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This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 2

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  • February 1, 2017
JDub's Brewing Co. hones its craft

Approaching its third anniversary, the brewery continues to gain momentum. Jeremy Joerger’s secret to success? Be your own toughest competition. 

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Kristianne Kleine and Juan Gill in “Before Night Falls”
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  • February 1, 2017
Ballet Review: 'Ashton, Graziano, Tuckett'

Sarasota Ballet reprised three ballets with perfection.

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  • January 31, 2017
Film review: 'Elle'

Isabelle Huppert doesn't disappoint in this thrilling bait-and-switch revenge story.

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  • January 30, 2017
Opera employees celebrate 20 years

Five longtime Sarasota Opera employees celebrate two decades with the arts organization.

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  • January 30, 2017
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Sinking of the Titanic'

A moving, expressive tribute to the tragic story of the Titanic.

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  • January 27, 2017
Improv Ambassador: Will Luera takes improv overseas

Will Luera reflects on Saudi Arabia improv comedy tour.

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  • January 25, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 26

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Amnon Weinstein restores violins with an emotional history. Photo by Debra Yasinow
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  • January 25, 2017
Violins of Hope: A Voice for the Voiceless

Amnon Weinstein and the 'Violins of Hope' break the silence of the Holocaust.

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  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota Contemporary Glass Weekend kicks off

The third annual Sarasota Contemporary Glass Weekend highlights an art form unlike any other.

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Guests will enjoy food from 46 restaurants at the 10th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting Jan. 29.
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  • January 25, 2017
Toast to the Most: Enjoy the Forks & Corks Grand Tasting to the fullest

We've got the insider tips needed to get the most out of the Forks & Corks main event.

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Liz and Anne Hampton Callaway
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  • January 25, 2017
Sarasota's music scene: Looking ahead

There’s no shortage of things to look forward to in Sarasota’s music world. Here are a few favorites.

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  • January 24, 2017
Film review: 'Split'

M. Night Shayamalan's latest effort will haunt your dreams.

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Marcelo Gomes. Photo courtesy of Vutti Photography.
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  • January 24, 2017
American Ballet Theatre principal Marcelo Gomes to perform with Sarasota Ballet

Gomes will perform in ‘The Two Pigeons,’ during Sarasota Ballet’s ‘A Tribute to Ashton.’

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  • January 23, 2017
Drink This: Skinny Twister

A resolution-friendly skinny cocktail

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