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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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  • Anna Brugmann
  • 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.

  • Arts + Culture
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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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 29, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 30

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Boynton Beach Club: The Musical'

Love has a second act in Manatee Players production of “Boynton Beach Club: The Musical.”

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Rachel Moulton in "Grounded."
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Grounded'

'Grounded' tracks a UAV warrior’s relentless fall from grace.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Footloose'

“Footloose” finds surprising substance in familiar territory.

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  • March 22, 2017
Film review: 'Land of Mine'

'Land of Mine' sheds light on a little-known post WWII tragedy.

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Denise Cormier, Matt DeCaro and Tracy Michelle Arnold. Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 22, 2017
Theater review: 'The Little Foxes'

Greed and ambition confront culture and family loyalty in 'The Little Foxes' at the Asolo Rep.

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Shawn Pettersen’s work for Spectrum II focuses on outer space as a hopeful frontier.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 22, 2017
Curation as Art: Spectrum II opens at Art Center Sarasota

Nathan Skiles curates the experimental exhibit as an exercise in isolated collaboration.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 22, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 23

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Peter and Carrie Walsh demonstrate the closed dance hold position during rehearsal on March 17 at Empire Dance Studios. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 22, 2017
Dynamic Duo: Local ballroom competition will feature new amateur couple

Sarasota Challenge gives Carrie and Peter Walsh the chance to learn the art of ballroom dance — and fall in love all over again.

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