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  • Pam Nadon
  • June 11, 2019
'The Souvenir' is an emotional roller-coaster ride of a commentary on addiction

This logic-defying film, "The Souvenir," is interesting yet doesn't take the time to dive into the characters' backstories.

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"Around the World in 80 Days" runs through June 23. Photo by Andrew Billington
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 10, 2019
Asolo Rep's 'Around the World in 80 Days' takes all generations on a fun trip

Laura Eason’s adaptation of Jules Verne’s novel takes Asolo Repertory Theatre audiences on a voyage of imagination.

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Pianist Jon Kimuro Parker is part of professional ensemble Montrose Trio. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • June 10, 2019
Sarasota Music Festival week one starts on the right note

The first week of the festival featured both impressive professional ensembles and emerging young musicians.

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Sarah Ledtke McCann, Ann Flanigan, Chelsea Turbin and Meredith Jones perform "The Marvelous Wonderettes." Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 7, 2019
'The Marvelous Wonderettes' fills the jukebox with sweet love songs of yesterday

Florida Studio Theatre celebrates the girl group hits of the ’50s and ’60s in this production of non-stop fun.

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Fine Arts Society awarded $46,300 in scholarships last month. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 5, 2019
Scene & Heard 06.07.19

From scholarships and awards to a call to artists, there's plenty going on this week on the art scene.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • June 3, 2019
Brilliant acting and directing make 'Rocketman' the latest musical hit

The story of Elton John's rise to fame is lead by director Dexter Fletcher of "Bohemian Rhapsody."

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 3, 2019
Urbanite Theatre’s ‘The Niceties’ confronts an ugly legacy of racism

It’s not an academic discussion, but this lively play most definitely starts a conversation that will continue well after the lights go down.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 29, 2019
'Booksmart' soars with excellent female actors, scriptwriters and director

Amazing actor chemistry, a clever script and hilarious concept make for a new classic fueled by girl power.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Jenny Aldrich plays Mary Cassatt in "A Visit with Mary Cassatt." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 29, 2019
Jenny Aldrich’s 'A Visit with Mary Cassatt' paints a vivid portrait of the artist

This highly educational one-woman show channels Cassatt with warmth, wit and vivacity.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • May 28, 2019
'The White Crow' is an unimpressive look at the life of dancer Rudolph Nureyev

Other than beautiful cinematography and dancing, this so-so script with poor character development disappoints.

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The margherita pizza at the newly opened Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in downtown Sarasota is the most popular item so far. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 22, 2019
Scene & Heard: 05.23.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota.

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"The American Woman" stars Sienna Miller. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • May 22, 2019
Critic's summer film picks

Escape the heat and check out these must-see summer movies.

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Arianna Rose’s “Family by Numbers" by Best Play at the 2019 Ten-Minute Play Festival. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • May 16, 2019
Arianna Rose’s 'Family by Numbers' wins best play at Theatre Odyssey festival

For the first time, the Ten-Minute Play Festival featured work by playwrights throughout Florida rather than just Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Rachel Brosnahan shines as Midge Maisel in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • May 15, 2019
Binge Blog: Ambitious amateurs

Two leading ladies show us what ambition can do, even in unexpected situations, in this week's picks.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • May 13, 2019
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen are a winning pair in witty 'Long Shot'

This film is a delicious dose of sex, politics and rock 'n' roll, but it's also about compromising morality for career.

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