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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JANUARY 4, 2018
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Radio Days
Radio DJ-turned lawyer David Millberg shares the legends behind several rock ‘n’ roll’ hits. PAGE 8
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Say hello to 2018 with our most anticipated events of the new year. NIKI KOTTMANN A+E MANAGING EDITOR
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very new year brings a bit of nostalgia and a bit of excitement with it, but
this year Sarasotans have a great deal to look forward to on the
Shakespeare’s love
Asolo Repertory Theatre kicks off the 2018 season with “Shakespeare in Love.” PAGE 7
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arts and entertainment scene. Courtesy photos
Top: “Toni Dove: Embodied Machines” runs Feb. 28 through May 20 at The Ringling. Above: Sarah Bierstock wrote “Honor Killing,” which will make its premiere April 4 at Florida Studio Theatre. Right: Narek Arutyunian performs as a part of Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota on March 4 at Faith Lutheran Church.
From a craft beer and music festival to a captivating opera about the trials and tribulations of love at first sight, there’s something for everyone in 2018.
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‘Smokey Joe’s Cafe’ Venice Theatre opens the new year with “Smokey Joe’s Cafe, the Songs of Leiber & Stoller.” PAGE 7