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Sarasota News Leader December 20, 2013 The new shop space previously was home to Clothesline Gallery & Boutique, which produced shows by local artists and sold creative merchandise, the release adds. It is owned by Kowal's son, Austin Kowal. Page 102 "I decided to direct my energy to expanding the Clothesline printing and design portion of the business and help other art-minded businesses," Austin notes in the release. Details and hours of operation can be found on the events page at www.chalkfestival.org. ASOLO REP TO PRESENT PHILADELPHIA, HERE I COME! Philadelphia, Here I Come! directed by Academy Award nominee and two-time Tony Award winner Frank Galati, will run from Jan. 10 through April 12 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre in Sarasota, the theatre has announced. Previews will be held Jan. 7-9. Hailed as one of the best playwrights in the English language, Brian Friel wrote this play about "the humorous and touching story of a young man embarking on a new life, struggling to find the strength to leave," a news release explains. As 25-year-old Gareth "Gar" O'Donnell prepares to move from Ballybeg, Ireland, to Philadelphia to pursue his American dream, "he is plagued by his relationship with his uncommunicative and emotionally unavailable father." