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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2018
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The Cosmic Guide
Art, Rhythm & Culture Festival presents this blend of hip-hop and classical music culture for one night. YOUROBSERVER.COM
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Sarasota Ballet’s upcoming season will feature changes in roles and repertoire to increase the company’s standards. NIKI KOTTMANN A+E MANAGING EDITOR
Sarasota Ballet is in transition, and its director wouldn’t have it any other way. “We’re on a nice climb at the moment and I want to keep that going,” says Director Iain Webb. “It’s about raising the bar each time.” Webb says one of his initial road maps when planning the 2018-19 season, had fewer mountains to climb. But the more he thought about what he wanted, the more he realized he needed to challenge his dancers. The company always rises to the occasion, he adds with a partially serious, mostly comical knock on the wood table in front of him. But it’s getting harder every year as he continues to increase his standards.
‘The Tempest’
A Shakespeare classic gets a new look with a femaledominated cast in this Asolo Rep show. PAGE 8
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Fashion Forward
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The 2018-2019 Sarasota Ballet season is called “A Season of Tributes” for its dedication to the works of ballet’s greatest choreographers.
Take a look at Black Tie Reporter Kayleigh Omang’s new style blog for some fashion inspiration. YOUROBSERVER.COM