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Jillian Cicalese, Brian Ritchie and Bonita Jackson act in "As You Like It." Photo by John Revisky
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 16, 2019
'As You Like It' puts audiences under a spell in Asolo Conservatory production

This Shakespeare-in-the-park show at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens shows a younger, charmingly unrefined side of the Bard.

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Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds and John Krasinski in "A Quiet Place." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 16, 2019
Binge Blog: Laughing silently to myself

"Nate Bargatze: The Tennessee Kid" (Netflix) and "A Quiet Place" (Amazon Prime Video) are this week's recommendations from the Sarasota Observer's Binge Blog.

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Photo courtesy Variety
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 16, 2019
Mary Kay Place is explosive in gentle, intimate new film 'Diane'

Mary Kay Place is explosive in gentile, intimate new film 'Diane' about a 70-year-old widow who spends her time doing good for others.

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Bruno Giuranna — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 15, 2019
La Musica opening concerts show improved repertoire

The La Musica International Chamber Music Festival's first three concerts proved the fest is on the upswing.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 11, 2019
'Making Montgomery Clift' dispels the myths of the beloved actor's past

The powerful documentary, screened at the 2019 Sarasota Film Festival, was directed by Clift's nephew, Robert A. Clift, and Hillary Demmon.

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The Umbrella House sits in Lido Shores. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 10, 2019
Scene & Heard 04.11.19

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

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Cindy Gold performs in Asolo Rep's production of "The Cake." Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 9, 2019
Asolo Rep's 'The Cake' shows the not-so-sweet yet human side of the Bible Belt

Bekah Brunstetter’s 'The Cake' serves up a satiric slice of life in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s latest production.

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Kit Harrington as Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones." Photo source: HBO.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 8, 2019
Binge Blog: Winter is here (in a sense)

"Game of Thrones" (HBO) and "Pulp Fiction" (Netflix) are this week's recommendations.

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Photo courtesy Ed Alley
  • By Edward Alley
  • April 8, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra takes its final bow with Anu Tali as music director

The Sarasota Orchestra was joined by Choral Artists of Sarasota and Key Chorale at the Masterworks 7 concert, titled 'Peace and Joy.'

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Photo courtesy GeekTyrant
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 4, 2019
'The Mustang' is an exquisitely shot film about empathy that touches the soul

Matthias Schoenaert's brilliant performance in this heartbreaking and heartwarming film tells the story of a man saved by an animal.

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Bruce Rodgers retires Dec. 31. Courtesy phot
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 3, 2019
Scene & Heard 04.04.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week with Hermitage Artist Retreat, Embracing Our Differences and Asolo Repertory Theatre.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 3, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 12 (Season Finale)

The season finale of 'Siesta Key' season 2 did not disappoint.

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Conductor Guillermo Figuora — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 2, 2019
'Music of the Americas' offers Sarasota Orchestra patrons taste of Latin music

The dynamic Discoveries 3 concert featured Latin American and Latin American-inspired music and ended in an explosive finale.

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"Follies" runs through April 14 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts, 838 N Tamiami Trail. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 1, 2019
Sondheim's 'Follies' offers reflections on life, love and loss at The Players Centre

The Players Centre for Performing Arts in Sarasota's latest production, "Follies," is a fun and nostalgic celebration of musical theater with a philosophical undertone.

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Anu Tali was music director of the Sarasota Orchestra from 2013-2019.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • March 29, 2019
A look back on six years of growth with Anu Tali

The Sarasota Orchestra music director's final concert with the group is April 9.

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