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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2019
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The upcoming year has everything from heartwarming musicals to edgy music festivals. Read on so you don’t miss a thing in 2019.
‘Bird Box’
Sandra Bullock stars in this apocalyptic Susanne Bier film about a mother struggling to keep her kids alive. YOUROBSERVER.COM
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Sarasota Orchestra presents “La La Land in Concert” Jan. 11 and 12 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall with guest conductor Sarah Hicks.
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ell, we’re no mind readers, but we can say one thing for sure about 2019: You’re not going to be bored, art fans. As Sarasota continues to grow, so does its art scene, and it appears the new year will offer new acts for all tastes to enjoy. SEE PAGE 2
Music Mondays
Edward Alley reflects one year after replacing the late June LeBell as host of the SILL lecture series. PAGE 6
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Above: Art Battle Sarasota takes place Jan. 26 at Selby Public Library. Right: Harvey Milk Festival runs May 9-11 with a kickoff 5K run May 4.
FST Mainstage
Young Jean Lee wrote oblique “Straight White Men” from the nonwhite, female perspective. YOUROBSERVER.COM