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Arts + Culture

Victoria Hulland and Ricardo Rhodes in Balanchine's "Jewels." Photo by Frank Atura.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • December 7, 2016
Sarasota Ballet premieres Balanchine's 'Jewels'

With its premiere of George Balanchine’s ‘Jewels,’ the Sarasota Ballet becomes one of the few companies granted permission to perform the three-piece ballet.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Marty Fugate
  • December 7, 2016
‘Black Nativity’ unites

Director Nate Jacobs shares why Langston Hughes’ African-American Nativity story belongs to everyone.

  • Arts + Culture
Nick Friedman The Elling Eide Center opened in October. Currently open to scholars, leadership is looking for more opportunities to share Elling Eide’s collection with the public.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 30, 2016
The Elling Eide Center: A Vision Realized

With the opening of the new Elling Eide Center, a local Sinologist’s legacy is cemented.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 30, 2016
Music Matinees spotlight world-class local talent

Avis and Aaron Romm discuss their upcoming Sarasota Concert Association performance.

  • Arts + Culture
SCD company dancers rehearse Howe's piece,"Dok Champa (Plumeria) Village to Steam City." Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 25, 2016
Step into the Spotlight: Local dance company offers choreographers a rare opportunity

Sarasota Contemporary Dance show "Voices" gives young choreographers a chance to showcase their work.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 23, 2016
Key Chorale strikes a festive note with Charpentier holiday concert

The concert features works by Marc-Antoine Charpentier, a French Baroque composer whose work, until recently, laid forgotten.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 23, 2016
Got A Minute?

With the revival of its charitable 60-second play festival, the Players Centre for Performing Arts proves bigger isn’t always better.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 23, 2016
‘The Velveteen Rabbit’ offers all ages lessons on life, love and loss.

Jason Cannon, director of the FST production, offers insights on the classic story.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 23, 2016
'Guys and Dolls' honors tradition at Asolo Rep

Director/choreographer Josh Rhodes brings fresh energy to a classic musical.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 16, 2016
Long-Distance Love: The love letters of Georgia O'Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz

‘Together and Apart: The Love Letters of Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz’ immerses viewers in the long-distance love of two of America’s most iconic artists.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 16, 2016
Sarasota Ballet presents 'Balanchine, Ashton and Tudor'

Sarasota Ballet keeps the laughs coming with Antony Tudor's satirical 'Gala Performance.'

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • November 13, 2016
Anne Patterson shows smaller works at Alfstad& Contemporary

The artist opened her exhibition, 'Airidescence' Thursday, Nov. 10.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 13, 2016
Orchestrating Enlightenment

A fear-free-guide to classical music appreciation.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 11, 2016
Circus! Photo exhibit opens at Phillippi Estate Park

The grand opening was held in conjunction with the 100th anniversary celebration of the the Edson Keith Estate.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 9, 2016
Victor Lundy: The poet of space

SarasotaMOD Weekend honors Victor Lundy, a man who helped shape Sarasota’s landscape.

  • Arts + Culture
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