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  • July 31, 2015
This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, July 31

This weekend in Sarasota: Friday, July 31

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  • July 30, 2015
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Patriot Plaza at the Sarasota National Cemetery will host the 70 trumpet players as they play in honor of World War II veterans.
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  • July 30, 2015
The First Brass of Sarasota searching for 70-trumpet ensemble for V-J Day ceremony

The ceremony honoring World War II veterans will occur at the Sarasota National Cemetery at 6 p.m. on August 16.

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  • July 30, 2015
Goodwill Manasota hosts 'Young Guns of Country' concert

Kristian Bush, The Cadillac Three, Cassadee Pope and Drake White perform.

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  • July 29, 2015
Fishing for Sustainability: The quest for a more viable culinary scene

Fishing for Sustainability: The quest for a more viable culinary scene

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  • July 29, 2015
Sarasota Opera announces cast and creative team for last year of the Verdi Cycle

The opera brings in familiar favorites and acclaimed newcomers to conclude its historic performance cycle of the complete works of Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi.

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Brendan Ragan and Summer Wallace have experienced a wave of critical and popular success with their first season of shows at the new Urbanite Theatre
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  • July 29, 2015
Fresh Theatrical Take

What started out as a long shot artistic venture, downtown Sarasota’s Urbanite Theatre is looking toward a full winter season after a successful summer premiere

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  • July 28, 2015
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Mandy Mathieu, John Stiles, Nerissa Street and Joanna Fox will present work from their Hermitage retreat on August 7.
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  • July 28, 2015
Hermitage Artist Retreat presenting STARs arts education recipients on August 7

Recipients of the STARs residency represent arts educators from across Florida including Joanna Fox, Mandy Mathieu, John Stiles and Nerissa Street.

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The Grammy and Emmy-nominated comedian will play the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Dec. 1.
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  • July 28, 2015
Craig Ferguson coming to the Van Wezel

The television comedian will bring his acerbic Scottish wit to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on December 1.

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  • July 27, 2015
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An Artspace project — such as the Sailboat Bend lofts in Fort Lauderdale — could be managed in perpetuity by the nonprofit organization to ensure it remains affordable.
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  • July 27, 2015
Arts Alliance readies Artspace fundraising push

In need of $40,000 for the next stage of a possible artist live/work housing project, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County is asking the public to help chip in.

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Rick Springfield will rock out the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on October 15
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  • July 27, 2015
Rick Springfield to rock out the Van Wezel

The 1980s singer-songwriter and actor will perform with The Romantics on Oct. 15

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  • July 26, 2015
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe fundraiser for Soul Crooners 2

WBTT held a sneak-peak performance for supporters.

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