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Syesha Mercado is is currently starring in the national touring production "Dreamgirls."
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  • Loren Mayo
  • November 17, 2010
Syesha swings into town to serenade principals

Syesha Mercado performed during the Arts Council's 10th annual Principals Recognition Luncheon today, at Van Wezel. (video)

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  • November 17, 2010
A love like this

Bill Atkins, the Asolo Rep studio's head stage carpenter, and his wife, Joann Waters-Atkins, scenic charge artist, discuss their passion for set design and their favorite sets of all time.

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  • November 17, 2010
FAMILY FARE

Chefs from some of the East County's best restaurants contribute recipes for you to try this Thanksgiving.

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Donny Vosburgh, left, with Jefferson Airplane founder Marty Balin
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  • Michael Eng
  • November 17, 2010
Groove Master

Legendary drummer Donny Vosburgh moved to the East County in July. Now, he, along with other music luminaries, is working to help younger musicians make it in the music business as part of a new organization called the Teach the Dream Foundation.

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Guest Food Editor Amanda Morris and her mother, Emily Buskirk, with their beautiful Thanksgiving desserts.
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  • November 17, 2010
Thankful for tradition

Guest chef, Amanda Morris, and her mother, Emily Buskirk, share some of their favorite memories and recipes.

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Director Charles Ferguson documents the events of the 2008 crash of the world's economy with volumes of interviews and comprehensive explanations.
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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 17, 2010
Film Review: 'Inside Job'

Director Charles Ferguson documents the events of the 2008 crash of the world's economy with volumes of interviews and comprehensive explanations.

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Lillette Jenkins-Wisner and Dick Hyman took the stage together.
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  • November 17, 2010
Music Review: Dick Hyman and Lillette Jenkins-Wisner at Venice Theatre

Last week, the Venice Theatre presented "An Evening of Ragtime and Oldtime" with these two old-time performers, Dick and Lillette.

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"I don't know how to drive a commercial boat and I don't know how to clean a pelican," says singer Loretta James, left. "But I can organize a concert and play music." Photo by Hal Moore
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 17, 2010
Local musicians organize Gulf benefit concert

Twenty-two bands will convene on Anna Maria to raise funds for those affected by the BP oil spill.

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"I like doing self-portraits," Truman Adams says. "It's an introspective thing. I feel that everyone has a dual nature, an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other."
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 17, 2010
Portrait of an artist

After years of meticulously painting the human face, portrait artist Truman Adams is ready to work faster and larger.

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Morris' pumpkin chiffon pie.
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  • November 16, 2010
Amanda Morris' secret to the perfect pie crust

Amanda Morris shares "the family secret" to making an ordinary store bought pie crust anything but ordinary.

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Henry Swain represented Bronco Wine Company.
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  • Michael Eng
  • November 13, 2010
Ranch Rotary uncorks annual Wine Fest

Thousands ate, drank and were merry at the ninth annual Suncoast Food & Wine Fest Nov. 13 at the Sarasota Polo Club. The event featured more than 300 American and international wines as well as food from more than 35 area restaurants.

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Steven Lemke
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  • November 10, 2010
Steven Lemke discusses recording software (VIDEO)

Steven Lemke, Sarasota Orchestra's technical director and the subject of this week's Backstage Pass feature, discusses the software he uses to record and edit orchestra concerts.

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"I like being on stage in the spotlight," Holly Rizzo says. "I like everyone watching me. I can't really explain why. You're either that type of person or you're not."
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 10, 2010
Gangster in Paradise

Holly Rizzo makes her Asolo Rep debut as Young Bonnie in 'Bonnie & Clyde.' The unlikely outlaw talks about auditions, career goals and criminal mischief.

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"It takes a lot of behind-the-scenes work to create what the audience sees happen on stage," says Steven Lemke.
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  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • November 10, 2010
Sound Buff

Steven Lemke has listened to more Sarasota Orchestra concerts than most die-hard classical music patrons.

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Aaron Johnson portrays John Lennon in "Nowhere Boy."
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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 10, 2010
Film Review: 'Nowhere Boy'

Director Sam Taylor-Wood's character-driven film stars Aaron Johnson as John Lennon.

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