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Handel to Harrison Choral Artists of Sarasota and ensemblenewSRQ brought two nontraditional shows to town. PAGE 12
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Many of painter Grace Howl’s works are quite large — some reaching 17 feet long — but she forces herself to try various sizes of canvas.
‘1940’s Radio Hour’ The Players holiday show features musicians who help re-create the ’40s. YOUROBSERVER.COM
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Sarasota Ballet brings John and Mable Ringling’s story to life, ‘Nutcracker’ style. PAGE 10
Brain Power Painter Grace Howl utilized the power of art to communicate after a life-changing head injury.
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race Howl doesn’t play by the rules. In fact, she never learned them. So why start now? “No fear, no rules — that’s the mantra of my studio space,” the contemporary artist says. “I just put onto the canvas whatever I feel like on any given day.” A white and black sign propped up behind three mannequin heads reminds her of the slogan when entering her new studio and gallery, which opened Nov. 3 in the Rosemary District. The origin of the motto is best understood by learning the atypical nature of her path to art.
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