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Jozef Batko grew up in communist Czechoslovakia being told he couldn't paint anything outside the guidelines. Now he does. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 22, 2019
Painter Jozef Batko goes with the flow

Contemporary artist Jozef Batko lets his surroundings evolve his vision.

  • Arts + Culture
Bonita Jackson plays Zoe in "The Niceties." Photo by Jack Cooper
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 22, 2019
Urbanite Theatre's 'The Niceties' ponders the battlegrounds of history

Eleanor Burgess’ play offers a thought-provoking history lesson at Urbanite Theatre.

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Sally Wingert and Allen Fitzpatrick act in Asolo Rep's production of "Sweeney Todd." Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 21, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Sweeney Todd' boasts killer costume design

A great deal of thought went into Alice Louise Frederickson's 'Sweeney Todd' costumes.

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Kimberly Hawkey is a singer and lyricist based in lower New York State who is the lead voice for upcoming cabaret show “Hollywood Serenade.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 15, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre unveils the stages of summer

Florida Studio Theater turns up the heat with a cool selection of summertime shows.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 14, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe celebrates construction on new theater

WBTT honored Willis Construction’s recent start on the new Gerri Aaron and the Aaron Family Foundation Theatre May 14.

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Soul Crooners artists Sheldon Rhoden, Charles Manning, Nate Jacobs, Leon S. Pitts II and Michael Mendez — Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 8, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe keeps heart of soul music alive at Ed Smith

It takes a big team to put on WBTT's upcoming ’70s Soul Party performance at Ed Smith Stadium.

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  • Katie Johns
  • May 3, 2019
MTV's 'Siesta Key' announces season three

On May 3, a video with some of the show's stars announcing the new season was streamed from the show's Instagram and Twitter accounts.

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An Afternoon of Operetta takes place May 12 at Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 3, 2019
Artist Series Concerts' 'An Afternoon of Operetta' celebrates unique genre

This Mother’s Day, Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is offering the present of a two-century-old art form.

  • Arts + Culture
LANNDS is the indie-electronic collaboration of Florida-based songwriter Rania Woodard and producer Brian Squillace performing at HMF. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 1, 2019
Harvey Milk Festival founder Shannon Fortner offers inside look at annual event

The 10th anniversary of HMF marks a shift towards more educational events.

  • Arts + Culture
Lauren Jones, Philip Troyer, Dylan Jones and Charlie Tyler in Mary Margret Steber’s 10-minute play. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 1, 2019
Theatre Odyssey’s Ten-Minute Play Festival celebrates the power of short-form

The 14th annual festival shows that small is beautiful.

  • Arts + Culture
Marcy Miller will assume the position of executive director of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota May 1.
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • April 30, 2019
Marcy Miller hired as new executive director of Artist Series Concerts

Miller, who is replacing retiring Managing Director John Fischer, will officially assume the position May 1.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Contemporary Dance artist Melissa Rummel is one of the dancers performing in "Evolving/Revolving." Photo by Sorcha Augustine
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 24, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance's 'Evolving/Revolving' looks back and ahead

SCD's last show of the season honors company’s past and future.

  • Arts + Culture
Creg Sclavi, Michael Judah, and Joe Ferrarelli as a squirrel, a fish and a greyhound during class. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 24, 2019
FSU/Asolo Conservatory instructor makes student actors into shapeshifters

Eliza Ladd of FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's shape-shifting students demonstrate their mastery of movement.

  • Arts + Culture
Jacqueline Goldfinger works on "Babel." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 19, 2019
Don't write off the playwrights in the NNPN's Women in Playwriting Festival

Female writers take center stage at the National New Play Network's Women in Playwriting Festival at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Booker High alumnus Charlie Barnett co-stars in Netflix's breakout hit "Russian Doll" with Natasha Lyonne. Photo by Amelia Hanks
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 17, 2019
'Russian Doll' star Charlie Barnett credits Booker VPA for getting his start

The Booker High alumnus and Longboat Key native who co-leads the Netflix show shares what the school means to him.

  • Arts + Culture
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