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PHOTO GALLERY: Chillounge Night: Cirque du Chill

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  • March 28, 2015
Film Review: '71'

The new film "71" is about blurred lines in 1971 Belfast.

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  • March 26, 2015
Chefs collaborate for 'Pies and Pints' pizza and beer series

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The Sarasota Architectural Foundation held a protest rally this afternoon from noon to 1 p.m. to raise awareness for the Paul Rudolph Canopies
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  • March 26, 2015
A Canopy Too Far: An Architectural Impasse

Ringling College of Art and Design, Sarasota Museum of Art, Sarasota Architectural Foundation, Paul Rudolph, canopies.

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The Sarasota Film Festival announces its 2015 lineup
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  • March 25, 2015
Sarasota Film Festival announces its full 2015 movie lineup

A diverse range of films that focus on homelessness, Florida and the latest in independent cinema.

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  • March 25, 2015
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UPDATE: Chillounge Night rescheduled due to forecast

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After 15 months of preparation, Summer Wallace and Brendan Ragan will open the Urbanite Theatre in downtown Sarasota April 10. Photo by Nick Friedman.
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  • March 25, 2015
Urbanite puts finishing touches on inaugural show

Co-artistic directors Summer Wallace and Brendan Ragan tackle their to-do lists in the last few weeks before opening night of ‘Chicken Shop.’

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“I have to be there when I paint something. I would never paint a photo I didn’t take.” – Vladislav Yeliseyev
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  • March 25, 2015
Studio Space: Vladislav Yeliseyev

Classically trained as an architect, Vladislav Yeliseyev paints the buildings and scenes of the world from his home studio.

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  • March 25, 2015
Scene & Heard

Catch up on this week's arts and entertainment news with Scene & Heard.

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Sid Pocius brings out Sarasota’s competitive edge in the world of ballroom dancing.
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  • March 25, 2015
Ballroom Blitz

Whether he’s teaching amateurs or pros, Sid Pocius keeps Sarasota’s dancing community on its toes.

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"Catch Me If You Can" runs through April 4, at The Players Theatre. Courtesy photo.
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  • March 25, 2015
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A&E Editor Nick Reichert picks out the events you should attend this week in Sarasota, FL.

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  • March 24, 2015
Licensed to chill: Chillounge Night channels circus sensibilities

Licensed to chill: Chillounge Night channels circus sensibilities

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Tim Rogerson returns to his alma mater, Ringling College of Art and Design, to share his Disney passion.
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  • March 24, 2015
Tim Rogerson: Disney Dreams

Ringling College of Art and Design alumnus returns to Sarasota to share stories, experiences and, of course, Disney art

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  • March 23, 2015
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Off-cycle and underrepresented: A look at Sarasota's voter turnout problem

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