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Jenny Aldrich plays Mary Cassatt in "A Visit with Mary Cassatt." Courtesy photo
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  • May 29, 2019
Jenny Aldrich’s 'A Visit with Mary Cassatt' paints a vivid portrait of the artist

This highly educational one-woman show channels Cassatt with warmth, wit and vivacity.

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  • May 29, 2019
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  • May 28, 2019
'The White Crow' is an unimpressive look at the life of dancer Rudolph Nureyev

Other than beautiful cinematography and dancing, this so-so script with poor character development disappoints.

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Barking Out Loud Rescue, one of the event beneficiaries, brought several rescue dogs to the event.
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  • May 26, 2019
Music and drink lovers toast to inaugural SRQ Margarita Festival

The event was held May 25 behind Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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  • May 23, 2019
Siam Gulf sushi and Thai restaurant offers taste of tradition

Kathy and Gwang Hansapiromchok are bringing Thailand to Sarasota with their latest business venture.

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“Brahms Violin” features International Violin Competition winner Angelo Xiang Yu, along with two other powerful performers. Courtesy photo
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  • May 23, 2019
Sarasota Music Festival provides three weeks of chamber delight

The annual Sarasota Music Festival creates an ad hoc community with the power of chamber music.

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Jozef Batko grew up in communist Czechoslovakia being told he couldn't paint anything outside the guidelines. Now he does. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • May 22, 2019
Painter Jozef Batko goes with the flow

Contemporary artist Jozef Batko lets his surroundings evolve his vision.

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  • May 22, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 23

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

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The margherita pizza at the newly opened Bavaro’s Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria in downtown Sarasota is the most popular item so far. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • May 22, 2019
Scene & Heard: 05.23.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week in Sarasota.

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Bonita Jackson plays Zoe in "The Niceties." Photo by Jack Cooper
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  • May 22, 2019
Urbanite Theatre's 'The Niceties' ponders the battlegrounds of history

Eleanor Burgess’ play offers a thought-provoking history lesson at Urbanite Theatre.

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"The American Woman" stars Sienna Miller. Courtesy photo
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  • May 22, 2019
Critic's summer film picks

Escape the heat and check out these must-see summer movies.

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Sally Wingert and Allen Fitzpatrick act in Asolo Rep's production of "Sweeney Todd." Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • May 21, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'Sweeney Todd' boasts killer costume design

A great deal of thought went into Alice Louise Frederickson's 'Sweeney Todd' costumes.

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Arianna Rose’s “Family by Numbers" by Best Play at the 2019 Ten-Minute Play Festival. Courtesy photo
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  • May 16, 2019
Arianna Rose’s 'Family by Numbers' wins best play at Theatre Odyssey festival

For the first time, the Ten-Minute Play Festival featured work by playwrights throughout Florida rather than just Sarasota and Manatee counties.

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Rachel Brosnahan shines as Midge Maisel in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
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  • May 15, 2019
Binge Blog: Ambitious amateurs

Two leading ladies show us what ambition can do, even in unexpected situations, in this week's picks.

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Kimberly Hawkey is a singer and lyricist based in lower New York State who is the lead voice for upcoming cabaret show “Hollywood Serenade.” Courtesy photo
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  • May 15, 2019
Florida Studio Theatre unveils the stages of summer

Florida Studio Theater turns up the heat with a cool selection of summertime shows.

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