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  • May 8, 2019
Drink This: Pineapple Mango Sangria

Make mom something tropical to quench her thirst this Mother's Day.

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"Sweeney Todd" runs through June 1. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 7, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Sweeney Todd' cooks up biting musical comedy

This bloody story is over-the-top in the best way — all while reflecting dark realities about life.

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"Race" runs through May 12. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 6, 2019
David Mamet’s 'Race' fills the stage with fighting words and disturbing questions

The Venice Theatre production is smart, surprisingly funny and highly entertaining while also encouraging audiences to think.

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Alexandra Arrieche conducted Sarasota Orchestra in its final Great Escapes concert of the season, "Dance, Dance, Dance," May 1-4. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • May 6, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra dances through final Great Escapes concert of the season

Alexandra Arrieche conducted this entertaining concert, which had its peaks and valleys, but still made for an enjoyable evening.

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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 3, 2019
MTV's 'Siesta Key' announces season three

On May 3, a video with some of the show's stars announcing the new season was streamed from the show's Instagram and Twitter accounts.

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An Afternoon of Operetta takes place May 12 at Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 3, 2019
Artist Series Concerts' 'An Afternoon of Operetta' celebrates unique genre

This Mother’s Day, Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota is offering the present of a two-century-old art form.

  • Arts + Culture
Bear Grylls in "You vs. Wild." Photo source: Netflix.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • May 1, 2019
Binge Blog: Going deep

This week's picks, "You vs. Wild" and "The Silence of the Lambs," are an exploration of interactive TV and what makes a good villain.

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LANNDS is the indie-electronic collaboration of Florida-based songwriter Rania Woodard and producer Brian Squillace performing at HMF. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 1, 2019
Harvey Milk Festival founder Shannon Fortner offers inside look at annual event

The 10th anniversary of HMF marks a shift towards more educational events.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 1, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 2

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment calendar events taking place this week in Sarasota, Venice and Lakewood Ranch.

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Lauren Jones, Philip Troyer, Dylan Jones and Charlie Tyler in Mary Margret Steber’s 10-minute play. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 1, 2019
Theatre Odyssey’s Ten-Minute Play Festival celebrates the power of short-form

The 14th annual festival shows that small is beautiful.

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Marcy Miller will assume the position of executive director of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota May 1.
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • April 30, 2019
Marcy Miller hired as new executive director of Artist Series Concerts

Miller, who is replacing retiring Managing Director John Fischer, will officially assume the position May 1.

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Carrie McQueen plays Beatrice and Lauren Jones plays Catherine in "A View from the Bridge." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 29, 2019
The Players Centre produces winning production of 'A View from the Bridge'

Doom comes to Brooklyn in Two Chairs production of Arthur Miller’s gritty tragedy at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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Thomas Giugovaz and Kate Honea perform in The Sarasota Ballet’s production of Sir Peter Wright’s “Giselle.” Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • April 29, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet embodies romance in quintessential 'Giselle'

The Sarasota Ballet performed Sir Peter Wright’s 'Giselle,' accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Co-Artistic Directors Samantha Bennett and George Nickson — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 24, 2019
'Working Notes' closes ensemblenewSRQ season on the right note

A world premiere and a red-nosed trombone player made this season closer especially notable.

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Sarasota Contemporary Dance artist Melissa Rummel is one of the dancers performing in "Evolving/Revolving." Photo by Sorcha Augustine
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 24, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance's 'Evolving/Revolving' looks back and ahead

SCD's last show of the season honors company’s past and future.

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