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Edward Alley
February 11, 2019

Sarasota Opera is near perfection in Giacomo Puccini's 'Turandot'

'Turandot' principals and chorus alike sang with confidence and gusto.

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Pam Nadon
February 8, 2019

'Cold War' tells a gripping tale of lovers torn apart by forces out of their control

Filming entirely in black and white accentuates the dark nature of this doomed relationship in Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski's film.

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Marty Fugate
February 6, 2019

Asolo Rep's 'A Doll’s House, Part 2' imagines the fate of Ibsen’s feminist icon

Asolo Repertory Theatre's production by Lucas Hnath make audiences think and even laugh — in a post-modern sort of way.

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Niki Kottmann
February 6, 2019

Scene & Heard: 02.07.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including the winners of the Open Aqueous Exhibit at ArtCenter Manatee, a TripAdvisor award for Summer House Steak & Seafood and fun facts about performers in The Great Mr. Swindle’s Traveling Peculiarium and Dri

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Niki Kottmann
February 6, 2019

Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Recap Season 2, Episode 4

From girl fights to new flings, the drama continues.

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Edward Alley
February 4, 2019

Sarasota Orchestra enchants via a trip to the City of Light with Masterworks 5

'Round Trip to Paris,' aka Masterworks 5, was an outstanding performance in style, musicianship and execution.

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Ryan Kohn
February 1, 2019

Binge Blog: Happy and sad at the same time

This week’s picks, "Nathan For You" starring Nathan Fielder and "First Reformed" starring Ethan Hawke and Amanda Seyfried, give advice to struggling businesses and search for truth in a cold, dark world.

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Katie Johns
January 30, 2019

Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 3 Recap

This week on "Siesta Key," both alcohol and tears were flowing (as per usual honestly).

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Niki Kottmann
January 30, 2019

Scene & Heard 01.31.19

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

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Marty Fugate
January 29, 2019

FST's 'Curious Incident' is a smart, original play with a self-informed lead

'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' takes audiences on a journey of the mind at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Marty Fugate
January 28, 2019

Justice wrestles with mercy in WBTT production of 'The Amen Corner'

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's take on this tragic story by James Baldwin is about how human connection can be just as powerful as prejudice and poverty.