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The RIngling's 66-acre arboretum is now a Level 2 Accreditation facility and on The Morton Register of Arboreta. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 6, 2019
Scene & Heard: 08.06.19

From company updates (The Sarasota Ballet) to accreditation winners (The Ringling), there's plenty to report on the A&E scene this week.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 5, 2019
'The Farewell' is a touching dramedy that proves all families have their issues

Director-writer Lulu Wang's true family story is told by a cast of talented actors with identifiable credibility.

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"Blown Away." Photo source: Netflix.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 2, 2019
Binge Blog: Bodega hive, assemble

Showtime's 'Desus & Mero' and Netflix's 'Blown Away' are this week's Sarasota Observer must-stream picks.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 30, 2019
Tarantino does it again with phenomenal 'Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood'

This new Quentin Tarantino masterpiece shines because of its talented cast, nostalgic premise and the personal knowledge of the filmmaker.

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Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 29, 2019
Urbanite Theatre's 'Scorch' proves gender isn't a simple equation

The theater company's latest production is an edgy exploration of identity.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 26, 2019
Monica Cross’ 'The Wonder of Our Stage' is imaginatively original

Was Shakespeare a Shakesbot? This Players New Play Festival winner investigates at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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Sarah Wertheimer is the executive director of Embracing Our Differences.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • July 26, 2019
Scene & Heard 07.30.19

From grants recipients (Embracing Our Differences and Ringling College of Art and Design) to accreditation winners (Historic Spanish Point), there's a lot to celebrate on the Sarasota A&E scene this week.

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Ryan Gosling in "First Man." Photo source: HBO.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 26, 2019
Binge Blog: One giant leap

Hulu's "Veronica Mars" and Quentin Tarantino's "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" are this week's Sarasota Observer Binge Blog picks by reporter Ryan Kohn.

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"Wild Rose" is in theaters now. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • July 22, 2019
Jessie Buckley produces an unforgettable performance in 'Wild Rose'

The film follows a wannabe country singer/mom of two after she is released from prison and pursues her dream in Nashville.

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The 2019 Sarasota Improv Festival ran July 12 and 13. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 22, 2019
2019 Sarasota Improv Festival offers big laughs and new take on the art form

Improv troupes from around the nation showcased their art at Florida Studio Theatre. In case you missed it, here’s a recap of some of the highlights.

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  • Reviews
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in "La La Land." Photo source: DVD.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • July 19, 2019
Binge Blog: I guess I'll see you in the movies

"La La Land," a color-awash ode to those who dream, and "Los Espookys," an absurd bilingual comedy series, are this week’s picks.

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  • Reviews
Brett Mack plays the title role and Ally Farzetta plays multiple roles in Dog Days Theatre’s current production of “Theophilus North." Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 15, 2019
Dog Days Theatre’s 'Theophilus North' shines a light on human connections

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's production is a charming adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s novel.

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“Shout! The Mod Musical” runs through July 21. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 14, 2019
The Players Centre's 'Shout! The Mod Musical' celebrates women of the '60s

Go back in time to the Swinging Sixties with this production at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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"Ethel Waters: His Eyes Are on the Sparrow" runs through Aug. 4. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 9, 2019
'Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow' casts its eye on an American icon at FST

Jannie Jones brilliantly characterizes the beloved singer’s evolution in this Florida Studio Theatre production.

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Joseph Holt was appointed artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota in 2011.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • July 8, 2019
Collaborations rang free at Choral Artists of Sarasota July Fourth concert

'Sounds of Independence' impressed with a partnership between the vocalists, Cedric Hameed and Sarasota Concert Band.

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