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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 25, 2010
Scene-stealer

The Players Theatre's John Reynolds explains why he prefers to take the scenic route.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 25, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Get Low'

Set during the Depression in the Tennessee backwoods, "Get Low" spins the tale of an infamous recluse who comes out of hiding to plan his own funeral party.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 25, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Imperial Fine Art

Imperial Fine Art, 1455 Main St., is owned by Robert and Irene Kelley.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 18, 2010
An Act of Courage

In the face of breast cancer, Bobbie Burrell came out a star. The 'Got A Minute' performer shares her inspiring journey.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 18, 2010
Creative handyman

Behind every aging building is a tireless Jack-of-all-trades. Meet Bubsy Becker, Art Center Sarasota's own Mr. Fix-It.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 18, 2010
Banker returns to her musical roots

Marcy Gilroy went from a high-powered bank executive to a piano teacher for toddlers.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 18, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Dabbert Gallery

Dabbert Gallery, on S. Palm Ave., is owned by David and Pat Dabbert.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 18, 2010
Film Review: 'Eat Pray Love'

I was pleasantly surprised that the big screen adaptation of Elizabeth Gilbert's best-seller, "Eat Pray Love," was chock-full of little gems.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 18, 2010
Bobbie Burrell sings an old classic (VIDEO)

Jazz singer Bobbie Burrell sings an old gospel tune. A two-time cancer survivor, Burrell is this week's A&E cover girl and a featured performer in next weekend's Got a Minute 60-Second Play Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 18, 2010
Marcy Gilroy piays piano (VIDEO)

Palmer Ranch pianist Marcy Gilroy, the subject of this week's Highlights feature, proves she's more than just a high-powered bank executive.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 11, 2010
Film Review: 'Restrepo'

As Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman so aptly observed, "War is hell." And, unless you've fought in one, it's an unimaginable experience. Directors Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington eliminate the abstraction of war in their new documentary, "Restrepo."

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 11, 2010
Roxane Caravan explains the significance of her classroom beach ball (VIDEO)

A&E cover girl Roxane Caravan, Director of Lakewood Ranch High School's Drama Department, held onto the beach ball from her summer camp production of "High School Musical."

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • August 11, 2010
Kids venture into the art of songwriting

Musician Dean Johanesen is teaching children in the Kids R Kids' summer camp how to create their own songs.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • August 11, 2010
GALLERY AROUND THE CORNER: Hodgell Gallery

The Hodgell Gallery was established as the Hodgell-Hartman Gallery in 1976.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • August 11, 2010
Ballet den mother

Not every ballerina wants to be a prima. Isabel Dubrocq skipped performing and went straight into teaching at the age of 15.

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