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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 2, 2018
'Hearts Beat Loud' lacks vigor but has its toe-tapping moments

A killer score keeps Brett Haley's somewhat endearing film, 'Hearts Beat Loud,' afloat.

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Lili Reinhart, Cole Sprouse, Camila Mendes and KJ Apa in "Riverdale." Image source: The CW.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 29, 2018
Binge Blog: The teens are at it again

The ridiculous drama "Riverdale," the nostalgia-fest that is "Adventureland" and the sugary-sweet "Nailed It!," all available on Netflix, make up this week's Binge Blog offerings.

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  • By Matthew Serrano | Columnist
  • June 27, 2018
Drink This: Summer Bourbon Berry

Toast to the red, white and blue this July with this summer cocktail by Table Creekside and Phillippi Creek Oyster Bar's Matthew Serrano.

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  • Sammi Fisher
  • June 27, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 28

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

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 27, 2018
Local architects weigh in on future of the Van Wezel

Area architects consider the fate of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the surrounding Bayfront Site.

  • Arts + Culture
Lavina Jadhwani will return to Sarasota from Chicago to direct Urbanite’s last production of the season, "In A Word." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 26, 2018
Urbanite Theatre announces final title of 2018-2019 season and guest directors

Urbanite will put on “Dike” by Hannah Benitez this upcoming season, which is one of three shows that will be directed by guest female directors.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 25, 2018
'American Animals' is a cautionary tale of those who cross the line to become special

This true-crime comedy/thriller, "American Animals," is unique in that is stars actual participants who are also portrayed by actors.

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New York City-based sextet chamber ensemble yMusic debuted “Luminous Bodies,” a piece commissioned for the group and the festival by composer Robert Sirota, at the final concert of the festival. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • June 25, 2018
Talented young musicians close 2018 Sarasota Music Festival

The Sarasota Music Festival ended with yet another string of impressive concerts, including the world premiere of "Luminous Bodies" performed by yMusic.

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Image source: "The Staircase."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • June 22, 2018
Binge Blog: A staircase and a ghost

The first edition of Binge Blog recommends watching "The Staircase," a crime-doc mini series, on Netflix, and "A Ghost Story," a beautiful film about many things, on Amazon Prime Video.

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"Incognito" is a web of three interlocking narratives using four actors. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 21, 2018
'Incognito' investigates the mystery of the mind at Urbanite Theatre

Playwright Nick Payne wrote this mind-bending play, 'Incognito,' in the form of three case studies.

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"Madeline's Madeline" opens Opens Aug. 10. Courtesy image
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 20, 2018
Critic's summer film picks

Escape the heat and check out these must-see summer movies.

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Jeff Cima and Lauren Ward star in "Crossing Delancey." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 20, 2018
'Crossing Delancey' offers warm, human comedy

The latest Players Centre for Performing Arts show, "Crossing Delancey," hints that good writers care about people.

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Les and Pam McCurdy founded their first (temporary) comedy theater 30 years ago. File photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 20, 2018
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre celebrates labor of love's 30th anniversary

Pam and Les McCurdy have dedicated their lives to keeping Sarasotans laughing for the past 30 years.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix Car Show takes place at 10 a.m. Sunday, June 24 at Sarasota Fairgrounds.
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  • Sammi Fisher
  • June 20, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 21

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

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 19, 2018
'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' reminds audiences to be kind to one another

'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' shows that, during a time of division, Mr. Rodgers' lessons about kindness can remind us that love and respect for one another can prevail.

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