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Thursday, February 2, 2012
Published Thursday, February 2, 2012
The romance of Ernest Hemingway's lost generation, the glamor of F. Scott Fitzgerald's jazz age and the innocence of Valentino's silver screen are relics of an Americana lost to an ancient time. But through Friday evening, you can step back in time and enjoy the "Movable Feast" during Hemingway at the Crosley, a magnificent production that perfectly captures the beauty of the era through the inspired performances of a gifted cast.
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Published Thursday, February 2, 2012
This weekend come out and see our own Merab-Michal Favorite signing copies of her new book, Images of America, Palmetto. Local Leroy Selmons’ are hosting Super Bowl parties and area teens are organizing rock concerts for charities. Come out and support a new local author, then get ready to scream for your favorite team, or band, it’s time for a Weekend Adventure in Bradenton!
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Published Tuesday, January 31, 2012
On February 4, the Palmetto Art Center will proudly host a symposium featuring the life's work of acclaimed local photographer Gene Page IV. Page, a sixth generation Floridian and Manatee County native, will speak about his passion for underwater photography, as well as his experiences on set, photographing Hollywood superstars like Charlize Theron, John Travolta, Colin Farrell, Drew Barrymore and, most recently Jack Black.
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Saturday, January 28, 2012
Published Saturday, January 28, 2012
Ernest Hemingway fans have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lose themselves in a theatrical experience that captures the essence of the golden age of literature. In this innovative play that uses the timeless beauty of Seagate, Powel Crosley Estate's 1929 Mediterranean Revival-style mansion, as the picture perfect "set," Gwendolyn Crosley invites Hemingway into her home for performances of some of his best-loved works.
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Published Saturday, January 28, 2012
While the Republicans were debating in Tampa, the Cleveland Orchestra was providing world class entertainment at the Van Wezel in Sarasota, Monday night. The evening featured a performance of the second Brahms piano concerto by Yefim Bronfman, considered one of the world’s finest concert pianists. It was the first of four concerts this week in Florida that the orchestra is performing with Bronfman.
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Thursday, January 26, 2012
Published Thursday, January 26, 2012
This weekend prepare for intellectual and cultural indulgence. Your taste buds will sing at the food and wine tasting events and an award winning writer will entertain you, while signing books of course. Put on a nice pair of shoes and come hungry, it’s time for a Weekend Adventure in Bradenton!
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Monday, January 23, 2012
Published Monday, January 23, 2012
This year the SouthShore Chamber of Commerce will be presenting the 20th Annual Apollo Beach Manatee Festival of the Arts. Our dedication to excellence in selecting quality artists each year has resulted in the development of a well-respected, juried show. The Festival is an innovative showcase of fine arts and fine crafts which draws talent from all across the country.
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Thursday, January 19, 2012
Published Thursday, January 19, 2012
If you've ever been to a bookstore, chances are you've seen Arcadia Publishing's Images of America Series. The independent publisher has produced thousands of photographic histories for towns all across the United States, using local authors and historians. For its newest entry, Palmetto, Arcadia tapped our own Merab Favorite to assemble a pictorial of this Manatee County town. The result is the history-rich tale that fans of her Sunday Favorites column would expect, told through rare and iconic photographs, enhanced by the author's detailed and poignant captions.
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Published Thursday, January 19, 2012
It's a great weekend to be outdoors in Bradenton. It's that comfortable time of year when you'll need a tank top and jacket, with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. A car show, beach market, and an orchid show should keep you busy this weekend, and don't forget about Beertopia. Grab a scarf and some sunscreen, it's time for a Weekend Adventure in Bradenton!
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Published Tuesday, January 17, 2012
So you want to become a singer and perform to local crowds of cheering fans? Forget American Idol and think McKechnie Field. The Pittsburgh Pirates and Bradenton Marauders are in search of the very best talent the area has to offer to sing or perform the National Anthem prior to games during the upcoming Pirates Spring Training and Bradenton Marauders Baseball seasons.
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