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“Surviving Lunch” was shot locally. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival 2019 takes a local lens

Four local filmmakers share the work that went into their Sarasota Film Festival pieces.

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"The Cake" will introduce audiences to Della, a baker who is stuck in a moral quandary. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre stages play 'The Cake' by producer of 'This is Us'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Cake' uses a story about food to find humanity in diversity.

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Hein Jung — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Concert Association matinee event showcases strong partnership

Hein Jung and Grigorios Zamparas create an architecture of song in upcoming Music Matinee concert.

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"A Bread Factory" stars Tyne Daly, who will attend the festival. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 2, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival announces Tyne Daly will attend upcoming festival

Sarasota Film Festival announces Tyne Daly will attend upcoming festival and that it’s added two new films, "Olympic Dreams" and "Before You Know It," to its lineup.

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Dirce Kennedy, seen here in her home studio, has 21 pieces on display at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 2, 2019
Portrait artist Dirce Kennedy aims to capture her subjects inside and out

Artist Dirce Kennedy's latest exhibit is now through April 22 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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Conductor Guillermo Figuora — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 2, 2019
'Music of the Americas' offers Sarasota Orchestra patrons taste of Latin music

The dynamic Discoveries 3 concert featured Latin American and Latin American-inspired music and ended in an explosive finale.

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Ricardo Rhodes dances in Sir Frederick Ashton's "Les Redenzvous." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • April 1, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet announces its 2019-20 season

The Sarasota Ballet will offer six company premieres and a program dedicated to in-house choreographer Ricardo Graziano during its 2019-20 season.

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"Follies" runs through April 14 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 N Tamiami Trail. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 1, 2019
Sondheim's 'Follies' offers reflections on life, love and loss at The Players Centre

The Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota's latest production, "Follies," is a fun and nostalgic celebration of musical theater with a philosophical undertone.

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Richard Gerald Monteleone last displayed his aluminum sculpture work in the lobby of a New Jersey medical center where his parents were treated. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 31, 2019
Runway rookies learn what it takes to make an iconcept fashion show piece

Beaux Arts Ball's iconcept fashion show offers new designers a unique opportunity.

  • Arts + Culture
Anu Tali was music director of the Sarasota Orchestra from 2013-2019.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • March 29, 2019
A look back on six years of growth with Anu Tali

The Sarasota Orchestra music director's final concert with the group is April 9.

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Kristen Stewart in "Personal Shopper." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 29, 2019
Binge Blog: Exiting the "Twilight" zone

"Personal Shopper," starring Kristen Stewart, and "Good Time," starring Robert Pattinson, are this week's Binge Blog must-stream picks for the Sarasota Observer.

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"Noises Off" runs through April 20. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 28, 2019
Asolo Rep's 'Noises Off' puts a monkey wrench in the machinery of farce

Michael Frayn’s farce within a farce is a clever, funny story with brilliant set design and a talented cast.

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Remy Germinario performs in "Buyer & Cellar." Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 27, 2019
'Buyer & Cellar' sends up stars and the people who love them at FST

The latest Florida Studio Theatre production is a caricature study (no, not quite character) of Barbra Streisand.

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La Musica Artistic Director (and violinist) Bruno Giuranna — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Su Byron
  • March 27, 2019
La Musica International Chamber Festival invites locals to join the conversation

La Musica International Chamber Festival asks audiences to jump into a musical discussion where new voices are always welcome.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 27, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 28

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Bradenton and Sarasota.

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