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The season will focus on string instruments before allowing other instruments if pandemic conditions improve.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 4, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra announces in-person season at Holley Hall

The in-person shows will have 15 orchestra members performing for a reduced crowd at Holley Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
Nicole Kidman and Matthew Goode (and Mia Wasikowska) in "Stoker." Photo source: Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 2, 2020
Cringe Blog: I can't wait to watch life tear you apart

The month-long celebration kicks off with "Stoker" and "Ready or Not."

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  • October 1, 2020
Key Chorale has found ways to bring us together

Key Chorale has found ways to bring us together

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Kristen Stewart in "Personal Shopper."
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 25, 2020
Binge Blog: Is it you? Or is it just me?

A lightning round of second chances fill this week's selections.

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Amanda Collin as Mother in "Raised by Wolves." Photo source: HBO Max.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 18, 2020
Binge Blog: Initiating trimester one

"Raised by Wolves" and "Monster Factory" are this week's selections.

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  • Reviews
Reverend Barry and the Funk will perform to a Sarasota crowd seated in reserved, socially distances squares.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 17, 2020
Band squares off for outdoor concert at Sarasota Fairgrounds

Reverend Barry and the Funk will perform a socially distanced show Sept. 26 at Sarasota Fairgrounds.

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  • Harry Sayer
  • September 17, 2020
Urbanite Theatre enlists five new playwrights

Five new playwrights of color have been commissioned for Urbanite Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Harley Quinn (Kaley Cuoco) in "Harley Quinn." Photo source: HBO Max.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 11, 2020
Binge Blog: It's almost impossible to get brains out of a cape

HBO Max's "Harley Quinn" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Black Diamond Burlesque's first shows were held at Selva Grill on Main Street.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 10, 2020
Black Diamond Burlesque celebrates 10 years

The burlesque company still feels pride in the milestone despite postponing its anniversary show.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtney B. Vance, Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors in "Lovecraft Country." Photo source: HBO.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 4, 2020
Binge Blog: Get out of my house

"Lovecraft Country" and "Under the Silver Lake" are this week's selections.

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The new, smaller performances are being planned for November. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 1, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra postpones concerts through May 2021

The organization will have smaller, socially-distanced shows starting in November.

  • Arts + Culture
John Travolta in "Blow Out." Photo source: Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2020
Binge Blog: Now that's a scream

"Blow Out" and "Perry Mason" are this week's recommendations.

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Les McCurdy delivered stand-up at Doctors Hospital.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 23, 2020
The Best Medicine: Comedians bring laughs to Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

The Laughter Vaccine standup show was held August 18.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 21, 2020
Binge Blog: We are here to sell out and make money and stuff

"Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" and "Perfume" are this week's picks.

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The company is selling many of its costumes, including the Cowardly Lion from its "The Wizard of Oz" play in 1996.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 17, 2020
Players Centre hosts costume sale before move

The costume sale runs through Sept. 26

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