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  • March 28, 2017
Theater review: 'Footloose'

“Footloose” finds surprising substance in familiar territory.

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  • March 22, 2017
Film review: 'Land of Mine'

'Land of Mine' sheds light on a little-known post WWII tragedy.

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Denise Cormier, Matt DeCaro and Tracy Michelle Arnold. Photo by Gary W. Sweetman.
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  • March 22, 2017
Theater review: 'The Little Foxes'

Greed and ambition confront culture and family loyalty in 'The Little Foxes' at the Asolo Rep.

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Shawn Pettersen’s work for Spectrum II focuses on outer space as a hopeful frontier.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 22, 2017
Curation as Art: Spectrum II opens at Art Center Sarasota

Nathan Skiles curates the experimental exhibit as an exercise in isolated collaboration.

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  • March 22, 2017
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Peter and Carrie Walsh demonstrate the closed dance hold position during rehearsal on March 17 at Empire Dance Studios. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 22, 2017
Dynamic Duo: Local ballroom competition will feature new amateur couple

Sarasota Challenge gives Carrie and Peter Walsh the chance to learn the art of ballroom dance — and fall in love all over again.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 22, 2017
Red and White All Over: Wine Walk to Cà d’Zan returns with a new theme

The annual fundraiser will pit wine’s two main varieties against one another to raise money to maintain John and Mable Ringling’s historic mansion.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 21, 2017
Sarasota Opera unveils Steinwachs Artist Residences

The new Rosemary District development will increase the opera company's artist housing capacity from 43 to 70.

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Marty Fugate and The Grim Reaper enjoy a game of chess. Photo by Ellie Bloom.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 20, 2017
Review: Institute for Psychogeographic Adventure

IPA adventures celebrate experience at The Ringling.

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  • June LeBell
  • March 19, 2017
Music review: Masterworks 6

A 'Titan' of a program at Sarasota Orchestra's masterworks concert.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 16, 2017
Asolo Rep explores the world in 2017 - 2018 season

For the last five years, Asolo Repertory Theatre has explored the American character. In its 2017/2018 season, the theater is thinking globally.

  • Arts + Culture
Tahja Harrison (center) enjoys the social nature of belly dancing and its roots in Middle Eastern homes and villages. Courtesy photo.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 15, 2017
Whirling Passion: A conversation with belly dancer Tahja Harrison

Tahja puts a new spin on a timeless dance style.

  • Arts + Culture
Marianne Chapel
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2017
Innovative Art: mchapel projects opens its doors

A new contemporary art gallery caters to Sarasota artists with inventive approaches.

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  • March 15, 2017
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, March 16

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Terri Weagant. Photo by Brendan Ragan
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 15, 2017
Going Solo: Urbanite Theatre presents 'Bo-Nita,' a one-woman show

85 minutes. Seven characters. No intermission. One actor. ‘Bo-Nita’ shows the value of a child’s worldview.

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