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  • Nick Reichert
  • March 9, 2015
Sarasota Ballet introduces new ballet master James Jordan

Sarasota Ballet, James Jordan, Ballet Master, Michael's On East

  • Arts + Culture
'Deli Man'
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • March 8, 2015
Film Review: 'Deli Man'

Who would have thought that watching a film about the history of delicatessens for nearly 90 minutes could be delightfully exhilarating?

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Soprano Michelle Johnson as Elisabeth and Jonathan Burton in the title role of Verdi’s “Don Carlos,” now playing at Sarasota Opera. Photo by Rod Millington.
    By
  • June LeBell
  • March 8, 2015
Music Review: 'Don Carlos'

Verdi’s Don Carlos: ‘History through the opera glass’

  • Arts + Entertainment
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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 6, 2015
Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 6

Weekend's best bets: Friday, March 6

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  • Nick Friedman
  • March 6, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

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Ken Waissman, Deborah Cox, Joey McKneely and Steve Dorff will premiere the musical "Josephine" in April 2016
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 6, 2015
Asolo Repertory Theatre to produce world premiere of the musical "Josephine"

This biographical musical on influential jazz singer Josephine Baker will be a part of its 2015-2016 season

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 5, 2015
PHOTO GALLERY: YPG at Brio Tuscan Grille

PHOTO GALLERY: YPG at Brio Tuscan Grille

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    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 5, 2015
Natural Child announces Sarasota show at Growler's Pub

Natural Child announces Sarasota show at Growler's Pub

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • March 5, 2015
Staged: Asolo Repertory Theatre — The Scene Shop

This foundation on which the Asolo’s artistry stands is constructed at the Robert and Beverly Koski Production Center. The 45,000-square-foot space lies on an unassuming stretch of Tallevast Road, hidden behind the Sarasota-Bradenton International Airpor

  • Arts + Culture
BLBLFeat
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 4, 2015
Listen Up: Your guide to the bands at Harvey Milk Festival 2015

Listen Up: Your guide to the bands at Harvey Milk Festival 2015

  • Arts + Culture
B.B. King
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 4, 2015
Star Power

As it reflects on 45 years of arts and entertainment, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in Sarasota, Fl., looks ahead to the future.

  • Arts + Culture
The cast, crew and staff of the Asolo Repertory Theatre contribute hours of work and talent to pull off its ambitious annual repertory theater season.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 4, 2015
A Good Rep

The Asolo Repertory Theatre embodies the definition of multitasking as it remains one of the only true repertory theaters in the country.

  • Arts + Culture
Ann Morrison. Photo by Blake Walton.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 4, 2015
Theater Review: SaraSolo Festival

The SaraSolo Festival celebrates the power of one.

  • Arts + Entertainment
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“Child with Doll” by Gabriele Münter
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 4, 2015
A&E Picks and Highlights

A&E Editor Nick Reichert highlights the top A&E events to attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

  • Arts + Culture
A vocal student at the State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota, Natalie Almeter plans to pursue a career in opera.
    By
  • Nick Reichert
  • March 4, 2015
The Next Level

After getting her start in the youth opera, Natalie Almeter moves to the main stage in Sarasota Opera’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro.’

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