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Marty Fugate and The Grim Reaper enjoy a game of chess. Photo by Ellie Bloom.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 20, 2017
Review: Institute for Psychogeographic Adventure

IPA adventures celebrate experience at The Ringling.

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  • March 19, 2017
Music review: Masterworks 6

A 'Titan' of a program at Sarasota Orchestra's masterworks concert.

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  • March 16, 2017
Asolo Rep explores the world in 2017 - 2018 season

For the last five years, Asolo Repertory Theatre has explored the American character. In its 2017/2018 season, the theater is thinking globally.

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Tahja Harrison (center) enjoys the social nature of belly dancing and its roots in Middle Eastern homes and villages. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 15, 2017
Whirling Passion: A conversation with belly dancer Tahja Harrison

Tahja puts a new spin on a timeless dance style.

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Marianne Chapel
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2017
Innovative Art: mchapel projects opens its doors

A new contemporary art gallery caters to Sarasota artists with inventive approaches.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 16

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Terri Weagant. Photo by Brendan Ragan
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  • March 15, 2017
Going Solo: Urbanite Theatre presents 'Bo-Nita,' a one-woman show

85 minutes. Seven characters. No intermission. One actor. ‘Bo-Nita’ shows the value of a child’s worldview.

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  • March 15, 2017
Experiments in Art: Institute for Psychogeographic Adventure takes over The Ringling

The Brooklyn-Based performance-art group embraces the pseudo-scientific method to create an individualized, custom tour of performance.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 14, 2017
Film review: 'The Salesman'

An act of violence puts a marriage to the test in this year's Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 14, 2017
Theater review: 'God of Carnage'

'God of Carnage' explores the fine print in the social contract at The Players.

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Marcelo Gomes and Victoria Hulland in Sir Frederick Ashton' s "The Two Pigeons." Photo Credit Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • March 13, 2017
‘A Tribute to Ashton’ is a shining moment for ballet

Sir Frederick Ashton’s ‘Scènes de ballet’ and ‘The Two Pigeons’ showcased Sarasota Ballet’s artistry.

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Avito (Matthew Vickers) pleads to his former fiancée Fiora (Elizabeth Tredent) to not turn her back on the love they share. Photo by Rod Millington.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 12, 2017
Opera review: 'The Love of Three Kings'

With 'The Love of Three Kings,' Sarasota Opera beautifully revives a rarity.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 9, 2017
Ethan Hawke shares his vision for the future of filmmaking

The actor, director and writer sees industry potential in Sarasota.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 8, 2017
Film review: 'The Red Turtle'

A visually stunning animated fairytale speaks volumes — without dialogue.

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  • March 8, 2017
Jewish Film Festival highlights the Jewish experience

The 2017 Sarasota Jewish Film Festival opens March 12.

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