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Ricardo Graziano and Danielle Brown perform the "Friday's Child" pas de deux in Sir Frederick Ashton's "Jazz Calendar." Photo: Frank Atura
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Sarasota Orchestra's 'Cello Time' spanned four centuries and more cellos than you can shake a bow at.

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Brilliant performances by two unlikely actors bring to life an even more unlikely meeting.

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The Ringling breaks ground on Kotler-Coville Glass Pavilion

The 5,500 square-foot center will house studio glass and serve as the formal entrance to the Historic Asolo Theater.

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