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All Alice Hafner wanted to do when she began her time at Sailor Circus at the age of 8 was learn how to unicycle. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 14, 2017
Performance of a Lifetime: Sailor Circus set to perform at Smithsonian Folklife Festival

When Alice Hafner joined Sailor Circus, she just wanted to learn to unicycle. Now, she and 30 other members will head to Washington, D.C., to unicycle, walk the tightrope and more for millions later this month.

  • Arts + Culture
Ringling alum Claudia Ryan explores depth and layering in her abstract drawings.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 7, 2017
Ringling College alum Claudia Ryan exhibits recent work in new Basch Visual Arts Center

For Claudia Ryan, abstract art is more than her preferred medium. It’s a means of finding her voice.

  • Arts + Culture
Suzy Jane Hunt, Rick Miller and Marcel Jeannin in “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,” an immersive adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic 1870 novel. Courtesy of Robert Altman .
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 7, 2017
Finding Captain Nemo

Inventive adaptation of Jules Verne classic dives deep into the waters of imagination at the Asolo Rep.

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Alexia Jasmene and Minka Wiltz rehearse for “Naming True." Photo by Brendan Ragan.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 7, 2017
Serving the Story: 'Naming True' premieres at Urbanite Theatre

When ‘Naming True’ premieres at Urbanite Theatre, audiences will see a story of redemption. What they won’t see are the countless storytelling decisions that made it possible.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2017
Lesa Silvermore releases debut full-length album

After transitioning from a solo act to a full band, the Sarasota musician releases ‘Dopplegänger.’

  • Arts + Culture
Renowned flutist and former festival student Jasmine Choi will perform. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 31, 2017
Sarasota Music Festival returns with three weeks of classical music

Sarasota Music Festival offers young musicians a rare opportunity.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 31, 2017
Critic's Summer Movie Picks

The summer film season is heating up. Cool down with our favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 24, 2017
Florida Studio Theatre announces Young Playwrights Festival winners

Young artists were honored at the theater’s 26th annual festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Vietnam veteran Jim Kyle joined the U.S. Marines after his best friend was killed in action. His story is now onstage in “The Remnant.” Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 24, 2017
A Sacrifice Remembered: 'The Remnant' opens at Manatee Players

Dylan Jones’ new play brings a local Vietnam War veteran's story to life.

  • Arts + Culture
Christina Fraser, events manager at The Ringling, drew her inspiration for her MASHterpieces art from a dream.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2017
Collaborative art exhibition MASHterpieces returns to Sarasota

New format, same mission. MASHterpieces returns, blending art, creativity and recycling.

  • Arts + Culture
Carol Sparrow and Randy Locke created the festival to highlight local singers and English music.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 17, 2017
Sarasota Festival of Vocal Arts debuts

The inaugural festival puts Florida singers and English compositions in spotlight.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • May 14, 2017
Music review: Outdoor Pops

Sarasota Orchestra and guests score a home run at annual outdoor concert.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • May 11, 2017
The Songbird Returns: Maria Wirries sings Cole Porter

Maria Wirries returns to Sarasota to celebrate Cole Porter in Artist Series Concerts’ season finale.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Nick Friedman Booker High School AP art teacher Jeffery Cornwell stand near Stafford’s winning work.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • May 10, 2017
The Art of Equality: Embracing Our Differences fills Sarasota bayfront with art

For student artist Carly Stafford, Embracing Our Differences is a chance to share her message about domestic violence.

  • Arts + Culture
Francois Llorente dances at the Sarasota Cuban Ballet School.
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • May 10, 2017
Sarasota dancers tell story of dance and defection

Sarasota dancers tell story of dance and defection

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