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  • Pam Nadon
  • January 29, 2018
'Call Me By Your Name' captivates from the opening credits onward

Phenomenal acting and breathtaking scenery combine for a beautiful look on a forbidden romance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The group tours the country playing a wide variety of music that transcends stylistic distinction. Courtesy image
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 29, 2018
Circus comes home in unique quartet performance

Ethel's “Circus: Wandering City” displays skillful playing and precise planning.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The Sarasota Ballet opened "Moving Identities" with Paul Taylor's "Airs." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • January 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet takes on a different style in ‘Moving Identities’

Director Iain Webb chose a much more modern triple bill for his latest production, which included one company premiere and two revivals.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Cedric Cannon and Sam Mossler perform. Photo by Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 24, 2018
FST's 'How to Use a Knife' is a paradoxical mix of horror and hilarity

Playwright combines snappy, Mamet-style dialog with fast-paced, economical scene construction in new Florida Studio Theatre production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Abdul-Khaliq ‘A.K.’ Murtadha and Emerald Rose Sullivan star in WBTT’s production of ‘The Mountaintop.’ Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 24, 2018
WBTT shows a different side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“The Mountaintop” imagines Dr. Martin Luther King’s final night in gripping West Coast Black Theatre Troupe production.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 23, 2018
'Phantom Threads' explores the complexities of control over others

Daniel Day-Lewis shines in what he's saying is his final role before retirement.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Carson is barely in this episode and is essentially irrelevant but we like his face.
  • By Katie Johns & Niki Kottmann
  • January 23, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 12 Recap

Drama reaches an all-time high as Chloe celebrates her 22nd birthday, Madisson confronts Canvas, Alex makes a comeback and Juliette and Kelsey continue their war over Garrett.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarasota Orchestra performed Chamber Soiree 5: "Splendid Colors" on Jan. 18 and 21. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 22, 2018
Another week of musical feasts for Sarasota

Sarasota Orchestra and Artist Series Concerts present two masterful performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Singin' in the Rain" runs through Feb.7. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 19, 2018
Stage adaptation of classic 'Singin' in the Rain' spoofs the early days of Hollywood

The Players production of "Singin' in the Rain" pokes fun at old Hollywood with classic MGM musical tropes.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Jordan Brown and Laura Rook star in "Shakespeare in Love."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 17, 2018
No Holds Bard: Asolo fills the blank verses of Shakespeare

“Shakespeare in Love” imagines the Bard’s love life at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 16, 2018
Film review: 'The Post'

Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks captivate audiences in this Spielberg knockout, which reminds moviegoers the importance of free speech.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Niki Kottmann & Katie Johns
  • January 16, 2018
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 11 Recap

The winter premiere of "Siesta Key" tells us Kelsey and Garrett are clearly not over each other, Brandon is gross and the new guy is hot.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Anu Tali — Courtesy image
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 15, 2018
Music review: 'Firsts'

Pianist Roman Rabinovitch substitutes in stunning Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 3 performance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Courtesy image
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 9, 2018
Movie review: 'I, Tonya'

A scathingly funny script and snappy scoring contribute to "I, Tonya"'s success.

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DeAnna Wright and Lawrence James perform "The Mother with the Hat." Photo by Frank Atura.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 8, 2018
Theater review: 'Mother with a Hat'

Asolo Conservatory’s latest play walks the razor’s edge between redemption and self-destruction.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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