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“Let Sleeping Dogs Lie” by Patti Kiuber is on display now at ArtCenter Manatee. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 17, 2018
Florida Watercolor Society's convention offers meeting of the creative minds

The Florida Watercolor Society’s 47th Annual Convention offers something for everyone interested in the arts.

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Amy Adams in "Arrival." Photo source: Amazon Prime Video.
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  • Ryan Kohn
  • September 15, 2018
Binge Blog: Talk to me

"Big Mouth," starring Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Maya Rudolph and Jessi Klein, and "Arrival," directed by Denis Villeneuve and starring Amy Adams and Jeremy Renner, are this week's picks.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 13, 2018
Ringling College graduate wins 2018 Student Academy Award

Eaza Shukla, a 2018 computer animations Ringling College of Art and Design graduate from Los Angeles, won for her thesis film 'Re-Gifted.'

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  • September 12, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 13

A look at our favorite events happening this week.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • September 12, 2018
New College director's play reimagines Shakespeare as an alchemist’s automaton

Playwright Monica Cross discusses the magical thinking behind “The Wonder of Our Stage.”

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  • September 12, 2018
Drink This: Blueberry Mojito

The North American blueberry season ends this month, so why not enjoy some fresh produce in alcoholic form?

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 11, 2018
Music Compound to open second location near downtown Sarasota

The Park East neighborhood location of Music Compound is the second in Sarasota and is set to open in late September next to The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime.

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Brendan Gleeson and Colin Farrell in "In Bruges." Photo source: Netflix.
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  • September 10, 2018
Binge Blog: The bright side of dark times

"In Bruges," starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson and Ralph Fiennes, and "Cruel Intentions," starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon, are this week's Binge Blog picks.

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Casey, Kiley and Dennis Berkery performed in "The Lion, Witch, and the Wardrobe." at Venice Theatre. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 10, 2018
'Peter and the Starcatcher' makes theater a family affair

Two father-son actor pairs take family bonding to the next level through "Peter and the Starcatcher" at Venice Theatre.

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  • Shane Donglasan
  • September 9, 2018
Art Center Sarasota's third iconcept jr. fundraiser showcases the future of fashion

Young designers prepare to debut outfits made from recycled materials for the fashion show on Sept. 23.

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RocketStar records opened in April. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • September 5, 2018
RocketStar Records sends vinyl fans a blast from the past along U.S. 301

Sarasota's only record store, RocketStar Records, is giving listeners of all ages a chance to preserve one of music’s most beloved mediums.

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  • September 5, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Sept. 6

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

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Photo courtesy of Bustle
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  • Pam Nadon
  • September 4, 2018
'Operation Finale' offers riveting drama depicting the capture of Adolph Eichmann

Director Chris Weitz's film, "Operation Finale," utilizes tight shots, actors delivering Oscar-worthy performances and gruesome archival footage of concentration camps.

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"Volumes" runs through Sept. 9 at The Ringling. Photo by Peter Acker
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  • September 4, 2018
'Volumes' offers immersive audio-visual artistic experience at The Ringling

The latest contemporary exhibit at The Ringling, "Volumes," helps visitors understand the connection between visuals and sounds.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • September 2, 2018
Backstage at the Players offers look at life of an iconic poet in 'Before Steepletop'

Premiere production of Alfred Keyser’s “Before Steepletop” celebrates the haunting allure of Edna St. Vincent Millay.

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