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Marco Nisticò portrays the duke's court jester, Rigoletto.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 4, 2019
The Sarasota Opera's 'Rigoletto' tells an emotional tale

Hanna Brammer's performance as Gilda is the highlight of the evening.

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Architect Paul Rudolph created the Umbrella House in 1953, though its titular feature — the “umbrella” shade over the house — was missing for 50 years after 1966 Hurricane Alma until being reconstructed in 2015.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 1, 2019
Sarasota Architectural Foundation celebrates '60s-style local architecture

The sixth annual SarasotaMOD Weekend celebrates the second wave of ‘Sarasota School’ architecture in the 1960s.

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Ivana Baquero in "Pan's Labyrinth." Photo source: Starz.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 1, 2019
Cringe Blog: I'm not what you think I am

"Spring" and "Pan's Labyrinth" are this week's picks.

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"Rigoletto" will be at Sarasota Opera House Nov. 1-17.
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  • Observer Staff
  • October 30, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 31

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Howard Tsvi Kaplan has been Sarasota Opera’s resident designer for the past 22 seasons.
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • October 29, 2019
Sarasota Opera's new costume collection opens a wealth of possibilities

The new wardrobe has pieces that have been worn by Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and more.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Ballet in Ricardo Graziano's "En Las Calles de Murcia." Photo courtesy of Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing
  • October 28, 2019
'Graziano, Retrospective': A successful season opener and choreography tribute

The production celebrated Ricardo Graziano's 10 years at the Sarasota Ballet with three of his works.

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Matt (Eli Gilbert) and Luisa (Emma Devine). Courtesy photos
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 25, 2019
'The Fantasticks' considers love’s illusions at The Players Centre

This reverse “Romeo and Juliet” is more than fantastic.

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Anya Taylor-Joy in "The VVitch." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 25, 2019
Cringe Blog: Wouldst thou like to live deliciously?

"Evil" and "The VVitch" are this week's picks.

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    By
  • Edward Alley
  • October 23, 2019
'Peculiar Dreams' invited audiences to reach forth into images of outer and inner space

EnsembleNewSRQ's latest musical journey gave a surround-sound effect to the 21st century-based program.

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"The Fantasticks" is at The Players until Nov. 10.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • October 23, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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The Bidwell-Wood House is rumored to be where the murder of postmaster Charles Abbe was planned. Photo courtesy Sarasota County Historical Resources.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • October 22, 2019
Spooky Sarasota: Haunting tales of the city's past

Want to get creeped out in the middle of town? Here are a couple ghost tours that share the city's darker side.

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Director Greg Leaming
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 21, 2019
War. What is it good for?

Sophocles’ “Antigone” considers the cost of war at the FSU/Asolo Conservatory. Director Greg Leaming offers his insights on the bloody price tag.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 21, 2019
'Where's My Roy Cohn?' delves into the lawyer's infamous life

The documentary covers Cohn's career with Senator Joseph McCarthy and Donald Trump.

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Safari Sarasota funds help build schools and provide digital literacy to children in South Africa.
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • October 18, 2019
Wine-lovers make global impact

Safari Sarasota shares the culture, food and wine of South Africa during three-day event.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 18, 2019
Close to the edge

Theatre Odyssey’s second annual One-Act Play Festival gets edgy with powerful short-form theater.

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