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

The annual festival draws a bevy of international talent.

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

The comedy chaos theory

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Becca McCoy, Ingrid Cole, Cherie Price, Sandra Benton. Photo by Brian Craft
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 14, 2016
Theater Review: 'Menopause: the Musical'

Take a musical-parody blast from the past with the Manatee Players.

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Photo by Matthew Holler
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  • June 10, 2016
Theater review: 'The Fabulous Lipitones'

FST's newest production is living in harmony.

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Cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Hetty Feather." Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 6, 2016
Theater review: 'Hetty Feather'

'Hetty Feather' celebrates a child’s unbroken spirit at the Asolo Rep.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • June 1, 2016
Summer Movie Guide

Don't miss these upcoming films.

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'Cabin Pressure' photo by Don Walker
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  • Marty Fugate
  • May 31, 2016
Theater review: Starlite Players: 'Mind Games'

Starlite Players keep it short, sweet and silly.

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  • May 31, 2016
Theater review: 'Blade and Bow'

Dylan Jones' original fantasy storytelling imagines a high-stakes game of demonic cat and mouse.

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  • June LeBell
  • May 31, 2016
Music Review: Artist Series Concerts 20th Anniversary

The local series celebrated two decades with a fun, entertaining evening.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • May 24, 2016
Film review: 'The Nice Guys'

A witty script and perfect chemistry make for the perfect buddy action flick.

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  • May 15, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra: 'Triple Play'

Sarasota Orchestra hits a home run with its Outdoor Pops concert.

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  • May 10, 2016
Film review: 'The Family Fang'

Directed by Jason Bateman, this film balances dark humor and chaos for an over-the-top dysfunctional family tale.

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  • June LeBell
  • May 8, 2016
Music Review: 'My Favorite Things'

Artist Series Concerts presents the best of Rodgers and Hammerstein

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