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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 31, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Brasil finds a personal connection in telling the history of the Seminole Indians native to Sarasota.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 31, 2016
Painting History: Richie Brasil honors Rosemary history

The graffiti artists pays tribute to local Seminole history with mural.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 31, 2016
Arise Music Arts Communication unleashes students' inner musician

For Susan Gabriel, learning an instrument is about more than notes on a page — it’s about communicating through a universal language.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 28, 2016
Film review: 'Don't Breathe'

Three young thieves get more than they bargained for in this tense thriller.

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The 48,000 square-foot library's central core will boast student art on its three-story interior walls.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 24, 2016
Ringling College seeks student artwork for new library

The three-story mural on the Alfred R. Goldstein Library's interior will be one of the largest in Sarasota.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 24, 2016
Music In the Moment

Pianist Michael Royal talks jazz, taking risks and the elusive intuition of musical improv.

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The sign introducing guests to the Patricia Thompson Gallery now also introduces the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 21.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 24, 2016
The Art of Advertising: Ringling alum broadens the definition of art

Pedro Pérez exhibit explores the creative process of an advertiser.

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 23, 2016
Rock for a Cause seeks local musicians

The annual battle-of-the-bands fundraiser will accept submissions through Sept. 18

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 23, 2016
Film review: 'Hell or High Water'

Chris Pine shines in this cat-and-mouse thriller.

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Dylan McDermott works with Ringling alum Mo Shane on his locally shot web series, "Sugar." Photo by Rich Schineller
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 22, 2016
Ringling College named No. 16 on 'Hollywood Reporter' list of top 25 film schools

The annual list notes the school as being the youngest on the list — and one of only two ranked Florida schools.

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Photo by John Joseph Revisky
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 19, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Aug. 25

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 19, 2016
Theater review: '42nd Street'

'42nd Street' kicks up its heels at Manatee Players

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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 17, 2016
Film review: 'Indignation'

'Indignation' shines a light on fate and its elusive grasp.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 17, 2016
Theater review: 'Bell, Book and Candle'

“Bell, Book and Candle” enchants audiences at The Players.

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Majorie hopes to make Veronica Fish and Oyster a local destination.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • August 17, 2016
Mark Majorie brings his love for seafood to Veronica Fish and Oyster

From the New Orleans bayou to Sarasota Bay, Mark Majorie doesn't just love seafood. It's a way of life.

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