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Anthony Limoncelli, trumpet. Photo courtesy Matt Holler.
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  • Edward Alley
  • October 7, 2019
'Frequent Flyers' soars in season opening

EnsemblenewSRQ began its fourth season with new sounds.

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The mutant biker gang in "Mandy." Photo source: Shudder.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 4, 2019
Cringe Blog: Bikers, gnarly psychos and crazy evil

Join us as we take on bikers, gnarly psychos and crazy evil.

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Matt Holler
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  • October 2, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Nick Anastasia, Mike Backes, Nygel D. Robinson, and Emily Dennis. Photo by Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 2, 2019
FST swings into its new season with a Dean Martin revue

'That’s Amoré!' raises a glass to Martin’s musical legacy at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Musician Reggie Harris uses spiritual, folk and gospel influences in his music.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • October 1, 2019
Artists use inspiration from abolitionists in their music and poetry

Melissa Range and Reggie Harris call out for change at The Hermitage Artist Retreat.

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Tom Hanks in "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." Photo courtesy IMDb.
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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 30, 2019
Critic's fall film picks

Awards season is right around the corner, and the fall film lineup is looking promising.

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The FSU/Asolo Conservatory's Michael Judah and Jillian Cicalese play the titular roles in "Romeo and Juliet." Courtesy photo.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • September 30, 2019
FSU's 'Romeo and Juliet' cuts a lot but saves the humor

Asolo Conservatory’s touring production distills Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet” for young audiences across Florida.

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Marcelo Lehninger is the first guest conductor of the season. Photo courtesy Sarasota Orchestra.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • September 30, 2019
Orchestra excels in opening concert

Lehninger makes impressive debut with 'Beethoven's Fifth' at the Sarasota Orchestra.

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Charlie Hunnam in "The Lost City of Z." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 27, 2019
Binge Blog: Running through the house with a pickle in my mouth

"The Lost City of Z" and "The Righteous Gemstones" are this week's picks.

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Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace in the Urbanite theatre with the backdrop for the Modern Works Festival.
    By
  • Nat Kaemmerer
  • September 26, 2019
Urbanite Theatre shines spotlight on female playwrights

In its second year, the Modern Works Festival features five new works over five days.

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Sarah Haley
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  • September 25, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 26

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Nate Howell, Mike Hoffman, Turner Moore and Cameron Williams perform in Grateful Dead-esque band Ship of Fools.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 24, 2019
Sarasota's Ship of Fools is a tribute to the Dead

The Grateful Dead’s music is an ocean of infinite possibility. Ship of Fools sets sail with every concert.

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Key Chorale will partner with the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe in "American Roots: The Gospel Experience," Oct. 18, 19 and 26.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 24, 2019
Sarasota musicians come together for Key Chorale's 35th anniversary

Key Chorale’s 2019-2020 season focuses on collaboration and community engagement.

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Chung-Yon Hong, violin, performed in Gryc's "Fantasy Variations on a Theme of Bartok."
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  • Edward Alley
  • September 23, 2019
'Mozart and More' brings finesse to the Sarasota Orchestra

Sarasota Orchestra's second soiree of the season featured Casella, Gryc and Mozart.

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  • September 23, 2019
Prepare to have your fundamental beliefs challenged in 'Ad Astra'

This existential masterpiece is destined to become a classic.

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