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

The Jazz Age roars to life at FST Cabaret.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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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.

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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!

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • 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.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • By Niki Kottmann & Cassidy Alexander
  • August 22, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 4 Recap

Not even a luxe gala could make everyone happy this week, and it may be that every relationship is destined for failure.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 16, 2017
Review: 'IncrediBello!'

Acrobatic artistry meets clowning in Bello Nock's latest.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • August 15, 2017
Film review: 'Lady Macbeth'

'Lady Macbeth' is a slow, methodical thriller that exposes the morally bereft.

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Brendan Ragan and Betsy Helmer. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 15, 2017
Theater review: 'Pilgrims'

'Pilgrims' explores the challenges of outer and inner space at Urbanite Theatre.

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