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"Inherit the Wind" features a fictionalized account of the 1925 Scopes “Monkey” Trial, of a teacher who was put on trial after he defied Tennessee’s laws against teaching evolution in its public schools.Â
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 27, 2017
The Darwin Award goes to …

'Inherit the Wind' pits bad law against good science at Venice Theatre.

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  • April 25, 2017
Film review: 'Their Finest'

"Their Finest" quietly speaks volumes about the power of compassion and courage in dangerous times.

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  • April 25, 2017
Theater review: 'The Exonerated'

With true stories of the wrongly convicted, FST explores the ugly truth of our justice system.

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Ali Rose Dachis and Justin Adams. Photo by Matthew Holler
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 25, 2017
Theater review: 'Rich Girl'

'Rich Girl' considers the love/money ratio at Florida Studio Theatre.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 25, 2017
Urbanite Theatre announces fourth season

In its fourth season, Urbanite Theatre explores a variety of theatrical styles — and unlikely human connections.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 25, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 27

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Edward Alley
  • April 23, 2017
Music review: Verdi's 'Requiem'

Choral Artists of Sarasota offer energetic, musically sensitive performance.

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Courtesy Lawrence Evans, Susan Greenhill, Jeffrey Plunkett and Warren Jackson read scripts distilled from interviews with six exonerated inmates.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 21, 2017
FST's 'The Exonerated' gives a voice to the wrongly convicted

Florida Studio Theatre reprises groundbreaking play exploring the crime of punishment.

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Lead Bartender Candice Marie created the new spring drinks. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 19, 2017
Jack Dusty blends the old with the new for spring cocktail menu

Reimagined with an American traditional tattoo theme, Jack Dusty’s spring cocktail menu honors its nautical history.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 19, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • By Nick Friedman
  • April 19, 2017
All Hail the Queen: Sarasota Ballet stages 'Checkmate'

In staging Dame Ninette de Valois’ ‘Checkmate,’ Margaret Barbieri passes on knowledge from her career-shaping role as the Black Queen — which she learned firsthand from the famed choreographer.

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Lawrence James, Mary Ellen Everett, Kedren Spencer and Amy Helms in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory' s production of "A Midsummer Night' s Dream." Photo by Frank Atura.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 17, 2017
Theater review: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Do You Believe in Magic? Asolo Conservatory creates comic enchantment at Selby Gardens.

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Photo by Sarah DeHeer. Courtesy of Alton Brown.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 17, 2017
Dinner and a Show: A Conversation with Alton Brown

With his touring live variety show, ‘Eat Your Science,’ the chef and T.V. personality blends his two passions — performance and food.

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  • Edward Alley
  • April 14, 2017
Music review: La Musica

Last-minute substitutions bring pleasant surprises at La Musica.

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  • April 13, 2017
A conversation with Tracy Ferrie, of Boston

Before Boston's Van Wezel concert, the bassist talks rock ’n’ roll, custom gear and roller skating.

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