Literary Arts

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AUDIO BOOK REVIEW: ‘Salvage the Bones’ brings Katrina horror into sharp focusJesmyn Ward won the National Book Award for her look at a family's struggle against poverty and the elements in Mississippi. Read more »

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AUDIO BOOK REVIEW: ‘Salvage the Bones’ brings Katrina horror into sharp focusJesmyn Ward won the National Book Award for her look at a family's struggle against poverty and the elements in Mississippi. Read more »

Book Reviews

REVIEW: ‘Book Club’ a look at 62 years of reading and friendshipEight women gather outside Washington, D.C. to talk about books, and life Read more »

Literary Events

Now playing May 20-26: Book and author eventsPATRICIA ABRAHMS will sign copies of "Noah and the Search Dogs" at 1 p.m. May 20 at Circle Books, 478  ... Read more »

Poetry lovers bring verse to life with Robert Pinsky

The former Poet Laureate of the United States and the founder of the Favorite Poem Project hosts program at Florida Studio Theatre  Read More »
REEL MUSIC
Journey from the Land of Oz to the nightclubs of Casablanca to the high-flying adventure of Top Gun in the celebration of the greatest movie songs ever written. Featuring award-winning songs "As Time Goes By," "Que Sera Sera," The Way We Were," and many more.Twenty Dollar Florida Concealed Handgun ...
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A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere! Set in and around Manhattan. In 2005, a Jewish 9/11 survivor and a Palestinian 9/11 widow find themselves embroiled in one family’s personal and political dramas. With surprising humor and wit, Jericho reminds us that all struggles are ultimately personal.Fleming's Small Plates, Big Pours
Introducing Small Plates, Big Pours — Pick a Pair. Any Pair. Just $24.95.*Available in the bar for a limited time.Join us and take your pick of a winning pair: select any of our seven, innovative steakhouse Small Plates matched with an oversized wine pour from the Fleming's 100.® Try one of the suggested pairings below, or create a unique taste combination of your own. Dining with friends? Order several of our Small Plates to share and see who comes up with the best pairing of the evening.
LIVE FROM DOWNTOWN
Friday night downtown has never been better – featuring a different downtown Sarasota neighborhood each week. Every month a new theme to showcase and celebrate Sarasota’s unique seasons and holidays. 1st Friday (of every month) Palm Avenue, Main St & Lemon; 2nd Friday Burns Square; 3rd Friday Towles Court; 4th Friday Rosemary District. Enjoy live performances, dining at over 60 downtown restaurants, and shopping at our unique mix of boutiques, art galleries and salons.The 7th Annual Dick Vitale Gala
The V Foundation for Cancer Research has announced the 7th Annual Dick Vitale Gala presented by Mountain Dew. On Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, ESPN’s Dick Vitale will honor former basketball coach for the University of Maryland Gary Williams, college football coach Lou Holtz, and the basketball coach for Villanova University Jay Wright. Net proceeds for the event will help fund pediatric cancer research. Live performance afterwards from musical group The Spinners.Disney's Aladdin Jr.
REEL MUSIC
Journey from the Land of Oz to the nightclubs of Casablanca to the high-flying adventure of Top Gun in the celebration of the greatest movie songs ever written. Featuring award-winning songs "As Time Goes By," "Que Sera Sera," The Way We Were," and many more.
Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival
Over 100 crafters from across Florida and the United States will exhibit crafts such as pottery, ceramics, paintings, garden & gourmet items, etc. 33,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair
Show is currently closed to clothing-applications will be accepted for Wait List Only.The center of beautiful Downtown Sarasota is an ideal setting for this fantastic craft festival. Local business, city associations, and residents alike anxiously await the return of this show each year, making Sarasota one of our greatest venues.Venue: Main Street in Downtown SarasotaDiversity The Voices of Sarasota Present ...
Join Diversity as we celebrate our15 year anniversary with music from Gershwin to GALA. Help support us as we get ready to represent Sarasota at the GALA Chorus Festival in Denver, Colorado. Hear some of the selections we will be preforming at this prestigious event with over 5000 other singers. Let us share with you the musical evolution of GALA with songs from the civil rights movement, some inspirational pieces, Gershwin to Cole Porter just to name a few.Flea Market and Collectibles Fair
Antiques, books, collectibles, jewelry, discount postage and much more! 50 vendors display their merchandise for sale at this two day event.
Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival
Over 100 crafters from across Florida and the United States will exhibit crafts such as pottery, ceramics, paintings, garden & gourmet items, etc. 33,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair
Show is currently closed to clothing-applications will be accepted for Wait List Only.The center of beautiful Downtown Sarasota is an ideal setting for this fantastic craft festival. Local business, city associations, and residents alike anxiously await the return of this show each year, making Sarasota one of our greatest venues.Venue: Main Street in Downtown SarasotaA Salute To Schwartz!
Singles on the Go Travel Club Meeting
Singles on the Go Travel Club Meeting Sunday, May 20, 2012, 2:30 - 5 p.m. Faith Presbyterian Church, 1201 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota Travel and social club for adult, solo travelers. Travel presentation. Visitors welcome. Free. 922-3709 travelsingles@yahoo.com
High School Idol
Fleming's Small Plates, Big Pours
Introducing Small Plates, Big Pours — Pick a Pair. Any Pair. Just $24.95.*Available in the bar for a limited time.Join us and take your pick of a winning pair: select any of our seven, innovative steakhouse Small Plates matched with an oversized wine pour from the Fleming's 100.® Try one of the suggested pairings below, or create a unique taste combination of your own. Dining with friends? Order several of our Small Plates to share and see who comes up with the best pairing of the evening.Phantom Week: Phantom of the Opera
A celebration of the show's 25th anniversary, featuring over 200 cast members, musicians and more.Embracing OurDifferences 2012 Exhibit
Embracing Our Differences® is an international outdoor art exhibit intended to demonstrate in a positive way that diversity enriches our lives. The mission of Embracing Our Differences® is to use visual art and creative writing as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting, throughout our community, the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice.
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Literary Arts  Thursday, May 3, 2012 4:55 PM

