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Photo courtesy of Center for Architecture Sarasota
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 9, 2016
Back to the Future: The Modern Show

The post-WWII housing boom ushered in a new style of American architecture — and décor to furnish it. The Modern Show turns back the clock to highlight modernism and its local legacy.

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  • June LeBell
  • May 8, 2016
Music Review: 'My Favorite Things'

Artist Series Concerts presents the best of Rodgers and Hammerstein

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Photo by Gary W. Sweetman
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  • June LeBell
  • May 8, 2016
Review: 'Josephine'

The world-premiere musical explores the ups and downs of one of the most iconic entertainers in history.

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Tucker Lenora picks iconic locals for her new portrait series.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 4, 2016
The Art of Being Local

Tucker Lenora's new portrait series explores what it means to be a townie.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • May 4, 2016
Pride in the Park

Each year, the Harvey Milk Festival brings in a new batch of up-and-coming musicians. Meet this year's lineup:

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Carl Abbott poses with ancient Maya ruins. Maya architecture has inspired and informed some of Abbott's recent work.
    By
  • 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
    By
  • 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.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • 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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  • 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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