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Arts + Entertainment

    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 9, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 10

These are a few of our favorite arts & entertainment events taking place on our calendar May 10 through May 16 in and around Sarasota, Florida.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 8, 2018
'Foxtrot' tells the moving story of an unexpected journey of grief

The film explores the horrors of war with an impactful score, tight camera angles and compelling story.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Ragtime" runs through May 27. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 8, 2018
'Ragtime' explores American dreams and nightmares with Asolo Rep

A small but mighty cast of talented performers tell a series of stories with the message that the more America changes, the more it stays the same.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"The Card Game" won Best Play. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 8, 2018
Theatre Odyssey names winners of its 2018 Ten-Minute Play Festival

The judges of Theatre Odyssey’s thirteenth annual Ten-Minute Play Festival had eight new plays from regional playwrights to choose from.

  • Arts + Culture
Starbenders is a androgynous rock-pop group hailing from Atlanta. Courtesy image
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 6, 2018
Harvey Milk Festival schedule features diverse music, theater and visual art

The relocated three-day festival celebrates Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay Americans elected to public office.

  • Arts + Culture
Josh Scheible and Lesa Silvermore jam out at their last show at Growler's Pub. Photo by Trey Jones
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 4, 2018
Lesa Silvermore Band changes name to honor Growler’s Pub

The band will now be known as Lesa Silvermore and The Growlers as a tribute to the pub, which is now under new management and will soon change names.

  • Arts + Culture
Elisa Uzcategui's work, “The New Rosie the Riveter,” is displayed as part of the Embracing Our Difference exhibit. Courtesy photo
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.

  • Arts + Culture
Jorge Blanco was born in the historic colonial area of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Photo by Barbara Banks
    By
  • 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.

  • Arts + Culture
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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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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.

  • Arts + Culture
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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • 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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • 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.

  • Arts + Culture
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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