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Arts + Entertainment

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  • 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."

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 5, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra reflects on growth under Anu Tali's direction in 'Legends'

The opener to the group's Masterworks series provided a look at the progress Tali helped foster since starting in 2013.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World." Photo source: Netflix.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 2, 2018
Binge Blog: Back on track

After a dark sabbatical, Binge Blog returns with two offbeat comedies with bigger heats than it first seems

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Peter Dugan and John Brancy are the duo behind traveling show "Armistice: The Journey Home." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 31, 2018
'Armistice: The Journey Home' uses WWI-era music to share soldier's experience

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota honors the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI in a pre-Veterans Day concert, 'Armistice: The Journey Home,' with pianist Peter Dugan and baritone John Brancy.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Youth Opera members Sam Stahlmann, Genevieve Dilan, Sophia Thurman (front), Ashley Lewis and Pablo González star in “The Little Sweep” Nov. 3 and 4. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 31, 2018
Sarasota Youth Opera students help audience change their tune about the art

‘The Little Sweep’ cast wants to prove that opera is cooler than its stereotype.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 31, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 1

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

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Artist Daniel Arsham poses with his new work, which will face Fruitville Road in front of the Arcos apartment complex. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 31, 2018
Scene and Heard 11.01.16

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Marianne Chapel opened M. Chapel Projects in November of 2017, and is currently transitioning the space to SPAACES. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 31, 2018
Gallery makes affordable studio and exhibit SPAACES for local artists

M. Chapel Projects gallery is evolving into SPAACES, a new Sarasota nonprofit-modeled organization that aims to help artists succeed.

  • Arts + Culture
Chris Caswell (Hannibal Lecter) and Kari Solum (Clarice Starling) star in "Silence! The Musical." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 31, 2018
Venice Theatre produces biting comedy based on 'Silence of the Lambs' film

'Silence! The Musical' makes area debut at Venice Theatre Nov. 2 and runs through Nov. 25.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Ballet performed Martha Graham's "Appalachian Spring" in "Iconographic." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • October 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet honors legendary choreographers in 'Iconographic'

Sarasota Ballet's "Iconographic" program featured Galina Samsova's "Paquita," Martha Graham's "Appalachian Spring" and Ricardo Graziano's "Symphony of Sorrows."

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