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Arts + Entertainment | Reviews

  • By Jennifer McPheeters
  • March 18, 2015
Book Review: ‘The Girl on the Train’

‘The Girl on the Train’ brings fiction to life.

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  • Reviews
Cast of Asolo Rep's production of "Our Betters." Photo by Fabian Obispo.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 17, 2015
Theater Review: 'Our Betters'

Lifestyles of the rich and shameless are on display in Asolo Rep's "Our Betters."

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George Nickson
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 15, 2015
Music Review: 'Soundscapes: Masterworks for Percussion'

Master percussionists beat the drum when the Music Fine Arts Series at Sarasota’s First United Methodist Church presented a most unusual program last week, “Soundscapes: Masterworks for Percussion.”

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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 15, 2015
Film Review: 'Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem'

The new film, "Gett: The Trial of Viviane Amsalem," is a study in frustration.

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“Never Marry a Girl with Cold Feet” runs through June 7, at Florida Studio Theatre.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 11, 2015
Theater Review: 'Never Marry a Girl with Cold Feet'

Marty Fugate reviews "Never Marry a Girl with Cold Feet" at Florida Studio Theatre.

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    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 9, 2015
Music Review: Masterworks Six

Music Review: Masterworks Six

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'Deli Man'
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 8, 2015
Film Review: 'Deli Man'

Who would have thought that watching a film about the history of delicatessens for nearly 90 minutes could be delightfully exhilarating?

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Soprano Michelle Johnson as Elisabeth and Jonathan Burton in the title role of Verdi’s “Don Carlos,” now playing at Sarasota Opera. Photo by Rod Millington.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 8, 2015
Music Review: 'Don Carlos'

Verdi’s Don Carlos: ‘History through the opera glass’

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Ann Morrison. Photo by Blake Walton.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 4, 2015
Theater Review: SaraSolo Festival

The SaraSolo Festival celebrates the power of one.

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Ricardo Rhodes danced the role of Apollo in George Balanchine's "Apollo." Courtesy Photo
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • March 1, 2015
Dance Review: Sarasota Ballet tributes Rudolf Nureyev

The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Apollo," Sir Frederick Ashton's "Jazz Calendar" and Rudolf Nureyev's "Raymonda Act III."

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"Leviathan" is now playing
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 1, 2015
Film Review: 'Leviathan'

"Leviathan" is now playing in theaters in Sarasota, FL.

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Dick Hyman
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 1, 2015
Music Review: Dick Hyman with Venice Symphony

The Venice Symphony premieres Hyman piano concerto in Venice, FL.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Sarah Hund, Ben Mackel, Joey Barreiro, and Joe Casey in American Pie. Photo by Carla Varisco.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 24, 2015
Theater Review: 'American Pie'

“American Pie” serves up nostalgia and fun at Florida Studio Theatre, in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Marion Cotillard
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • February 23, 2015
Film Review 'Two Days, One Night'

This is a film review of "Two Days, One Night" starring Marion Cotillard.

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“[title of show]” runs through March 8, at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 22, 2015
Theater Review: '[title of show]'

FSU Conservatory's ‘[title of show]’ takes audiences on a funhouse ride in Sarasota, FL.

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