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Lee Dougherty Ross and Joseph Holt will perform four hands piano in a tribute to composer Peter Schickele at "The Illegitimate Bach" concert and luncheon on Nov. 15 at Michael's On East.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 8, 2017
Artist Series Concerts will host new music festival

BachFest Sarasota explores the legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach.

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Pablo Gonzalez, Ashley Lewis, Tobias Wright and Dominique Cecchetti perform "Rootabaga Country." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 8, 2017
Youth Opera hits all the high notes

Sarasota Youth Opera productions such as “Rootabaga Country” teach valuable skills.

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Andrew Hardaway plays the role of Oedipus, and Olivia Osol plays the role of his wife (who is also his mother and mother of his children). Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 8, 2017
'Oedipus' offers a modern connection to a timeless tale

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training shows how the message behind "Oedipus" is still relevant today.

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Tim Seibert designed many “pavilion homes” like this on Siesta Key. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 8, 2017
SarasotaMOD Weekend will celebrate architect Tim Seibert

Sarasota Architecture Foundation honors the legacy of Edward J. “Tim” Seibert in its fourth annual festival.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 6, 2017
Film review: 'The Florida Project'

Excellent acting and clean cinematography save this melancholy film from becoming too heavy.

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Alfredo (Andrew Surrena) and Violetta (Elizabeth Tredent) offer the famous “Brindisi” duet, a toast to the evenings guest. Courtesy photo
  • By Edward Alley
  • November 4, 2017
Sarasota Opera opens its fall season with timeless 'La Traviata'

Giuseppe Verdi's music returns to the Sarasota Opera House with an excellent production.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 3, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 9

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Katie Johns
  • November 2, 2017
Clyde Butcher opens St. Armands gallery

The St. Armands Circle gallery is the third for the landscape photographer.

  • Arts + Culture
Nikki Sedacca, Mary Lou and Ed Winnick and Ann Charters
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 1, 2017
Asolo Rep to start season on a high note with ‘Evita’

The theater company offered a sneak peek of the pop-opera serving as its season opener.

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Mari Vial-Golden — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 1, 2017
'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' continues its Sarasota run

The piece was well-received at Ringling International Arts Festival, and now it continues at Urbanite — but it’s not the same play.

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The renovations all started with the floor, which was previously a yellowing tile but is now made of polished concrete. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 1, 2017
Alfstad& Contemporary will reopen as Sarasota's newest art space

The contemporary gallery reopens Nov. 3 with a renovated gallery, but the same goal.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 1, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 2

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Ricardo Graziano dances the role of Dickon in Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden" in October 2017.
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • October 30, 2017
'The Secret Garden' brings the children's story to life

Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden" brings Frances Hodgson Burnett's children's novel to life with dance, music, poetry and puppetry.

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Ashleigh Haydu, Element front of house manager, General Manager (both restaurants) John Platt, Executive Head Chef Nils Tarantik and Jordan Keen, Element sous chef
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 29, 2017
PBnT and Element restaurants to open on Main Street

Two new restaurants are opening next to each other in downtown Sarasota. But each will offer a different dining experience.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • October 29, 2017
Movie review: 'Lucky'

Harry Dean Stanton leads in his best performance ever.

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