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  • January 18, 2016
Come At Me, Sarasota: Beach Yoga with Margie Pargie

We find out if we have what it takes to challenge yogi and life coach, Margie Pargie.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 18, 2016
Lens Craft: Joe Lipstein's documentary dreams

Joe Lipstein's short documentary memorializes a local favorite, Big E's.

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  • January 18, 2016
Band of Gypsies: Hot Club of SRQ swings into gypsy-jazz nostalgia

The local band pays homage to the sound pioneered by Django Reinhardt in 1930s France.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • June LeBell
  • January 17, 2016
Music Review: The Met in HD Presents 'The Pearl Fishers'

The Met's performances, streamed live into local theaters

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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 17, 2016
Theater review: 'The Drowsy Chaperone'

Comedy unfolds in the theater of the mind.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 17, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Jan. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week

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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 17, 2016
Power of personality: Carolyn Michel's one-woman showcase

Carolyn Michel relives her favorite roles in the SaraSolo Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
The most iconic symbol of the samurai, this sword was used for ceremonial purposes and is made of steel, iron, gold, silver, horn, wood, lacquer and genuine stingray skin.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • January 13, 2016
Way of the Warrior: The artistry of samurai warriors

The Ringling's new exhibit explores the beautiful, brutal lives of samurai warriors

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 12, 2016
This Week in Sarasota, Thursday, Jan. 14

A look at our favorite events this week

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Joe Knispel, Nick Wyman, and Karl Hamilton. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 11, 2016
Theater review: 'All the Way'

Asolo Rep's latest production offers a glimpse behind Lyndon Johnson and the Civil Rights Act.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 11, 2016
Film review: 'The Revenant"

Brutal and beautiful, 'The Revenant' is a story of survival.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 11, 2016
Retro Revolution: Ryan O'Neill's throwback rock

With his new solo project, Quint and His Orca, Ryan O'Neill puts a modern spin on his love for free-spirited ’60s rock.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • January 10, 2016
Ringling College breaks ground on Basch Visual Arts Center

The college hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new state-of-the-art facility.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • June LeBell
  • January 10, 2016
Music Review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Masterworks III'

'Masterworks III' brings winter dreams to Florida.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • January 8, 2016
Keep the music playing

Artist Series and Sarasota Music Club launch scholarship to empower and educate the musicians and audiences of tomorrow.

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