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  • Edward Alley
  • March 19, 2018
Orchestra’s 'Lift-Off' just misses full orbit

Our music critic had mixed opinions on the Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks 6 concert.

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Florida Studio Theatre is run by Managing Director Rebecca Hopkins and her husband, Producing Artistic Director Richard Hopkins. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 16, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre stages loving tribute to Rebecca Hopkins

Florida Studio Theatre's managing director celebrated her 20th work anniversary March 12.

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"Spectropia," when live, is a performed film piece by Toni Dove. Courtesy image
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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 16, 2018
'Spectropia' entrances audiences with post-modern ghost story at The Ringling

The film was performed live with technology that we have absolutely no understanding of.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 16, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 22

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Photo courtesy Matthew Serrano
  • By Matthew Serrano | Contributor
  • March 16, 2018
Drink This: Spring Fling

Toast to spring with this refreshing cocktail.

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Jeffrey Kahane says pianos are complicated, delicate machines with a couple thousand moving parts inside. He adds that great pianos are like high-quality sports cars because everything has to work perfectly. Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota Orchestra pianist takes a grand test drive

The orchestra went to great lengths — flying Jonathan Spivey to Los Angeles — on its quest for a new concert piano for Holley Hall.

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Judith Merkt will compete with instructor Vidas Orlovas. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Shellie Terry
  • March 15, 2018
Sarasota Challenge Dances into 10th Year

The annual ballroom dance competition offers a glamorous, artistic experience for competitors and guests alike.

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Co-Chairwomen Hedria Lunken Saltzman and Kitty Heusner — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 14, 2018
Florida Creativity Conference attracts individuals of varying disciplines

The Sarasota-based event this weekend is comprised of three days of unique workshops.

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From age 6 to 17, Christine Agrillet spent her summers in Spain living next door to Salvador Dali.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 14, 2018
Dali's old neighbor brings her personal collection of his work to Sarasota

A collection of rarely seen Salvador Dali works is coming to Sarasota’s Chasen Galleries, which will show a different side of the surrealist.

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Nina Bernstein Simmons, Alexander Bernstein and Jamie Bernstein — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 14, 2018
Leonard Bernstein remembered through SILL talk

Jamie Bernstein shares insights on the prolifically creative life of her legendary father, Leonard Bernstein.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • March 14, 2018
Legend of Billie Holiday lives on through latest WBTT production

Melba Moore shares her passion for bringing the story of jazz singer Billie Holiday to life.

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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • March 12, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre Celebrates 20 years with Rebecca Hopkins

FST threw Hopkins a surprise party on March 12 at the Keating Theatre.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • March 12, 2018
'The Party' treats audiences to unexpected twists and turns

This British comedy-drama is surprising, witty and captivating.

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Tenor Ben Gulley as Pedro and soprano Kara Shay Thomson as Marta performing in Sarasota Opera’s production of Tiefland by Eugen d’Albert. Photo by Rod Millington
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  • Edward Alley
  • March 12, 2018
Sarasota Opera opens last exquisite production of the season

"Tiefland" is a little-known opera with music so beautiful, it's easy to forget how savage (and relevant) the storyline is.

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Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen will tentatively open this fall. Courtesy image
    By
  • Shellie Terry
  • March 9, 2018
New neighborhood flavor coming to Newtown with Miss Susies's restaurant

Miss Susie’s Newtown Kitchen will offer a new concept for fast-casual dining when it tentatively opens this fall.

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