Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
October 6, 2010

On the catwalk with Aaron Muhl (VIDEO)

The technical director at the Historic Asolo Theater explains the beauty of lighting scrollers.

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
October 6, 2010

Tour de Force

Harry and Victoria Leopold explain how ingenuity, gumption and reaching out to friends can create an arts movement.

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
October 6, 2010

Backstage Pass: The Stage Master

Aaron Muhl, stage master for the Ringling International Arts Festival, takes a break from his whirlwind schedule to discuss how he will juggle 45 performances in five days.

Arts + Culture

Molly Schechter
October 6, 2010

Edibles: Heirlooms you can eat

Tasty top tomatoes are in season and come in a variety of colors and sizes.

Arts + Culture

June LeBell
October 6, 2010

Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra:'Portraits in Passion'

The Sarasota Orchestra knows what good is, and on a recent Saturday night, it presented "A Thrilling Multi-Media Experience: Portraits in Passion," featuring four of its own in a quartet of showstoppers.

Arts + Culture

Robin Hartill
October 4, 2010

Suspense is over: Gussin releases fourth novel

'And Then There Was One' is available wherever fine books are sold.

Arts + Culture

Pam Eubanks
October 2, 2010

Arts Council debuts in East County

The Lakewood Ranch Arts Council, in partnership with the American Ideals Foundation, made its public debut Oct. 1 with the "October Romance" concert at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing. American Ideals founder and pianist/composer Robert Moffa played for the crowd, while also introducing other artists and showing off their work.

East County
News

Heidi Kurpiela
October 1, 2010

FRIDAY BEST BET: Studio 20's open house

Sarasota Ballet hosts a free open house tonight at its new Lemon Avenue dance studio.

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
September 29, 2010

Sarasota Arts Discovery recruits local ambassadors

Organizers behind Sarasota's latest arts advocacy program gathered Wednesday night at the Community Foundation of Sarasota County to tout a new four-day arts tour.

Sarasota
Neighbors

Pam Eubanks
September 29, 2010

Lakewood Arts Council announces inaugural event

The newly formed Lakewood Ranch Arts Council, in partnership with the American Ideals Foundation, will hold its first concert event Oct. 1.

East County
News

Heidi Kurpiela
September 29, 2010

Irish dancer Justin Boros in rehearsal (VIDEO)

Justin Boros rehearses with dancers from the Irish Dance Academy of Sarasota for the debut performance of his new Irish dance act, "Rhythm in the Night."

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
September 29, 2010

Jeff Ellis on the set of "The Crucible" (VIDEO)

Sarasota Opera's director of production explains how to transform raw lumber into 300-year-old walls.

Arts + Culture

Pam Nadon
September 29, 2010

Film Review: 'Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps'

In Oliver Stone's new sequel, "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps," the director makes it crystal clear that greed is legal.

Arts + Culture

June LeBell
September 29, 2010

Music Review: The Artist Series of Sarasota - 'Schumanniade'

Music-lovers of the 19th century had neither recordings nor radio but they had the right idea, as does the Artist Series of Sarasota, and, to start its new music season its returning chamber music to the "chamber" in which it's meant to be heard.

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
September 29, 2010

Set Commander

Jeff Ellis gives us a behind-the-scenes glimpse at the first main stage opera set to be built completely at the Sarasota Opera House.

Arts + Culture

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