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Elizabeth Cartier
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 17, 2011
Simply ballroom

Professional dance champions sizzled Jan. 15 at the Sarasota Star Ball competition at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
"Many orchestral musicians might find being on the road impossible," James Ehnes says. "But in the solo world, there's an intoxicating sense of control and a great deal of artistic freedom."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 12, 2011
Virtuoso reality

East County violinist James Ehnes takes a rare break at home before hitting the road with the Toronto Symphony.

  • Arts + Culture
Lauren Strongin-Ciobanu in Houston Ballet's "The Nutcracker."
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 12, 2011
Scene & Heard

Former Sarasota ballerina's star rises in Houston Ballet; The HuB Cup runneth over with Hollywood glamour; and Glitz up your weekend at the Five-Star Ball.

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Deva O’Donnell, Rochelle Nigri, Molly Klauber, Vanessa Opstal, Kelly Dowd and Sharon Petrik
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  • Molly Schechter
  • January 12, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

New girls' network; What were you doing New Year's?; Hospital hospitality; Tidbits ...; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
"I'm excited to be able to play me and be sassy, which is really the only way to be," says Sadrina Renee, center, with her fellow "Brassy Broads" cast members Natalie Renee, left, and Carly Sakolove.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 12, 2011
FST's 'Brassy Broads' get boisterous

The women of Florida Studio Theatre's "Brassy Broads" pay homage to the wild, iconic women of Hollywood who came before them.

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"I like to think of myself as a fabric engineer," Kaylene McCaw says. "You give me something soft, and I can make it into almost anything."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 12, 2011
Designing woman

Kaylene McCaw is a thrift store junkie, skilled seamstress and gifted actress. The costume designer explains how she gets into character.

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Tangerines, Ruby Red grapefruits and navel oranges make great additions to recipes.
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  • Molly Schechter
  • January 12, 2011
The fruits of winter 101

From naval oranges to golden white grapefruit, we'll tell you everything you need to know about the best citrus to snack on during the winter months.

  • Arts + Culture
Itzhak Perlman rehearses with PMP orchestra students, the culmination of which was the Celebration Concert Jan. 8.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 12, 2011
MUSIC REVIEW: The Perlman Music Program: Celebration Concert

The Perlman Music Program Winter Residency Celebration concert took place Saturday, Jan. 8, at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
Gwyneth Paltrow stars in "Country Strong."
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  • Pam Nadon
  • January 12, 2011
FILM REVIEW: 'Country Strong'

The Observer's residents film critic advises that if you've got a hankering to see "Country Strong," take a pillow to the theater, because it's the perfect chance to catch up on lost sleep.

  • Arts + Culture
Evan Eastmoore sat in with the band at this month's Music on Main.
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  • Michael Eng
  • January 7, 2011
Goodby Eddie rocks Music on Main

Hundreds of classic rock fans flooded Lakewood Ranch Main Street for the community's monthly Music on Main concert Jan. 7. Local favorites Goodby Eddie performed. Beer and wine sales benefited Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast.

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The evening also will feature free ticket giveaways to several of the local arts and cultural venues.
    By
  • Loren Mayo
  • January 7, 2011
WEEKEND BEST BET: Opera Lounge

By using Facebook to engage a younger audience, the Arts Council has 95 people attending its newest event this Saturday.

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Carreño Dance Festival founder Robert de Warren
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 5, 2011
Art Scene & Heard

Carreño Dance Fest kicks off on the right foot; The stiletto secret behind our SEASON shoot; Another year, another Perlman Music Program residency; and Hot Tickets.

  • Arts + Culture
Phil Mancini and Michael Klauber
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • January 5, 2011
Black Tie & Tales

Lady in red; Copa for a Copa Girl; and Black Tie Affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Alex Quarles, left
    By
  • Molly Schechter
  • January 5, 2011
When you want to eat light...

The question was, "What is your favorite restaurant when you want to eat something light (like right after the holidays)?" The varied answers celebrate the diversity of eating places with which our community is blessed. ­

  • Arts + Culture
"I'm really honored to have been accepted for my music," Katt Hefner says. "There are fans and friends all over the place, and I'm utterly grateful for their support."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • January 5, 2011
Vocal point

The leading lady of the Katt Hefner Trio talks about her confidence, her shyness, her voice and all that jazz.

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