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Anything goes on stage during the “Sarasota Improv Festival” July 13-15 at Florida Studio Theatre.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 29, 2017
Improv, the Next Generation

Sarasota Improv Festival sets the stage for new wave improv performers at Florida Studio Theatre.

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Cherise James, JoAnna Ford and Syreeta Banks rehearse a song from “Dreamgirls” on June 14 at The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • June 28, 2017
Paving the Way: WBTT show celebrates black Broadway stars

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's new production honors the black performers who made history on Broadway.

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June LeBell was the first female announcer on a major commercial classical music radio station. Photo by Mallory Gnaegy
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 28, 2017
Voices of Freedom concert will honor familiar voice

Choral Artists of Sarasota will honor June LeBell at its annual Fourth of July concert.

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  • June 28, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 29

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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Justin Kaiser and Garrett Von Räd. Photo by Trey Jones.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 28, 2017
Local band still likes that old time rock 'n' roll

With its vintage sound, 1960s sensibilities and three-part harmonies, The Beat Down is keeping the spirit of rock ’n’ roll alive.

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Brian Noonan, Danny Calvert, Vaden Thurgood, and Cameron Johnson. Photo by FST.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 26, 2017
A New Jersey State of Mind

Talented tenors sing the praises of New Jersey at FST.

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  • June 26, 2017
Film review: "The Exception"

"The Exception" is part thriller, part WWII drama and part love story

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Alexia Jasmene and Minka Wiltz
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 26, 2017
Urbanite Theatre production tells the story of the man who wasn’t there.

'Naming True' is a parable of storytelling and personal loyalty.

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yMusic is a chamber group of young performers from New York. (Courtesy photo)
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  • Edward Alley
  • June 26, 2017
Festival wraps with a delightful mix

Third portion of Sarasota Music Festival offers greatest contrast.

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  • Anna Brugmann
  • June 23, 2017
Ringling students win international award

Three Ringling students were awarded the BAFTA Student Film Award for animation

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • June 21, 2017
Sailor Circus gives Sarasotans a sneak peek at their D.C. show

Circus Arts Conservatory hosted a CAC in DC send-off performance on June 20 at Sailor Circus Arena.

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Filmmaker Kevin Smith recently shot his new horror movie,"Killroy Was Here,” at Nathan Benderson Park in partnership with Ringling College of Art and Design. Courtesy photo
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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 21, 2017
Kevin Smith returns to Sarasota to film horror movie

The actor, writer and director is currently filming the first installment of his horror anthology “Killroy Was Here” in partnership with Ringling College and Semkhor Productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Horne unsheaths a custom sword he recently made. Photo by Nick Friedman
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  • Marty Fugate
  • June 21, 2017
Local karate master takes matters into his own hands

James Horne is a master of more than just martial arts. By hand-crafting his own weapons, he creates functional works of art.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • June 21, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, June 22

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Brett Mitchell
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  • June 18, 2017
Music review: Music Festival Weekend Two

Students and faculty continue to impress in Sarasota Music Festival's second weekend.

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