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"Mother!" stars Jennifer Lawrence as "Mother."
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  • September 26, 2017
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This divisive psychological thriller is cunning but too chaotic to be understood.

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Ellen Kleinschmidt and company perform in the musical "Mame" at Manatee Performing Arts Center. Photo by Brian Craft
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  • September 25, 2017
'Mame' marches to a different drummer in Manatee Players production

Despite a rushed ending, "Mame" is a fun, lively show that will entertain with its flashy period costumes and old-school Broadway jazz tunes.

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Brendan Ragan and Betsy Helmer act in Urbanite Theatre's production of "Pilgrims." Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox.
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  • September 24, 2017
'Pilgrims' defies stormy weather at Urbanite Theatre

Hurricane Irma changed the date of Urbanite Theatre's last night of "Pilgrims," but that didn't keep ticket holders from immersing themselves in the escape of live theater.

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Flutist Betsy Traba performed the Renaissance Concerto for Flute and Orchestra by Lukas Foss.
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  • September 24, 2017
Sarasota Orchestra opens season with ‘Renaissance’

Principal Flutist Betsy Traba marvels in Sarasota Orchestra's first concert of the season.

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  • September 21, 2017
Sarasota foodies kick off Eat Like a Local Restaurant Week

Sarasota-Manatee Originals members and supporters gathered Sept. 20 at Keating Marine Education Center for bites and brews celebrating the upcoming restaurant week.

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  • September 20, 2017
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Dozens of volunteers, including members of Venice Theatre, arrived at the Players Centre for Performing Arts to help replace a water-damaged floor.
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  • September 20, 2017
Weathering the Storm: Arts community proves resilient after Hurricane Irma

In the days following the historic storm, Sarasota’s arts community shows its strength.

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  • September 19, 2017
Key Notes: 'Siesta Key' Episode 8 Recap

Juliette goes after Garrett to get back at Kelsey, and she is suddenly the worst villain the show has ever seen.

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The in-house brewing system that the introductory beer science course uses was given to USF Sarasota-Manatee by an anonymous donor. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • September 15, 2017
USF Sarasota-Manatee partnerships help brew the next batch of beer-makers

USF Sarasota-Manatee beer science program grows as new opportunities bubble up.

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Katerina Sommers used cracker tags from her mother’s store to make her iconcept jr. dress. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • September 14, 2017
Trend Setters: iconcept jr. participants put their imagination to the test

Young designers challenged their creative instincts by designing an outfit out of recycled materials for the upcoming iconcept jr. fashion show.

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Photo courtesy of the Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key Facebook page
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  • September 13, 2017
Gilligan's organizes benefit Hurricane Irma relief

Gilligan's Island Bar Siesta Key will host its Irma Sucks Alot A Palooza fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 17.

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Ricardo Graziano and Victoria Hulland perform Sir Frederick Ashton’s “Marguerite and Armand.” Photo by Frank Atura.
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  • September 13, 2017
Sarasota Ballet strives for unpredictability in new season

Entering his 11th season at the helm of the Sarasota Ballet, Iain Webb shares his thoughts on the programming.

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  • September 13, 2017
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As the summer winds down, we pick our must-see upcoming films.

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