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Gloria Musicae singers will perform the chamber opera. Photo taken at The Ringling Circus Museum.
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  • March 30, 2016
The Swedish Songbird, Uncaged

Libby Larsen’s opera, 'Barnum’s Bird,' tells the story of the world’s first pop icon.

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  • March 29, 2016
Film review: 'Hello, My Name is Doris"

A seriously cute comedy

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Jerry Finn and his wife, Terri. File photo.
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  • March 28, 2016
King of Summer

Jerry Finn, founder of Banyan Theater Company and pioneer of summer theater, dies at 83.

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  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'La Cage aux Folles'

A down-and-dirty comedy with a sense of high life in low places.

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“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST. Photo by Matthew Holler.
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  • March 26, 2016
Theater review: 'Yesterday'

“Yesterday” celebrates British Invasion at FST.

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  • March 23, 2016
Total Control: 'Photography and Film Constructs'

Ringling College exhibit explores the world of constructed photography.

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  • March 23, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 24

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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With their new artist collective, Central Avenue Makers Space, Shawn O'Malley and Victoria Arendt hope to promote sustainability — and Sarasota's underground arts scene.
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  • March 23, 2016
Makers’ Mark: Sarasota's underground artist collective

Central Avenue Makers Space crafts a connection to history with repurposed art.

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  • March 22, 2016
Film review: "A War'

The battle lines are not simply drawn in this exploration of human conflict.

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Turner Moore started the Whiskey Obsession Festival four years ago.
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  • March 22, 2016
Obsessed: Sarasota's Whiskey Obsession Festival

Turner Moore has turned his infatuation with whiskey into one of the biggest whiskey festivals in the country.

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  • March 21, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Opera Verdi Cycle Grand Finale Concert

Sarasota Opera closes historic Verdi Cycle with an impassioned performance.

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  • March 21, 2016
Circus Across Cultures

The Ringling's European circus poster exhibition shows the art form's universal appeal.

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  • March 18, 2016
Shamrock Pub celebrates St. Patrick's Day

The annual downtown block party raised money for the YMCA Youth Shelter.

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Ben Rosenbach and Nathan Kaufman. Photo by FST
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  • March 17, 2016
Theater review: 'My Name is Asher Lev'

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Hasidim

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  • March 17, 2016
Sarasota Film Festival announces 2016 lineup

The annual festival discussed this year's highlights at its kickoff party.

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