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  • Pam Nadon
  • January 29, 2018
'Call Me By Your Name' captivates from the opening credits onward

Phenomenal acting and breathtaking scenery combine for a beautiful look on a forbidden romance.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Dr. Joel Morganroth explains his reasoning for giving the $15 million gift to Ringling College of Art and Design. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 29, 2018
Ringling College receives record-breaking $15 million gift

Dr. Joel Morganroth and his wife, Gail Morrison Morganroth, gave the school its first eight-figure gift, which will help fund a new virtual reality major, among other causes.

  • Arts + Culture
The group tours the country playing a wide variety of music that transcends stylistic distinction. Courtesy image
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 29, 2018
Circus comes home in unique quartet performance

Ethel's “Circus: Wandering City” displays skillful playing and precise planning.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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The Sarasota Ballet opened "Moving Identities" with Paul Taylor's "Airs." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • January 29, 2018
Sarasota Ballet takes on a different style in ‘Moving Identities’

Director Iain Webb chose a much more modern triple bill for his latest production, which included one company premiere and two revivals.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 26, 2018
Reception welcomes artists and admirers to exhibits for Glass Weekend

Three exhibits were shown on Jan. 26 at Alfstad& Contemporary during Glass Weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
Brian F. Finnerty choreographs for several local performance groups, including The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 26, 2018
When in doubt, Brian F. Finnerty dances

A portrait of Brian F. Finnerty as a young dancer, actor and choreographer.

  • Arts + Culture
Zachary Johnson gives Isla, a Suzuki student, a guitar lesson. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 26, 2018
Suzuki Institute hopes for harmonious scholarship fundraiser

Suzuki Institute School of Music aims to retain students who can no longer afford lessons.

  • Arts + Culture
Dick Hamilton now performs with several jazz bands around Sarasota. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 26, 2018
Dick Hamilton plays to a beat of his own

Before Sarasota native Dick Hamilton became music director for the Savory Swing Band, he was a self-made music protege.

  • Arts + Culture
“What’s Laid Down” is available on Spotify or on CD for $10. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 25, 2018
Planting the Seed: Physical Plant breathes new life into local music scene

The psychedelic/folk/rock band's successful album release show could signify a comeback for the local original music landscape.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 24, 2018
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Feb. 1

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Cedric Cannon and Sam Mossler perform. Photo by Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 24, 2018
FST's 'How to Use a Knife' is a paradoxical mix of horror and hilarity

Playwright combines snappy, Mamet-style dialog with fast-paced, economical scene construction in new Florida Studio Theatre production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Abdul-Khaliq ‘A.K.’ Murtadha and Emerald Rose Sullivan star in WBTT’s production of ‘The Mountaintop.’ Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 24, 2018
WBTT shows a different side of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

“The Mountaintop” imagines Dr. Martin Luther King’s final night in gripping West Coast Black Theatre Troupe production.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • January 23, 2018
'Phantom Threads' explores the complexities of control over others

Daniel Day-Lewis shines in what he's saying is his final role before retirement.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Carson is barely in this episode and is essentially irrelevant but we like his face.
  • By Katie Johns & Niki Kottmann
  • January 23, 2018
Key Notes: ‘Siesta Key’ Episode 12 Recap

Drama reaches an all-time high as Chloe celebrates her 22nd birthday, Madisson confronts Canvas, Alex makes a comeback and Juliette and Kelsey continue their war over Garrett.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Sarasota Orchestra performed Chamber Soiree 5: "Splendid Colors" on Jan. 18 and 21. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • January 22, 2018
Another week of musical feasts for Sarasota

Sarasota Orchestra and Artist Series Concerts present two masterful performances.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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