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Forks and Corks: The Grand Tasting
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  • January 28, 2015
VIDEO: Forks and Corks Grand Tasting

The Sarasota-Manatee Originals hosted the 8th annual Forks & Corks: The Grand Tasting on Sunday, Jan. 25, at The Ringling.

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Richard and Rebecca Hopkins conjure intimate theatrical experiences inside Florida Studio Theatre's Cabaret space.
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  • January 27, 2015
Capturing Cabaret

Somewhere in between plays and musicals, FST's Cabaret productions define and expand theater's most ambiguous form.

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Players Theatre directing pair Bob Trisolini and Pamela Wiley plan their upcoming production of the musical "Violet."
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  • January 27, 2015
Spotlight: It Takes Two

Translating a Broadway production to a community theater stage poses unique challenges. Two first-time directors collaborate to tackle the task.

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Nancy Taylor, Brandy Boyd and Judi Light create and sell their work at the new visual art oasis, simply titled The Cottage, in Nokomis.
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  • January 27, 2015
Creative Commune

Local artists band together to form a unique space that's more than a gallery.

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  • January 27, 2015
The Design Update: Today's Kitchen

In the past decade, people have acknowledged that by designing their kitchens with ample space for cooking and entertaining. Now that kitchens play a role as the centerpiece of the home, floor plans are getting larger and the list of must-have features is changing.

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Mollie Nelson and Pam Swain with a few of the 1,000 cranes they turned to gold for the Jan. 24 Corinthian Gala. Photo by Peter Acker.
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  • January 27, 2015
Black Tie & Tales

The bird women; Talk about timing; Babies in bold; and Tidbits.

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  • January 27, 2015
Hot Flash: Wrist Worthy

Watches are not only a necessity, but also a glamorous accessory. Black Tie stopped in some fine jewelers to see what's ticking.

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  • January 27, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Urbanite Theatre takes over State Street

PHOTO GALLERY: Urbanite Theatre takes over State Street

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The Banyan Theater Company returns for a 14th summer of dramatic fanfare.
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  • January 26, 2015
Banyan Theater Company announces 14th summer season

The summer-only company brings the theatrical heat with three intimate and dramatic works that focus on art, relationships, tragedy and family

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urbanite
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  • January 26, 2015
Urbanite Theatre: A new face for Sarasota's performing arts

Urbanite Theatre: A new face for Sarasota's performing arts

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Authors Karen Neilinger and Francine Blum
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  • January 25, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: "Think Rich! Get Rich! Stay Rich!" book and beauty party

Women from across Longboat Key and Sarasota gathered on Jan. 27 to make over their finances and faces at an event sponsored by Trish McEvoy Beauty and Francine Blum and Karen Neilinger, authors of 'Think Rich! Get Rich! Stay Rich!'

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Federico Agostini, violin; Laura Zarina, violin; Julie Albers, cello; Dmitri Atapine, cello; Rebecca Albers, viola. Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • January 25, 2015
La Musica announces its 29th chamber music festival season

The La Musica International Chamber Music Festival will present its 29th season titled "Things New" at the Sarasota Opera House from April 4 through 15.

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Alexis Acree, Ashlynn Rutherford, Caitlin Gish, Yamil Maldonado, Nikki Jennings and Rachel Silverman, students at the Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance, in Atlanta.
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  • January 25, 2015
Sarasota Ballet's school wins numerous honors in Atlanta

The Margaret Barbieri Conservatory of Dance earned numerous awards in competition at the Youth America Grand Prix in Atlanta this past weekend, including best overall school.

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"Knock Me A Kiss" runs through Feb. 8, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 25, 2015
THEATER REVIEW: 'Knock Me A Kiss'

Charles Smith's 'Knock Me a Kiss' - the current Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe production - considers the gigantic damage W.E.B. Du Bois did to his only daughter, Yolande.

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  • January 25, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Forks & Corks Grand Tasting 2015

PHOTO GALLERY: Forks & Corks Grand Tasting 2015

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