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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, after a record critical and box-office earning season, will receive three sizable grants.
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Van Wezel receives National Endowment for the Arts grant

In addition, the performing arts hall received two local grants from the Selby and Sudakoff Foundations.

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Entering its sixth year, the Harvey Milk Festival strives to provide three days of art in various forms while promoting one message: equality.

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The junior at Ringling College of Art and Design thrives in her natural state of sculpting new works. Her latest project features found pieces of wood.

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Original musical captures Frank Loesser’s heart and soul.

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Sarasota Ballet gives reverence to history.

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Emily Mann, the artistic director of the McCarter Theatre Center, will head the Hermitage's national artist advisory committee.
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Emily Mann to lead the Hermitage's national artist advisory committee

Mann will replace founding committee head Joseph V. Melillo

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Mattison's and Sweetgrass Farms host farm-to-fork wine dinner

The culinary event was hosted on the grounds of Sweetgrass Farms

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Big Top Brewing Co. celebrates first anniversary

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Selby Gardens' 35th Annual Juried Photography Exhibition

The botanical gardens present the awarded series of nature photography by local photographer.

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Theater Review: Theatre Odyssey's Ten-Minute Play Festival

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