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Brett Mack plays the title role and Ally Farzetta plays multiple roles in Dog Days Theatre’s current production of “Theophilus North." Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • July 15, 2019
Dog Days Theatre’s 'Theophilus North' shines a light on human connections

The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's production is a charming adaptation of Thornton Wilder’s novel.

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“Shout! The Mod Musical” runs through July 21. Courtesy photo
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  • July 14, 2019
The Players Centre's 'Shout! The Mod Musical' celebrates women of the '60s

Go back in time to the Swinging Sixties with this production at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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Olga Coronas performs. Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • July 11, 2019
'Summer Circus Spectacular' features small circus, big thrills at The Ringling

The production celebrates the legacy of the circus arts in intimate performances at Historic Asolo Theater.

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Stacked is an all-female musical improv group based in Chicago featuring Stacey Smith (second from the left). Courtesy photo
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  • July 11, 2019
Women of the Sarasota Improv Festival follow in the path of Viola Spolin

A woman invented improv comedy. Three female improvisers follow her example at the 2019 Sarasota Improv Festival.

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  • July 10, 2019
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"Ethel Waters: His Eyes Are on the Sparrow" runs through Aug. 4. Courtesy photo
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  • July 9, 2019
'Ethel Waters: His Eye Is on the Sparrow' casts its eye on an American icon at FST

Jannie Jones brilliantly characterizes the beloved singer’s evolution in this Florida Studio Theatre production.

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Joseph Holt was appointed artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota in 2011.
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  • July 8, 2019
Collaborations rang free at Choral Artists of Sarasota July Fourth concert

'Sounds of Independence' impressed with a partnership between the vocalists, Cedric Hameed and Sarasota Concert Band.

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Frank Galati — Courtesy photo
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  • July 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 2019-2020 season tells several stories of change

Asolo Rep plans a season of transformative stories for its upcoming season.

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Libby's bartender Mike Madison poses with his piggyback smash. Photo by Su Byron
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  • July 3, 2019
Sarasota bars and restaurants feature signature sips this summer

Chill out and beat the summer heat with these ultra-cool cocktails.

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The poster for David Berry's "Success/Fail" is now available for free with any in-store purchase of the album. Courtesy image
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  • June 26, 2019
Passion knows no distance for local musician David Berry

Berry's latest album, "Success/Fail," was made by friends separated by state lines but brought closer through music.

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  • June 26, 2019
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Typically around 70 prints are on display in the space, including multiples and editions by Jorge Blanco, Betsy Cameron, Ron Desmett and more. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • June 26, 2019
Alfstad& Editions celebrates the power of print

Alfstad& Editions proves that printmaking isn’t dead, and neither is Alfstad& productions.

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Atlanta improv group Dad's Garage will perform July 12, 13, 19 and 20 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
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  • June 26, 2019
Scene & Heard 06.27.19

This week on the A&E scene Marie Selby Botanical Gardens became a Smithsonian Affiliate, Ringling College of Art and Design won a national award and much more.

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Jerry Bilik’s ‘Independence’ sings a song of freedom at Choral Artists’ Independence Day concert. Courtesy photo
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  • June 26, 2019
Choral Artists' Fourth of July concert features work of a renaissance man

Jerry Bilik will make the local premiere of his patriotic piece 'Independence' at Choral Artists of Sarasota's upcoming concert.

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