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Jenny Vallancourt, Katie Sah and Dylan Crow perform "The Rehearsal." Photo by Frank Atura
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 1, 2018
Asolo Conservatory delivers biting, black comedy in 'The Rehearsal'

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training production is sharp, witty and a wild ride of distorted reality.

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Choir members from the two churches rehearse for the concert. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 28, 2018
Two churches forge harmonious partnership for unique concert

Church of the Redeemer and St. Boniface Church will come together March 4 for a unique concert celebrating the music of royal weddings and coronations.

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"Bullets Over Broadway" runs through March 11. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 27, 2018
Woody Allen spoof proves musical theater can be murder at Players Centre

"Bullets Over Broadway" celebrates life in theater at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 27, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 17 Recap

Old flames return and new sparks continue to fly this week — all while Juliette and Alex appear to be burning out.

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Sarasota Orchestra performed Masterworks 5 with violin soloist Midori and conductor Michael Balke. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • February 26, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra gives classics a fresh take in Masterworks 5

“Midori Honors Bernstein” celebrated the would-be 100th birthday of the acclaimed composer.

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Sylvia Zerbini performs her equestrian act. Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 23, 2018
Circus Sarasota gathers diverse acts for standing ovation to the circus arts

Circus Sarasota's latest show, "Ovation," celebrates the 250th anniversary of the modern circus with a seasoned lineup of performers.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 23, 2018
Jewish Film Festival will explore the theme of 'Israel: Yesterday and Today'

The Ninth Annual Naiditch Family Foundation Jewish Film Festival details 70 years of human experience in Israel.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 23, 2018
Sarasota Ballet gets wild with latest production 'Dreams of Nature'

Nature takes on a whole new form in the company's new show, featuring Sir Frederick Ashton’s “The Dream” and David Bintley’s “‘Still Life’ at the Penguin Café.”

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 22, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Diego Figueiredo, winner of several competitions including the Montreux Jazz Festival, is coming in from Brazil for the festival. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 22, 2018
Jazz Club of Sarasota attracts international musicians for annual jazz festival

The 38th Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival aims to show how the genre creates a universal language through music.

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Photo by Chris Ogden
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 22, 2018
Sarasota chosen as next host of traveling photography exhibit 'The Fence'

United Photo Industries announced Feb. 22 that Nathan Benderson Park will be a regional host site for the Brooklyn-based exhibit in fall of 2018.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 21, 2018
Critic's Picks: The Oscars

The 90th Academy Awards airs March 4. We offer our picks in all the major categories.

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Lauren Ward as Mary's thoughts, Lauren Nielsen as Mary in "What Was I Thinking?" by Marvin Albert. Photo courtesy of Theatre Odyssey.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • February 21, 2018
Theatre Odyssey takes short plays 'On the Road'

The second annual tour will kick off with an open formal dress rehearsal on Feb. 25.

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Galen Murphy-Hoffman, Samantha Joy Pearlman, William Selby and Dane Becker perform in "Shakespeare's Greatest Hits." Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 20, 2018
'Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits' proves the point at FST cabaret

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret show is a fun a revue of Shakespeare-inspired tunes with a loose narrative.

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  • Katie Johns
  • February 20, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 16 Recap

On this week's episode we learn Brandon is a fool, Garrett is now Mr. Cool and Alex is probably skipping school.

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