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The archive collects antiquated recording equipment, like this reel-to-reel tape recorder.
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  • Klint Lowry
  • January 15, 2020
Sarasota Music Archive seeks donations for annual flea market

If those closet-clutterers are any way music-related, the archive is interested

  • Arts + Culture
A moment of innocent fun between Eric Gilde and Leah Greene belies what goes in "The Nether." (Photo: Matthew Holler)
  • By Klint Lowry
  • January 15, 2020
FST's offbeat series isn't kid stuff

Florida Studio Theatre's Stage III series for audiences who welcome challenge.

  • Arts + Culture
While never making exact copies of period jewelry, Andrew Prince says his pieces are made to accurately reflect the stye of the period.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 15, 2020
Theatrical costume jewelry-maker Andrew Prince discusses the many facets of his craft

Craftsman's creations add the glitter to TV, movie characters

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Klint Lowry
  • January 15, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 16

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L. James needs to have more to say than "Honey, I'm home" after he returns to Mary Williamson after a year in "Sender." (Photo: Dylan Jon Wade Cox)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 13, 2020
'Sender' compelling even as it is ambiguous

Story about slackers resisting full adulthood isn't without sympathy

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The camera follows as George MacKay, left, and Dean-Charles Chapman move through the trenches on a vital mission in "1917."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 12, 2020
'1917' may well be 2019's masterpiece movie

Director Sam Mendes leads a perfectly executed cinematic strategy for battlefield drama

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In the hands of Xavier Foley, the double bass becomes as nimble as its smaller relatives, which he demonstrated during a recital Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Historic Asolo Theatre. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 11, 2020
Xavier Foley expands double bass's musical territory

During Artist Series Concerts recital, he demonstrates level of versatility usually associated with smaller instruments

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Detective Hercule Poirot (James Devoita, left) finds an unexpected mystery on his hands, and his friend Monsieur Bouc (David Breitbarth) fervently hopes he can solve it in "Murder on the Orient Express." (Photos: Cliff Roles)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 11, 2020
Asolo Rep's 'Murder on the Orient Express' a theatrical joyride

Ken Ludwig's stage adaptation adda a touch of humor without losing gravitas

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Jordan Matthew Brown, Alyah Chanelle Scott and Liam Tobin star in "Book of Mormon."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 10, 2020
No sacred cows spared in 'Book of Mormon'

Satire pulls no punches in its social commentary, but leaves room for sentiment

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Geralt of Rivia (Henry Cavill) and his horse, Roach, in "The Witcher." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 10, 2020
Binge Blog: Toss a coin to your witcher

"The Witcher" and "Gourmet Makes" are this week's picks.

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  • Emma Burke
  • January 8, 2020
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 3, Episode 1

We cut to the feeling with the premiere episode of "Siesta Key" season three.

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  • Klint Lowry
  • January 8, 2020
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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The marquee for Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe looks out over Orange Avenue. (Photos: Klint Lowry)
  • By Klint Lowry
  • January 8, 2020
WBTT is the little theater that could — and did

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe opens its new stage, completing a 20-year odyssey

  • Arts + Culture
Xavier Foley, Music Mondays' next guest, plays the double bass with rare dexterity. (Photo by Vanessa Briceño)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • January 8, 2020
Music Mondays are back with weekly interludes

Long-running seasonal series offers low-key, noteworthy discussions

  • Arts + Culture
Ann Morrison says she lied about her age when she auditioned for "Merrily We Roll Along" in 1981 because she'd heard he didn't like working with "kids." (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 8, 2020
Choral Artists of Sarasota salutes Stephen Sondheim on his 90th

Ann Morrison shares her insights, memories working with legendary composer

  • Arts + Culture
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