Arts + Culture

June LeBell
February 8, 2012

Music Review: 'A Panorama of American Song': Thomas Hampson and Warren Jones

Thomas Hampson, one of the world's greatest interpreters of opera and art songs, came to the Van Wezel, one of the world's worst concert halls, last week with Warren Jones, the Rubinstein of collaborative pianists, for an illuminating and inspiring program of American art songs, under the auspices of the Sarasota Concert Association.

Arts + Culture

Pam Nadon
February 8, 2012

Film Review: 'The Woman in Black'

Sometimes you get sucked into seeing a film because of the actors involved. So, when the enormously successful Harry Potter chap tackles a new genre, I'm game. In his new film, "The Woman in Black," Daniel Radcliffe may have been best served passing on it.

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
February 8, 2012

BACKSTAGE PASS: 'Dangerous' liason

Larry Barrett calls the shots on the theatrical premiere of 'Nick Danger: Third Eye.' The actor-turned-chef explains why he's bringing his favorite radio detective spoof to the Sarasota stage.

Arts + Culture

June LeBell
February 8, 2012

KITCHEN CLASSICS: John Fischer

If you live around here and are interested in hearing good music in beautiful surroundings, you know The Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. And if you know ASCS, you know John Fischer, the affable mainstay-of-an executive director who seems to do all things, all the time, everywhere. So, how does someone who's so busy have time to cook?

Arts + Culture

Molly Schechter
February 8, 2012

EDIBLES: Kids and parents learn to love lunch

The deCarle family has a lot in common with many others.

Arts + Culture

Rachel S. OHara
February 8, 2012

Home & Garden: Stunning Standout

The homes in Sandhamn Place on Longboat Key are hidden gems with beautiful facades and stunning landscapes.

Arts + Culture

Loren Mayo
February 8, 2012

MY FAVORITE ROOM: Movie magic

When it came to designing her home movie theater, which was completed in December, Sarasota resident Jennifer Fox contemplated incorporating 'Finding Nemo' and 'Batman.'

Arts + Culture

By Loren Mayo and Molly Schechter
February 8, 2012

Black Tie & Tales

Learning the ropes - and fast; King of coats; Betty, Betty, Betty!; Superbowl Party XVIII

Arts + Culture

Loren Mayo
February 7, 2012

About Last Night ...

Sarasota's Black Tie photojournalists probably mirror many of the lyrics in Lady Gaga's "Paparazzi," song, flashing our cameras in your face over and over and over again, only for another one of us to tap you on the shoulder two seconds later and repeat.

Arts + Culture

Nick Friedman
February 6, 2012

PHOTO GALLERY: Booker High School Jazz Ensemble's Death By Chocolate

Booker High School's Vocal Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo hosted this fundraising event to fund their trip to compete in the Berklee Jazz Festival in March. The students performed Broadway favorites, jazz standards and modern songs while the audience enjoyed coffee and chocolate.