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Australian group Gravity and Other Myths will perform at the eighth annual Ringling International Arts Festival.
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Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Chamber Concert: 'Brass to Bassoon'

Orchestra musicians break into smaller ensembles for 'Brass to Bassoon.'

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Dr. Seuss
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  • March 2, 2016
Embracing Dr. Seuss' Differences

A local outreach is using a beloved author to gets kids reading — and thinking.

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  • March 1, 2016
Film review: 'Son of Saul'

Laszlo Nemes' debut feature film tells the terrifying account of one man's obsession with doing the right thing.

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Studio Space: Scott Joseph Moore

The local artist recently built 50 life-size Labrador retriever sculptures to honor the "superheroes" of Southeastern Guide Dogs.

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  • February 29, 2016
Theater review: 'Macbeth'

Night of the Scottish Play

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Dylan McDermott is collaborating with Ringling College and Selah Freedom to create a new web series called "Sugar."
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  • February 28, 2016
Actor Dylan McDermott to produce web series with Ringling College

The Golden Globe Award-winning actor will tackle a subject close to his heart.

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  • February 28, 2016
Passion, drama and patriotism in 'The Battle of Legnano'

The Sarasota Opera opens the final opera of its Verdi Cycle with high-quality singing and drama.

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  • February 24, 2016
When comedy attacks: FST presents 'Laughing Matters'

'Laughing Matters Vol. 5: Lock the Gates!' sources current events for a grab bag of humor.

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  • February 24, 2016
Hunting for More: Helen Hunt talks post-Netflix Hollywood

Award-winning actress Helen Hunt is the latest star to visit Ringling College of Art and Design.

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  • February 24, 2016
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  • February 24, 2016
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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  • February 24, 2016
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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Trishul Thejasvi, Thomas John Nudi, Amelia King and Bob Gray
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  • February 24, 2016
Reel-world experience

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

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