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Carole J. Bufford performs 'Come Together: When the '60s Met the '70s.' Photo by Sarah Haley
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  • June 24, 2019
‘Come Together: When the ’60s Met the ’70s’ delivers first-rate music

Florida Studio Theatre's latest cabaret production cleverly avoids formulaic nostalgia.

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Conductor Jeffrey Kahane recently renewed his contract as music director of the Sarasota Music Festival for three years. Courtesy photo
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  • June 24, 2019
Sarasota Music Festival ends on positive note for emerging artists

The last weekend of the festival gave audiences a look at the future of classical music.

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Drink This: Wicked Rita

Combine two of the season's hottest ingredients in this kicker of a summer cocktail.

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  • June 19, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 20

A look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Bradenton.

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Violetta Chandler does a live portrait painting Dec. 7 at Parker Robinson Interiors for the December First Fridays event. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • June 19, 2019
Artist Violetta Chandler paints her home away from home

The Sarasota-based painter uses inspiration from her native country and current home in her work.

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  • June 17, 2019
Clothes make (and unmake) the woman in 'Love, Loss, and What I Wore'

The Players Centre for Performing Arts production of Nora and Delia Ephron’s "Love, Loss and What I Wore" is an equally touching and relatable exploration of the female experience.

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  • June 17, 2019
Sienna Miller shines as a single mother living a nightmare in 'American Woman'

Director Jake Scott and screenwriter Brad Ingelsby forgo traditional plot structure and opt for a terribly sad yet beautiful character study.

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"The Fence" is coming back again this fall. Courtesy photo
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  • June 17, 2019
United Photo Industries announces winners of 'The Fence' photo exhibit

The Brooklyn-based organization revealed that five Sarasota photographers made the list of regional winners.

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Clarinetist Romie de Guise-Langlois — Courtesy photo
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  • June 17, 2019
Professionals and fellows alike shine at Sarasota Music Festival

The second week of the festival impressed even more than the first.

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  • June 12, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 13

Take a look at our favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week in Sarasota and Venice — from a one-night-only Venice Theatre show to an exhibit at Wyland Gallery.

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  • June 11, 2019
'The Souvenir' is an emotional roller-coaster ride of a commentary on addiction

This logic-defying film, "The Souvenir," is interesting yet doesn't take the time to dive into the characters' backstories.

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Jeffrey Kahane conducts a group of performers during the Sarasota Music Festival. Courtesy photo
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  • June 11, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra announces Jeffrey Kahane’s extended contract and new role

Jeffrey Kahane, the music director for Sarasota Orchestra's Sarasota Music Festival, extended his festival leadership contract and was named artistic advisor to the Gulf Coast-based symphony.

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Lynn Nottage has two Pulitzer prizes. Courtesy photo
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  • June 11, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe reading will honor black playwrights

WBTT joins theaters across the country in Project1VOICE to honor the voice of African-American playwrights through 'Crumbs from the Table of Joy.'

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"Around the World in 80 Days" runs through June 23. Photo by Andrew Billington
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  • June 10, 2019
Asolo Rep's 'Around the World in 80 Days' takes all generations on a fun trip

Laura Eason’s adaptation of Jules Verne’s novel takes Asolo Repertory Theatre audiences on a voyage of imagination.

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Pianist Jon Kimuro Parker is part of professional ensemble Montrose Trio. Courtesy photo
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  • June 10, 2019
Sarasota Music Festival week one starts on the right note

The first week of the festival featured both impressive professional ensembles and emerging young musicians.

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