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  • Pam Nadon
  • January 7, 2019
'On the Basis of Sex' is an inspiring biopic on an extraordinary woman

Director Mimi Leder's film takes a personal approach in detailing Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Violinist James Ehnes was the soloist for Sarasota Orchestra’s “Summer to Winter” Masterworks 3 concert Jan. 4-6. Courtesy photo
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  • Edward Alley
  • January 7, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra pulls at audiences' heartstrings in Masterworks 3 concert

"Summer to Winter" kicked off 2019 with an unforgettable performance of Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1.

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Contemporary artist Joseph Patrick Arnegger’s daughter Amelia recently celebrated her first birthday. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 4, 2019
Joseph Patrick Arnegger gets head out of the clouds with GAZE Modern exhibit

The contemporary artist briefly put art on hold to focus on fatherhood, but his latest solo show, "Accumulus," serves as his resurgence.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • January 3, 2019
'Vice' is a polarizing, dangerously serious comedy with outstanding performances

Christian Bale deserves an Oscar for his extraordinary portrayal of Dick Cheney in the latest cutting-edge comedy by Adam McKay.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • January 2, 2019
'Bird Box' is a thrilling psychological tale with an unexpected, ironic ending

Director Susanne Bier took a risk with her new Netflix film, but it paid off.

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Edward Alley become co-producer of the SILL series in 2009 and host last year. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 2, 2019
Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning's 2019 Music Mondays series kicks off Jan. 7

Edward Alley reflects on what he's learned after a year of hosting the Music Mondays lecture series.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 2, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 3

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

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The goal of the new Sailor Circus Arena is to provide more students with the opportunity for personal growth through the circus arts and offer rental space to fund programs. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • December 27, 2018
2018 A&E Year in Review

Take a look back at some of the biggest arts and entertainment news from 2018.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 26, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • December 26, 2018
The Hermitage Artist Retreat places importance on its human factor

Local author Roger Drouin opens a new chapter at area artists’ retreat.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 21, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design ranks No. 1 in the US on two magazine lists

The college snagged two first-place spots on the latest Animation Magazine and College Magazine top school lists.

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Daniel Craig (left) in "Casino Royale." Photo source: DVD.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2018
Binge Blog: Wringing out the old year

The final recommendations of 2018 — "Casino Royale," "La Vita è Bella" ("Life is Beautiful"), streaming service Kanopy and social media app/site Letterboxd — are two of the best films of all time and the latest tools for movie-lovers.

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"On the Basis of Sex" opens Christmas day. Courtesy photo
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  • Pam Nadon
  • December 20, 2018
Critic's holiday film picks 2018

A look at our favorite movies coming out this holiday season, including "On the Basis of Sex," "The Destroyer," "Bird Box," "Mary Poppins Returns," "Roma," "If Beale Street Could Talk" and more.

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See Dina Litovsky's photographs of life in Pinecraft in "The Fence" photo exhibit. Photo by Dina Litovsky
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 19, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events with organizations such as Perlman Music Program Suncoast, Sarasota Orchestra and Florida Studio Theatre Improv taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

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Guests enjoying AlexArt International artist Fabio Dal Boni's art at Spectrum Miami. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 19, 2018
Scene & Heard 12.20.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a canceled performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a partnership between Meg Krakowiak and All Star Children’s Foundation Campus of Hope & Healing and an AlexArt International artist, Fabio Dal B

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