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Jules Price and Carole Crosby
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 11, 2017
Asolo previews new musical ‘Beatsville’

Members of the press and supporters of Asolo Repertory Theatre got a sneak peak of the company’s next musical production on April 11 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • April 10, 2017
Film review: 'Kedi'

'Kedi' is a whimsical and philosophical meditation on the cat's existence in a human world

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Actor Stanley Tucci sat down with film critic David Edelstein at Sarasota Film Festival’s In Conversation with Stanley Tucci at Keating Theatre on April 9.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 9, 2017
The Sarasota Film Festival welcomes Stanley Tucci

The actor sat down with film critic David Edelstein to talk truth, former roles and the importance of the arts.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 7, 2017
Van Wezel announces 2017 – 2018 season

The Broadway, classical and dance series features Yo-Yo Ma, Renée Fleming, ‘Motown’ and more.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Edward Alley
  • April 6, 2017
Music review: La Musica Music Festival

La Musica Music Festival opens with an elegant, compelling performance.

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Terri Weagant. Photo by Brendan Ragan.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 6, 2017
Theater review: 'Bo-Nita'

'Bo-Nita' takes audiences on a wild ride at Urbanite Theatre.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 6, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 13

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Mick Cohn and Tom Harris say focusing on small-batch brewing allows more room for creativity.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 5, 2017
Brew Life Brewing opens in Sarasota

Brew Life Brewing focuses on small-batch beer lines.

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  • April 5, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 6

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Martin Gold, UF CityLab director, sees refrigerator doors as a place where Americans tell the stories of their lives.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 5, 2017
In 'Human Tales on Refrigerator Doors,' a uniquely American storytelling platform

The Center For Architecture Sarasota exhibit examines the kitchen appliance’s role in sharing the stories of our lives.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 5, 2017
Sporadic Revelations: Samantha Burns' laser-cut printmaking

With her monoprint exhibit, 'Insula Insula,' New College professor Samantha Burns explores fragmented memories.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 3, 2017
Ringling cuts ribbon on new soundstage

Ringling College of Art and Design calls lights, camera and action on new film facility.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Edward Alley
  • April 2, 2017
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 7

Masterworks series ends with brilliant playing by all.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • March 31, 2017
Sarasota Film Festival welcomes Rory Kennedy

Kennedy's most recent film "Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton" will kick off the Sarasota Film Festival this evening at the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 31, 2017
Critic's Spring Film Picks

Awards season might be over, but there are plenty of films to get excited about this spring.

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