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Arts + Entertainment | Reviews

Lawrence James, Mary Ellen Everett, Kedren Spencer and Amy Helms in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory' s production of "A Midsummer Night' s Dream." Photo by Frank Atura.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 17, 2017
Theater review: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Do You Believe in Magic? Asolo Conservatory creates comic enchantment at Selby Gardens.

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  • Edward Alley
  • April 14, 2017
Music review: La Musica

Last-minute substitutions bring pleasant surprises at La Musica.

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Garrett Turner. Photo by Cliff Roles.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 12, 2017
Theater review: 'The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity'

“The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” wrestles with stereotypes and authenticity at the Asolo Rep.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • April 10, 2017
Film review: 'Kedi'

'Kedi' is a whimsical and philosophical meditation on the cat's existence in a human world

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  • Edward Alley
  • April 6, 2017
Music review: La Musica Music Festival

La Musica Music Festival opens with an elegant, compelling performance.

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Terri Weagant. Photo by Brendan Ragan.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 6, 2017
Theater review: 'Bo-Nita'

'Bo-Nita' takes audiences on a wild ride at Urbanite Theatre.

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  • April 2, 2017
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 7

Masterworks series ends with brilliant playing by all.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Boynton Beach Club: The Musical'

Love has a second act in Manatee Players production of “Boynton Beach Club: The Musical.”

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Rachel Moulton in "Grounded."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Grounded'

'Grounded' tracks a UAV warrior’s relentless fall from grace.

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  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Footloose'

“Footloose” finds surprising substance in familiar territory.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 22, 2017
Film review: 'Land of Mine'

'Land of Mine' sheds light on a little-known post WWII tragedy.

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Denise Cormier, Matt DeCaro and Tracy Michelle Arnold. Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 22, 2017
Theater review: 'The Little Foxes'

Greed and ambition confront culture and family loyalty in 'The Little Foxes' at the Asolo Rep.

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Marty Fugate and The Grim Reaper enjoy a game of chess. Photo by Ellie Bloom.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 20, 2017
Review: Institute for Psychogeographic Adventure

IPA adventures celebrate experience at The Ringling.

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  • June LeBell
  • March 19, 2017
Music review: Masterworks 6

A 'Titan' of a program at Sarasota Orchestra's masterworks concert.

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  • March 14, 2017
Film review: 'The Salesman'

An act of violence puts a marriage to the test in this year's Oscar winner for Best Foreign Language Film.

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