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ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016
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Drag Queen Bingo
Enjoy a night of genderbending hilarity, courtesy of Beneva Fruitville. PAGE 6
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Artist Series Concerts
Alfstad& Contemporary artists revisit their work from past exhibitions by creating collaborative, limited-edition prints.
The local series celebrates 20 years. PAGE 11
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NICK FRIEDMAN A+E MANAGING EDITOR
V
isual artists have a reputation for being the lone wolves of the art
world. They tend to hole themselves up in their studios, perfecting their latest works until
Photos by Nick Friedman
Above: Chris Schumaker, Sam Alfstad and Michael Wyshock manipulate Wyshock’s images with Photoshop. Top: Michael Wyshock’s “Yesterday,” created in collaboration with Schumaker.
the final big reveal.
‘Hetty Feather’
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A children’s classic comes to life at Asolo Rep. PAGE 12