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Elisa Uzcategui's work, “The New Rosie the Riveter,” is displayed as part of the Embracing Our Difference exhibit. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 4, 2018
SMA Prep student reinvents historical icon for Embracing Our Differences painting

Elisa Uzcategui created an updated version of the iconic Rosie the Riveter figure to celebrate minorities through the 2018 Embracing Our Differences outdoor exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
Center for Architecture Sarasota will host its third annual Modern Show May 4 and 5. Photo by Greg Wilson
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 3, 2018
Local student creates youth scavenger hunt for 2018 Modern Show

Nora Kuhn teamed up with Center for Architecture Sarasota to organize an architectural scavenger hunt for young people as a way to participate in the center’s fundraiser.

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Jorge Blanco was born in the historic colonial area of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Photo by Barbara Banks
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 2, 2018
Jorge Blanco exhibit shows artist's love for the simple joys in life

The abstract sculptor and illustrator utilizes color and simple forms to make his Alfstad& Contemporary audience smile.

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Ricardo Graziano and Victoria Hulland in Sir Frederick Ashton's "Marguerite and Armand" reprised their roles with sophistication and experience.
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • May 2, 2018
Sarasota Ballet honors the greats in final performance of the season

Great Masters of Dance, the final program of The Sarasota Ballet's 2017-2018 season, was a tribute to three incredible choreographers and a bittersweet goodbye for two amazing dancers.

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Olga Coronas will perform aerial silks and lyra routines while suspended high above the orchestra while they play. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 2, 2018
'Classical Music Celebration' concert puts music in motion

This limited-engagement performance combines acclaimed international musicians and an aerialist for a diverse night of entertainment.

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Sara Linares, Carla Corvo and Katie Sah. Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 2, 2018
Asolo Conservatory shows Shakespeare in the garden of good and evil

“Much Ado About Nothing” blossoms with comedy at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • May 2, 2018
'Isle of Dogs' is both politically relevant and culturally spot-on

Wes Anderson's new movie could entertain anyone — even those who aren't fans of dogs and/or animated films.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 1, 2018
‘We Are Sarasota’ unites audiences of all backgrounds

The unique performance shared a message of tolerance and respect for all people, regardless of their differences.

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David Dies wrote the group's first commissioned work. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 30, 2018
'Larger Forces' proves to be strong season closer for ensemblenewSRQ

The ensemblenewSRQ's second season ended with a phenomenal concert featuring an 18-person chamber orchestra.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 25, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 3

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Key Chorale will join forces with choral singers from Riverview High School, Booker High School and Sarasota High School. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 25, 2018
'Tomorrow’s Voices Today' concert offers young singers unique opportunity

Key Chorale’s fifth annual collaboration with Sarasota County Schools provides high schoolers the chance to perform a powerful piece with Sarasota’s symphonic chorus.

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"The Long Dumb Road" mines comedic moments from a familiar formula.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 25, 2018
'The Long Dumb Road' mines comedic moments from a familiar formula

The film's central relationship saves an otherwise tired script.

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Co-Artistic Director Summer Wallace says she enjoyed playing a character with whom she has little in common. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 25, 2018
New Urbanite production serves feminism with a side of absurd humor

Urbanite Theatre's “Women Laughing with Salad” uses comedy to start a serious conversation about gender roles, relationships and power.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 25, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 26

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Tony Danza will perform with his four-piece band May 4 at the Sarasota Opera House. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 25, 2018
Tony Danza will kick off new Sarasota Opera summer concert series

Sarasota Opera is expanding its programming outside season with a new summer concert series.

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