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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 18, 2009
Story spinner

After a long career in the spotlight, retired Sarasota Ballet Director Robert de Warren retreated to his office and crafted a memoir.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 18, 2009
A ballet love affair

Margaret Barbieri takes a cue from her past and brings Sir Peter Wright's beloved 'Giselle' to the Sarasota stage.

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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 18, 2009
Asolo Rep unveils its 2009-2010 company

Famous astronomers, biblical lovers, World War II vets and swooning senior citizens will all grace the stage this season.

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  • Observer Staff
  • November 18, 2009
'Letters to Lee'

This is the second installment in a three-part series of excerpts from the book, 'Letters to Lee,' a compilation of letters written by Lt. Gen. James V. Edmundson to his wife, Lee.

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    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • November 17, 2009
Griffin's new book available now

"Wyatt's Revenge" is H. Terrell Griffin's fifth mystery novel.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 17, 2009
Author Stephen King gets key to city

The part-time Casey Key resident was handed the key while on stage at the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robin Roy
  • November 16, 2009
City seeks 12 downtown sculptures

A call to artists has been issued for sculptures that will be put on display throughout downtown for a year.

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    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 11, 2009
The art of business

Right-brained Ringling students are quashing starving-artist stereotypes by cultivating left-brained business skills.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 11, 2009
Dining companion

George Armstrong takes us into Treviso Restaurant's gourmet kitchen on the Ringling Museum grounds.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 11, 2009
Film review: 'The Men Who Stare at Goats'

In George Clooney's new film, "The Men Who Stare at Goats," he proves that being funny is an art form, one in which winks and nods are not required.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 11, 2009
Music review: The Fine Arts Music Series: Quattrocelli Cello Quartet

The Community Fine Arts Music Series presented the Quattrocelli Cello Quartet at Bradenton's First United Methodist Church.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 11, 2009
s/ART/q unveils first show

The new contemporary artists group kicked off its inaugural art exhibit Nov. 5 with a private collector's preview.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 6, 2009
Arts Council hires new executive director

Sarasota County Arts Council Executive Director Russ Crumley steps down after a year of service after failing to quell unrest among local arts groups.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Eubanks
  • November 6, 2009
Mustangs to host band competition

The Mustangs Music in Motion competition will start at 6:15 p.m., Nov. 7, at Lakewood Ranch High School, 5500 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 5, 2009
Film review: 'This Is It'

In 'This Is It,' director Kenny Ortega manages to capture the genius behind Michael Jackson - perhaps the greatest musical talent ever.

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