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The museum courtyard (Courtesy The Ringling)
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 7, 2014
The Ringling encourages viewing more than 30 seconds

The Ringling Museum will participate in Slow Art Day 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12.

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Minta Getzen, Ashley Kozel and Sandy Crabtree at Pique Nique
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  • Heather Merriman Saba
  • April 7, 2014
Black Tie Untied

Untie the weekend with Black Tie Untied featuring Pique Nique, Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Film and Party and Orchid Ball.

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Alaina Kimsey portrays a seahorse.
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  • Pam Eubanks
  • April 7, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: School of Russian Ballet 'Little Mermaid'

Students of the School of Russian Ballet performed 'The Little Mermaid' April 5, marking the show's first performance in the United States.

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Richardo Rhodes and Emily Dixon in Ricardo Graziano's “Symphony of Sorrows."
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  • April 6, 2014
DANCE REVIEW: 'Ashton, Graziano & Tudor'

The Sarasota Ballet performed another expertly planned triple-bill performance this past weekend.

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Cheryl Losey (File photo)
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  • June LeBell
  • April 6, 2014
MUSIC REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra's Masterworks VII

Read June LeBell's review of Sarasota Orchestra's final Masterworks concert of the season.

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  • Pam Nadon
  • April 6, 2014
FILM REVIEW: 'Le Week-End'

'Le Week-End' is simply a film about love and the commitments people make on its behalf.

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"4,000 Miles" runs through April 27, at the Historic Asolo Theater.
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  • Marty Fugate
  • April 6, 2014
THEATER REVIEW: '4,000 Miles'

Asolo Rep's '4,000 Miles' runs through April 27, at the Historic Asolo Theater.

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Jinx Barnes (alumni 1963 to 1967), Warren Chivers (alumni 1963 to 1965) and Jinger Slack (alumni 1960 to 1968).
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  • Mallory Gnaegy
  • April 6, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sailor Circus Alumni

Sailor Circus alumni met for a reception Saturday, April 6 at the Sailor Circus Arena. Following the reception, they watched "Legacy" the 65th anniversary show.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Party

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Film Festival Opening Night Party

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

PHOTO GALLERY: Ringling Underground

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  • April 5, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota YPG after hours

PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota YPG after hours

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  • April 4, 2014
Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 4

Weekend's best bets: Friday, April 4

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  • April 4, 2014
TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Darwin's on 4th

TWIS Happy Hour Guide: Darwin's on 4th

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Jacquie Clark, Hannah Wardlow, Carla Hayden and Susie Majesky
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  • Kelsey Grau
  • April 4, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Opening Reception

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society held an opening reception for its new juried exhibition on Friday, April 4, at Longboat Key Center for the Arts. The exhibit featured work by members of the Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society and will be on display until April 25.

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Brockford Lee
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  • Nick Friedman
  • April 3, 2014
(the) Umbrella Cult says goodbye

(the) Umbrella Cult says goodbye

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