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Nate Jacobs, founder and artistic director of the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, will receive the Larry Leon Hamlin Producer Award at the 2015 National Black Theatre Festival
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  • Nick Reichert
  • June 8, 2015
Nate Jacobs to receive producing award at National Black Theatre Festival

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder will receive the Larry Leon Hamlin Producer Award in August

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Nicholas McGegan
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  • June LeBell
  • June 8, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

Sarasota Music Festival opens its 51st season.

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  • June 7, 2015
Ringling College of Art and Design 2015 Reunion

Over 300 alumni descended on the campus this weekend to celebrate shared nostalgia and memories

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Dennis Kenney, Kathy Halenda, Dane Becker and Don Farrell. Photo by Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 7, 2015
Theater Review: 'Inspired Lunacy'

What is the meaning of life? Basically, it’s one big joke. That’s the big message behind FST's latest musical, “Inspired Lunacy.”

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  • June 7, 2015
Film Review: 'Love and Mercy'

"Love and Mercy" chronicles the journey of triumph and tragedy that Brian Wilson endured as songwriter and musician for the Beach Boys.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 5, 2015
This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 5

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, June 5

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  • June 4, 2015
TWIS Asks: La Dona Donuts

TWIS Asks: La Dona Donuts

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Jim Shirley, executive director of the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, helps lead the grant-making process funded by the Tourist Development Tax
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  • Nick Reichert
  • June 3, 2015
Sarasota County Commission approves 2016 arts grants

The commission awarded $1.81 million in grants to 34 organizations

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Robert Levin, current artistic director of the Sarasota Music Festival, will step down in 2017.
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  • Nick Reichert
  • June 3, 2015
Encore performances

Robert Levin will step down from his role as organizer of the Sarasota Music Festival in 2017, after 10 years of leadership.

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Students Samantha Lane and Katherine Herbert and educator Ben Plocher have a summer home at the Sarasota Youth Opera Summer Camp. Photo by Nick Reichert.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • June 3, 2015
Summer Stage

A local summer program helps any student ages 8 to 18 to learn one of the most intimidating forms of art: opera.

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Known for her roles onstage in "Wicked" and television for "Pushing Daisies" and "Glee," Chenoweth is currently starring on Broadway in her Tony Award-nominated turn in the acclaimed revival of "On the Twentieth Century."
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • June 2, 2015
Kristin Chenoweth coming to the Van Wezel

The Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress will perform on February 27, 2016.

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  • June 2, 2015
New Kids on the Block: Calusa Brewing Co. fosters craft beer community

New Kids on the Block: Calusa Brewing Co. fosters craft beer community

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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 1, 2015
Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

Week's best bets: Monday, June 1

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  • May 31, 2015
Film Review: 'Aloha'

Film Review: 'Aloha'

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David Finch, David M. Lutken, Helen Jean Russell and Darcie Deaville in Asolo Rep's production of "Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie." Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • May 31, 2015
Theater Review: 'Woody Sez'

Theater Review: 'Woody Sez'

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