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Charles Shoemaker saw “Cats” on a Disney Cruise, and ever since, he's dreamed of performing it. For now, he’s a mouse. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 10, 2018
Little mouse stars in play with big heart at Venice Theatre

Venice Theatre’s production of “Stuart Little” plays with scale and utilizes teamwork to teach audiences a big lesson with lead Charles Shoemaker.

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  • May 10, 2018
Drink This: Mother Knows Best

Toast to the most important women in our lives — moms — with this tropical cocktail this Mother's Day.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • May 9, 2018
Ringling College students brew up hot music video to the tune of 'Couleur Café'

Kim Logan, Liam Jordan, Ana Vasquez and Nicole Marano teamed up to make the video as Jordan's senior thesis project.

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Beaux Arts Ball was known as one of the most popular and outlandish events of the season in its heyday. Courtesy photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 9, 2018
Beaux Arts Ball returns as Art Center Sarasota fundraiser

The center is reviving the eccentric event to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its iconcept runway show fundraiser.

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  • Kayleigh Omang
  • May 9, 2018
Circus Arts Conservatory unveils renovated Sailor Circus Arena

The $4 million campaign hopes to be complete by June.

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Jared Joseph says this incarnation of “Ragtime” allows a breadth of perspective because every character helps tell each other’s stories. Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 9, 2018
Asolo Rep's 'Ragtime' tells an old story that reflects a modern reality

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of “Ragtime” tells a timely story of the American experience with an intimate cast and meaningful choreography at Sarasota's FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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  • May 9, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, May 10

These are a few of our favorite arts & entertainment events taking place on our calendar May 10 through May 16 in and around Sarasota, Florida.

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  • May 8, 2018
'Foxtrot' tells the moving story of an unexpected journey of grief

The film explores the horrors of war with an impactful score, tight camera angles and compelling story.

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"Ragtime" runs through May 27. Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Marty Fugate
  • May 8, 2018
'Ragtime' explores American dreams and nightmares with Asolo Rep

A small but mighty cast of talented performers tell a series of stories with the message that the more America changes, the more it stays the same.

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"The Card Game" won Best Play. Photo by Cliff Roles
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  • Marty Fugate
  • May 8, 2018
Theatre Odyssey names winners of its 2018 Ten-Minute Play Festival

The judges of Theatre Odyssey’s thirteenth annual Ten-Minute Play Festival had eight new plays from regional playwrights to choose from.

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Starbenders is a androgynous rock-pop group hailing from Atlanta. Courtesy image
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 6, 2018
Harvey Milk Festival schedule features diverse music, theater and visual art

The relocated three-day festival celebrates Harvey Milk, one of the first openly gay Americans elected to public office.

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Josh Scheible and Lesa Silvermore jam out at their last show at Growler's Pub. Photo by Trey Jones
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 4, 2018
Lesa Silvermore Band changes name to honor Growler’s Pub

The band will now be known as Lesa Silvermore and The Growlers as a tribute to the pub, which is now under new management and will soon change names.

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Elisa Uzcategui's work, “The New Rosie the Riveter,” is displayed as part of the Embracing Our Difference exhibit. Courtesy photo
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  • May 4, 2018
SMA Prep student reinvents historical icon for Embracing Our Differences painting

Elisa Uzcategui created an updated version of the iconic Rosie the Riveter figure to celebrate minorities through the 2018 Embracing Our Differences outdoor exhibit.

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Center for Architecture Sarasota will host its third annual Modern Show May 4 and 5. Photo by Greg Wilson
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 3, 2018
Local student creates youth scavenger hunt for 2018 Modern Show

Nora Kuhn teamed up with Center for Architecture Sarasota to organize an architectural scavenger hunt for young people as a way to participate in the center’s fundraiser.

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Jorge Blanco was born in the historic colonial area of Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Photo by Barbara Banks
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • May 2, 2018
Jorge Blanco exhibit shows artist's love for the simple joys in life

The abstract sculptor and illustrator utilizes color and simple forms to make his Alfstad& Contemporary audience smile.

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