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Phillip Sink, winner of this year's Hermitage Prize, and Bruce Rodgers, executive director of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, in Aspen, Colorado.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • August 24, 2015
Phillip Sink wins 2015 Hermitage Prize

Presented in partnership by the Hermitage Artist Retreat and the Aspen Music Festival and School, the award for a young and promising composer includes a six-week residence at the Hermitage and a $1,000 prize.

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  • August 23, 2015
This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 24

This week in Sarasota: Monday, Aug. 24

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  • August 23, 2015
WATCH: Four Artists / Four Walls

WATCH: Four Artists / Four Walls

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  • August 23, 2015
Speakeasy Sarasota takes the Devyn back in time

Full Moon Productions took Sarasota back to the time of Prohibition with their late-night themed party

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Jeremy Guerrero and Alison Prouty in "Penitents" by Jack Gilhooley was presented during the Starlite Players' July series.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • August 21, 2015
Starlite Players announce lineup of new shorts for fall season

Two sets of comedy shorts will run at the Starlite Room in Sept. and Oct.

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  • August 21, 2015
Office Bar SRQ to replace Evie's on Ringling

Office Bar SRQ to replace Evie's on Ringling

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Married couple and fellow artists Matteo Caloiaro and Brooke Olivares spend their artistic free time in their cozy studio space in the Burns Court neighborhood.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • August 19, 2015
Studio Space: Matteo Caloiaro and Brooke Olivares

The two illustration graduates from Ringling College returned to Sarasota to expand not only their work but also impart tips and skills to the next generation of Ringling students.

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"Phoenix"
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 19, 2015
Film review: 'Phoenix'

Christian Petzold's subtle thriller examines love, betrayal and rebirth

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  • By Matthew Serrano
  • August 19, 2015
Creekside Drinks: Dessert cocktails

Creekside Drinks: Dessert cocktails

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Members of the reformed SARTQ, an artist collective, as they prepare for their inaugural show "Here and Now" at the State of the Arts gallery.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • August 19, 2015
SARTQ 2.0

The diverse artist collective returns after a three-year hiatus with a fresh lineup, a debut show and a new vision for the Sarasota arts scene.

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"Old Enough to Know Better"
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 18, 2015
Theater review: 'Old Enough to Know Better: Aging Well in Sarasota'

A lighter look at lessons learned in time

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Urbanite Theatre
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 18, 2015
Theater review: "Isaac's Eye"

Lucas Hnath's play pushes biographical boundaries at Urbanite Theatre

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  • Nick Reichert
  • August 17, 2015
SARTQ opens "Here and Now" at the State of the Arts Gallery

The 16-member artist collective's first show runs through August 29.

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  • Nick Reichert
  • August 17, 2015
Urbanite Theatre opens "Isaac's Eye" by Lucas Hnath

The last show in the theater's inaugural summer season runs until Sept. 6

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  • Amanda Morales
  • August 14, 2015
Black Diamond Burlesque set to tease Asolo audience

Black Diamond Burlesque set to tease Asolo audience

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