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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2019
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COME TOGETHER Key Chorale’s 35th anniversary season focuses on collaboration and community engagement.
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Binge Blog
An obsession-focused drama and a hilarious takedown of silly Southern customs are this week’s picks. YOUROBSERVER.COM
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Dead Ringers
Ship of Fools brings the Grateful Dead to life, one performance at a time. PAGE 6
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Key Chorale will collaborate with the Sarasota Ballet’s Studio Company for “Winter Dreams” Dec. 1.
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ey Chorale has several new recruits for its all-star lineup this season. From adding dancers to the mix to combining with a symphony the group has never performed with before, 2019-2020 is all about working with other local arts organizations to elevate one another.“Everyone gets something out of a collaboration — if it’s one-sided, it’s not
very vibrant,” says Artistic Director Joseph Caulkins. “The best collaborations are those where everyone feels they’re getting something of great value.” We sat down with Caulkins to learn what audiences can expect from the upcoming season, and why he chose to partner with the organizations on the program. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Oktoberfest: Prost! Drink beer. Eat German food. And learn to be the best dang polka dancer you can be. PAGE 4