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Brian Noonan, Danny Calvert, Vaden Thurgood, and Cameron Johnson. Photo by FST.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 26, 2017
A New Jersey State of Mind

Talented tenors sing the praises of New Jersey at FST.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • June 26, 2017
Film review: "The Exception"

"The Exception" is part thriller, part WWII drama and part love story

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Alexia Jasmene and Minka Wiltz
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 26, 2017
Urbanite Theatre production tells the story of the man who wasn’t there.

'Naming True' is a parable of storytelling and personal loyalty.

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yMusic is a chamber group of young performers from New York. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Edward Alley
  • June 26, 2017
Festival wraps with a delightful mix

Third portion of Sarasota Music Festival offers greatest contrast.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 23, 2017
Ringling students win international award

Three Ringling students were awarded the BAFTA Student Film Award for animation

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 21, 2017
Sailor Circus gives Sarasotans a sneak peek at their D.C. show

Circus Arts Conservatory hosted a CAC in DC send-off performance on June 20 at Sailor Circus Arena.

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Filmmaker Kevin Smith recently shot his new horror movie,"Killroy Was Here,” at Nathan Benderson Park in partnership with Ringling College of Art and Design. Courtesy photo
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 21, 2017
Kevin Smith returns to Sarasota to film horror movie

The actor, writer and director is currently filming the first installment of his horror anthology “Killroy Was Here” in partnership with Ringling College and Semkhor Productions.

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Horne unsheaths a custom sword he recently made. Photo by Nick Friedman
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 21, 2017
Local karate master takes matters into his own hands

James Horne is a master of more than just martial arts. By hand-crafting his own weapons, he creates functional works of art.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 21, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Brett Mitchell
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  • Edward Alley
  • June 18, 2017
Music review: Music Festival Weekend Two

Students and faculty continue to impress in Sarasota Music Festival's second weekend.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 17, 2017
Asolo brings the sea to shore for family day

Asolo Rep Theatre hosted oceanic-themed family day activities before and after its performance of “Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea” on June 17.

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Brendan McMahon and Suzy Jane Hunt. Photo by Gary Sweetman
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 17, 2017
Theater review: 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'

Multimedia, multisensory adaptation of Jules Verne’s classic immerses audiences in an oceanic experience.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • June 17, 2017
Film review: 'Past Life'

A family uncovers the disturbing truth about their father's dark past in this provocative film.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 14, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 15

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Barbara Jendrysik, Sarasota Pen Women President Brenda Spalding and Vice President Polly Curran support local written, visual and musical art through workshops, exhibitions and scholarship fundraisers. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 14, 2017
Putting Pen to Paper: The Sarasota Pen Women celebrate 60th anniversary

The local women's art organization spent the past six decades spreading appreciation and support for the written, visual and musical arts.

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