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  • April 9, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra announces concert lineup for 2019-2020 season

The orchestra will feature nine guest conductors and celebrate the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth.

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A Sailor Circus student juggles as guests enter the event.
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  • April 9, 2019
Sailor Circus Arena reopens after $4.5-million renovation project

The Circus Arts Conservatory recognized top donors at a grand opening event April 9.

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Cindy Gold performs in Asolo Rep's production of "The Cake." Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • April 9, 2019
Asolo Rep's 'The Cake' shows the not-so-sweet yet human side of the Bible Belt

Bekah Brunstetter’s 'The Cake' serves up a satiric slice of life in Asolo Repertory Theatre’s latest production.

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  • April 8, 2019
Whiskey Obsession Festival 2019 set to put visitors in high spirits

The seventh annual event offers sips of world-class whiskey with a chaser of education.

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Kit Harrington as Jon Snow in "Game of Thrones." Photo source: HBO.
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  • April 8, 2019
Binge Blog: Winter is here (in a sense)

"Game of Thrones" (HBO) and "Pulp Fiction" (Netflix) are this week's recommendations.

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  • April 8, 2019
Sarasota Orchestra takes its final bow with Anu Tali as music director

The Sarasota Orchestra was joined by Choral Artists of Sarasota and Key Chorale at the Masterworks 7 concert, titled 'Peace and Joy.'

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  • April 6, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival opening night gets the party started

After watching the opening night film, guests enjoyed an after party April 6 at The Sarasota Modern.

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Co-Artistic Directors of Urbanite Theater Brendan Ragan and Summer Dawn Wallace — Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 4, 2019
Urbanite Theatre reveals 2019-2020 lineup of plays beginning this summer

The upcoming season, which starts next month, features a mix of comedic and thought-provoking plays that will start conversations.

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  • April 4, 2019
'The Mustang' is an exquisitely shot film about empathy that touches the soul

Matthias Schoenaert's brilliant performance in this heartbreaking and heartwarming film tells the story of a man saved by an animal.

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Bruce Rodgers retires Dec. 31. Courtesy phot
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  • April 3, 2019
Scene & Heard 04.04.19

Here's a look at the A&E news of the week with Hermitage Artist Retreat, Embracing Our Differences and Asolo Repertory Theatre.

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  • April 3, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 4

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • April 3, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 12 (Season Finale)

The season finale of 'Siesta Key' season 2 did not disappoint.

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“Surviving Lunch” was shot locally. Courtesy photo
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  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival 2019 takes a local lens

Four local filmmakers share the work that went into their Sarasota Film Festival pieces.

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"The Cake" will introduce audiences to Della, a baker who is stuck in a moral quandary. Courtesy photo
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre stages play 'The Cake' by producer of 'This is Us'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Cake' uses a story about food to find humanity in diversity.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Concert Association matinee event showcases strong partnership

Hein Jung and Grigorios Zamparas create an architecture of song in upcoming Music Matinee concert.

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