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Sid Pocius brings out Sarasota’s competitive edge in the world of ballroom dancing.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 25, 2015
Ballroom Blitz

Whether he’s teaching amateurs or pros, Sid Pocius keeps Sarasota’s dancing community on its toes.

  • Arts + Culture
"Catch Me If You Can" runs through April 4, at The Players Theatre. Courtesy photo.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • March 25, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks out the events you should attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

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Tim Rogerson returns to his alma mater, Ringling College of Art and Design, to share his Disney passion.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • March 24, 2015
Tim Rogerson: Disney Dreams

Ringling College of Art and Design alumnus returns to Sarasota to share stories, experiences and, of course, Disney art

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Richard Gere gives a moving and dramatic turn as a homeless man in "Time Out of Mind"
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  • Nick Reichert
  • March 23, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival announces opening and closing night films

"Time Out of Mind" starring Richard Gere and "I'll See You in My Dreams" starring Blythe Danner to open and close festival, respectively

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 20, 2015
The resurgence of s/ART/q

The resurgence of s/ART/q

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 19, 2015
Staged: Asolo Repertory Theatre — Front of the House

A performer with 14 years of experience in off-Broadway, regional and national tours, Poindexter spent the majority of his time in Sarasota as a dresser and wardrobe supervisor backstage at the Sarasota Opera and Sarasota Ballet. In October, he took on th

  • Arts + Culture
CatchMeIfYouCanWeb
  • By Kathryn Parks
  • March 18, 2015
Theater SRQ&A: Shelley Whiteside

Theater SRQ&A: Shelley Whiteside

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Reichert
  • March 18, 2015
Scene & Heard

Scene & Heard column in Sarasota, FL.

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Hot Club of San Francisco
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  • Nick Reichert
  • March 18, 2015
A&E Highlights and Picks

A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks the events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
Olympia Dukakis, right, leads the FSU/Asolo Conservatory students through the obstacle course that is ancient Greek drama.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 18, 2015
It’s all Greek to them: Olympia Dukakis leads the FSU/Asolo conservatory

Acclaimed actress Olympia Dukakis leads FSU conservatory students through their craft and their future with ancient Greek theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Artistic Director Lee Dougherty Ross and Executive Director John Fischer combine their talents to exhibit the diverse music of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 18, 2015
Cozy Classical: Artist Series Concerts reach 20 years of performances

Entering its 20th season, Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota continues hosting renowned classical and pop musicians and entertainers in intimate venues.

  • Arts + Culture
The last dress rehearsal for “Don Carlos” turns the Sarasota Opera into an opera lab, with staff tweaking every detail to perfection.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 18, 2015
Music Marathon: Sarasota Opera runs through Verdi's 'Don Carlos'

Sarasota Opera nears the finish line of its ambitious Verdi Cycle as it presents Giuseppe Verdi’s longest opera, ‘Don Carlos.’

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Donald Edwards delivers the identities of the seven shows of the 2015-16 season.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 16, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre announces 2015-2016 season

The fourth year of their American Character Project includes old favorites and exciting new works

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 12, 2015
Less is More: The Bird Tribe's rhythmic, neo-hippie positivity

Less is More: The Bird Tribe's rhythmic, neo-hippie positivity

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 12, 2015
Staged: Asolo Repertory Theatre — Costumes and Wigs

Go behind the curtain at Asolo Repertory with Staged, a new Observer featuring highlighting local arts organizations.

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