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Arts + Entertainment | Reviews

Chung-Yon Hong. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • June LeBell
  • November 30, 2015
Music review: Key Chorale

Key Chorale Serves a Banquet of Voices

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Victoria Hulland and Ricardo Graziano in Sir Frederick Ashton's "Marguerite and Armand" (Photo Credit: Frank Atura)
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • November 24, 2015
Dance review: Sarasota Ballet performs MacMillan, Wright and Ashton

Three new pieces were added to Sarasota Ballet’s repertoire when the ballet performed the works of three great knights — Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s “Concerto,” Sir Peter Wright’s “Summertide” and Sir Frederick Ashton’s “Marguerite and Armand."

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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 23, 2015
Holiday film picks

Take a look at the best films being released this holiday season.

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Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 23, 2015
Theater review: 'One Man, Two Guvnors'

A crowd-pleasing presentation with everything short of the kitchen sink

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 15, 2015
Film review: 'Suffragette'

'Suffragette' tells a story that's as authentic as it is important.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 15, 2015
Theater review: 'West Side Story'

“West Side Story” and the dance of love and violence

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 15, 2015
Music review: 'West Side Story'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's raw, powerful production is on par with the show's original Broadway run.

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Photo by Renee McVety
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 13, 2015
Theater review: 'Hair'

The spirit of the ’60s is alive and well in this Venice Theatre production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 10, 2015
Film review: 'Spectre'

Character depth and enthusiasm fail to meet expectations in the latest 'Bond" film

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 10, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Actor's Nightmare' and 'The Real Inspector Hound'

Two one-act plays keep it short and silly in Asolo Conservatory production.

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Marc-André Hamelin
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 9, 2015
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks I

Sarasota Orchestra and Marc-André Hamelin give a masterful performance

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Jack Short
  • November 7, 2015
Sculpting Tradition

The Siesta Key Crystal Classic will bring 24 master sculptors from all over the world.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 3, 2015
Theater Review: 'Soul Mates'

Recapturing Motown’s mojo in FST's cabaret production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 3, 2015
Film review: "Labyrinth of Lies"

Giulio Ricciarelli's film creates an emotional experience in the events leading up to the Frankfurt Trials.

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Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • June LeBell
  • November 1, 2015
Music review: "La bohème"

Attention to detail allows a timeless classic to shine.

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