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  • April 19, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: THURSDAY GO-TO GUIDE: NFL Greats! PLAN YOUR WEEKEND! Matinee Madness! SFF Luncheon/In Conversation Two for One! Amy Seimetz Recommends!

Sarasota Film Festival: THURSDAY GO-TO GUIDE: NFL Greats! PLAN YOUR WEEKEND! Matinee Madness! SFF Luncheon/In Conversation Two for One! Amy Seimetz Recommends!

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 19, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'El Primio'

Paula Markowich's El Primio features standout natural acting performances.

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  • By Kristen Pace
  • April 18, 2012
Socially Awkward Starstruck Blonde Navigates the Sarasota Film Festival

Socially Awkward Starstruck Blonde Navigates the Sarasota Film Festival

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  • By Jessi Smith
  • April 18, 2012
Margot the Catty Kitty Says "WTF?" to MTO 'Fast Life' Mural

Margot the Catty Kitty Says "WTF?" to MTO 'Fast Life' Mural

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  • By John Ewing
  • April 18, 2012
Observe This: Today’s Top Stories

Observe This: Today’s Top Stories

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  • By The Insider
  • April 18, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: What to see Wednesday! More Matinee Madness and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

Sarasota Film Festival: What to see Wednesday! More Matinee Madness and FILMMAKERS IN ATTENDANCE!

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 18, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'Detropia'

Detropia - from Motown to Ghost town

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 18, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'Alps'

Alps is a snowy, bleak and icy film.

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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 18, 2012
SFF Film Review: 'Gimmie the Loot'

Gimmie the Loot is an laid-back adventure through the streets of New York.

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"Performing has always been my favorite outlet," says Dhakeria Cunningham. "Whenever I couldn't articulate how I felt about something, I would dance it out."
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 18, 2012
Dhakeria Cunningham: Belle de jour

Actress Dhakeria Cunningham gets ready to shake up Sarasota in her biggest and most spirited role yet - Josephine Baker in the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'Blackbird.'

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McCurdy's Comedy Theatre opened its doors 24 years ago.
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 18, 2012
Scene & Heard

McCurdy preps for 'Today' show close-up; YouthArts Fest puts creativity on display; Jazz Juvies blends hot rhythms with Fuzión

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Mackenzie Yaryura, winner of the Healthy Teen Coalition
    By
  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 18, 2012
HIGHLIGHTS: Student filmmakers premiere their works

The Hollywood Nights Student Cinema Showcase featured the filmmakers of tomorrow April 15, at Regal Hollywood 20, in a premiere of 11 films written and produced by area teenagers.

  • Arts + Culture
Heidi Kurpiela I feel like I just stood up on a surfboard and caught a wave,” Gid Pool says of his recent ascent to comedy stardom. “I’m enjoying the ride, that’s for sure.”
    By
  • Heidi Kurpiela
  • April 18, 2012
BACKSTAGE PASS: Comedic timing

Retiree Gid Pool never expected to find his true calling at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, nor did he expect The Wall Street Journal or the 'Today' show to laugh at his jokes.

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In "Jericho," Beth (Eleanor Handley) is dating Ethan (Michael Satow), right, but continues to see the ghost of her husband, Alec (Will Little), who died on Sept. 11. Photo courtesy of Maria Lyle.
  • By Paula Atwell
  • April 18, 2012
Theater Review: 'Jericho'

After its world premiere at the New Jersey Repertory Theater, award-winning "Jericho," is being presented by Florida Studio Theatre as part of the Sarasota Festival of New Plays and the National New Play Network's "rolling world premiere," designed to stimulate the continued restaging of new writers.

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  • June LeBell
  • April 18, 2012
Music Review: 'La Musica: Program III'

La Musica, the international chamber music festival that adorns Sarasota's rich culture scene every spring, has taken residence in the Opera House.

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