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  • June LeBell
  • November 24, 2009
Music review: High Definition opera vs. live and in-person performances

Peter Gelb, the inspired and inspirational general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, really started something, when, a couple of years ago, he decided to send, via high-definition satellite transmission, live performances of operas from the Metropolitan Opera House, in New York City, to movie theaters around America.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 24, 2009
An elf about town

If you haven't rubbed elbows with the Sarasota Elf, then you're clearly not getting out enough.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Stephanie Hannum
  • November 24, 2009
The dish on pumpkin pie

In The Observer's quest for the perfect pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, we asked four of the area's chefs to share their culinary tips for making this holiday favorite extra scrumptious.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • November 18, 2009
Unique technology aids students in musical production

Oak Park students will present "It's a Small World" using a technological device that will 'speak' for them.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • 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.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • 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.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
    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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  • 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
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  • 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.

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