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The Force members Cecilia Johnson, Ezequiel Gomez, Tenaya Rangel, Jemmo Joseph, Karina Gomez and David Lopez-Gomez — Courtesy image
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 12, 2018
Defying Gravity fundraiser for Take Stock debuts student band — The Force

Take Stock in Children of Manatee County is making the children benefiting from its services the headliners at its Nov. 16 fundraiser.

  • Arts + Culture
Peter Dugan and John Brancy are the artistic duo behind “Armistice.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 12, 2018
Sarasota Youth Opera and Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota guests excel

'The Little Sweep' and 'Armistice: The Journey Home' treated Sarasota audiences the same weekend.

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"Dike" runs through Dec. 16. Photo courtesy Dylan Jon Wade Cox
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 12, 2018
'Dike' is a steamy, thoughtful play that creates the illusion of being unrehearsed

Hannah Benitez’s play explores the themes of sexual orientation and personal identity at Urbanite Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sarasota Ballet will perform Jerome Robbins' "The Concert" for the first time ever in the program for "Masters of Dance." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 10, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet steps up to celebrate iconic choreographers in latest program

The dance company is rising to the challenge of honoring three iconic choreographers in 'Masters of Dance.'

  • Arts + Culture
Dylan Jones and Paul Hutchinson perform in “Sight Unseen." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 9, 2018
‘Sight Unseen’ wrestles with artistic identity at the Players Centre

A talented cast conveys a passionate sense of the human heart in this conflict-ridden play.

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Samin Nosrat in "Salt Fat Acid Heat." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 9, 2018
Binge Blog: Breaking bread

This week brings a delicious food series and a hidden camera show where the jokes are on the hosts

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Photo courtesy Asian Movie Pulse
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 8, 2018
'Shoplifters' teaches an important lesson about what we do for our loved ones

Director-writer Hirokazu Kore-eda transports audiences to a non-judgmental place in this tale of crime, family and love in the film "Shoplifters."

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The 1950 Healy Guest House on Siesta Key is also called Cocoon House. Photo by Bryan Soderlind
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 7, 2018
SarasotaMOD Weekend 2018 will honor the centennial of Paul Rudolph's birth

The Sarasota Architectural Foundation will celebrate the late architect who co-founded the Sarasota School of Architecture.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarah Wertheimer accepts the $3,500 grant check from Junior League of Sarasota. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.08.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota, featuring the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Florida State University, Sarasota Contemporary Dance, Florida Studio Theatre, Embracing Our Differences, Asolo Repertory Theatre , Junior League

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
This Week in Sarasota 11.08.18

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota, including a BookStore1Sarasota book signing, Big Top Brewing Co. comedy night and Asolo Repertory Theatre’s "The Music Man."

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Young Amish women play a casual game of pickup volleyball on a sand court in the community of Pinecraft. Photo courtesy Dina Litovsky
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
'The Fence' exhibit at Nathan Benderson Park offers portrait of Pinecraft visitors

Get a unique look inside the local Amish community through ‘The Fence’ photo exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
The New Yorker called Matthew Graybil a " “exceptional young artist.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
Musicians Matthew Graybil and Rhiannon Banerdt keep classical music accessible

The Chopin Project concert duo, pianist Matthew Graybil and violinist Rhiannon Banerdt, help listeners of all ages learn the importance of classical music.

  • Arts + Culture
The Orchid Show: "Endless Forms" runs through Nov. 25. Photo by Matt Holler courtesy of Selby Gardens
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 5, 2018
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' orchid exhibit showcases biodiverse beauties

There's more to The Orchid Show: 'Endless Forms' than meets the eye.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy Chicago Sun-Times
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 5, 2018
'The Sisters Brothers' is a new, intimate character study-focused take on westerns

Astounding cinematography and award winning performances make this film a must-see.

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Amber McNew and Michael Judah in "Arcadia." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 5, 2018
First-rate actors playing funny, compelling characters make 'Arcadia' a success

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training production explores the brilliant, hilarious and heartbreaking paths of Tom Stoppard’s piece.

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Gary Love of Gary Love Photography shows an art festival-goer how the various places the light hits the shell-covered beach give the up-close image depth. He was one of several new artists featured at the Feb. 21-22 art festival on Longboat Key.
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