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  • November 13, 2016
Anne Patterson shows smaller works at Alfstad& Contemporary

The artist opened her exhibition, 'Airidescence' Thursday, Nov. 10.

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  • November 13, 2016
Orchestrating Enlightenment

A fear-free-guide to classical music appreciation.

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  • November 13, 2016
Opera review: 'The Secret World of Og'

With 'The Secret World of Og,' the Sarasota Opera showed youth opera at its finest.

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  • November 11, 2016
Circus! Photo exhibit opens at Phillippi Estate Park

The grand opening was held in conjunction with the 100th anniversary celebration of the the Edson Keith Estate.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • November 10, 2016
Film review: 'American Pastoral'

A picture perfect family is anything but in Ewan McGregor's directorial debut.

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  • November 10, 2016
Theater review: 'Young Frankenstein'

The Players brings “Young Frankenstein” to life.

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  • November 9, 2016
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 10

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

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  • November 9, 2016
Victor Lundy: The poet of space

SarasotaMOD Weekend honors Victor Lundy, a man who helped shape Sarasota’s landscape.

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  • November 9, 2016
The Power of Performance : Silas Bichler proves that heart and hard work outweigh obstacles

As a Sailor Circus performer living with cerebral palsy, Silas Bichler brings a new light to the performing art.

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Photo by Rod Millington
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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 9, 2016
'The Secret World of Og' enjoys U.S. premiere at Sarasota Youth Opera

The operatic adaptation of the popular Canadian story shows the power of youth opera.

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  • Nick Friedman
  • November 9, 2016
FST debuts Children's Theater series

With its inaugural series, Florida Studio Theatre sets the stage for family bonding.

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Guests enjoyed food and wine at the 9th annual Forks & Corks Grand Tasting. Photo by Heather Merriman Saba.
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  • November 7, 2016
Forks & Corks 2017 tasting tickets go on sale

There are only 1,500 tickets available, and last year four times as many people tried to buy them.

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  • November 6, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra: Masterworks I

The Sarasota Orchestra tackled treacherous territory with clarity and balance, showcasing the excellence of these musicians.

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  • November 4, 2016
Justin and Christian Long film web series in Sarasota

The brothers' new series, 'The Real Stephen Blatt,' explores the pitfalls of internet fame.

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  • November 4, 2016
Drink This: Bloody Fashioned

Enjoy a twist on a classic with this fall cocktail.

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