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  • June LeBell
  • April 20, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: La Musica: April 10 and April 13 Concerts

La Musica has brought us some stellar programs with equally stellar performers in the past but this year, much of what we heard has been quite special.

  • Arts + Culture
James McAvoy stars in "The Conspirator."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 20, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'The Conspirator'

If we are to believe the premise of Robert Redford's new film, "The Conspirator," the quest for revenge when blinded by hate can eradicate the truth. Was the trial of Mary Surratt, the lone woman charged in the plot to assassinate President Abraham Lincoln, a quest for justice or a horrible scam?

  • Arts + Culture
Designing Women Boutique founder Jean Weidner, Ronald Taub and Marcia Jean Taub, wearing one of her late mother's outfits.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • April 20, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

A fitting memorial; Now that's cooking!; A big hug back to Betty; Tidbits; Black Tie Affair

  • Arts + Culture
Monica Cubillos and Chantal Varon received some stellar "relationship advice" from Shaun Greenspan's booth, which he used to promote his film.
  • By Linnet Berna
  • April 13, 2011
PHOTO OF THE DAY: The doctor is in!

Shaun Greenspan's short film "The Break Up" is playing this week during the Sarasota Film Festival, at Hollywood 20.

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"Sarasota is a good place for incubating talent," Austin McKinley says. "The lifestyle lends itself to imagination and dreaming."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 13, 2011
Prime time

Aspiring screenwriter Austin McKinley gets ready to hobnob with Hollywood heavyweights. The 'TV ME!' winner reveals how he hit a homerun with three unique pitches.

  • Arts + Culture
Andy Garcia
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 13, 2011
Scene & Heard

Garcia calls the shots at Ringling College; Artist's work featured in 9/11 ceremony; Morgan Fairchild signs onto TV pilot; Asolo Rep scores big bucks at DWB; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
"I feel like I haven’t blushed in 20 years," Steven Drukman says of his own innocence. "I don’t think there’s anything that would shock me."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 13, 2011
Innocent voice

Journalist-turned-playwright Steven Drukman shows off his morals in the world premiere of "The Innocents" at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Sisters Bethany and Sam Hill
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 13, 2011
VMF brings the beats to the ballroom

The Vinyl Music Festival kicked off April 8, at Michael's On East, with an adrenaline-pumping mix of electronic music and eclectic dancing.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota High School senior Melanie Gochnauer
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 13, 2011
SFF Short Stacks provides G-rated fun

The Sarasota Film Festival's youthFEST got off to a colorful start April 9 with the Short Stacks Family Film Day at Sarasota High School.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • April 13, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra: Mahler 3rd Concert

Gustav Mahler had a long and bountiful career in America as both conductor and composer.

  • Arts + Culture
Paul Giamatti and Alex Shaffer star in "Win Win."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 13, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'Win Win'

"Win Win" is a simple and forthright film, which is victorious on so many levels.

  • Arts + Culture
Scott Collins and Matthew Bower of PNC Wealth Management with Suzanne and Hank Foster.
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • April 13, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

One good turn leads to another ... ; Teacher, Teacher; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Alek Senenoi, Justin Dodd and Matt Arbucci strike a pose on the red carpet.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • April 10, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SFF Hollywood Nights

Young filmmakers lined up on the red carpet for their moment in the spotlight at the Sarasota Film Festival's "Hollywood Nights" event.

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Sarasota High School senior Melanie Gochnauer
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 9, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: SFF Short Stacks Family Film Day

The Sarasota Film Festival's youthFEST got off to a colorful start April 9 with the Short Stacks Family Film Day at Sarasota High School.

  • Sarasota
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Eric Ross and Malora Smith
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 8, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Vinyl Music Fest

Sarasota's third annual VMF kicked off April 8 at Michael's On East. DJs Honorebel, Cosmo, Infect and Anthony Martin kept the ballroom hopping until 2 a.m.

  • Arts + Culture
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