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The renovations all started with the floor, which was previously a yellowing tile but is now made of polished concrete. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • November 1, 2017
Alfstad& Contemporary will reopen as Sarasota's newest art space

The contemporary gallery reopens Nov. 3 with a renovated gallery, but the same goal.

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  • November 1, 2017
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Ricardo Graziano dances the role of Dickon in Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden" in October 2017.
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  • October 30, 2017
'The Secret Garden' brings the children's story to life

Will Tuckett's "The Secret Garden" brings Frances Hodgson Burnett's children's novel to life with dance, music, poetry and puppetry.

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Ashleigh Haydu, Element front of house manager, General Manager (both restaurants) John Platt, Executive Head Chef Nils Tarantik and Jordan Keen, Element sous chef
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  • October 29, 2017
PBnT and Element restaurants to open on Main Street

Two new restaurants are opening next to each other in downtown Sarasota. But each will offer a different dining experience.

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  • October 29, 2017
Movie review: 'Lucky'

Harry Dean Stanton leads in his best performance ever.

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Choral Artists of Sarasota will perform Handel’s “Messiah” at the Too Hot to Handel show on Dec. 10 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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  • Edward Alley
  • October 27, 2017
Sarasota's 2017-2018 music season offers exciting performances

The area’s music scene packs ample offerings in the coming months.

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Community Foundation Board member Donna Koffman gets a first look at Anne Patterson's piece "Circle of Thirds."
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • October 27, 2017
Community Foundation reveals art installation

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County invited board members and donors for a first look at Anne Patterson’s newest piece — Circle of Thirds.

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Anu Tali directs “Songs of Wars I Have Seen.” File photo
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 25, 2017
Anu Tali announces she will leave Sarasota Orchestra in 2019

Tali says she will step down as music director of the Sarasota Orchestra to focus on her international career.

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The cast of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" rehearses at the Arnold Simonsen Players Studio.
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 25, 2017
The Players produces spooky 'Sleepy Hollow' production for the whole family

‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ will become the first outdoor theater experience offered in Lakewood Ranch.

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It’s been three years since The Sarasota Ballet performed Will Tuckett’s production of “The Secret Garden.”
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 25, 2017
The Secret's Out: Will Tuckett's 'The Secret Garden' is back

Sarasota Ballet will perform ‘The Secret Garden’ three years after the last production.

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Playwright Nassim Soleimanpour’s childhood stuffed rabbit is one of the only images he uses to market his play. Courtesy image
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  • October 25, 2017
'White Rabbit Red Rabbit' forces actors to take a leap of faith

Urbanite Theatre is showing a play its actors have never read — until they perform it.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 25, 2017
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  • October 24, 2017
'In the Next Room' gives good vibrations

Moaning becomes electric at the Players Backstage.

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Steven High and Lisa Berger
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 24, 2017
InspireSarasota! kicks off with Celebration of the Arts

The annual 12-day festival began Oct. 23 with several performances and award presentations at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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  • October 23, 2017
Film review: 'Loving Vincent'

The world's first painted animated feature film gives unique insight into Vincent van Gogh's tragic life.

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