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Metaphysically Speaking

Michael Newton-Brown is known for his theater work. What few people know about is his other job: a Tarot card reader.

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Saluting Uncle Sam's Orchestra

How the greatest symphony orchestra you've never heard of helped rebuild American foreign relations after WWII.

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Reel-world experience

Local filmmakers are showing film students professional experience and the importance of storytelling.

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'The Witch' offers exquisite horror — without blood and gore.

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"Hands on a Hardbody" runs through March 6. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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Theater review: 'Hands on a Hardbody'

Keep on Trucking.

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Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 5

A world-class conductor leads Sarasota’s world-class orchestra.

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Sarasota Ballet names Joseph Volpe interim managing director

The Sarasota Ballet board member and former Metropolitan Opera general manager will temporarily fill the position.

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Film review: 'Where to Invade Next'

Michael Moore's new film is a beautifully constructed travelogue that explores the uncomfortable truth.

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* In its upcoming performance, "To Have and Uphold," Moving Ethos Dance Co. explores the idea of exhaustion, both physical and emotional. Victoria Mora and Jess Pope play with the idea of the strains of relationships. Photo by Brendan Ragan.
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Life in Motion: Moving Ethos Dance Company's new outlook

Moving Ethos Dance Company has found its stride by going back to its roots.

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Robert de Warren's life has been dedicated to creative collaboration.
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Robert de Warren: This is your day

Sarasota honors a life of creative collaboration.

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"You improvise with what you have, and that leads to all kinds of different things. If I had a different studio, I'm sure I'd do different kinds of work. There's a seasonal nature to this workspace. Its thumbprint is absolutely present my work."
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Studio Space: David Steiner

Constantly changing artistic styles, Steiner has made unpredictability his trademark.

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Meet the Chefs

Get to know the culinary creatives behind St. Jude inaugural Foodlosophy event.

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Mary Anne Servian has been with the Sarasota Ballet since 2010.
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Sarasota Ballet releases Managing Director Mary Anne Servian

Servian, who had been with the company since 2010, was released today.

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Theatre review: 'Stupid F%#*ing Bird'

Flight of the post-modern seagull

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