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Carl Abbott poses with ancient Maya ruins. Maya architecture has inspired and informed some of Abbott's recent work.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • May 4, 2016
The Mayan Connection

Carl Abbott brings an architect’s insight to the legacy of the Maya.

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Tori Bates
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 4, 2016
Becoming Josephine

As the young Josephine Baker, Tori Bates bridges the gap between past and present in 'Josephine.'

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Ricardo Graziano and Danielle Brown perform the "Friday's Child" pas de deux in Sir Frederick Ashton's "Jazz Calendar." Photo: Frank Atura
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  • Anna Dearing
  • May 2, 2016
Dance review: Final show features Wheeldon & Ashton

Sarasota Ballet performed Christopher Wheeldon's "The American" and Sir Frederick Ashton's "A Wedding Bouquet" and "Jazz Calendar" on April 29 and 30, at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Luckily for the three wives in "The Smell of the Kill," they don't have to plan their husbands' death. All they have to do is not save them from it.
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  • May 1, 2016
Six Degrees of Murder

Three wives plus three bad husbands equal one big moral dilemma in the Players' "The Smell of the Kill."

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Crime thriller 'Green Room' features an evil menace that will make you want to lock the doors.
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 1, 2016
'Green Room' unsettles with its evil brand of action

The graphic horror movie avoids predictable pitfalls of the genre, making it one very scary flick.

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Thomas Koch
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 27, 2016
Six-String Sensei

Thomas Koch passes on the legacy of classical guitar.

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Arnold Berns has a deep appreciation for Sarasota history. The former president of the Historical Society of Sarasota County, he was instrumental in helping create the county's ordinance for historical preservation.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 27, 2016
Studio 41: The world in pictures

With his North Trail gallery, Arnold Berns combines his love for history, architecture and photography.

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Joseph Caulkins
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 27, 2016
Off Key Chorale's Healing Voices

Off Key Chorale uses the power of music to give Parkinson's patients a voice.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 27, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Photo by Matt Serrano
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  • Observer Staff
  • April 26, 2016
Drink This: Nutella Cream Pie

Enjoy the delectable flavors of a slice of pie — served up in a glass.

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Don Daly Photo
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 26, 2016
Theater Review: ‘Driving Miss Daisy’

Theater Review: ‘Driving Miss Daisy’

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Christopher Schnell. Courtesy image.
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  • June LeBell
  • April 24, 2016
Music review: 'Cello Time'

Sarasota Orchestra's 'Cello Time' spanned four centuries and more cellos than you can shake a bow at.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • April 24, 2016
Film review: 'Elvis and Nixon'

Brilliant performances by two unlikely actors bring to life an even more unlikely meeting.

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Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 24, 2016
Theater review: 'The Drowning Girls'

Urbanite Theatre's new production is a haunting exploration of exploitation and manipulation.

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Philip and Nancy Kotler and Warren and Margot Coville break ground on the new center.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • April 20, 2016
The Ringling breaks ground on Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion

The 5,500 square-foot center will house studio glass and serve as the formal entrance to the Historic Asolo Theater.

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