Poet Robert Pinsky will lead a Favorite Poem Project at FST

Poetry lovers are invited to join Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and read their favorite poems onstage before an audience. Read more »
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Blogs | Literary Arts  Thursday, May 3, 2012 1:38 PM

AUDIO BOOK REVIEW: ‘Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail’ by Cheryl Strayed

An 1,100-mile journey on foot teaches a young woman much about herself. Read more »
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Literary Arts  Thursday, May 3, 2012 1:22 PM

Now playing May 6-12: Book and author events

 SEAN COLSON will sign copies of "Book of Love" at 1 p.m. May 6 at Circle Books, 478 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands Circle, Sarasota. 388-2850.  SANDY GETZ UMBACH will ... Read more »

Thursday, Apr 12, 2012 6:21 PM

Lara Spencer brakes for book signing in Sarasota

The writer has a passion for stalking vintage finds at yard sales, thrift shops and yes, even dumpsters. Read more »
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Blogs | Literary Arts  Wednesday, Apr 11, 2012 2:10 PM

Be a Favorite Poem Reader in May

If you love poetry, your chance to shine is coming on May 11 when Robert Pinsky, poet laureate of the United States from 1997-2000, will be in town for Florida ... Read more »
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Literary Arts  Friday, Apr 6, 2012 2:44 PM

Now playing April 8-14: Book and author events

CIRQUE D'BOOK will meet to discuss "Room" by Emma Donoghue at 10:30 a.m. April 9 at Selby Library, 1331 First St., Sarasota. 861-5000.  JANNY WURTS, fantasy author of "Initiate's Trial," ... Read more »

Dance | Literary Arts | Music  Friday, Mar 30, 2012 4:29 PM

Top arts events in April

The end of the season isn't even remotely in sight, with more to do in April than any calendar could comfortably hold. Read more »

Literary Arts  Friday, Mar 30, 2012 2:16 PM

BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Scent of Scandal’ by

By CYNTHIA BARNETT,  Correspondent Investigative journalist Craig Pittman had covered plenty of crazy people by the time he stepped onto the tranquil grounds of Sarasota's Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to ... Read more »
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Blogs | Literary Arts  Friday, Mar 30, 2012 2:06 PM

Now playing April 1-7: Books and author events

PATDA JIM will sign copies of "Courage & Compassion" at 11 a.m. April 1 at Circle Books, 478 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands Circle, Sarasota. 388-2850.  ARDEN FOWLER will sign ... Read more »

Blogs | Literary Arts  Friday, Mar 30, 2012 1:59 PM

AUDIO BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Elegance of the Hedgehog’ by Muriel Barbery

Philosophy finds kindred spirits in a French concierge and an unhappy preadolescent girl. Read more »
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