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Ellen Kleinschmidt and company perform in the musical "Mame" at Manatee Performing Arts Center. Photo by Brian Craft
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  • Marty Fugate
  • September 25, 2017
'Mame' marches to a different drummer in Manatee Players production

Despite a rushed ending, "Mame" is a fun, lively show that will entertain with its flashy period costumes and old-school Broadway jazz tunes.

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Flutist Betsy Traba performed the Renaissance Concerto for Flute and Orchestra by Lukas Foss.
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • September 24, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra opens season with ‘Renaissance’

Principal Flutist Betsy Traba marvels in Sarasota Orchestra's first concert of the season.

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  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander
  • September 19, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 8 Recap

Juliette goes after Garrett to get back at Kelsey, and she is suddenly the worst villain the show has ever seen.

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Photo by Jake Hills on Unsplash
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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 13, 2017
Critic's Fall Film Picks

As the summer winds down, we pick our must-see upcoming films.

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Carole Bufford. Photo by Peter Carrier
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 13, 2017
Theater review: 'Roar'

The Jazz Age roars to life at FST Cabaret.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 12, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 7 Recap

This week Alex makes a real move on Kelsey, Chloe stands up to Alex and Madisson's mom hosts a trainwreck of a barbecue.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 5, 2017
Film review: 'Patti Cake$'

This coming-of-age story about an unlikely talent's quest for glory comes with a fresh, infectious vision.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 5, 2017
Theater review: 'The Crucible'

Arthur Miller’s 'The Crucible' shines a light on the banality of evil.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander
  • September 5, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 6 Recap

The crew goes to the Bahamas, Kelsey and Alex flirt and Juliette throws some serious shade.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander
  • August 29, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 5 Recap

The highlights of this week's episode of "Siesta Key" include a budding romance, Bimini trip plans and a "break" between our favorite couple — oh my!

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 28, 2017
Film review: 'Good Time'

Robert Pattinsons proves his chops in this electrifying story of misguided justice.

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Mark Shoemaker; David Meyersburg. Photo by Amanda Heisey
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 28, 2017
Playwright insight: Connie Schindewolf

The woman behind 'Mammoth Bones' shares the origins of her first full-length play.

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Penn Rose and Mark Shoemaker in Connie Schindewolf’s “Mammoth Bones.”
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Mammoth Bones'

A troubled mind hears the call of a long lost species in Connie Schindewolf’s “Mammoth Bones.”

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Cathy Hansel-Edgerton, Meg Newsome, Ren Pearson and Mark Woodland. Photo by Don Daly.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 22, 2017
Theater review: 'Arsenic and Old Lace'

'Arsenic and Old Lace' brews up killer comedy at the Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 22, 2017
Film review: 'Wind River'

A chilling mystery inspired by true events, 'Wind River' contrasts nature's stark beauty with crime's ugly truth.

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