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Artist Patrick Dougherty’s “Stickwork” Takes Shape at SMOA
Artist Patrick Dougherty is in the midst of creating one of his famous “Stickwork” sculptures on the Sarasota High School campus, the future home of the Sarasota Museum of Art. Dougherty will be working on the sculpture, which has a circus theme, through January 26; photographer Ian Dean snapped these photos of the piece at [...]
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What To Do in Sarasota This Weekend, 1/11/2013
Your Weekend Top 5 Achingly beautiful botanicals like you’ve never seen beforeby Philadelphia artist MF Cardamone are on exhibit through March 23 at Selby Gardens. Cardamone worked with Selby staff to incorporate plants found in the Gardens collection for her “Florida Fantastica” works. Lots of special events around the exhibit, including a luncheon Jan. 21 [...]
Read More >>Walter Isaacson on Writing, Sarasota and Steve Jobs.
By Megan McDonald You’ve probably heard Walter Isaacson’s name before: He’s a former TIME magazine editor, the former chairman and CEO of CNN, a member of the board of directors of Teach for America and the current president and CEO of The Aspen Institute, a think tank headquartered in Washington, D.C. He’s also a prolific [...]
Read More >>What To Do in Sarasota This Weekend: 12/6/2012
Your Weekend Top 5 1. The Van Wezel opens its Broadway season tonight and tomorrow with the national touring production of Catch Me If You Can. The Tony Award-nominated musical relates the wild adventures of con man Frank Abagnale, who, in pursuit of the good life, poses as an airline pilot, a doctor and a lawyer. [...]
Read More >>What To Do in Sarasota This Weekend: 11/29/2012
Your Weekend Top 5 1. Kitty, the Patagonian sea lion,above, is all smiles because she and her BFFs, Rose and Stella, will be wintering at Mote Aquarium. The special exhibit, “Sea Lions: On the Water’s Edge,” opens Saturday, after a rollicking Sea Lion Soiree Friday night in the Mote courtyard. (Get your tickets for the cocktail [...]
Read More >>Capturing Camelot: A Q&A with Kitty Kelley
By Megan McDonald Kitty Kelley will visit the Women’s Resource Center next week to discuss and sign her new book. Kitty Kelley, the writer known for her popular—and often controversial—biographies of American celebrities, has just published a new book: Capturing Camelot: Stanley Tretick’s Iconic Images of the Kennedys, which features more than 200 photos of [...]
Read More >>Limelight Fashion I.Q. at Wine, Women & Shoes 2012
Check out Heather Dunhill, Sarasota Magazine‘s Fashion I.Q. columnist and blogger, as she interviews the stylish attendees of Wine, Women and Shoes 2012.
Read More >>Seven Questions with Clay Aiken
By Megan McDonald The former American Idol star brings his Joyful Noise 2012 tour to the Van Wezel on Nov. 24.
Read More >>What To Do in Sarasota This Weekend
Your Weekend Top 5 1. The Asolo Rep opens its much-anticipated “All-American Character” season Friday night with the Tony Award-winning musical 1776. Directed by Tony winner Frank Galati (who directed the Asolo’s triumphant My Fair Lady last season), it’s a lively look at the events surrounding the signing of the Declaration of Independence—a fitting balm after our [...]
Read More >>Holiday Gift Wrap Gets a Makeover
Emily Brown The holidays are fast approaching, and if you’re like us, you’re already getting in the spirit. It’s never too early to buy presents, and with Black Friday coming up soon, it’s time to get in some holiday gift wrapping. We’ve just brought you this year’s Holiday Gift Guide, showcasing local art and presents [...]
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