Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
February 1, 2012

Chic Silber: Broadway's stage sage

Far away from the lights of Broadway, Sarasota theater engineer Chic Silber builds special effects and intricate props for some of world's most famous stage productions.

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
February 1, 2012

Scene & Heard

Elijah Wood whips RCAD into hobbit frenzy; Sons of Hippies set to rock Ringling Museum; Ringling College alum nabs Oscar nomination

Arts + Culture

June LeBell
February 1, 2012

Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: Mendelssohn and Mahler with St. Clair and Hanslip

This Sunday will go down in my personal record book as one of the most exhausting, exhaustive and exhilarating in a long time.

Arts + Culture

Pam Nadon
February 1, 2012

Film Review: 'A Dangerous Method'

When David Cronenberg directs, audiences can expect elements of bizarre behavior.

Arts + Culture

Anna Dearing
February 1, 2012

Dance Review: 'Made in America'

The Sarasota Ballet presented a flawless production this past weekend.

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
February 1, 2012

BACKSTAGE PASS: Stand-up gal

Zan Aufderheide returns to her comedy roots with her one-woman show. The comic sounds off on her influences and strangely inspiring life on the road.

Arts + Culture

Rachel S. OHara
February 1, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS: Cultural Fascination

Surapsari Megumi grew up in Japan and moved to the United States 25 years ago. While attending Lesley University, in Massachusetts, Megumi met Indra Sampranata, originally from Bali. While they were dating, Megumi visited Sampranata in Bali and saw a Balinese dance performance. She was mesmerized.