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  • April 4, 2018
Guitarist Jason Vieaux returns to La Musica

The international chamber music festival welcomes back the Grammy Award winner.

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"Funny Girl" runs through April 15. Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 1, 2018
'Funny Girl' delivers larger-than-life comedy at Players Centre

The last Players production of the season is the next best thing to the Ziegfeld Follies.

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  • March 30, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • March 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet dancers Logan Learned and Kristianne Kleine announce retirement

The principal and first soloist will leave the company after the end of the 2017-2018 season in April.

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  • March 29, 2018
Boozed but not Confused: The ultimate Whiskey Obsession Festival guide

We’ve got the tips and tricks you need to make the most of your Whiskey Obsession Festival experience.

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Co-Artistic Directors of Urbanite Theatre Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace — Photo by Kayleigh Omang
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  • March 26, 2018
Urbanite Theatre announces 2018-2019 season

From regional premieres to a brand-new theater festival, Urbanite has much in store for the upcoming season.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 26, 2018
'Unsane' is a disappointing borefest that could have been a decent thriller

Not even a unique filming method and a Matt Damon cameo could save Steven Soderbergh's new film.

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David Sitler performs in "The Things They Carried." Photo by Emily Blazek
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 26, 2018
One-man play carries the weight of the Vietnam War at FST Stage III

Florida Studio Theatre's “The Things They Carried” gives a glimpse of the war inside the main — and only — character's head.

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  • March 23, 2018
Players Backstage closes its 2017-2018 season with a comical take on 'The Price'

The last Players Backstage Theatre production of the year addresses the worth of humanity through possessions.

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  • March 23, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 29

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Amy Ernst, Kate Hendrickson, Grace Howl, Janet Ginn and Terri Arnell — Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 23, 2018
Creative women give the gift of art to Pines of Sarasota Foundation

Three artists of different disciplines came together to create art benefiting the senior community's Love Lives Here campaign.

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“Roe” runs through April 15 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Shellie Terry
  • March 22, 2018
'Roe' star Terri Weagant gets the conversation started

Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Roe" is sparking a multifaceted discussion.

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Chairman and President of SFF Mark Famiglio speaks at the March 21 SFF Sponsor and Press Kickoff Party at The Westin Sarasota. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 22, 2018
Sarasota Film Festival announces 2018 lineup and additional screening location

SFF hosted a press and sponsor kickoff party March 21 at The Westin Sarasota to give an overview of the festival and its various events.

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Terri Weagant and Michelle Aravena act in Asolo Rep's production of "Roe." Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 21, 2018
Politics gets personal in Lisa Loomer’s 'Roe' at the Asolo Rep

"Roe" is a pro-choice play that's both serious and surprisingly funny.

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An icon plays an icon — Melba Moore plays Billie Holiday in "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill." Photo by Vutti Photography
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 21, 2018
Melba Moore delivers a heartrending tribute to Billie Holiday with WBTT

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's production of "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill" is an unsentimental look at the life of a jazz legend.

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