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Sophia Loren to Accept Legend Award at 2016 Sarasota Film Festival

The Academy Award-winning actress will accept the award during an appearance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

03/10/2016 By Megan McDonald

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This Week's Good Deeds

Including: fundraisers for Healthy Start, the Florida Center for Early Childhood, Goodwill Manasota and more.

03/03/2016 Research by staff

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Top Sarasota Events Picks: December 2015

Our top picks for December.

12/01/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Van Wezel Ticket Sale Begins Black Friday at 10 a.m.

Van Wezel's annual Black Friday ticket sale kicks off November 27 at 10 a.m.

11/24/2015 By Ilene Denton

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Behind the Scenes of the Van Wezel With Technical Director Steve Brown

Technical director Steve Brown lifts the curtain of the Van Wezel, where he oversees 140 or so performances each season.

11/03/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Behind the Scenes with Van Wezel Executive Director Mary Bensel

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall executive director Mary Bensel shares some of her most unforgettable behind-the-scenes memories.

11/02/2015 By Megan McDonald

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5 Great Arts Events for October

Our must-dos this month.

10/01/2015 By Kay Kipling

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An Interview with John Cleese

The Monty Python alum talks to us about his upcoming Van Wezel debut, his career and the people (and pets) he admires.

09/25/2015 By Hannah Wallace

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Soprano Renee Fleming to Make Sarasota Bow

Renowned soprano Renee Fleming to appear at the Van Wezel with the Sarasota Orchestra.

08/20/2015 By Kay Kipling

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Only in Sarasota: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

John Pirman sketches the sculpture "Applause," by David E. Davis, at Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

10/31/2014 By John Pirman

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Top Tickets: Sarasota Events, October 2014

Our five picks for October.

09/24/2014 By Kay Kipling

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Top Tickets: Sarasota Events, April 2014

Arts editor Kay Kipling rounds up her top tickets for April 2014.

04/01/2014 By Kay Kipling

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Top Tickets: February 2014 Sarasota Events

Our top picks for February.

01/31/2014 By Kay Kipling

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Sarasota Season Preview 2013: Sarasota Dance, Theater, Music, Visual Arts and More

Your guide to the must-see shows, stars and special events for 2013-2014.

11/01/2013 By Kay Kipling

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A Van Wezel Season Preview

A few highlights of the 2013-14 schedule.

09/09/2013 By Kay Kipling

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Sarasota Film Festival 2013: Opening Night

The 2013 Sarasota Film Festival kicks off with "Blackfish," a moving documentary about Tilikum, the killer whale who attacked a Sea World trainer in 2010.

04/08/2013 By Megan McDonald

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Astronaut Mark Kelly Visits Sarasota

Astronaut Mark Kelly, husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, visits Sarasota to talk about his career, his wife's shooting and--in a press conference before the lecture--gun control.

03/11/2013 By Beau Denton