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    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 17, 2020
Urbanite Theatre enlists five new playwrights

Five new playwrights of color have been commissioned for Urbanite Theater.

  • Arts + Culture
Harley Quinn (Kaley Cuoco) in "Harley Quinn." Photo source: HBO Max.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 11, 2020
Binge Blog: It's almost impossible to get brains out of a cape

HBO Max's "Harley Quinn" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Black Diamond Burlesque's first shows were held at Selva Grill on Main Street.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 10, 2020
Black Diamond Burlesque celebrates 10 years

The burlesque company still feels pride in the milestone despite postponing its anniversary show.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtney B. Vance, Jurnee Smollett and Jonathan Majors in "Lovecraft Country." Photo source: HBO.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 4, 2020
Binge Blog: Get out of my house

"Lovecraft Country" and "Under the Silver Lake" are this week's selections.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The new, smaller performances are being planned for November. Courtesy Photo.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • September 1, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra postpones concerts through May 2021

The organization will have smaller, socially-distanced shows starting in November.

  • Arts + Culture
John Travolta in "Blow Out." Photo source: Prime Video.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 28, 2020
Binge Blog: Now that's a scream

"Blow Out" and "Perry Mason" are this week's recommendations.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Les McCurdy delivered stand-up at Doctors Hospital.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 23, 2020
The Best Medicine: Comedians bring laughs to Doctors Hospital of Sarasota

The Laughter Vaccine standup show was held August 18.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Cera and Mary Elizabeth Winstead in "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World."
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 21, 2020
Binge Blog: We are here to sell out and make money and stuff

"Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" and "Perfume" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
The company is selling many of its costumes, including the Cowardly Lion from its "The Wizard of Oz" play in 1996.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 17, 2020
Players Centre hosts costume sale before move

The costume sale runs through Sept. 26

  • Arts + Culture
Keira Knightly and Johnny Depp. Photo source: Disney+.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 14, 2020
Binge Blog: Not all treasure is silver and gold

"Shirley" and "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Duncan McClenn's "Duncan’s Garden in Glass"
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 9, 2020
Shine Bright: Selby Gardens hosts third annual glass exhibition

The "In Dialogue with Nature: Glass in the Gardens" glass exhibition opened Aug. 8.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke in "Before Sunrise." Photo source: HBO Max.
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • August 6, 2020
Binge Blog: Don't you know me by now?

"Before Sunrise" and "Uncut Gems" are this week's picks.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 4, 2020
Sarasota Opera plans alternative programming for fall season

The opera will be presenting online concerts for its fall programming..

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 4, 2020
Sarasota Ballet announces digital programs for fall season

The 30th anniversary season's first three programs will be released digitally.

  • Arts + Culture
Flutist Claire Chase performed for a small audience.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 3, 2020
Van Wezel Foundation and Hermitage Artist Retreat partner for Unscripted series

The partnership’s first online production was held July 30.

  • Arts + Culture
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