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"Inception." Image source; Netflix.
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  • August 17, 2018
Binge Blog: Sweet dreams are made of this

"Inception," starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Cillian Murphy, and "American Vandal," starring Jimmy Tatro, are this week's recommendations.

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Playwright Arthur Keyser and Director Don Walker review the “Before Steepletop” script. Courtesy photo
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  • August 15, 2018
Lawyer-turned-playwright Arthur Keyser gets his second act with Players

'Before Steepletop' is the latest work by the Sarasota playwright, who didn't find his talent until retirement.

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  • August 15, 2018
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Five-O Donut Co. provided several flavors of doughnuts for guests at the Sarasota Film Festival Closing Night Party April 21. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • August 13, 2018
Five-O Donut Co. to open second location

Five-O Donut Co. owner Christine Nordstrom announced she will open a South Sarasota store with the same offerings in September.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 13, 2018
'BlacKkKlansman' is a terrific homage to those who stood up to neo-nazis last year

Filmmaker Spike Lee outdoes himself in his latest film, "BlacKkKlansman," which he cleverly released at the year anniversary of the "Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Va.

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Brian Owen and DeAnna Wright star in “The Turn of the Screw.” Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 13, 2018
Asolo Conservatory Dog Days Theatre puts haunting spin on 'The Turn of the Screw'

Jeffrey Hatcher's fresh spin on Henry James’ 1898 novella, "The Turn of the Screw" is a scary story about monsters that are all too real. Now playing at FSU Center for the Performing Arts in Sarasota, put on by The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Trainin

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Brittney Caldwell and James FitzGerald perform in “Wakey, Wakey” now through Sept. 2 at Urbanite Theatre. Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
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  • August 12, 2018
'Wakey, Wakey' finds miracles in the mundane at Urbanite Theatre

Urbanite Theatre's latest production, "Wakey, Wakey," uses everyday characters to explore the greatest joys and mysteries of life.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 9, 2018
'On Golden Pond' finds laughter and tears in transitory human life at The Players

This Ernest Thompson play at The Players Centre for Performing Art, "On Golden Pond," is still golden 40 years after it was written, but it's tarnished with just a few dated references.

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"The Music of the Night" runs through Aug. 19 at Florida Studio Theatre. Courtesy photo
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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 8, 2018
The Swingaroos give their regards to Broadway at Florida Studio Theatre

"The Music of the Night" showcases tight arrangements by The Swingaroos that come off like a well-oiled machine at Florida Studio Theatre in Sarasota.

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Photo by Andrea Knies
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 8, 2018
Arts and Cultural Alliance announces '18-’19 Culture Collective season

This season, the young professionals group, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County's Sarasota Culture Collective, will see performances by Sarasota Opera, Moving Ethos Dance and many more arts organizations.

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Kendal Kiner was one of the first artists to get a space at The Bazaar on Apricot and Lime. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
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  • August 8, 2018
Local painter's Fish Out of Water shop utilizes catch and repurpose method

Sarasota artist Kendal Kiner brings trash-to-treasure paintings to The Bazaar at Apricot and Lime.

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  • August 8, 2018
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Designer Alex Pinchin prepares the audio equipment for “Wakey, Wakey.” Photo by Kayleigh Omang
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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 8, 2018
Urbanite Theatre's ninjas of sound create the audio artistry of every play

Sound designers create a playground for the imagination — especially at Urbanite Theater, and their invisible artistry makes all the difference.

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Photo courtesy of Times Union
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  • Pam Nadon
  • August 7, 2018
'Eighth Grade' is a charming, awkward tale about the modern teenage experience

Comedian Bo Burnham's first feature film, "Eighth Grade"— which he directs and scripts — is so relatable, it feels like a documentary at times.

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Nehassaiu DeGannes and Perri Gaffney play a daughter and mother in "Other People's Money." Courtesy photo
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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 6, 2018
'Other People’s Money' turns high finance into high comedy

The latest Florida Studio Theatre mainstage production is laugh-out-loud funny, though its topic is no laughing matter.

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