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Artisan Cheese Co. features a wide array of cheese, including the above Alpha Tolman from Vermont. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 16, 2019
New Artisan Cheese Co. shop opens doors for customers and apprentices

A new Rosemary District location means expanded opportunities for Artisan Cheese Co.

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Marcelo Gomes performs in Jorma Elo’s “Still of Kings." Photo courtesy Vutti Photography
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 16, 2019
Sarasota Ballet's 'Transcending Movement' guest artist learns alongside company

The Sarasota Ballet welcomes Marcelo Gomes as a guest artist, a role that’s sometimes harder than it sounds.

  • Arts + Culture
Roxanne Fay stars in the one-woman show “Apples in Winter” at Urbanite Theater. Photo courtesy Dylan Jon Wade Cox
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 16, 2019
'Apples in Winter' at Urbanite Theatre proves you never act alone

A one-person show has its challenges. Jennifer Fawcett's 'Apples in Winter' is no exception.

  • Arts + Culture
"Guitar Girls" now runs through April 7. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 16, 2019
Scene & Heard Thursday, Jan. 17

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, from an extended Florida Studio Theatre run of the show "Guitar Girls" to the retirement of John Fischer, managing director of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota.

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Coburn Goss and Laura Rook act in "The Crucible." Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 15, 2019
Society has a meltdown in Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Crucible'

Asolo Rep's production stays relevant because the witch hunt of “The Crucible” isn’t a wildfire; it’s the work of human beings.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 14, 2019
John Goodman remembered as intelligent musician and conversationalist

The pianist and president of two Sarasota music organizations died Jan. 1 at 81.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarah Hicks served as guest conductor for the Sarasota Orchestra’s “La La Land in Concert” performances. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 14, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra dazzles with 'La La Land' pops concert

Pop Series kicks off with cinematic storytelling of 'La La Land in concert.'

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The 90th Wilde Broadway Series season was announced Jan. 11 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 12, 2019
Players announces 90th anniversary Wilde Broadway Series for 2019-2020

The Players Centre for Performing Arts will continue to produce shows in its Tamiami Trail location through the end of the 2020 season.

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Kiersey Clemons and Nick Offerman in "Hearts Beat Loud." Photo source: Kanopy.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 11, 2019
Binge Blog: Headphones on

"Hearts Beat Loud" start Kiersey Clemons and Nick Offerman, while "Green Room" has Sir Patrick Stewart, Alia Shawkat and the late Anton Yelchin.

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The art exhibition "Extraordinary Playscapes" is just one of the nine Sarasota residents can visit throughout Sarasota Museum of Art's four-month spring programming. Photo Courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 10, 2019
Sarasota Museum of Art announces spring programming

The Sarasota Museum of Art will host four months of events at The Works and Burns Court Cinema.

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Marc Bitler, Carla Corvo, and Jonathan Grunert perform in "Ghosts." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 9, 2019
Ibsen's “Ghosts” evokes a demon-haunted world in Asolo Conservatory show

The latest FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training play in Sarasota, "Ghosts," warns audiences of the dangers of self sacrifice.

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David Breitbarth (who plays Samuel Parris) returns after performing in more than 70 Asolo Rep productions. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 9, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Crucible' covers themes of history, hysteria and hope

Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ packs many lessons. So what are we supposed to learn from it today? Director Michael Donald Edwards shares his thoughts.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Jack Cooper, graphic by Observer Media Group
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 9, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 10

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, Longboat Key and Venice.

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The Sarasota Ballet’s “Transcending Movement” performance will run Jan. 25-28. Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 9, 2019
Scene & Heard 01.10.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, from Sarasota Ballet adding a new performance to The Pops Orchestra donating $5,000 to Sarasota Military Officers Scholarship Fund of the Military Officers Association of Sarasota.

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Caroll Michels works with artists throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South and Central America. Photo by Virginia Hoffman
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 9, 2019
Caroll Michels coaches the creative in 'How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist'

The Palmer Ranch resident used the lessons she learned as a mentor-less artist to pioneer the art consulting field as a coach and author.

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