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  • September 27, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 28.

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Nick interviewed several notable artists during his time at the Observer, one being Dylan McDermott at Sugar Meets Selah on Feb. 27, 2016 at The Francis. Photo by Rich Schineller
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 27, 2017
Letter from the Editor: A Curtain Call

After six years at the Observer, Nick Friedman is moving on.

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Just like my predecessor, I too was given the opportunity to interview Dylan McDermott. Photo by Rich Schineller
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 27, 2017
Letter from the (New) Editor

Niki Kottmann will take Nick Friedman's place as the Observer's Managing Editor of Arts and Entertainment.

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"Mother!" stars Jennifer Lawrence as "Mother."
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • September 26, 2017
Film review: 'Mother!'

This divisive psychological thriller is cunning but too chaotic to be understood.

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  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander
  • September 26, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 9 Recap

The drama intensifies this week as Brandon and Madisson get more serious, Garrett and Juliette make Kelsey jealous and Pauly puts on the worst show The Beach Club has ever seen.

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Ellen Kleinschmidt and company perform in the musical "Mame" at Manatee Performing Arts Center. Photo by Brian Craft
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 25, 2017
'Mame' marches to a different drummer in Manatee Players production

Despite a rushed ending, "Mame" is a fun, lively show that will entertain with its flashy period costumes and old-school Broadway jazz tunes.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 24, 2017
Young designers strut their stuff in recycled fashions

The 2nd annual iconcept jr. fashion show took place Sept. 24 at Art Center Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
Brendan Ragan and Betsy Helmer act in Urbanite Theatre's production of "Pilgrims." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 24, 2017
'Pilgrims' defies stormy weather at Urbanite Theatre

Hurricane Irma changed the date of Urbanite Theatre's last night of "Pilgrims," but that didn't keep ticket holders from immersing themselves in the escape of live theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Flutist Betsy Traba performed the Renaissance Concerto for Flute and Orchestra by Lukas Foss.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • September 24, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra opens season with ‘Renaissance’

Principal Flutist Betsy Traba marvels in Sarasota Orchestra's first concert of the season.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota foodies kick off Eat Like a Local Restaurant Week

Sarasota-Manatee Originals members and supporters gathered Sept. 20 at Keating Marine Education Center for bites and brews celebrating the upcoming restaurant week.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 20, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 21

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Dozens of volunteers, including members of Venice Theatre, arrived at the Players Centre for Performing Arts to help replace a water-damaged floor.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • September 20, 2017
Weathering the Storm: Arts community proves resilient after Hurricane Irma

In the days following the historic storm, Sarasota’s arts community shows its strength.

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  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander
  • September 19, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 8 Recap

Juliette goes after Garrett to get back at Kelsey, and she is suddenly the worst villain the show has ever seen.

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The in-house brewing system that the introductory beer science course uses was given to USF Sarasota-Manatee by an anonymous donor. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 15, 2017
USF Sarasota-Manatee partnerships help brew the next batch of beer-makers

USF Sarasota-Manatee beer science program grows as new opportunities bubble up.

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Katerina Sommers used cracker tags from her mother’s store to make her iconcept jr. dress. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 14, 2017
Trend Setters: iconcept jr. participants put their imagination to the test

Young designers challenged their creative instincts by designing an outfit out of recycled materials for the upcoming iconcept jr. fashion show.

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