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Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota Music Director Robert Vodnoy has been conducting since 1975. Photo by Greg Smith
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 8, 2017
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota goes the distance to expand local music scene

The new Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, which has an out-of-state director, will present its debut concert Dec. 20 at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 7, 2017
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Saoirse Ronan stars in "Lady Bird." Courtesy image
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • December 6, 2017
Film review: 'Lady Bird'

Greta Gerwig's solo directorial debut is a triumph of authenticity.

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John Maddox, Reid Parkes, Shannon Fortner, Michael Regina and Eduardo Correa form the five-part band Astralis.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Astralis sings to own beat

The five-member band looks to stand out and inspire in the Sarasota music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Mari Vial-Golden (Samira) and Kate Berg (Tillie) share the stage for the entirety of “Echoes,” but the two actors never interact.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 6, 2017
Urbanite's 'Echoes' tells parallel stories of female oppression

The latest Urbanite Theatre production puts audiences in the shoes of two young women navigating male-dominated landscapes — and how that echoes our culture today.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Ballet performed George Balanchine's "Theme and Variations."
    By
  • Anna Dearing
  • December 6, 2017
Dance review: 'Metropolitan'

Never-ending growth of technique and artistry was ever present in the Sarasota Ballet's most recent triple-bill production, "Metropolitan."

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 6, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 7

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 5, 2017
FST dedicates new Kretzmer housing building

Florida Studio Theatre officially opened the new residence on Dec. 4 at its location in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Culture
Nate Jacobs, Samone A. Hicks, Joseph Holt, Amy Jo Connours, and Leon Pitts in Choral Artists of Sarasota’s production of “Too Hot to Handel.”
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 4, 2017
Choral Artists of Sarasota reimagine Handel

Choral Artists of Sarasota reprise joyful gospel interpretation of Handel’s ‘Messiah.’

  • Arts + Culture
Ringling College of Art and Design hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the first phase of its new state-of-the-art visual arts facility on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 3, 2017
Scene & Heard: 12.07.17

Here's a look at what's happening on the arts and entertainment scene this week and beyond.

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Nick Duckart and Ana Isabelle perform in Asolo Rep’s production of “Evita.” Photo by Rod Millington
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • December 3, 2017
Music review: 'Evita'

Commanding, skilled performers and a full — but not overpowering — orchestra make "Evita" shine.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • December 1, 2017
Drink This: Mistletoe Wishes

Toast to the holiday season with this cranberry cocktail.

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The cast of Asolo Rep's production of "EVITA" performs. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 30, 2017
Theater review: 'Evita'

Innovative production offers fresh take on “Evita” at Asolo Rep.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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Kristen Zaborski, Samantha Bennett and Rebecca and Brad Williams enjoy the Culture Collective End of Season Party May 23 at Save Our Seabirds. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 29, 2017
Culture Collective presents 2017-2018 season schedule

This season, the young professionals group will see performances by Sarasota Orchestra, Choral Artists of Sarasota and many more.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Ballet dancers rehearse Marcelo Gomes' piece, "Dear Life." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 29, 2017
Sarasota Ballet's 'Metropolitan' gets the pointe across through storytelling

Sarasota Ballet focuses on storytelling with its latest production, "Metropolitan."

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