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Arts + Entertainment

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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 17, 2010
Review: 'The Ghost Writer'

Whatever you may think about Roman Polanski, it cannot be denied that he is one of the greatest directors in filmmaking history. His new political thriller, 'The Ghost Writer,' stands as a testament to his genius.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 17, 2010
Tour de Art

Every year, the Fine Arts Society of Sarasota shepherds art patrons into the homes and studios of working artists. This year's tour included four Ringling College alums.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 17, 2010
Costume couture

It's not easy to transform modern-day opera singers into 15th-century French warriors. Sarasota Opera costume designer Howard Tsvi Kaplan explains.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 17, 2010
'Skywalker' author gets ready for film fest close-up

When Bill Walker walked the entire Appalachian Trail in 2005, he published a memoir about the experience. Now he's filming a documentary for the Sarasota Fringe Film Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • June LeBell
  • March 17, 2010
Music Review: It's just one person's opinion

Next time you read a review that makes you wonder if you and the critic attended the same performance, trust your instincts.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 17, 2010
Weekly Dish

The weekly dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • March 12, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BET: Clarinetist Paul Green

The concert will take place Sunday at Temple Beth Israel.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 11, 2010
Van Wezel Foundation names new CEO

Nonprofit consultant Norman Olshansky will lead the 22-year-old performing arts foundation.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 10, 2010
Weekly Dish

The Weekly Dish features restaurant tidbits and our pick for the dish of the week.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 10, 2010
Creative baggage

Longboat Key bag lady June Ansorge thinks every woman should own a Gucci handbag - molded out of clay, of course.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 10, 2010
For Sarasota muses, art imitating life is personal

Ann Z. Leventhal and Jon Newman open up about love after 70 and how it feels to see their romance played out on stage.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 10, 2010
The prop shopper

Marlene Whitney keeps the Asolo Repertory Theatre's props authentic and under budget.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 10, 2010
Sarasota Opera: 'Giovanna d'Arco'

Once again, the orchestra surpassed itself, and under the electrifying baton of Victor DeRenzi - who seemed exceedingly at home in this opera - they almost seemed to fly out of the pit.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 10, 2010
Film Review: 'The White Ribbon'

'The White Ribbon' has already won the Golden Palm at Cannes last year, a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film this year and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 9, 2010
Asolo Rep will kick off 2010-2011 season with 'Bonnie & Clyde'

"Bonnie & Clyde" will open Nov. 19 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Casting is slated for April.

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