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Stephanie Bastos performs "Timeline" in San Francisco, Calif. in August 2016. Photo by Robbie Sweeney
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 5, 2017
Dancing Through Life: Performer tells her story through dance

Stephanie Bastos will share an intimate tale with audience members at Sarasota Contemporary Dance's latest one-woman-show, "Timeline."

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Wyatt C. McNeil, Kelly Elizabeth Smith, David Kortemeier and Julia Gibson in “Relatively Speaking.” Photo by John Revisky
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 5, 2017
Dog Days Theatre offers summertime programming in Sarasota

FSU/Asolo Conservatory’s Dog Days Theatre kicks off with 'Relatively Speaking'.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 5, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, July 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Anything goes on stage during the “Sarasota Improv Festival” July 13-15 at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 29, 2017
Improv, the Next Generation

Sarasota Improv Festival sets the stage for new wave improv performers at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Cherise James, JoAnna Ford and Syreeta Banks rehearse a song from “Dreamgirls” on June 14 at The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 28, 2017
Paving the Way: WBTT show celebrates black Broadway stars

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's new production honors the black performers who made history on Broadway.

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June LeBell was the first female announcer on a major commercial classical music radio station. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 28, 2017
Voices of Freedom concert will honor familiar voice

Choral Artists of Sarasota will honor June LeBell at its annual Fourth of July concert.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 28, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 29

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Justin Kaiser and Garrett Von Räd. Photo by Trey Jones.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 28, 2017
Local band still likes that old time rock 'n' roll

With its vintage sound, 1960s sensibilities and three-part harmonies, The Beat Down is keeping the spirit of rock ’n’ roll alive.

  • Arts + Culture
Brian Noonan, Danny Calvert, Vaden Thurgood, and Cameron Johnson. Photo by FST.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 26, 2017
A New Jersey State of Mind

Talented tenors sing the praises of New Jersey at FST.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 26, 2017
Film review: "The Exception"

"The Exception" is part thriller, part WWII drama and part love story

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Alexia Jasmene and Minka Wiltz
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 26, 2017
Urbanite Theatre production tells the story of the man who wasn’t there.

'Naming True' is a parable of storytelling and personal loyalty.

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yMusic is a chamber group of young performers from New York. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • June 26, 2017
Festival wraps with a delightful mix

Third portion of Sarasota Music Festival offers greatest contrast.

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    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 23, 2017
Ringling students win international award

Three Ringling students were awarded the BAFTA Student Film Award for animation

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 21, 2017
Sailor Circus gives Sarasotans a sneak peek at their D.C. show

Circus Arts Conservatory hosted a CAC in DC send-off performance on June 20 at Sailor Circus Arena.

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Filmmaker Kevin Smith recently shot his new horror movie,"Killroy Was Here,” at Nathan Benderson Park in partnership with Ringling College of Art and Design. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • June 21, 2017
Kevin Smith returns to Sarasota to film horror movie

The actor, writer and director is currently filming the first installment of his horror anthology “Killroy Was Here” in partnership with Ringling College and Semkhor Productions.

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