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  • October 27, 2010
Film Review: 'Hereafter'

"Hereafter" is an intelligent foray into the unknown, piquing our innermost thoughts to ponder the beyond.

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • October 27, 2010
Music Review: The Ringling International Arts Festival, Part II

LaBell reviews the Forman Brothers' theater performance of "Opera Baroque."

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"The best thing you can do when pursuing a dream is surround yourself with people who share your joy," DJ Magnus says. "You have to have patience that things will happen organically through perseverance."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • October 27, 2010
Good vibrations

DJ Magnus doesn't just hear music - he feels it. As a deaf DJ who listened to his heart, he found his true calling.

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"I've had such a warm welcome," says Ashley Ellis, right, of her first month on the job. Danielle Brown, left, was promoted to principal this season.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • October 27, 2010
In the dressing room with Sarasota Ballet's 'Firebirds'

Danielle Brown and Ashley Ellis dish about their latest shared role as the title character in Yuri Possokhov's 'Firebird.'

  • Arts + Culture
Rock shrimp dynamite crusted Hawaiian ono
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • October 27, 2010
Edibles: Favorite restaurants

Sisters share their choices

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DJ Magnus
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • October 27, 2010
DJ Magnus at the turntable (VIDEO)

DJ Magnus throws down beats in his production studio.

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Kate and Dex Honea
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • October 26, 2010
An Artistic Evening: 12th Annual Awards Celebration

The Sarasota County Arts Council held its 12th Annual Awards Celebration, Monday, Oct. 25 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts Mertz Theatre. The evening honored some of Sarasota's most prominent leaders of the arts and cultural community.

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Kelsey Fowler, Zach Rand and Holly Rizzo
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • October 25, 2010
Asolo introduces 'Bonnie and Clyde' cast and artists

The Asolo Repertory Theatre welcomed the artists and cast for "Bonnie and Clyde," a new musical from Ivan Menchell, Don Black, John McDaniel and Jeff Calhoun.

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The Sarasota Ballet was one of many arts groups to perform at the Art of Caring Gala.
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • October 23, 2010
Performance of 'Percolator' at The Art of Caring Gala (VIDEO)

The Sarasota Ballet performed "Percolator" at the Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center's The Art of Caring Gala Friday, Oct. 22, at Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Violinist Tim Fain performed at the Ringling International Arts Festival.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • October 20, 2010
Music Review: Ringling International Arts Festival Part I

Tim Fain has performed in Sarasota before, but his appearances at the Ringling International Arts Festival last week proved he's worthy of every honor and should be going on to a career of major importance in the future.

  • Arts + Culture
"The hat that suits me best is that of a producer," Ben Turoff says. "It comes from growing up in the theater. I can appreciate what everyone brings to a situation because I'm able to pull from all my experiences."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • October 20, 2010
'Home on the Stage'

Ben Turoff explains why he prefers the 'folksier' Glenridge Performing Arts Center to the familiar lights of Sarasota's downtown-theater scene.

  • Arts + Culture
"We try to go about our business like nothing is a problem," Brad Pattison says of his and his wife, Ellie's, come-what-may attitude. "Because everything has a solution."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • October 20, 2010
Backstage Pass: Practical Magic

The Players Theatre's Brad and Ellie Pattison share a backstage love story and kindred theater bonds.

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  • Molly Schechter
  • October 20, 2010
Edibles

Savory Street International Cafe and Bakery

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Mikhail Baryshnikov and David Neumann performed in front of sold-out crowds at the Ringling International Arts Festival.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 20, 2010
Dance Review: 'Solos with Mikhail Baryshnikov & David Neumann'

Famed dancer Mikhail Baryshnikov demonstrated at the Ringling International Arts Festival (RIAF) that a dance career is not just for the young.

  • Arts + Culture
John Malkovich and Morgan Freeman star in "Red."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 20, 2010
Film Review: 'Red'

Based on a DC Comics miniseries, "Red" starts out with a major bang, and the action never lets up.

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