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Film review: 'Where to Invade Next'

Michael Moore's new film is a beautifully constructed travelogue that explores the uncomfortable truth.

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* In its upcoming performance, "To Have and Uphold," Moving Ethos Dance Co. explores the idea of exhaustion, both physical and emotional. Victoria Mora and Jess Pope play with the idea of the strains of relationships. Photo by Brendan Ragan.
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Moving Ethos Dance Company has found its stride by going back to its roots.

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  • February 17, 2016
Robert de Warren: This is your day

Sarasota honors a life of creative collaboration.

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"You improvise with what you have, and that leads to all kinds of different things. If I had a different studio, I'm sure I'd do different kinds of work. There's a seasonal nature to this workspace. Its thumbprint is absolutely present my work."
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  • February 17, 2016
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Constantly changing artistic styles, Steiner has made unpredictability his trademark.

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  • February 17, 2016
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Mary Anne Servian has been with the Sarasota Ballet since 2010.
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  • February 16, 2016
Sarasota Ballet releases Managing Director Mary Anne Servian

Servian, who had been with the company since 2010, was released today.

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Joe McGranaghan. Photo by Cliff Roles.
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  • February 15, 2016
Theatre review: 'Stupid F%#*ing Bird'

Flight of the post-modern seagull

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  • February 14, 2016
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Sarasota Opera's spot-on production of 'Fidelio' offers a change of pace.

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  • February 11, 2016
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Photo by Matthew Holler
    By
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  • February 10, 2016
Theater review: 'Outside Mullingar'

Grace and mysticism abound in 'Outside Mullingar'

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  • February 10, 2016
Orchestrating 'Aida'

The Sarasota Opera opens the final season of its Verdi Cycle with 'Aida' — the largest production in the company's history. What does it take to pull it all off?

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  • February 10, 2016
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Eliza Ladd
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  • February 10, 2016
Bodies in motion

In "Selfie of the Ancients," Eliza Ladd melds art forms to explore enduring themes of human nature.

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  • February 8, 2016
Music review: Sarasota Orchestra Masterworks 4

Mostly Mozart at the Sarasota Orchestra

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  • February 7, 2016
Music review: 'Cosí fan tutte'

Sarasota Opera meets Mozart in "Cosí fan tutte"

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