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Mark Ormond, exhibit curator at Ringling College of Art and Design, believes Warren Reinecker’s designs were influenced by NASA vehicles. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College exhibit proves car design can be both functional and artistic

The latest exhibit at Ringling College of Art and Design's Lois & David Stulberg Gallery gives viewers a unique peek into the world — and art — of vehicle design.

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Sarasota Pride Fest 2017 takes place at Noon on Saturday, Oct. 21 at JD Hamel Park.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 18, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 19

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Alex Kompothecras, Juliette Porter, Pauly Apostolides, Madisson Hausburg, Chloe Trautman, Garrett Miller, Kelsey Owens and Brandon Gomes — Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Cassidy Alexander
  • October 18, 2017
'Siesta Key' in review

We watched the series so you didn't have to. Here's what you missed from the first ten episodes.

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Esteban Bravo and Beth David submitted “In a Heartbeat” for the best animated short category at the Oscars. Courtesy image
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  • Marty Fugate
  • October 18, 2017
Ringling College grads win award for LGBTQ animated short

When two young filmmakers followed their hearts, their heartfelt animated film won a Student Academy award — and could also win an Oscar.

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Zoe Speas, Brandyn Day, and Dan Faber perform in “Mack The Knife: The Bobby Darin Songbook.” Photo by Matthew Holler.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • October 17, 2017
The Short, Happy Life of Bobby Darin

Florida Studio Theatre cabaret revue revisits the legacy of Bobby Darin.

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Owen King and Stephen King take questions from the crowd at their book talk on Oct. 6 at Selby Public Library.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 9, 2017
Stephen King and Owen King end book tour in Sarasota

The father-son pair discussed collaborating to write their new fiction, ‘Sleeping Beauties.’

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Kihresha Redmond, J Vance and Jon Devries perform "Robin Hood" at the Keating Theatre. Photo by Matthew Holler
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 8, 2017
‘Robin Hood’ engages young audiences

FST Childrens Theatre strives to create an meaningful educational theatrical experience for families with its interactive production of the famous story.

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Joseph Holt, Andrew Lapp, Jonathan Spivey, Tom Purviance and Don Bryn performed Piano Grand II on Oct. 7. Photo by Barbara Banks
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • October 8, 2017
Artist Series Concerts’ season opens with a lively ‘Piano Grand II’

Joseph Holt assembled a quintet of talented pianists for the concert series’ season opener.

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All 10 performances will be broadcast live from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 6, 2017
CinéBistro Siesta Key begins showing Metropolitan Opera performances

Residents will soon be able to experience Met Opera performances broadcast live from the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

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Nobuntu will perform in its first American tour Oct. 19-21 at Historic Asolo Theater. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 6, 2017
RIAF 2017 defies expectations

Local and international performers take audiences out of their comfort zone at The Ringling’s ninth annual arts festival.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 6, 2017
This Week: Thursday, Oct. 12

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  • October 5, 2017
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

Music, art bring hundreds out for Ringling Underground

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 4, 2017
FST dedicates new Arnold Simonsen and Ronda Montminy Theatre Wing

Supporters and employees of Florida Studio Theatre gathered Oct. 4 at the new FST property to thank the donors who made it possible.

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Melissa Coleman Sperber, Charlotte Johnson, Benjamin Howe, Melissa Hull and Natalie Elizabeth Robinson will dance in SCD + Piazzolla beginning Oct. 12. Photo by Sorcha Augustine
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 4, 2017
SCD takes steps in a new direction with its first show of the season

Sarasota Contemporary Dance will open its season with SCD + Piazzolla, a collaboration that reinvents tango.

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Key Chorale performed at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. in 2017.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 4, 2017
Chorale starts on right note

Key Chorale will begin its 33rd season with the Sarasota Choral Festival and end with the Tomorrow’s Voices Today concert.

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