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Arts + Culture

Olivia Yagy, Tyler Blair, Jake Pearlman, Shawn Genther, Joshua Little and Brandon Follis, of ManaSota Films, are creating a single-shot film.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 10, 2016
Lights, Camera Collaboration

Area filmmakers pool their talents to learn and improve their craft.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 4, 2016
City seeks artists for two public projects

Two public works of art will be installed in downtown Sarasota.

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Teams typically pool all of their cards together to increase their chance of finding the right card. Photo by Niki Kottmann.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 3, 2016
Pushing the Limits of Comedy

McCurdy’s encourages attendees not to hold back at Cards Against Humanity tournament.

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Jeffrey Kahane. Courtesy image.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 28, 2016
Orchestra names Jeffrey Kahane director of Sarasota Music Festival

The renowned conductor and pianist will be the third director in the festival's 53-year history.

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Michael Cerroni and Eric Dunn created a biweekly stand-up comedy night at Blasé Café.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 27, 2016
Funny Business: Blasé Café's new stand-up comedy night

The Siesta Key bar keeps audiences laughing at its new open-mic night.

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Kaitlyn Oclair models for an outdoor session in Boca Grande. Little Skull will shoot at whatever location its clients request. Photo by Little Skull Photography.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 20, 2016
Little Skull Photography offers a unique portrait experience

Mike and Joslyn Devaney are breaking boundaries in the Sarasota photography scene.

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Terry Nelson, Savannah Sinclair, Nethaneel Williams and Brad Wages. Photo by Marty Fugate
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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 18, 2016
Learning to Fly: "Peter Pan" takes flight at Venice Theatre

Venice Theatre gets this classic off the ground. No pixie dust required.

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Maria Wirries. Photo by Bill Booth
    By
  • June LeBell
  • July 18, 2016
Music Review: Maria Wirries at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center

Maria Wirries continues to sing beyond her years.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 12, 2016
The House of the Future:Paul Rudolph's architectural impact

Paul Rudolph’s tiny house has a big impact at The Ringling.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 12, 2016
Killer Aspirations: Filmmaker gets dark with 'Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer'

‘Barry Baker: Aspiring Serial Killer’ takes a darkly comedic look at the universal desire for a sense of purpose.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sinning Sirens
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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 6, 2016
Siren Song: Meet Sarasota's new burlesque troupe

Sarasota’s newest burlesque troupe is luring audiences with its seductive artistry.

  • Arts + Culture
Impro Theatre: Twilight Zone Unscripted
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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 6, 2016
Organized Chaos

Sarasota Improv Festival spans three days and 27 performances. Behind the unscripted antics onstage, there’s a world of planning.

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Patrick Jackson. Photo by Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 29, 2016
Comic Relief: Florida Studio Theatre presents 'Zap! Bang! Pow!'

This kid-friendly summer show turns comic-book action into education.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 29, 2016
Phantom Bodies: New Ringling exhibition contemplates the human aura

The Ringling's new contemporary exhibition explores art's ability to evoke human presence.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Shirley Blair
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 29, 2016
Songs of Freedom: Gloria Musicae's 'Patriotic Spectacular'

Gloria Musicae salutes America.

  • Arts + Culture
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