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  • 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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  • April 6, 2017
Theater review: 'Bo-Nita'

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

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  • April 6, 2017
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Mick Cohn and Tom Harris say focusing on small-batch brewing allows more room for creativity.
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  • 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
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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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  • 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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  • April 5, 2017
Sporadic Revelations: Samantha Burns' laser-cut printmaking

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

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  • April 3, 2017
Ringling cuts ribbon on new soundstage

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

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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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  • 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.

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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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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 30, 2017
Craig Rubadoux and the art of creation

Craig Rubadoux’s paintings reveal a deep connection to Sarasota.

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Erin Murphy and Greg Bortnichak work for the Sarasota Film Festival every year
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 29, 2017
Arts converge at Sarasota Film Festival

For most of the year, Erin Murphy and Greg Bortnichak are on the road, touring with their band. But the most exciting 10 days of their year are offstage, working for the Sarasota Film Festival.

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With her unusual instrument and use of digital effects, five-string violist Martha Mooke has found her musical voice. Courtesy.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 29, 2017
Out of This World: Martha Mooke performs with Pops Orchestra

Using effects pedals and an improvisational approach, electric five-string viola virtuoso Martha Mooke pushes the boundaries of her instrument.

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  • March 29, 2017
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