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"I've always been fascinated by creating something three-dimensional from a bolt of fabric," says Eric Cross, pictured here with the packing paper design he created for this year's "iconcept" show.
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 23, 2011
Posh paperboy

Artist Eric Cross grabbed local headlines for his tea-length contribution to this weekend's 'iconcept' fashion show at Art Center Sarasota.

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"The point of filmmaking is to connect with the audience through storytelling," Shaun Greenspan says. "You can have the best directing and the best acting, but if no one cares about the story, you're done."
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 23, 2011
Filmmaker comes home to premiere flick at SFF

Former Sarasota resident Shaun Greenspan's short film, 'The Break Up,' conjures up the drama of puppy love.

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Shannon Lugannani and chef Stephen A. Wahle
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  • Molly Schechter
  • March 23, 2011
Word of Mouth is Sarasota's 'Cheers'

Word of Mouth owner Shannon Lugannani and chef Stephen A. Wahle share an exclusive recipe for Observer readers.

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Montana Ross and the lucky man, Irwin Taplinger
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  • Molly Schechter
  • March 16, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Joie d'amour; 90 is the new 80 ...; But 90 is no big deal; Tidbits; and Black Tie Affair.

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Justin Timberlake
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  • March 16, 2011
Scene & Heard

JT debuts new tequila in Sarasota; Teen journalist reports for Disney; Rhoads' gospels bring down the house; and Sarasota Ballet gets a leg-up in Washington.

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Lakewood Ranch resident Darlene Stewart will have her work exhibited for the first time during the Lakewood Ranch Art Club's group exhibit at ArtCenter Manatee.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • March 16, 2011
Ranch Art Club debuts exhibit

More than a dozen members of the Lakewood Ranch Art Club will have their work displayed at ArtCenter Manatee.

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"Jean has an aura around her," says Iain Webb. "When I first got here, I attended a luncheon and all you could hear were people whispering Jean's name, and then suddenly the doors opened and there she was. She has that charisma."
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 16, 2011
Prima on a pedestal

On the eve of the Sarasota Ballet's 20th anniversary gala, founder Jean Weidner gets ready for her standing ovation.

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"I like going out in the lobby after a show and hearing people say they loved the set," Matt Nitsch says. "I don't need to hear it to feel good about what I do, but if it happens, it always makes me happy."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 16, 2011
Technical prowess

Matt Nitsch arrived at The Players Theatre straight out of college. The technical director explains why, after a decade of musicals, he's never left for a nine-to-five job.

  • Arts + Culture
"Water bottles were the easiest material and the most obvious reminder that we need to do more to recycle," Andrea Mihalyffy says.
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 16, 2011
Local artist finds beauty in waste

Andrea Mihalyffy's 'waste chimes' will change the way you see plastic water bottles. Meet the artist making a statement.

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Sauteed broccoli rabe, roasted potatoes and Rack of Veal Rees
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  • Molly Schechter
  • March 16, 2011
Dennis Rees: 'Food Just Cooked'

This week's guest food editor Dennis Rees shares exclusive tip and recipe for Observer readers.

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"There are as many lousy Hollywood movies as there are lousy independent movies," Nick Tierce says. "You really have to dig to find the good ones, which I find rapturous."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 16, 2011
Aspiring filmmaker says it's 'noir' or never

Nick Tierce is using Internet tools and his Asolo Rep connections to help get his first film produced.

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Isabelle Huppert stars in "White Material."
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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 16, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'White Material'

In director Claire Denis' new movie, 'White Material,' she tackles the philosophical and psychological impact of the colonization by whites in Africa.

  • Arts + Culture
Pianist Yevgeny Sudbin
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  • June LeBell
  • March 16, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra-All-Beethoven Masterworks Concert

The Sarasota Orchestra presented an all-Beethoven Masterworks Concert this past weekend at the Van Wezel.

  • Arts + Culture
Red tide is not currently detected on Longboat Key and Sarasota beaches.
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  • Robin Hartill
  • March 15, 2011
Alabama film festival to feature Mote research

'Red Tide Research in Paradise' documents an annual Mote study about the impacts of red tide.

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Hollywood writer-turned-playwright Liz Brixius
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • March 9, 2011
Scene & Heard

Asolo Rep reveals its 2011-2012 lineup; Author paints town green, white and red; HOT TICKETS

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