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June LeBell
December 9, 2009

Music reivew: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks 'Seeing Music in Fantasy'

The title of Sunday's Masterworks concert with the Sarasota Orchestra was 'Seeing Music in Fantasy.' And, although the title obviously referred to the fantastical, romantic music of Rachmaninoff (Piano Concerto No. 3) and Berlioz ('Symphonie fantastique'), the actual performance was more like 'Seeing Music in Perfection.'

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Anna Dearing
December 9, 2009

Dance review: 'The Nutcracker'

Robert de Warren's version of 'The Nutcracker' is quite lovely, indeed, and kudos to the Sarasota Ballet for reviving the holiday classic this season. There's nothing quite like a growing Christmas tree to get you into the spirit.

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Robin Roy
December 4, 2009

Orchestra, musicians reach agreement

The Sarasota Orchestra and the union representing its musicians ratified a two-year contract Friday, ending tense negotiations.

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Pam Eubanks
December 2, 2009

Community quotations inspire documentary theater festival

Students at four high schools, including The Out-of-Door Academy and Lakewood Ranch, will be presenting documentary theater pieces Dec. 3-5.

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Heidi Kurpiela
December 2, 2009

Stars of Bethlehem

The Ditchfield Family Singers are all grown up and celebrating their 10th anniversary Christmas concert next week at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Heidi Kurpiela
December 2, 2009

Smooth talker

Asolo Repertory Theatre's voice coach Patricia Delorey sure knows how to deliver a line.

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June LeBell
December 2, 2009

Music review: Key Chorale: 'Bach to Bach'

If Joseph Caulkins proved anything at the Key Chorale's recent 'Bach to Bach' concert at the Sarasota Opera House, it was that there are many ways to interpret Bach, whether it's Johann Sebastian or his outcast relative, P.D.Q.

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Pam Nadon
December 2, 2009

Film review: 'A Serious Man'

The Coen brothers are ace architects of the absurd. In their new film, 'A Serious Man,' Ethan and Joel Coen kick it up a notch by assembling a kaleidoscope of kooks whose names are virtually unknown.

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Anna Dearing
December 2, 2009

Dance review: 'Giselle'

The Sarasota Ballet's production of Sir Peter Wright's 'Giselle,' staged by Margaret Barbieri, was carried by the expertise of its two guest stars, internationally acclaimed Alina Cojocaru and Johan Kobborg, this past weekend, at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Heidi Kurpiela
November 24, 2009

A Highland home of their own

After decades of playing off-campus concerts, Riverview High School's Kiltie Band breaks in its new performing-arts center.

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Heidi Kurpiela
November 24, 2009

Exhibit captures realistic view of subjects

A new Art Center Sarasota exhibit spotlights a notable watercolorist and four photographers with diverse portfolios.

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Pam Nadon
November 24, 2009

Film review: 'An Education'

In her first major role, Carey Mulligan plays Jenny, a 16-year-old A-student bound for Oxford. That is, until she meets the smooth-talking, wildly handsome David (Peter Sarsgaard), who's twice her age.

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June LeBell
November 24, 2009

Music review: High Definition opera vs. live and in-person performances

Peter Gelb, the inspired and inspirational general manager of the Metropolitan Opera, really started something, when, a couple of years ago, he decided to send, via high-definition satellite transmission, live performances of operas from the Metropolitan Opera House, in New York City, to movie theaters around America.

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Heidi Kurpiela
November 24, 2009

An elf about town

If you haven't rubbed elbows with the Sarasota Elf, then you're clearly not getting out enough.

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Stephanie Hannum
November 24, 2009

The dish on pumpkin pie

In The Observer's quest for the perfect pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, we asked four of the area's chefs to share their culinary tips for making this holiday favorite extra scrumptious.

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