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Chuck Conlon and Jenny Aldrich Walker share a tender, happy moment as Dave Downer looks on in "Thanks for the Memories" by Marvin Albert. Photo by Jay Goldman.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 19, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Customer Is Always Right'

Starlite Players shine in "The Customer Is Always Right."

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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 19, 2015
Film Review: 'Mr. Holmes'

Sherlock Holmes is determined to close the greatest case he never solved in "Mr. Holmes."

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All Play at Sarasota Improv Festival
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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 17, 2015
Theater Review: Sarasota Improv Festival

Theater Review: Sarasota Improv Festival

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Katherine Michelle Tanner in "The Amish Project." Photo by Maria Lyle Photography.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 17, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Amish Project'

"The Amish Project" tackles the mystery of good and evil.

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Marta McKinnon, Tarra Conner jones and Ariel Blue. Photo by Don Daly Photo.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • July 14, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Cotton Club Cabaret'

"The Cotton Club Cabaret" reclaims a musical legacy.

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  • July 11, 2015
Theater Review: 'I Hate Hamlet'

Theater Review: 'I Hate Hamlet'

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  • July 11, 2015
Theater Review: 'Copenhagen'

Theater Review: 'Copenhagen'

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  • Pam Nadon
  • July 11, 2015
Film Review: 'Amy'

The new documentary "Amy" explores the rise and fall of musical genius Amy Winehouse.

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Patrick Noonan, Michael Daly and Tom Patterson in "The Hounds of Baskerville." Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • July 6, 2015
Theater Review: 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'

Theater Review: 'The Hound of the Baskervilles'

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 28, 2015
Film Review: 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl'

Film Review: 'Me and Earl and the Dying Girl'

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Don Walker and Gary Marachek in "ART."Photo by Gary Sweetman Photography.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 28, 2015
Theater Review: 'Art'

Theater Review: 'Art'

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Hugh Wolff. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • June 21, 2015
Music Review: Sarasota Music Festival

Sarasota Music Festival wins for everyone.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • June 21, 2015
Film Review: 'In the Name of My Daughter'

The title itself is a spoiler but the film is worth a watch due to strong performances by enticing French actors and stunning cinematography.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 21, 2015
Theater Review: 'Icons'

Night of the living icons at The Players Theatre.

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    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • June 15, 2015
Theater Review: 'Reborning'

Theater Review: 'Reborning'

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