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Maria Wirries. Photo by Bill Booth
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  • June LeBell
  • July 18, 2016
Music Review: Maria Wirries at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center

Maria Wirries continues to sing beyond her years.

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Rita Rehn and Jo Twiss. Photo by Matthew Holler.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 15, 2016
Theater review: 'The Roommate'

“The Roommate” shows the limits of personal transformation at Florida Studio Theatre.

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  • July 12, 2016
Music review: Gloria Musicae Patriotic Spectacular

In its annual Independence Day concert, the choral artists have never sounded better.

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  • July 12, 2016
Film review: 'Weiner'

This scathing, entertaining documentary takes a look at the bewildering case of Anthony Weiner.

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  • July 7, 2016
Film review: 'The Legend of Tarzan'

Human. Nature.

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  • June 29, 2016
Film review: 'Neon Demon'

This wonderfully dark visual masterpiece will burn into your psyche.

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  • June 28, 2016
Theater review: 'Relativity'

Florida Studio Theatre takes a an unexpected look at Albert Einstein.

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Ellie McCaw and Jordan Boyer in "Dry Land." Photo by Ryan Finzelber.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 28, 2016
Theater review: 'Dry Land'

In Urbanite Theatre's latest production, the kids are not alright.

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Robert Levin
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  • June LeBell
  • June 26, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Music Festival closing weekend

The end of the festival paid tribute to Paul Wolfe and Robert Levin.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 22, 2016
Theater review: 'Cosi'

The Players' new production finds clarity in the crazy.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • June 22, 2016
Film review: 'Genius'

Michael Grandage's directorial debut shines a light on the world of editing.

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Moran Katz
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  • June LeBell
  • June 19, 2016
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

The annual festival draws a bevy of international talent.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 14, 2016
Victor DeRenzi knighted by Italian government

The distinction honors his commitment to spreading Italian culture throughout the world

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  • June 14, 2016
Film review: 'Maggie's Plan'

Greta Gerwig brings the charm in Rebecca Miller's new romantic comedy.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 14, 2016
Theater review: FST Improv Comedy Lottery

The comedy chaos theory

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