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  • March 21, 2012
Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

Margot the Catty Kitty Makes Her TWISted Debut

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Stephanie Peters fluffs her daughter's tutu. "All my school projects have been big and overblown," says Raven Peters. "My mom likes a good creative challenge."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 21, 2012
Stephanie Peters: Bubble Couture

For her latest iconcept concept, Sarasota hairstylist Stephanie Peters sought inspiration from her teenage daughter and materials from well-packaged cardboard boxes.

  • Arts + Culture
Vijay Iyer. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 21, 2012
Scene & Heard

Greenfield Prize draws art stars to Sarasota; Autographed slippers inspire Diversions cover girl; SFF partners with NYU; Langella to work the red carpet

  • Arts + Culture
De'zhon Fields stars as Sammy Davis Jr. in "'Sammy Tonight! A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.," which runs through April 1 at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Courtesy photo.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • March 21, 2012
Theater Review: 'Sammy Tonight! A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.'

Truth be told, I was never a big fan of the Rat Pack. I thought Frank Sinatra was a vainglorious male chauvinist, Dean Martin a boring slurry-voiced drunk, and Sammy Davis Jr. an overly sentimental toady.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 21, 2012
Music Review: Sarasota Youth Orchestra

The government may be cutting back on arts education, but arts groups in Sarasota are doing everything they can to preserve and enhance it.

  • Arts + Culture
Woody Harrelson stars as evil cop Dave Brown in "Rampart." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 21, 2012
Film Review: 'Rampart'

Woody Harrelson has come a long way from slinging drinks at "Cheers."

  • Arts + Culture
Douglass Montrose-Graem plans to build an art museum in downtown Sarasota to house his collection of work by revered English artist J.M.W. Turner.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 21, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Collector with a vision

Douglass Montrose-Graem plans to build an art museum in downtown Sarasota to house his collection of work by revered English artist J.M.W. Turner.

  • Arts + Culture
The Johnsons’ backyard features a pool and hot tub with plenty of lounge chairs and palm trees.
    By
  • Rachel S. OHara
  • March 21, 2012
Garden: Scent-sational scenery

In 2006, Bill and Mary Lou Johnson tore down their home on Longboat Key and not only built a new home on the property but also recreated the grounds.

  • Arts + Culture
Correction: The March 8 Edibles article on King Family Farms incorrectly stated its address. It is located at 4630 Caruso Road (60th Street East) off of State Road 70 just west of I-75 in Bradenton. ÂÂ
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • March 21, 2012
EDIBLES: A taste and recipe trip down memory lane

This story comes from a Senior Friendship Centers fundraiser March 13. The party was built around "You Bet Your Life," the well-loved and well-remembered 1950s TV show starring the one-and-only Groucho Marx.

  • Arts + Culture
Lois Cohodas
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • March 21, 2012
Black Tie & Tales

The secret word is 'Senior Friendship Centers'; One season peaks, another plans; The raising of the green

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider
  • March 20, 2012
SFF Partners with The NYU Tisch School of the Arts

SFF Partners with The NYU Tisch School of the Arts

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Kaye Warr
  • March 20, 2012
Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Sean Anderson

Get to Know the Sarasota Opera: Sean Anderson

  • Arts + Culture
  • By The Insider
  • March 20, 2012
SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL SFF 2012 Festival Slate Announced!

SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL SFF 2012 Festival Slate Announced!

  • Arts + Culture
  • By [email protected]
  • March 19, 2012
10x10 Spring Event Packs the Gallery

10x10 Spring Event Packs the Gallery

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Uriel Quiles
  • March 16, 2012
Sarasota Pops: Music of Germany

Sarasota Pops: Music of Germany

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