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"Safe House" provides an immersive experience. The choices are up to the audience. (Photo by Jack Cooper)
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  • Marty Fugate
  • February 26, 2021
Welcome to the Machine

The dystopian future isn’t written in Brendan Ragan’s interactive 'Safe House' at Urbanite Theatre.

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The Black Muse student program allowed students artists of African descent to visually explore their heritage and culture.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • February 25, 2021
Young artists explore their culture

The 2021 Student Black Muse program expands to include a student category.

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Selby staff used a Rowlux material to create a shiny pool of water filled with water lilies.
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  • Harry Sayer
  • February 15, 2021
Selby Gardens unveils pop art garden display exhibition

The Roy Lichtenstein: Monet’s Garden Goes Pop! exhibit blends pop art with classic garden displays.

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"Safe House," the Urbanite's latest production, will make you question everyone — and everything.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 15, 2021
Lost in the Funhouse

Brendan Ragan’s 'Safe House' enters a terrifying funhouse maze of digital manipulation and misinformation. It’s hard to find your way out. Knowing whom to trust is the secret.

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Visual artist John Sims uses the symbolism of the Confederate flag to spark discussions about racism in America.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 9, 2021
Flipping the Script

In his installation and performance at The Ringling, John Sims subverts the songs and symbols of white supremacy.

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Ricardo Graziano, Katelyn May, Danielle Brown and Ellen Overstreet in Paul Taylor's "Brandenburgs" (Courtesy photo by Frank Atura)
    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • February 1, 2021
Sarasota Ballet captivates with Paul Taylor performances

The ballet's fourth digital program featured "Company B" and "Brandenburgs."

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The Chorus of the Keys has been performing on Zoom since the start of the pandemic. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 1, 2021
Chorus of the Keys continues rehearsing over Zoom

The singing group has turned to Zoom rehearsals in the hope of returning together when the pandemic's done.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 29, 2021
Binge Blog: Watch for the elephant

"In & Of Itself" and "Lupin" are this week's recommendations.

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Carrie McQueen and Jim Floyd bring "In Love with Shakespeare" to life.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 26, 2021
Love, Shakespearean style

Love is in the air, thanks to the Players Centre and the Bard.

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Mitsuha and Taki in "Your Name."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 22, 2021
Binge Blog: If we see each other, we'll know

"Your Name." is this week's recommendation.

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Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative president Michéle Des Verney Redwine has a full slate of panels, student exhibitions, community programs and more set for 2021. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • January 17, 2021
Arts Collaborative aims to be busy in 2021

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative plans to nonprofit kicks off a busy year with a panel discussion on Jan. 25.

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  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 15, 2021
Binge Blog: Love breaks your heart

"Soul" and "Moonstruck" are this week's picks

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The Sarasota Opera has performed at Selby Botanical Gardens as a live-performance option.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 11, 2021
Let the music play!

The pandemic was disconcerting. But area music groups wouldn’t be silenced.

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Ivan Spitale, Daniel Pratt, Ricki Bertoni, & Lenin Valladares in Sir Matthew Bourne's "The Infernal Galop" (Photo by Matthew Holler)
    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • January 4, 2021
Sarasota Ballet delights with varied virtual program

The ballet's Digital Program 3 rang in the new year with serious works and a splash of comedy.

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Asolo Conservatory is producing Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 4, 2021
Pandemic or not, live theater is still alive in our area

Sarasota organizations work to produce shows for audiences in 2021.

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