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"Working behind the scenes is wonderful," Kelli Karen says. "I'm in control. I'm thinking on my feet. If something goes wrong, I find a solution."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 23, 2010
Stage coach

Florida Studio Theatre's tireless production stage manager takes time away from her lunch break to explain how she earned her ace reputation.

  • Arts + Culture
Taste of Asia's ginger stir fry
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • November 23, 2010
The art of the stir-fry

Taste of Asia owners, Lam and Selina Lum, share cooking tips and an exclusive recipe for Observer readers.

  • Arts + Culture
Vadim Gluzman
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 23, 2010
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks Concert

For the first Masterworks concert of the season, Sarasota Orchestra's Artistic Director and Conductor Leif Bjaland was inspired by some early 20th-century programs he'd seen at the Library of Congress.

  • Arts + Culture
Syesha Mercado is is currently starring in the national touring production "Dreamgirls."
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 17, 2010
Syesha swings into town to serenade principals

Syesha Mercado performed during the Arts Council's 10th annual Principals Recognition Luncheon today, at Van Wezel. (video)

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    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 17, 2010
A love like this

Bill Atkins, the Asolo Rep studio's head stage carpenter, and his wife, Joann Waters-Atkins, scenic charge artist, discuss their passion for set design and their favorite sets of all time.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Observer Staff
  • November 17, 2010
FAMILY FARE

Chefs from some of the East County's best restaurants contribute recipes for you to try this Thanksgiving.

  • Arts + Culture
Donny Vosburgh, left, with Jefferson Airplane founder Marty Balin
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • November 17, 2010
Groove Master

Legendary drummer Donny Vosburgh moved to the East County in July. Now, he, along with other music luminaries, is working to help younger musicians make it in the music business as part of a new organization called the Teach the Dream Foundation.

  • Arts + Culture
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.

  • Arts + Culture
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.

  • Arts + Culture
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.

  • Arts + Culture
"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.

  • Arts + Culture
"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.

  • Arts + Culture
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.

  • Arts + Culture
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
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