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Artist Marlene Rose thanks those who have helped throughout her creative career.
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • January 18, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Marlene Rose Opening

On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design, featured colorful glass sculptures by artist Marlene Rose. Her work is influenced by extensive travel and often references diverse cultures and past civilizations.

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  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Keys

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Keys

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  • January 17, 2014
Theater SRQ & A: Berry Ayers

Theater SRQ & A: Berry Ayers

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  • January 17, 2014
Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

Weekend best bets: Friday, Jan. 17

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Gallery I, displaying the work of Huguette Despault May, featured 14 archival ink jet prints mounted on anodized aluminum.
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Selby Gallery Exhibition

Selby Gallery's exhibition "Glass and Charcoal" features the art of Kathleen Elliot and Huguette Despault May.

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Two Columns Gallery faculty director Michael Whyshock and student director Zachary See
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Two Columns Gallery "Gesticulating" Exhibition

Two Columns Gallery "Gesticulating" exhibition opened Friday, Jan. 17. The exhibition features works from Ringling Fine Arts students and is curated by Dan Cameron.

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Cynthia Sayer (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 17, 2014
Weekend best bet: Cynthia Sayer's Hot Jazz Trio

Cynthia Sayer's Hot Jazz Trio performs 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 and 2 p.m. Sunday, January 19 at The Glenridge Performing Arts Center, 733 Scotland Way.

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Artist Regina Bensen with her fabric sculptural work
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 17, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota Jan. 2014

Four new exhibitions opened at Art Center Sarasota Thursday, Jan. 16. The work will be on display through Feb. 28.

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  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • January 16, 2014
Marcello Ristaurante: A cozy Italian stand-out

Marcello Ristaurante: A cozy Italian stand-out

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 16, 2014
TWIS Asks: Tim Jaeger talks Sarasota Keys

TWIS Asks: Tim Jaeger talks Sarasota Keys

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"Philadelphia Here I Come" runs through April 12, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 16, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Philadelphia Here I Come!'

Brian Friel's 'Philadelphia Here I Come!' is one of the Asolo Rep's current productions and a trip in time to Ireland 1964.

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  • By Mike Cavaliere
  • January 15, 2014
An age of empires and innocence

An age of empires and innocence

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UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast
  • By Ila Edwards
  • January 15, 2014
History and sunshine combined for a refreshing historical twist

History and sunshine combined for a refreshing historical twist

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  • January 15, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at Asolo Rep

PHOTO GALLERY: Culture Collective at Asolo Rep

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Nita Mathur prepares Nita's coconut burfi, combining coconut, sweetened condensed milk and fresh ricotta cheese. Photos by Mallory Gnaegy.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • January 15, 2014
Culinary couple: Best of both worlds

As owners of Casa Italia, Raj and Nita Mathur may focus on Italian, but once a month they school others on the flavors of home.

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