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FST's Patrick A. Jackson on his love of storytelling

For Patrick A. Jackson, theater is about more than big stages and a spot in the limelight — it’s about having an impact through storytelling.

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  • October 12, 2016
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  • October 11, 2016
Film review: 'The Girl on the Train'

'The Girl on the Train' is a tangled web of deceit.

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  • October 9, 2016
Five grand pianos equal crowd pleaser

The Artist Series Concerts' Piano Grand! delights audience both musically and emotionally.

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  • October 5, 2016
Film review: 'Deepwater Horizon'

Peter Berg's harrowing film focuses on the lives affected by the disaster, rather than its environmental effects.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • October 5, 2016
Theater review: 'Gypsy'

'Gypsy' reveals the stages of a legendary life at The Players.

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(Back to front, left to right) Benjamin Howe, Jahrel Thompson, Melissa Coleman Sperber, Claudia Rightmire, Natalie Robison and Melissa Hull rehearse "Bernie's Tune: Reprise" at the New College Fitness Center on Sept. 28.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 5, 2016
Dancing to a New Beat: Local jazz musician and dance company join forces

Sarasota Contemporary Dance jazzes up season opener with new musical collaboration.

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Sisters Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway will perform their internationally renowned act, “Sibling Revelry” in March.
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  • June LeBell
  • October 5, 2016
What's Ahead? A look at Sarasota's upcoming music season

Sarasota's 2016-2017 music season is one filled with firsts.

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  • October 5, 2016
The Role of a Lifetime: Tori Bates to play Annie in Broadway national tour

The 11-year-old Sarasota actress will be the first mixed-race actor to portray the iconic role in the touring production.

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Roadkill Ghost Choir will play Ringling Underground this Thursday.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 5, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Oct. 6

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“Mo(or)town/Redux,” by Doug Elkins Choreography, Etc., combines “Othello” with Motown music. Courtesy photo.
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  • Nick Friedman
  • October 5, 2016
Ringling International Arts Festival brings performance art to The Ringling

Dwight Currie, curator of performances, shares his insight on this year's lineup.

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  • Marty Fugate
  • October 5, 2016
Critic's Theater Picks

There's no shortage of great theater in the upcoming season. We've picked a few of our favorites.

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Scott Kuiper and Brett Mack. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • October 2, 2016
Theater review: 'The Tragedy of Hamlet'

Asolo Conservatory students get to the heart of “Hamlet” in a touring production for young people.

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  • October 2, 2016
Jon Voight kicks off Ringling College's annual film-lab series.

The award-winning actor joined friend, actor and local philanthropist Brook Bello to raise awareness of human trafficking.

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  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 30, 2016
Architecture month programming to kick off this weekend

The Center for Architecture Sarasota will host its third annual October event series celebrating Architecture and Design Month 2016.

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