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SYV sings on the staircase at the Opera Garnier. Courtesy photos.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 23, 2014
Where Are They? Sarasota Young Voices take Paris

For nine days, beginning June 22, Sarasota Young Voices Chamber choir, a 14-woman ensemble, went to Paris -- the first time the group, founded in 2007, has traveled overseas.

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  • By Amanda Heisey
  • July 22, 2014
Curtain Call: A first look at The Players Theatre New Play Festival

Curtain Call: A first look at The Players Theatre New Play Festival

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  • By Ashley Pawelczyk
  • July 22, 2014
Let's talk locks: Summer hair to beat the heat

Let's talk locks: Summer hair to beat the heat

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Marc Jacobs handbag, available at Addison Craig
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 22, 2014
Hot Flash: Orange is the new black

To get the most of fun summer colors, BT explored local stores to see what they had to offer in one of Pantone's favorite summery hue: orange.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Emarie and Petr Marcan
  • July 21, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: MSC Foundation Mid-Year Grant Giving Ceremony

PHOTO GALLERY: MSC Foundation Mid-Year Grant Giving Ceremony

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"The Sty of the Blind Pig" runs through Aug. 3, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 21, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: 'Sty of the Blind Pig'

The Banyan Theater's current production of Phillip Hayes Dean's "Sty of the Blind Pig" explores a time when it seemed like change would never come.

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    By
  • Jack Littman-Quinn
  • July 18, 2014
Burns Court Café: three years young and growing

Burns Court Café: three years young and growing

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  • Nick Friedman
  • July 18, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, July 18

Weekend's best bets: Friday, July 18

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 18, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Life Itself'

Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic, Roger Ebert's life is celebrated and dissected brilliantly in the new documentary "Life Itself."

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 17, 2014
RaeF gets personal on new album, "Love is Coming"

RaeF gets personal on new album, "Love is Coming"

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Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features places to get down and boogie.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 17, 2014
IN THE KNOW: Places to hit the dance floor

Here's our weekly list of things you should know, but might not. This week's 'In the Know' features places to get down and boogie.

  • Arts + Culture
TWIS (1)
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • July 16, 2014
Another man's treasure: Chefs collaborate for inaugural Trash Fish Dinner

Another man's treasure: Chefs collaborate for inaugural Trash Fish Dinner

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"Shelfie" — the new selfie
    By
  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • July 16, 2014
Hot Flash: Shelfie - the new selfie

There is another category taking over Instagram posts - the 'shelfie.'

  • Arts + Culture
A few upcoming local auditions taking place are seeking actors, musical theater performers, tenors and Asian American children.
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2014
Upcoming auditions seek new talent

A few upcoming local auditions taking place are seeking actors, musical theater performers, tenors and Asian American children.

  • Arts + Culture
"I think there are millions of people walking around on scripts that have missed the star of their life," Kate Alexander says. "Be the thriving essence of who you are — it could be anything."
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • July 16, 2014
Flipping the script

Kate Alexander, associate director of Florida Studio Theatre, finds life works out best when you veer from a script and let life lead you toward your potential.

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