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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 10, 2009
The cultural camper

Sarasota's summer art programs favor creativity over dodge ball. Here's a look at some of the artistic options available to Sarasota campers.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 10, 2009
Profiles of summer: A Mighty Wind

Melanie Heggs was the only clarinetist to receive a fellowship this year to Penn State School of Music.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Pam McTeer
  • June 4, 2009
Ranch author retraces ancestor's steps

Lakewood Ranch author Russ Wilkins pays tribute his uncle and other World War II veterans in his new book, "Missing in Belgium."

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  • Stephanie Hannum
  • June 3, 2009
Hillview neighborhood: Progressive dinner

Where are we going to eat tonight? Well, with this new monthly series of progressive dinners around local neighborhoods, The Observer takes the answer one step further.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 3, 2009
Wigged out

And you thought you had bad hair days? The Asolo's resident hairstylist takes us through the tedious task of wigmaking.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 3, 2009
Architecture map pulls out all stops

A new driving tour of renowned Sarasota architecture will have drivers rubbernecking from North Trail to Siesta Key.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • June 3, 2009
Profiles of summer: Drum major steps up

With retired Navy man Greg Gregory at the helm, Sarasota's rousing Jacobites are making pipedreams come true.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 2, 2009
'The Brothers Bloom'

Oscar winner Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo and Rachel Weisz star in this film about two brothers, who have been con men since childhood.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • May 27, 2009
Battle of the Rolls

"Sushi." It's one of those fun words to say. It became a fad a few years ago, and now almost everyone you know loves it. But, it can also be intimidating, so sample these fun facts about sushi ...

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 27, 2009
Spot on

The Golden Apple Dinner Theatre's stage technician has no problem sharing his spotlight with everyone else.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 27, 2009
Art at a bargain

One Rosemary District art gallery is pricing paintings to sell.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • May 27, 2009
Children of the Opera

New Gate School's annual children's opera fosters growth and imagination.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 27, 2009
Film Review: 'The Girlfriend Experience'

There's a new trend out there for marketing films - that of simultaneous premieres across theatrical, DVD and TV platforms (i.e. pay-per-views). And Oscar-winning director Steven Soderbergh ('Traffic') seems to like the idea.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Michael Eng
  • May 27, 2009
Funk Personified

New Orleans drummer Stanton Moore brings his unique sound to the Tampa Bay area May 28.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Robin Hartill
  • May 20, 2009
Key camp options heat up for summer

School's out for summer, and that means it's time for kids to head to summer camp. Luckily, campers have options on Longboat Key and City Island to stay cool and have fun. Here's a look at local summer-camp options.

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