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Iain Webb and Jean Weidner Goldstein celebrate after just cutting the ribbon into the new dance studio space.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 28, 2015
Sarasota Ballet cuts ribbon on DNG studio expansion

The Sarasota Ballet's educational outreach program Dance - The Next Generation opened one new dance studio, an expanded rehearsal space and an all new computer lab.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 28, 2015
Changing Tunes: Five O'Clock Club's new image

After 60 years as a blues bar, the live-music venue is reaching out to new audiences with its first hip-hop show.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 28, 2015
Behind the Bar with: Jack Dusty

Batten down the hatches with Jack Dusty's nautical new cocktail

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Travante S. Baker, Andrés Acosta, and James Gregory Jeffery in Asolo Repertory Theatre's opening production in its fourth year of the "American Character" project: the explosive "West Side Story," running Nov. 10 through Dec. 27.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 28, 2015
Looking for America at Asolo Rep

Starting with ‘West Side Story,’ Asolo Repertory Theatre explores what it means to be American and how to address one of our most sensitive subjects: race.

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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 27, 2015
Asolo Rep previews the romance and rumble of "West Side Story"

Asolo Repertory Theatre hosted a preview for board members, donors and theater lovers of its season opener: the classic musical "West Side Story."

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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 27, 2015
Sarasota will host first annual Florida Craft Beer Summit

JDub's Brewing Company will host Florida's first ever craft brewing trade summit from March 14-16 at the Hyatt Regency Sarasota.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • October 27, 2015
Film review: 'Steve Jobs'

Michael Fassbender explores the dark side of the genius behind Apple.

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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 26, 2015
Annual Celebration of the Arts

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County held their annual honoring of local arts organizations and advocates at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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The Sarasota Ballet paid tribute to Ballet Master Pavel Fomin by performing his ballet, "Hommage À Chopin." Photo Credit: Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • October 26, 2015
Diversity in Dance

The Sarasota Ballet opened its 25th anniversary season showcasing the work of its own dancers.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 26, 2015
This Week in Sarasota: Monday, Oct. 26

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Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • October 26, 2015
Theater review: "Freak"

Raw honesty and gutsy insight dominate this Urbanite Theatre production

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  • Nick Reichert
  • October 23, 2015
Irish whiskey producer Jack Teeling visits Vom Fass Sarasota

Award-winning Irish whiskey producer visited the artisanal Main Street liquor store for a one-on-one whiskey tasting and talk.

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Christian and Justin Long discuss their upcoming travel/comedy web series that will focus on Sarasota and have Ringling College film students produce nearly everything behind the camera.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 22, 2015
Justin and Christian Long launch web series at Ringling College

Actor, writer and producers Justin Long and brother Christian Long begin their collaboration with Ringling College of Art and Design film students on an eight episode, Sarasota-based travel/comedy show.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 21, 2015
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Francis X. "Chip" Flaherty started Walden Media with his brother out of his apartment in 2000 and the company's films have gone on to gross over $3.3 billion worldwide.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • October 21, 2015
Chip Flaherty talks the big impact of family films

Francis X. "Chip" Flaherty, Jr. stopped by Ringling College of Art and Design Tuesday night to discuss filmmaking and creating cutting-edge, family friendly entertainment.

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