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  • November 9, 2013
FILM REVIEW: '12 Years a Slave'

The new film, '12 Years a Slave,' is the most powerful and horrific depiction of slavery ever.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 8, 2013
Watch: Season of Sculpture

Watch: Season of Sculpture

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  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

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  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG After Hours

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Jim and Joan Stewart. Jim Stewart is on the exhibition committee that selected these four exhibits.
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 8, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Art Center Sarasota 13/14 season open

Art Center Sarasota kicked off its 2013-2014 Season Nov. 7 with an opening reception for the four exhibitions in the first show.

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Christopher Eisenberg's album cover (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 7, 2013
Christopher Eisenberg releases debut album

Sarasotan Christopher Eisenberg, a Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer, will release his debut album Nov. 12.

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Jeffrey Boos and Mirald Cake
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 7, 2013
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling College Trustee Schloar Awards

Ringling College of Art and Design hosts an annual dinner to recognize the students designated trustee scholars, the highest honor one can get at the school. This year's was held Oct. 6 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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birthdaycake
  • By Mike Cavaliere
  • November 6, 2013
Common Nonsense: Maybe it's time to stop singing

Common Nonsense: Maybe it's time to stop singing

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 6, 2013
Roman Coppola talks film with Ringling students

Roman Coppola talks film with Ringling students

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The Ice House is located at 1314 Tenth St.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 6, 2013
Gallery and exhibition space opens in Rosemary District

The Ice House teams up with Sarasota Chalk Festival to make its exhibition debut. "Reimagining Sarasota Chalk Artists Art" opens Nov. 15.

  • Arts + Culture
A photo from last year's dinner (Courtesy Karen Arango)
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 6, 2013
James Beard Celebrity Chef Tour makes a comeback to Darwin's on 4th

James Beard recognized Celebrity Chef Tour makes a stop at Darwin's on 4th for a dinner featuring Darwin Santa Maria and four "celebrity" chefs on Dec. 11. Last year's event sold out.

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"Mega World 5.4" by Josh Simpson will be on display from Nov. 18 through June 29, at The Ringling.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 6, 2013
Glass Half Full

The emphasis on contemporary art led Philip and Nancy Kotler to donate their collection as the first contemporary studio glass in The Ringling museum's collection.

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Henry Porter teaches five A's to his congregation: affection, approval, achievement, acceptance and appreciation. He's never felt like he needed to seek acceptance because there was someone who helped keep him in the loop.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 6, 2013
Paying It Forward

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's initiative to mentor becomes the song that never ends.

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Joel and Diane Schleicher's wine cellar
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • November 6, 2013
Uncorking Sarasota's Wine Cellars

When it comes to wine, some connoisseurs bring their passion into their homes - by means of wine cellars. The Observer sought out some cellars around Sarasota to see what it takes to build one, the importance of design and how one goes about filling a wine cellar.

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Cash "Trouble" Gnaegy ordered Chloé's Chicken from Café L'Europe — and he put on his best tie for the experience. Chloe's Chicken features grilled chicken and steamed baby carrots.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • November 6, 2013
Restaurants that go to the dogs

"A dog walks into the bar" isn't far from par in this town. In this case, however, there's no punch line - Sarasota is relatively dog friendly. Pull a seat nearby and treat your best friend (with a tail) to some dog-friendly spots.

  • Arts + Culture
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