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Carrie McQueen plays Beatrice and Lauren Jones plays Catherine in "A View from the Bridge." Courtesy photo
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 29, 2019
The Players Centre produces winning production of 'A View from the Bridge'

Doom comes to Brooklyn in Two Chairs production of Arthur Miller’s gritty tragedy at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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Thomas Giugovaz and Kate Honea perform in The Sarasota Ballet’s production of Sir Peter Wright’s “Giselle.” Photo by Frank Atura
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  • Anna Dearing
  • April 29, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet embodies romance in quintessential 'Giselle'

The Sarasota Ballet performed Sir Peter Wright’s 'Giselle,' accompanied by the Sarasota Orchestra at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Co-Artistic Directors Samantha Bennett and George Nickson — Courtesy photo
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  • Edward Alley
  • April 24, 2019
'Working Notes' closes ensemblenewSRQ season on the right note

A world premiere and a red-nosed trombone player made this season closer especially notable.

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Sarasota Contemporary Dance artist Melissa Rummel is one of the dancers performing in "Evolving/Revolving." Photo by Sorcha Augustine
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 24, 2019
Sarasota Contemporary Dance's 'Evolving/Revolving' looks back and ahead

SCD's last show of the season honors company’s past and future.

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  • April 24, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 25

A look at the Observer's favorite arts and entertainment events taking place this week, April 25-May 1.

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Creg Sclavi, Michael Judah, and Joe Ferrarelli as a squirrel, a fish and a greyhound during class. Courtesy photo
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 24, 2019
FSU/Asolo Conservatory instructor makes student actors into shapeshifters

Eliza Ladd of FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training's shape-shifting students demonstrate their mastery of movement.

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La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Artistic Director Bruno Giuranna performs every year. Courtesy photo
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  • Edward Alley
  • April 22, 2019
Final La Musica concert offers a kaleidoscope of musical emotions

The 2019 La Musica International Chamber Music Festival ended on the right note.

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Constance Wu plays Rachel Chu in "Crazy Rich Asians." Photo courtesy of The Atlantic
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  • Katie Johns
  • April 19, 2019
Binge Blog: Feel good Friday

From "Crazy Rich Asians," the rom-com that saved the genre to "Queer Eye," the binge-worthy Netflix show, this week's picks are sure to make you feel your best this weekend.

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Jacqueline Goldfinger works on "Babel." Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 19, 2019
Don't write off the playwrights in the NNPN's Women in Playwriting Festival

Female writers take center stage at the National New Play Network's Women in Playwriting Festival at Florida Studio Theatre.

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"Wednesday's Child" runs through May 24. Photo by Matthew Holler
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 17, 2019
Mark St. Germain’s 'Wednesday’s Child' confronts mysteries big and small

This world-premiere production at Florida Studio Theatre mixes murder mystery with life's greatest mysteries.

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Fran Casciato focused the restaurant’s concept on healthy eating. Photo by Su Byron
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  • April 17, 2019
Lemon Tree Kitchen focuses on the human factor of the service industry

Fran Casciato creates a healthy, happy dining oasis at the Lemon Tree Kitchen.

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Booker High alumnus Charlie Barnett co-stars in Netflix's breakout hit "Russian Doll" with Natasha Lyonne. Photo by Amelia Hanks
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • April 17, 2019
'Russian Doll' star Charlie Barnett credits Booker VPA for getting his start

The Booker High alumnus and Longboat Key native who co-leads the Netflix show shares what the school means to him.

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Elliott Raines, director of “A View from the Bridge,” leads a rehearsal at Unitarian Universalist Church. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 17, 2019
Preparation for The Players Centre's latest production starts with the script

Director Elliott Raines takes Arthur Miller’s “A View from the Bridge” from the page to the stage.

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  • April 17, 2019
Drink This: Strawberry Ginger Sweet Tart

Enjoy this refreshing drink and toast to the end of season.

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"Giselle" runs April 26 and 27. Photo by Frank Atura
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 17, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet's 'Giselle' showcases the company's development

The Sarasota Ballet’s take on ‘Giselle’ reveals some modern themes with a mature company.

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