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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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
“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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Guitar Girls" runs through March 31. Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 4, 2018
'Guitar Girls' celebrates America’s sisterhood of song at FST

The second iteration of this 2003 FST original revue features talented musicians telling short stories through song.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Christina and Michelle Naughton are identical twin sisters who performed in “Perfect Pairs” Nov. 30-Dec. 2. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • December 3, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra's 'Perfect Pairs' offers twice the talent

The Masterworks 2 Sarasota Orchestra concert at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota was led by guest conductor Ward Stare.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 26, 2018
Peter Farrelly coins different kind of humor in heartwarming 'Green Book'

Audiences will enjoy the film "Green Book" as a beautiful story of a friendship that transcends the cultural misconceptions of its time — and today's.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Tuva Novotny and Natalie Portman find a body going through some changes in "Annihilation." Photo source: EPIX.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 23, 2018
Binge Blog: Shimmer in the light

"Annihilation," starrting Natalie Portman, Oscar Isaac, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez and Tessa Thompson, and "The Big Sick," starring Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Ray Romano and Holly Hunter, are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The cast of Asolo Rep's production of "The Music Man" performs a tap number. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 23, 2018
'The Music Man' puts a new spin on an American classic with Asolo Rep

Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of this Broadway hit, "The Music Man," is a fun, fast-paced show — even though the story's logic is quite flawed.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Morgan Gerhart was just named advancement director for The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 21, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.22.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota County — more specifically with The Players Centre for Performing Arts, Southwest Florida Glass Art Alliance and Venice Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 19, 2018
Oscar-winning director Steve McQueen misses the mark with 'Widows'

The script of the new action film, 'Widows,' is mediocre and the director's attempt at political commentary is overkill.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Samantha Benoit and Filippo Valmorbida dance Christopher Wheeldon’s "There Where She Loved." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • November 19, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet makes audiences laugh, pulls at their heartstrings

'Masters of Dance' honored three of ballet choreograph's greatest: Sir Frederick Ashton, Jerome Robbins and Christopher Wheeldon.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 15, 2018
Great comedic actors make 'A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder' a killer time

A charming antihero chops down the family tree for love and money in this musical comedy at Florida Studio Theatre.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 14, 2018
'Beautiful Boy' is a painful yet important film showing the reality of addiction

Gut-wrenching performances by Steve Carell and Timothee Chalamet will grab viewers' hearts, squeeze and never let them go.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Stanislas Kostka’s works are available for purchase at Marianne E on Palm Avenue. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 14, 2018
Scene & Heard 11.15.18

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week, including a Stanislas Kostka show at Marianne E, a call for extras at Sarasota Opera House and a music video with Ryanito and CARisMA.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Peter Dugan and John Brancy are the artistic duo behind “Armistice.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 12, 2018
Sarasota Youth Opera and Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota guests excel

'The Little Sweep' and 'Armistice: The Journey Home' treated Sarasota audiences the same weekend.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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