Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
December 26, 2012

The 2012 best of Black Tie

As we say farewell to the 2012 Black Tie season, we take a look back on a philanthropic year filled with fashion-forward attendees and themed events.

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Mallory Gnaegy
December 26, 2012

Natural talent: Patrick Dougherty

Sculptor Patrick Dougherty weaves saplings into nest-like sculptures, using a method that stems from the outdoorsman's childhood.

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Mallory Gnaegy
December 26, 2012

Scene & Heard

She's a Broadway baby once again; Spoiler alert: the finale of 'The Nutcracker;' Three Bobs wrap up third year

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Mallory Gnaegy
December 26, 2012

BACKSTAGE PASS: Coaching the team

FSU/Asolo Conservatory second-year acting professor Brendon Fox is coaching a team of three students for the upcoming production, 'The Aliens.'

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June LeBell
December 26, 2012

Music Review: NPR's 'From the Top'

We recently attended NPR's strange but fascinating "From the Top," when it was recorded live at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Rachel S. OHara
December 26, 2012

Highlights: Circus Sarasota presents 'The Polar Express'

For five months, 113 performers, ranging in age from fourth-graders to seniors, have been preparing to put on a spectacular winter show.

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Robert Plunket
December 26, 2012

Home & Garden: Historic Homestead

The well-preserved Helm-Nanney house, located in Oneco, is a reminder of simpler times, stellar craftsmanship.

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Mallory Gnaegy
December 26, 2012

Scent of an entrÃ©e

Euphemia Haye's "Lesson Luncheons" sell out fast. "All Things Wonderful," a scented culinary journey Dec. 5, was no exception.

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By Emarie and Petr Marcan
December 24, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: End of the World Party at the Cock & Bull Pub

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By Jessi Smith
December 20, 2012

Get a ringside seat: MTO is not pulling any punches in his latest mural

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By Jessi Smith
December 20, 2012

Palm Avenue Fine Art features local and international artistic talent in 2013 season

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June LeBell
December 19, 2012

TIDBITES

Sarasota restaurants receive Golden Spoons; 'Haute' Cocktails for cold days; Home for the Holidays

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Mallory Gnaegy
December 19, 2012

Real-Life Scrooge: Eric Watters

Cancer survivor Eric Watters knows what it's like to hate (and eventually love) Christmas as much as his character, Scrooge.

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Mallory Gnaegy
December 19, 2012

Scene & Heard

Asolo costume shop dresses its tree; From deadlines to show time; Van Wezel draws a new curtain

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Mallory Gnaegy
December 19, 2012

Asolo Conservatory students receive special coaching from David Brunetti

Broadway vocal coach and song stylist David Brunetti has been working with Asolo Conservatory students for more than 20 years. The New York City-based coach has helped the likes of Art Garfunkel, Judy Collins, Eartha Kitt, Christopher Durang and Gregory Hines, to name a few.

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The 2012 best of Black Tie

Natural talent: Patrick Dougherty

Scene & Heard

BACKSTAGE PASS: Coaching the team

Music Review: NPR's 'From the Top'

Highlights: Circus Sarasota presents 'The Polar Express'

Home & Garden: Historic Homestead

Scent of an entrÃ©e

PHOTO GALLERY: End of the World Party at the Cock & Bull Pub

Get a ringside seat: MTO is not pulling any punches in his latest mural

Palm Avenue Fine Art features local and international artistic talent in 2013 season

TIDBITES

Real-Life Scrooge: Eric Watters

Scene & Heard

Asolo Conservatory students receive special coaching from David Brunetti

Vacationing couple ends up in Sarasota Bay

Pedro Reis, Dolly Jacobs leave a lasting legacy at Circus Arts Conservatory

FDOT identifies 5 Longboat Key projects in 5-year work plan

Destruction turns into inspiration for Peace Presbyterian Church's Peaceful Path

Harbor58 nonprofit is a safe harbor for youths in foster care

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