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The Sarasota Ballet’s “Transcending Movement” performance will run Jan. 25-28. Photo by Frank Atura
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 9, 2019
Scene & Heard 01.10.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, from Sarasota Ballet adding a new performance to The Pops Orchestra donating $5,000 to Sarasota Military Officers Scholarship Fund of the Military Officers Association of Sarasota.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 7, 2019
'On the Basis of Sex' is an inspiring biopic on an extraordinary woman

Director Mimi Leder's film takes a personal approach in detailing Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first case before the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Violinist James Ehnes was the soloist for Sarasota Orchestra’s “Summer to Winter” Masterworks 3 concert Jan. 4-6. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 7, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra pulls at audiences' heartstrings in Masterworks 3 concert

"Summer to Winter" kicked off 2019 with an unforgettable performance of Shostakovich's Violin Concerto No. 1.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 3, 2019
'Vice' is a polarizing, dangerously serious comedy with outstanding performances

Christian Bale deserves an Oscar for his extraordinary portrayal of Dick Cheney in the latest cutting-edge comedy by Adam McKay.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 2, 2019
'Bird Box' is a thrilling psychological tale with an unexpected, ironic ending

Director Susanne Bier took a risk with her new Netflix film, but it paid off.

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Daniel Craig (left) in "Casino Royale." Photo source: DVD.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • December 21, 2018
Binge Blog: Wringing out the old year

The final recommendations of 2018 — "Casino Royale," "La Vita è Bella" ("Life is Beautiful"), streaming service Kanopy and social media app/site Letterboxd — are two of the best films of all time and the latest tools for movie-lovers.

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"On the Basis of Sex" opens Christmas day. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • December 20, 2018
Critic's holiday film picks 2018

A look at our favorite movies coming out this holiday season, including "On the Basis of Sex," "The Destroyer," "Bird Box," "Mary Poppins Returns," "Roma," "If Beale Street Could Talk" and more.

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Guests enjoying AlexArt International artist Fabio Dal Boni's art at Spectrum Miami. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 19, 2018
Scene & Heard 12.20.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a canceled performance at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a partnership between Meg Krakowiak and All Star Children’s Foundation Campus of Hope & Healing and an AlexArt International artist, Fabio Dal B

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Clint Eastwood stars and directs in "The Mule." Image courtesy of Empire
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 17, 2018
Audiences take a gripping road trip with actor/director Clint Eastwood in 'The Mule'

The 88-year-old actor is at his best in this true story of a senior citizen-turned-drug runner trying to make up for past mistakes.

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"Straight White Men" runs through March 1 at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 17, 2018
'Straight White Men' offers an oblique, outsider’s perspective on privilege at FST

Korean-American playwright Young Jean Lee wrote a play about straight white men from the non-white female perspective.

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Danielle Brown and Ricardo Graziano dance George Balanchine's "Diamonds." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • December 16, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet substitutes 'The Nutcracker' for dazzling 'Victorian Winters'

Sarasota Ballet's dazzling triple bill, 'Victorian Winters,' featured Sir Frederick Ashton's 'Les Patineurs' and 'Enigma Variations' with George Balanchine's 'Diamonds.'

  • Arts + Entertainment
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"Unchained Melodies" has now been extended through March 17 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 12, 2018
Scene & Heard 12.13.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, featuring updates from Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe, The Ringling and Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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"All Shook Up" features Elvis classics “Burning Love” and “Hound Dog.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 7, 2018
'All Shook Up' offers a little less conversation, more action at Players

The theater company delivers this Shakespearean comedy in the key of Elvis.

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Co-Artistic Directors Samantha Bennett and George Nickson presented "Metal, Wind and Wood" Dec. 3 and 4. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • December 7, 2018
'Metal, Wind and Wood' introduces unique contemporary pieces

Musical group ensemblenewSRQ continues to push audiences to widen their perspective.

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“One World, One Heart” by Anna Zigel is one of three best-in-show winners for this year's Embracing Our Differences outdoor exhibit. Courtesy image
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 5, 2018
Scene & Heard 12.06.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week regarding Sarasota's Embracing Our Differences, "50 Words" short film and Sarasota Orchestra.

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