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  • March 16, 2019
Wordier Than Thou open mic night focuses on narrative storytelling

St. Petersburg-based journalist Tiffany Razzano expanded her event series to Sarasota's The Reserve to reach a new literary scene

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  • March 15, 2019
Binge Blog: Pie in the sky

"Pushing Daisies," created by Bryan Fuller and starring Lee Pace, Anna Friel and Kristen Chenoweth, and "Being John Malkovich," directed by Spike Jonze, written by Charlie Kaufman and starring John Cusack, are this week's picks.

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“Mike Wallace is Here” will open the festival at 7:30 p.m. April 5 at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium. Courtesy image
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  • March 13, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival announces opening night, closing night and centerpiece films

SFF also announced it will honor Blythe Danner with the festival's Icon Award and Anne Heche with the Career Tribute Award.

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Arthur Keyser was the winner of the 2017 Players New Play Festival. Courtesy photo
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  • March 13, 2019
Friendship Center Theatre Troupe helps founder stay forever young

Playwright Arthur Keyser started a senior theater group to keep older residents active physically and mentally.

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JoAnna Ford performed in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's "Motown Christmas." Courtesy photo
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  • March 13, 2019
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe alum lands role in 'The Lion King'

'The Lion King' is bringing prior Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe performer JoAnna Ford back to the city that kickstarted her career, Sarasota.

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  • March 12, 2019
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Season 2, Episode 9

The family drama was as turbulent as the relationship drama on this week’s episode.

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Trevor Bates plays the missing child and Summer Dawn Wallace plays Fiona in "In a Word." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
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  • March 12, 2019
Lauren Yee’s 'In a Word' explores the aftermath of a child abduction

Urbanite Theatre approaches the unpopular topic of child disappearance in its latest gripping — and surprisingly funny — production.

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Elizabeth Sykes and The Sarasota Ballet in George Balanchine’s "Stars and Stripes." Photo by Frank Atura
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  • March 12, 2019
History and patriotism prevail in the Sarasota Ballet's 'Poetry and Liberty' program

The Sarasota Ballet makes a mark on the ballet world with its company premiere of Sir Frederick Ashton’s 'Apparitions,' while enthusing patriotism with George Balanchine’s 'Stars and Stripes.'

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Ferdia Walsh-Peelo and Lucy Boynton (center) in "Sing Street." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
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  • March 12, 2019
Binge Blog: Rock 'n' roll is a risk

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  • March 11, 2019
'The Cakemaker' is an exceptional, emotionally-charged and unexpected film

This was director Ofir Raul Graizer's first feature film, 'The Cakemaker,' but its excellence mimics those of the most experienced filmmakers.

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Ermanno Wolf-Ferrari's "Susanna's Secret" runs through March 23. Courtesy photo
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  • March 11, 2019
Sarasota Opera's comedic double bill impresses with lively melodies

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Kitty Xiao, 29, is an Australian composer, pianist and collaborative artist based in Rochester, N.Y., as she completes a Master of Music — Composition at the Eastman School of Music. Courtesy photo
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  • March 10, 2019
EarShot pairs four young emerging composers with Sarasota Orchestra

Emerging composers in the EarShot program work with Sarasota Orchestra to develop their latest work.

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Summer Hill plays Steve and Erin Beute plays the lead role of Adi in “Mind the Gap,” a film co-produced by Ralph Clement and Ilana Marks. Courtesy image
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  • March 10, 2019
Dream comes true for local filmmaker with 'Mind the Gap' Sarasota premiere

The idea for filmmaker Ilana Marks' film came to her in her sleep.

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