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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 4, 2018
'Operation Finale' offers riveting drama depicting the capture of Adolph Eichmann

Director Chris Weitz's film, "Operation Finale," utilizes tight shots, actors delivering Oscar-worthy performances and gruesome archival footage of concentration camps.

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"Volumes" runs through Sept. 9 at The Ringling. Photo by Peter Acker
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 4, 2018
'Volumes' offers immersive audio-visual artistic experience at The Ringling

The latest contemporary exhibit at The Ringling, "Volumes," helps visitors understand the connection between visuals and sounds.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 2, 2018
Backstage at the Players offers look at life of an iconic poet in 'Before Steepletop'

Premiere production of Alfred Keyser’s “Before Steepletop” celebrates the haunting allure of Edna St. Vincent Millay.

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Amy Adams in "Sharp Objects." Photo source: HBO Go.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 1, 2018
Binge Blog: Back in the habit

"Sharp Objects," directed by Jean-Marc Vallee and starring Amy Adams, Patricia Clarkson, Eliza Scanlen and Chris Messina, and "Baby Driver," written and directed by Edgar Wright and starring Ansel Elgort, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx and Eiza Gonzalez.

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Nate Jacobs during an interview for the WEDU PBS documentary about Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 29, 2018
Filming begins on Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe PBS documentary

The WEDU PBS production about WBTT and its founder, Nate Jacobs, will air December 2019.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 29, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 30

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

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Shahid Avraham records all his music in his Lakewood Ranch home studio — usually in the dark. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 29, 2018
Local artist Shahid Avraham to release new hip-hop album, 'Some Real Quality'

Lakewood Ranch-based singer/songwriter Shahid Avraham is about to release new music — album 'Some Real Quality' — for the first time in more than two years. But he acts like he never stopped.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy ashleystrand.com
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 28, 2018
Ashley Strand returns to Sarasota with one-man show 'Glorified Disasters'

The stand-up comedian/actor who formerly worked at New College and Golden Apple Dinner Theatre is bringing his award-winning show to The Starlite Room.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 28, 2018
'The Miseducation of Cameron Post' shows hateful effects of conversion therapy

Chloe Grace Moretz is absolute perfection to watch in the latest film by Director-writer Desiree Akhavan.

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The cast previously toured with Chicago-based theater company The Hypocrites. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 28, 2018
'Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged' puts 21st-century spin on duo’s greatest hits

The latest Florida Studio Theatre cabaret show, "Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged," strips classic Gilbert and Sullivan songs of context — a simple idea that's simply brilliant.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • August 24, 2018
Bolger Family Reflection Pool unveiled at The Ringling

The Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, doubling as a retirement party for Keeper of the Ca' d'Zan Ron McCarty, was hosted Aug. 23 at the Ca’ d’Zan.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy of The Telegraph
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • August 24, 2018
Binge Blog: Throwback to the 2016 Oscars

Two Academy Award nominees and a feel-good TV show are this week's picks.

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 22, 2018
Choral Artists of Sarasota announces its 2018-2019 season

Choral Artists of Sarasota launches its 40th season, “Celebration,” which is made up of six unique concerts featuring several collaborations.

  • Arts + Culture
The cast previously toured with Chicago-based theater company The Hypocrites. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 22, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre cabaret show modernizes the pioneers of pop's songs

Florida Studio Theatre's "Gilbert and Sullivan Unplugged" explores the modern undertones of traditional operetta favorites.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 22, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 23

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