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  • Pam Eubanks
  • May 12, 2010
Shutterbugs refocus photo club

The organization's leaders have relaunched the club and are introducing a few new ideas at this month's meeting.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 12, 2010
Sideshow Attraction

Three seasons after launching their modern dance company, Courtney Smith and Leah Verier-Dunn prepare for their biggest gig to date -- the circus spectacle 'Center Ring' at the Historic Asolo Theatre.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 12, 2010
artsEXPO promotes creative networking

The Sarasota County Arts Council makes good on its arts-advocacy agenda by bringing back artsEXPO for a second year in a row.

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  • June LeBell
  • May 12, 2010
The Artist Series: Faith Sherman and Joseph Li

Grammy-nominated vocalist Faith Sherman and pianist Joseph Li recently performed in Lakewood Ranch as part of the Artist Series of Sarasota.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • May 12, 2010
Film Review: 'Babies'

'Babies,' which follows four newborns around the world from birth to first steps, opened Mother's Day weekend.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 5, 2010
Body of work

After working as a professional sculptor for 16 years, Keith Christopher lands his first monumental commission -- a 9-foot-tall Roman goddess to be installed this summer in downtown Sarasota.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 5, 2010
The star pleaser

The technical director at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall explains how he copes with lengthy production riders, technical snafus and diva demands.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • May 5, 2010
Film Review: 'City Island'

The ensemble cast of talented actors make "City Island" a joy to watch.

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  • June LeBell
  • May 5, 2010
Music Review: Dick Hyman

From rags and stride to the blues, Hyman has a handle on style and technique.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 5, 2010
Kid comedians take a crack at improv

Florida Studio Theatre's Kids Komedy Club builds confidence and comedic timing in its students.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Loren Mayo
  • May 4, 2010
+ RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Cafe Amici

Cafe Amici Executive Chef Achille Nigri shares an exclusive recipe with YourObserver.com readers.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • June LeBell
  • April 28, 2010
Music Review: La Musica

A review of La Musica's third program of the season, which took place April 15th, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 28, 2010
The Language of Love

For entrepreneur Piero Rivolta, writing romance novels is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 28, 2010
The show tuner

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's James Dodge hasn't missed a beat since signing on as the organization's music director two seasons ago.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 21, 2010
The stage dame

After 41 years of calling the shots at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, stage manager Marian Wallace takes her last bow.

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