef, Amanda Morris, and her mother, Emily Buskirk, share some of their favorite memories and recipes.

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Director Charles Ferguson documents the events of the 2008 crash of the world's economy with volumes of interviews and comprehensive explanations.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 17, 2010
Film Review: 'Inside Job'

Director Charles Ferguson documents the events of the 2008 crash of the world's economy with volumes of interviews and comprehensive explanations.

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Lillette Jenkins-Wisner and Dick Hyman took the stage together.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 17, 2010
Music Review: Dick Hyman and Lillette Jenkins-Wisner at Venice Theatre

Last week, the Venice Theatre presented "An Evening of Ragtime and Oldtime" with these two old-time performers, Dick and Lillette.

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"I don't know how to drive a commercial boat and I don't know how to clean a pelican," says singer Loretta James, left. "But I can organize a concert and play music." Photo by Hal Moore
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 17, 2010
Local musicians organize Gulf benefit concert

Twenty-two bands will convene on Anna Maria to raise funds for those affected by the BP oil spill.

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"I like doing self-portraits," Truman Adams says. "It's an introspective thing. I feel that everyone has a dual nature, an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 17, 2010
Portrait of an artist

After years of meticulously painting the human face, portrait artist Truman Adams is ready to work faster and larger.

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Morris' pumpkin chiffon pie.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 16, 2010
Amanda Morris' secret to the perfect pie crust

Amanda Morris shares "the family secret" to making an ordinary store bought pie crust anything but ordinary.

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Henry Swain represented Bronco Wine Company.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 13, 2010
Ranch Rotary uncorks annual Wine Fest

Thousands ate, drank and were merry at the ninth annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 13 at the Sarasota Polo Club. The event featured more than 300 American and international wines as well as food from more than 35 area restaurants.

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Steven Lemke
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 10, 2010
Steven Lemke discusses recording software (VIDEO)

Steven Lemke, Sarasota Orchestra's technical director and the subject of this week's Backstage Pass feature, discusses the software he uses to record and edit orchestra concerts.

  • Arts + Culture
"I like being on stage in the spotlight," Holly Rizzo says. "I like everyone watching me. I can't really explain why. You're either that type of person or you're not."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 10, 2010
Gangster in Paradise

Holly Rizzo makes her Asolo Rep debut as Young Bonnie in 'Bonnie & Clyde.' The unlikely outlaw talks about auditions, career goals and criminal mischief.

  • Arts + Culture
"It takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to create what the audience sees happen on stage," says Steven Lemke.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 10, 2010
Sound Buff

Steven Lemke has listened to more Sarasota Orchestra concerts than most die-hard classical music patrons.

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Aaron Johnson portrays John Lennon in "Nowhere Boy."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 10, 2010
Film Review: 'Nowhere Boy'

Director Sam Taylor-Wood's character-driven film stars Aaron Johnson as John Lennon.

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Pianist Awadagin Pratt recently performed at Faith Lutheran Church.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 10, 2010
Music Review: Faith Lutheran Community Outreach Concert Series - Awadagin Pratt, piano

Pianist Awadagin Pratt recently performed at Faith Lutheran Church.

  • Arts + Culture
Butternut is one of the milder and more popular hard-skinned squashes, its taste pretty well described by its name.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 10, 2010
Time for butternut squash risotto

Chef Giuliano Hazan shares his recipe for a winter favorite, butternut squash risotto.

  • Arts + Culture
Giuliano Hazan preparing a butternut squash risotto.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • November 8, 2010
Giuliano Hazan dishes out advice on risotto

Giuliano Hazan gives his tips on making and serving the perfect risotto dish.

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Braden River High School won the competition with a 78.9 score — almost four points higher than second place.
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 7, 2010
Braden River wins Music in Motion competition

Braden River High School was crowned Grand Champion of the Lakewood Ranch Music in Motion marching band competition Nov. 6. The Marching Band of Pirates competed against seven other bands to earn the victory.

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