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In This Issue
The Ringling International Arts Festival churned fresh innovation onto the stage with envelope-pushing interpretations. Peppered with sold-out performances, the inaugural Festival roared through Sarasota determined to knock our socks off. While Meow Meow stole the show with witty diatribe and post-modern innuendo, Busk, performed by Aszure Barton and Artists, brought the Festival to a climax with stunning choreography and dramatic twists clashing between the angelic and diabolical. Co-commissioned by the Festival, The Banff Center in Banff, Canada and Danceworks in Santa Barbara, Calif., Busk molded theatrical displays of athleticism bent upon the complex intertwining of subconscious human psyche and spatial architecture—Busk was wrapped in authentic mystery. Michael Pennington’s deliberate pace shone in the Peter Brooks Love is My Sin, performance of Shakespeare sonnets dealing with the ever-tenuous relationship between lovers. Without fail, the Ringling Museum of Art and the FSU Performing Arts Center hosted these mind-altering displays of theatrical prowess with aplomb—Treviso ushered out quick bites in between shows and each theater framed the personality of its charges with deep satisfaction. Without compromise, the Festival reminded us just how lucky we are to be surrounded by a plethora of cultural stimulation.
Foodies rejoice with a true wing-lovers chronicle of mouthwatering delights. “Wing Stomp” celebrates the essence of this quintessential street food that satiates both in its simplest pedestrian form and when elevated to global heights. Make a list and check them off as you become a master of the “stomp”. In this month’s pages, local real estate captain Drayton Saunders reveals the top 12 Things he can’t live without, fitness masters share their secrets to motivating clients, four individuals share the novelty of reinventing themselves and Mark Caragiulo brings respect back to rosés while executing the perfect pairing for a celebrated winter dish, osso buco and saffron risotto. Opportunity abounds in the blush of the new year—it’s time to chart a course chock full of new experiences. We can’t wait to share the next 365 days with you.
Locally grown. Locally owned.
—Lisl Liang, Editor-in-Chief/Creative Director
Table of Contents
January 2010
Living in the Arts
page: 21
A Creative Haven at Village of the Arts ... read more
Rattlebag
page: 22
Renovation Rules / Atkins' Lone Dissent / Party Time ... read more
Fitness Masters
page: 26
Personal Trainers Share Thoughts on Good Health ... read more
Slate
page: 28
Foodie Fest ... read more
Slate
page: 29
Must-Attend Cultural Events ... read more
Body Dimensions
page: 42
Lifelong Guide to Critical Screenings ... read more
The Get
page: 46
Ode to the Earth ... read more
Catch
page: 48
Seasonal Style ... read more
Style IQ Notebook
page: 54
Feminine Footwear / Natural Ingredients / Home Decor ... read more
12 Things
page: 54
Drayton Saunders' Favorite Things ... read more
Fountains of Youth
page: 50
Hot Trends in Kitchen and Bath ... read more
Morning Decadence
page: 79
Little Palm Island Benedict ... read more
Girl's Night Out
page: 80
Ladies Hit the Town at These Local Establishments ... read more
Short Order Notebook
page: 82
Flavorful Options / World Cuisine / Veggie Goodness ... read more
Italian Imbibe
page: 84
Rose in the Spotlight, Italian appellations and the Mystery of Meritage ... read more
Urban Ambiance
page: 32
Festical performances infuse Sarasota's cultural scene with a Manhattan-esque vibe ... read more
Season of Change
page: 66
Four Stories of Self-Transformation ... read more
Wing Stomp
page: 73
A taste exploration of Sarasota chicken wings. ... read more
Good Eats
page: 104
Fresh Culinary Experiences ... read more
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Recent Articles
Choosing Your Charity
In the midst of the Great Recession, many charities are hurting for resources. It’s for just that reason philanthropists are being especially mindful about opening up their wallets for any random cause. And while many in this area still want to give, they also want to know any time and treasure dispersed is properly used to benefit a given cause. "The people of Sarasota are giving by nature,” says Daniel Vigne, managing director of Lydian Bank and Trust in Sarasota. “What I have seen is not that they have been giving less, but they recognize the need right now to make more of an impact with their giving." So what is a donor to do when it comes time to write a check? Local and national experts helped SRQ compile this 12-step guide to choosing your charity and helping in the most effective way possible.
Common Ground; Into the Wild
Whether they're helping to remove wandering alligators or answering questions from curious campers, no two days in a park ranger's life are ever the same. This month, these nature enthusiasts share what it takes to keep our state parks beautiful.
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