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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 19, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 10

This week on MTV's most beachy drama there was a breakup, an old flame reignited and potentially a new love triangle.

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"Blown Sideways Through Life" runs through March 24
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 19, 2019
Work is a four-letter word in Claudia Shear’s 'Blown Sideways Through Life'

Claudia Shear’s one-act, one-woman, 90-minute thrill ride, 'Blown Sideways Through Life,' offers plenty of laughs in this Backstage at the Players production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Disney's touring production of "The Lion King" had an estimated economic impact of $11.4 million, during its 2019 run at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 19, 2019
'The Lion King' celebrates the circle of life at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Welcome to the jungle for this spectacle offering a sweet, pop transcendentalism.

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  • Reviews
Sam Wu, 23, is an Australian citizen who grew up in Shanghai and is currently pursuing a Master of Music — Composition at The Juilliard School.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • March 18, 2019
EarShot artists show promising talent with Sarasota Orchestra concert

Four young emerging composers heard their evocative works for the first time in a traditional (professional) concert setting.

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  • Reviews
Lesa Silvermore performs with her band, Lesa Silvermore and The Growlers. Photo by Trey Jones
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 15, 2019
Scene & Heard: O3.15.19

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

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Lee Pace in "Pushing Daisies." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 15, 2019
Binge Blog: Pie in the sky

"Pushing Daisies," created by Bryan Fuller and starring Lee Pace, Anna Friel and Kristen Chenoweth, and "Being John Malkovich," directed by Spike Jonze, written by Charlie Kaufman and starring John Cusack, are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Katie Johns
  • March 12, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 9

The family drama was as turbulent as the relationship drama on this week’s episode.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Trevor Bates plays the missing child and Summer Dawn Wallace plays Fiona in "In a Word." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 12, 2019
Lauren Yee’s 'In a Word' explores the aftermath of a child abduction

Urbanite Theatre approaches the unpopular topic of child disappearance in its latest gripping — and surprisingly funny — production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Elizabeth Sykes and The Sarasota Ballet in George Balanchine’s "Stars and Stripes." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Anna Dearing
  • March 12, 2019
History and patriotism prevail in the Sarasota Ballet's 'Poetry and Liberty' program

The Sarasota Ballet makes a mark on the ballet world with its company premiere of Sir Frederick Ashton’s 'Apparitions,' while enthusing patriotism with George Balanchine’s 'Stars and Stripes.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Ferdia Walsh-Peelo and Lucy Boynton (center) in "Sing Street." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • March 12, 2019
Binge Blog: Rock 'n' roll is a risk

Netflix's "The Umbrella Academy," created by Gerard Way and starring Ellen Page, and Amazon Prime Video's "Sing Street," directed by John Carney and starring Lucy Boynton, are this week's picks.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 11, 2019
'The Cakemaker' is an exceptional, emotionally-charged and unexpected film

This was director Ofir Raul Graizer's first feature film, 'The Cakemaker,' but its excellence mimics those of the most experienced filmmakers.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari's "Susanna's Secret" runs through March 23. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • March 11, 2019
Sarasota Opera's comedic double bill impresses with lively melodies

Together, 'Rita' and 'Susanna's Secret' make for a fun departure from Sarasota Opera's

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Kevin Short — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 6, 2019
Scene & Heard 03.07.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including updates on Sarasota Opera, The RIngling and Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 5, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 8

Chloe uncovers new gossip, Kelsey lashes out at Garrett and Alex and Juliette shockingly can't seem to agree if Alex cheated or not on this week's episode of MTV's "Siesta Key" reality TV show.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 5, 2019
'Everybody Knows' is an ambivalent and ambitious kidnapping whodunit

Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem offer powerful performances in Asghar Farhadi's new drama/thriller, "Everybody Knows."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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