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Arts + Entertainment

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 11, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 12

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

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Tay Peterson, Trinity Pitts and Todd Bellamy II rehearse “Sweet Georgia Brown,” one of the many iconic songs featured in the WBTT Stage of Discovery production of “Broadway in Black Jr.” Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 11, 2018
WBTT sets the stage for emerging young performers with Stage of Discovery

In its third year, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s summer theater program, Stage of Discovery, amps up the intensity — while still being a blast.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy Good Times Santa Cruz
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 9, 2018
'RBG' chronicles Ruth Bader Ginsburg's rise to becoming the 'great dissenter'

Betsy West and Julie Cohen's "RBG," a film about the iconic civil rights hero Ruth Bader Ginsburg, balances serious moments with comical anecdotes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Mango Habanero Snowflake IPA won gold at the 2018 U.S. Open Beer Championship. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 9, 2018
Motorworks Brewing awarded as a Top 10 Brewery

The Bradenton brewery, Motorworks Brewing, earned the No. 9 spot in the country at the 2018 U.S. Open Beer Championship in Oxford, Ohio.

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    By
  • Edward Alley
  • July 6, 2018
Choral Artists of Sarasota's 'Patriotic Spectacular' offers introspection

Choral Artist of Sarasota's selections were predictable but comforting at its 'Patriotic Spectacular' Fourth of July concert.

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Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell in a promotional picture for "The Americans." Image source: FX.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 6, 2018
Binge Blog: I spy, with my two eyes...

On this week's Binge Blog, we take a look at "The Americans" on Amazon Prime Video, starring Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Holly Taylor and Noah Emmerich, and Netflix's "The World's Most Extraordinary Homes," hosted by Piers Taylor and Caroline Quentin.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • July 4, 2018
Local bassist receives $12,000 over four-year period from The Exchange

From Sarasota to The Juilliard School, Reed Tucker is using his scholarships for his music career.

  • Arts + Culture
Giovani Perez and Virginia Tuells perform together as Duo Fusion. Courtesy photo
  • By Sammi Fisher
  • July 4, 2018
Circus Arts Conservatory gives audience an intimate version of big-top talent

The Summer Circus Spectacular gives audiences an up close and personal circus experience at Historic Asolo Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Elisa Rodriguez, Diana Aleman, Marlene Marcos, David Christopher, and Erica Manteiga of Just the Funny. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 4, 2018
FST offers locally sourced laughter at its 10th Sarasota Improv Festival

Florida-based performers get their share of laughs at Florida Studio Theatre's 2018 Sarasota Improv Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
A 3,000-sqaure-foot canopy of slats floats above the house, pool and patio of the Umbrella House. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 4, 2018
Sarasota Architectural Foundation starts public tours of Umbrella House

Sarasota Architectural Foundation now offers an inside look into one of Sarasota’s most celebrated homes: the Umbrella House.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 4, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 5

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

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Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 3, 2018
Key Chorale announces 2018-2019 season performances and events

The 34th season of Sarasota’s symphonic chorus will include eight concerts, one luncheon and the 2019 Sarasota Choral Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarah Wertheimer — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 2, 2018
Sarah Wertheimer named new Embracing Our Differences executive director

Wertheimer previously served as associate executive director of the nonprofit for four years.

  • Arts + Culture
"Murder for Two" runs through July 29 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 2, 2018
'Murder for Two' creates campy killer comedy at Florida Studio Theatre

The Florida Studio Theatre production 'Murder for Two' is an entertaining musical spoof of the murder-mystery form.

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Ken Lear, Trey Harrington and Jordan Aragon star in "Carole's Kings." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 2, 2018
'Carole's Kings' lights a candle to the iconic singer-songwriter's universal music

The iconic singer-songwriter is celebrated rather than imitated through this all-male trio in "Carole's Kings" at Florida Studio Theatre.

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