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The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations."
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  • Anna Dearing
  • December 6, 2017
Dance review: 'Metropolitan'

Never-ending growth of technique and artistry was ever present in the Sarasota Ballet's most recent triple-bill production, "Metropolitan."

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 6, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 7

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 5, 2017
FST dedicates new Kretzmer housing building

Florida Studio Theatre officially opened the new residence on Dec. 4 at its location in the Rosemary District.

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Nate Jacobs, Samone A. Hicks, Joseph Holt, Amy Jo Connours, and Leon Pitts in Choral Artists of Sarasota’s production of “Too Hot to Handel.”
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 4, 2017
Choral Artists of Sarasota reimagine Handel

Choral Artists of Sarasota reprise joyful gospel interpretation of Handel’s ‘Messiah.’

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Ringling College of Art and Design hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of its new state-of-the-art visual arts facility on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 3, 2017
Scene & Heard: 12.07.17

Here's a look at what's happening on the arts and entertainment scene this week and beyond.

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Nick Duckart and Ana Isabelle perform in Asolo Rep’s production of “Evita.” Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • December 3, 2017
Music review: 'Evita'

Commanding, skilled performers and a full — but not overpowering — orchestra make "Evita" shine.

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  • December 1, 2017
Drink This: Mistletoe Wishes

Toast to the holiday season with this cranberry cocktail.

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The cast of Asolo Rep's production of "EVITA" performs. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 30, 2017
Theater review: 'Evita'

Innovative production offers fresh take on “Evita” at Asolo Rep.

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Kristen Zaborski, Samantha Bennett and Rebecca and Brad Williams enjoy the Culture Collective End of Season Party May 23 at Save Our Seabirds. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 29, 2017
Culture Collective presents 2017-2018 season schedule

This season, the young professionals group will see performances by Sarasota Orchestra, Choral Artists of Sarasota and many more.

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Sarasota Ballet dancers rehearse Marcelo Gomes' piece, "Dear Life." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 29, 2017
Sarasota Ballet's 'Metropolitan' gets the pointe across through storytelling

Sarasota Ballet focuses on storytelling with its latest production, "Metropolitan."

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Ana Isabelle performs in Asolo Rep's production of "EVITA." Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 29, 2017
Josh Rhodes and Asolo Rep reinvent the story of a controversial icon

An interview with Josh Rhodes, director and choreographer of Asolo Rep’s groundbreaking production of 'Evita.'

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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 27, 2017
Film review: 'Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri'

This role was literally and figuratively made for Frances McDormand, and her character in the dark comedy teaches us an important life lesson.

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Kate Berg and Mari Vial-Golden perform "Echoes." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
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  • Marty Fugate
  • November 26, 2017
Theater review: 'Echoes'

Women’s struggles reverberate across the centuries in “Echoes” at Urbanite Theatre.

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  • November 26, 2017
Film review: 'Wonderstruck'

Director Todd Haynes brings the unique perspective of two deaf children to life — even though their stories take place five decades apart.

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  • November 24, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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