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  • April 19, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, April 20

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 19, 2017
All Hail the Queen: Sarasota Ballet stages 'Checkmate'

In staging Dame Ninette de Valois’ ‘Checkmate,’ Margaret Barbieri passes on knowledge from her career-shaping role as the Black Queen — which she learned firsthand from the famed choreographer.

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Lawrence James, Mary Ellen Everett, Kedren Spencer and Amy Helms in the FSU/Asolo Conservatory' s production of "A Midsummer Night' s Dream." Photo by Frank Atura.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 17, 2017
Theater review: 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

Do You Believe in Magic? Asolo Conservatory creates comic enchantment at Selby Gardens.

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Photo by Sarah DeHeer. Courtesy of Alton Brown.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 17, 2017
Dinner and a Show: A Conversation with Alton Brown

With his touring live variety show, ‘Eat Your Science,’ the chef and T.V. personality blends his two passions — performance and food.

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    By
  • Edward Alley
  • April 14, 2017
Music review: La Musica

Last-minute substitutions bring pleasant surprises at La Musica.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 13, 2017
A conversation with Tracy Ferrie, of Boston

Before Boston's Van Wezel concert, the bassist talks rock ’n’ roll, custom gear and roller skating.

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Garrett Turner. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 12, 2017
Theater review: 'The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity'

“The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Deity” wrestles with stereotypes and authenticity at the Asolo Rep.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 12, 2017
Players Follies gets personal with musical revue

Life has its ups and downs. It’s how life shapes you that counts. With ‘… And I’m Here,’ The Players Follies pays tribute to the idea through song, dance and monologue.

  • Arts + Culture
Julia King, Matt Sawalski, Preston Boyd and Murray Chase
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 12, 2017
Evolution Now: 'Inherit the Wind' opens at Venice Theatre

“Inherit the Wind” puts independent thought on trial at Venice Theatre.

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Jules Price and Carole Crosby
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 11, 2017
Asolo previews new musical ‘Beatsville’

Members of the press and supporters of Asolo Repertory Theatre got a sneak peak of the company’s next musical production on April 11 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • April 10, 2017
Film review: 'Kedi'

'Kedi' is a whimsical and philosophical meditation on the cat's existence in a human world

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Actor Stanley Tucci sat down with film critic David Edelstein at Sarasota Film Festival’s In Conversation with Stanley Tucci at Keating Theatre on April 9.
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  • Anna Brugmann
  • April 9, 2017
The Sarasota Film Festival welcomes Stanley Tucci

The actor sat down with film critic David Edelstein to talk truth, former roles and the importance of the arts.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 7, 2017
Van Wezel announces 2017 – 2018 season

The Broadway, classical and dance series features Yo-Yo Ma, Renée Fleming, ‘Motown’ and more.

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  • Edward Alley
  • April 6, 2017
Music review: La Musica Music Festival

La Musica Music Festival opens with an elegant, compelling performance.

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Terri Weagant. Photo by Brendan Ragan.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 6, 2017
Theater review: 'Bo-Nita'

'Bo-Nita' takes audiences on a wild ride at Urbanite Theatre.

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