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  • October 28, 2009
Art community rallies behind Southern Atelier

An Oct. 5 structure fire caused severe damage to the art studio. Now, studios such as the River Studio in the East County are helping to keep workshops going.

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  • October 28, 2009
Jewel to sparkle in Sarasota

The American singer-songwriter will perform solo Nov. 4 at the Van Wezel.

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  • October 21, 2009
Dream theater

After drifting from venue to venue for 10 years, the West Coast Black Theatre Troupe has reorganized, re-energized and is ready to lay down its roots.

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  • October 21, 2009
Music Review: Journeys to Genius 'Mozart: Touched by the Gods'

Leif Bjaland, artistic director and conductor of the Sarasota Orchestra, can now add some new titles to his name: writer and narrator.

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  • October 21, 2009
The Producers

The Sarasota Film Commission markets the Gulf Coast’s assets to Hollywood film producers.

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  • October 21, 2009
ODA to christen new stage

Neil Simon's "Rumors" will be the first play performed on the school's new black box theater. Performances are Oct. 29-31.

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  • October 21, 2009
Woodland church welcomes family friendly funny man

Comedian Jeff Allen will perform at the church's tailgate event Sunday.

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  • October 20, 2009
Film review: 'Paranormal Activity'

From the beginning (no credits) to the terrifying conclusion (also no credits), this incredible movie breaks all the rules of conventional filmmaking.

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  • October 14, 2009
Pointe of Contact

Iain Webb and Michael Donald Edwards join forces to bring 'Contact,' a Tony-Award winning dance musical to Sarasota.

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  • October 14, 2009
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  • October 14, 2009
FST playwrights unscripted

How Florida Studio Theatre's Adam Ratner and Beth Duda put a new spin on an old fairytale.

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  • October 7, 2009
'Capitalism: A Love Story'

You either really like Michael Moore's films or you hate them. There doesn't seem to be much middle ground on the issue.

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  • October 7, 2009
Long Exposure

The Longboat Key Center for the Arts opens its fall season with Ed Kashi's poignant photography exhibit.

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  • October 7, 2009
At home in the spotlight

With a following among South Florida Parrotheads and North Florida folk fans, Michael J. Weiss is hoping his acoustic solo act catches on at home.

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  • October 7, 2009
Blues clues

Sarasota Blues Festival's on-site coordinator, Sheyenne Michelizzi, talks trash, porta-potties and touring with The Allman Brothers.

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