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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 31, 2010
Iconic encore

Local artists let their creativity do the walking March 26, at Art Center Sarasota's second 'iconcept' runway show.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 31, 2010
FILM REVIEW: 'Chloe'

A review of the new psychological thriller from Atom Egoyan, "Chloe."

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 31, 2010
MUSIC REVIEW: The Schleswig-Holstein Festival Chamber Orchestra (SCA performance)

A review of the Schleswig-Holstein Festival Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Christoph Eschenbach at the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Joseph Schneider and Victoria Parisi
  • March 31, 2010
Film festival moves into classrooms

Through Sarasota Film Festival's Outreach and Education Department, middle-school classes participated in the Classroom Critic program and screened official short films selected for the festival's youthFEST. This week, two seventh-graders review "The Mouse That Soared."

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 30, 2010
RECIPE AND A RESERVATION: Libby's Cafe and Bar

Libby's Cafe and Bar Executive Chef Fran Casciato shares an exclusive recipe for YourObserver.com readers.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 24, 2010
In Living Color

By looking at her resume, you'd never know Florence Putterman began her career in her mid-40s. The artist gets more prolific with age.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • March 24, 2010
Weekly Dish

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

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 24, 2010
The lord of the dance

In his 20 years as a Sarasota Ballet master, Pavel Fomin has seen the company double in size and its Dance -- The Next Generation program go from fledging to producing prima ballerinas.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 24, 2010
Music Review: The Buffalo Philharmonic

A review of The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 19, 2010
WEEKEND BEST BEST: District dance showcase

Manatee County middle and high school dance teams will perform tonight at the State College of Florida's Neel Auditorium.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Maria Amodio
  • March 18, 2010
Longboat Key Center for the Arts Student Exhibition

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts held the opening reception for their student exhibition on Thursday, March 18. The exhibit includes 52 paintings, drawings and pieces of jewelry and will be on display from March 18 through April 2.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
BRE teacher composes songwriting workshop

The Nashville Songbirds, a trio of female songwriters, will bring their music business expertise to the East County thanks to Braden River Elementary teacher Rob Gorley.

  • East County
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 17, 2010
Ranch Main sets stage for 10th arts festival

ArtCenter Manatee and LWR Communities will present the 10th annual Art at the Ranch Fine Arts Festival this weekend.

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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
    By
  • 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
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