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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 24, 2021
The Once and Future 'Camelot'

A distilled production of the classic Broadway musical comes to life on the Asolo Rep’s Terrace Stage.

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Margaret Goreshnik specializes in the violin and piano.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • March 15, 2021
Music academy's 25th anniversary something to celebrate

Margaret Goreshnik has taught music at Allegro Academy in Sarasota for 25 years

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Morvydd Clark in "Saint Maud."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 5, 2021
Binge Blog: To save a soul, that is quite something

"Taskmaster," "Saint Maud" and "Banshee" are this week's selections.

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Yuri Marques and cast in George Balanchine’s "Donizetti Variations." Photo courtesy of Frank Atura
    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • March 1, 2021
Sarasota Ballet program leaves an unforgettable impression

Digital Program 5 featured choreographic sensations George Balanchine’s "Donizetti Variations" and Ricardo Graziano’s "Amorosa."

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"Safe House" provides an immersive experience. The choices are up to the audience. (Photo by Jack Cooper)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 26, 2021
Welcome to the Machine

The dystopian future isn’t written in Brendan Ragan’s interactive 'Safe House' at Urbanite Theatre.

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Selby staff used a Rowlux material to create a shiny pool of water filled with water lilies.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • February 15, 2021
Selby Gardens unveils pop art garden display exhibition

The Roy Lichtenstein: Monet’s Garden Goes Pop! exhibit blends pop art with classic garden displays.

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Ricardo Graziano, Katelyn May, Danielle Brown and Ellen Overstreet in Paul Taylor's "Brandenburgs" (Courtesy photo by Frank Atura)
    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • February 1, 2021
Sarasota Ballet captivates with Paul Taylor performances

The ballet's fourth digital program featured "Company B" and "Brandenburgs."

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 29, 2021
Binge Blog: Watch for the elephant

"In & Of Itself" and "Lupin" are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Mitsuha and Taki in "Your Name."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 22, 2021
Binge Blog: If we see each other, we'll know

"Your Name." is this week's recommendation.

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    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • January 15, 2021
Binge Blog: Love breaks your heart

"Soul" and "Moonstruck" are this week's picks

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Ivan Spitale, Daniel Pratt, Ricki Bertoni, & Lenin Valladares in Sir Matthew Bourne's "The Infernal Galop" (Photo by Matthew Holler)
    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • January 4, 2021
Sarasota Ballet delights with varied virtual program

The ballet's Digital Program 3 rang in the new year with serious works and a splash of comedy.

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"Portrait of a Lady on Fire."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 18, 2020
Binge Blog: Don't regret, remember

Binge Blog's top 10 films of the year — sort of.

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A reenactment from "Alabama Snake." Photo source: HBO Max.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 11, 2020
Binge Blog: What if I told you I don't even know the truth?

"Alabama Snake" is this week's selection.

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Performed by the Asolo Conservatory via Zoom, "Twilight" explores stories of 40 people surrounding the L.A. riots.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 7, 2020
'Twilight' sheds light on America’s racial fault lines

The Asolo Conservatory’s virtual production revisits the L.A. riots of 1992. Many voices speak. But there are no easy answers.

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John Wilson, from "How To with John Wilson."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 4, 2020
Binge Blog: On the impending doom of the industry

"How To with John Wilson" is this week's recommendation.

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