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Verier-Dunn says she’s excited to not only work in the studio but give talks about movement and the artistic process in museum classrooms. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 24, 2018
Moving Ethos dance company gets a home for expression at The Ringling

The contemporary dance group will kick off its new residency with The Ringling at Ringling Underground Nov. 1.

  • Arts + Culture
The One-Act Play Festival runs from Nov. 1-4. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 24, 2018
One-Act Odysseys take center stage at Glenridge Performing Arts Center

Theatre Odyssey’s inaugural one-act festival spurs the creation of Inventive plays and celebrates the power of short-form

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Orchestra is honor Music Director Anu Tali in what will be her last season with the organization. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • October 24, 2018
2018-2019 Sarasota arts season marks several music milestones

From anniversaries (like the Sarasota Orchestra's and Perlman Music Program's) to new collaborations, there's plenty to look forward to during the new 2018-2019 Sarasota music season.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 23, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design announces entertainment design major

Ringling College of Art and Design will begin offering the new undergraduate degree program, entertainment design, in fall 2019.

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Jesse Eisenberg in "Zombieland." Photo source: STARZ Play.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • October 23, 2018
Cringe Blog: In which we finally get to zombies

"Zombieland," starring Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone and Abagail Breslin, and "Mindhunter," starring Jonathan Groff, Anna Torv and Cameron Britton, are this week's spook-tacular recommendations.

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"Peter Pan" runs through Nov. 10 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 23, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre's 'Peter Pan' stands test of time with steampunk twist

FST adopted an industrial look and intimate cast for its version of "Peter Pan," but the story remains untouched.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 22, 2018
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County honors key players in local art scene

The annual Celebration of the Arts event featured award presentations and several performances Oct. 22 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy Miami New Times
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • October 22, 2018
Robert Redford charms as a cunning criminal in 'The Old Man and the Gun'

The amazing chemistry between Redford and Sissy Spacek gives a tender side to this wildly entertaining crime story.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 21, 2018
Rhythm of the Ringling kicks off arts season and museum's performance series

Ringling patrons got the first look at what to expect from the museum’s performance series Oct. 20.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 17, 2018
State College of Florida's 'The Laramie Project' moves without overdoing it

Reality-based play looks back at a brutal attack — and an unlikely team of investigators who struggled to find the truth behind it.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • October 17, 2018
'Bad Times at the El Royale' takes audiences on a dark, wild ride

Director Drew Goddard's thriller/mystery 'Bad Times at the El Royal' is an examination of morality and how humans often lack it.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 17, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 18

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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“Pip” was made possible by donors Gary and Melody Johnson. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 17, 2018
Scene & Heard 10.18.18

Here's your look at the A&E news of the week.

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Joseph Caulkins is Key Chorale's artistic director.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 17, 2018
Key Chorale fiddles with tradition in 'American Roots: Digging Deeper'

Key Chorale is showcasing an unusual bluegrass-choral fusion in its first concert of the season.

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Photo courtesy Matthew Serrano
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  • Columnist .
  • October 17, 2018
Drink This: Drunken Pumpkin

We might not have real fall weather, but sipping on this will help us pretend.

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