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  • April 13, 2016
Theater review: 'Alabama Story'

“Alabama Story” pits free speech against racism at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Grammy-nominated singer Deborah Cox performs a song from Asolo Rep's upcoming Broadway-bound musical "Josephine."
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 13, 2016
Asolo Repertory Theatre previews world premiere of 'Josephine'

Deborah Cox performed a sneak preview of songs from the upcoming Broadway-bound musical.

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Photo by Jeff Fusco
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 13, 2016
On the Road Again with Hymn For Her

For this local rock band, home is wherever they park their Airstream.

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The Sarasota Ballet in George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes." Photo: Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • April 11, 2016
Dance review: Patriotic pieces performed with passion

Marking its 25th anniversary, the Sarasota Ballet performed its pinnacle show of the season featuring Sir Frederick Ashton's "Enigma Variations" and George Balanchine's "Stars and Stripes."

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Ron McCarty
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 11, 2016
Keeper of Cà d'Zan

Keeping one of Sarasota’s most beautiful landmarks in shape is no small task. Meet the man, who for the last 35 years, has worked to preserve a piece of art history.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • April 11, 2016
Movie review: 'Demolition'

Jake Gyllenhaal explores the odd side of grief.

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Cecilia Ziano
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  • June LeBell
  • April 11, 2016
Music review: La Musica Program III

La Musica offers a satisfying afternoon of chamber music

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Photo by Laurie Colton
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 7, 2016
Theater review: 'Venus in Fur'

You Always Love the One You Hurt

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  • Pam Nadon
  • April 6, 2016
Film review: 'Eye in the Sky'

'Eye in the Sky' is an intense morality drama that will have you on pins and needles.

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Bianca LaVerne Jones and Jordan Ben Sobel in Asolo Rep's production of "Disgraced." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Disgraced'

'Disgraced' confronts issues of culture and identity at Asolo Rep.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 6, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 7

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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Chef Jeanette Scott will prepare clam chowder and hush puppies for My Hometown Fest.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 6, 2016
Eat This: My Hometown Fest

Inaugural My Hometown Fest serves up craft beer, food and nostalgia.

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Katherine Michelle Tanner. Photo by Brendan Ragan
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 4, 2016
Drowning Lessons

Urbanite Theatre Co-Artistic Director Brendan Ragan prepares for "The Drowning Girls" — the first play he's directed at the theater.

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Kyle Tamo and Morgan Alley. Photo by Dustin Smith.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 3, 2016
The elusive sounds of Colours

Sarasota electronic-pop duo, Colours, thrives on the enigmatic.

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Antti Siirala. Courtesy image.
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  • June LeBell
  • April 3, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 7: 'Legends'

Sarasota Orchestra closes its season with a legendary performance.

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