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Arts + Culture

Eliza Ladd
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  • Marty Fugate
  • February 10, 2016
Bodies in motion

In "Selfie of the Ancients," Eliza Ladd melds art forms to explore enduring themes of human nature.

  • Arts + Culture
Al Black, one of the original Highwaymen, will paint live at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 2, 2016
Voices of the Highwaymen

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe honors the art of Florida's segregation-era painters

  • Arts + Culture
Renbourn Chock and Ashley Strand.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 27, 2016
Class Clowns: New College takes the stage at McCurdy's

New College students take over McCurdy's for a night of stand-up comedy.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 26, 2016
Black Muse: Powerful African American art at Art Center Sarasota

Art Center Sarasota showcases powerful works by African-American artists.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 22, 2016
The Ringling announces opening date of Center for Asian Art

The center, part of the Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt Gallery of Asian Art, is set to open May 15.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 18, 2016
Lens Craft: Joe Lipstein's documentary dreams

Joe Lipstein's short documentary memorializes a local favorite, Big E's.

  • Arts + Culture
Keven Aland
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 18, 2016
Band of Gypsies: Hot Club of SRQ swings into gypsy-jazz nostalgia

The local band pays homage to the sound pioneered by Django Reinhardt in 1930s France.

  • Arts + Culture
Carolyn Michel. Photo by Marty Fugate
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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 17, 2016
Power of personality: Carolyn Michel's one-woman showcase

Carolyn Michel relives her favorite roles in the SaraSolo Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
The most iconic symbol of the samurai, this sword was used for ceremonial purposes and is made of steel, iron, gold, silver, horn, wood, lacquer and genuine stingray skin.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 13, 2016
Way of the Warrior: The artistry of samurai warriors

The Ringling's new exhibit explores the beautiful, brutal lives of samurai warriors

  • Arts + Culture
Ryan O'Neill
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 11, 2016
Retro Revolution: Ryan O'Neill's throwback rock

With his new solo project, Quint and His Orca, Ryan O'Neill puts a modern spin on his love for free-spirited ’60s rock.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 10, 2016
Ringling College breaks ground on Basch Visual Arts Center

The college hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art facility.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 8, 2016
Keep the music playing

Artist Series and Sarasota Music Club launch scholarship to empower and educate the musicians and audiences of tomorrow.

  • Arts + Culture
The Arnold Simonsen Players Studio will open in the Rosemary Square development this September.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 6, 2016
Players Performing Arts Studio to open new educational facility

The theater will open the Arnold Simonsen Players Studio this September in the new Rosemary Square development.

  • Arts + Culture
Ki Woon Huh creates and teaches abstract pottery in his backyard studio.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 6, 2016
Studio Space: Ki Woon Huh

The master pottery artist breaks the mold.

  • Arts + Culture
Morgan Bettes and Wade Hamilton
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • January 3, 2016
If you build it, they will come

Independent Jones is building a grassroots movement to pave the way for a dedicated music venue.

  • Arts + Culture
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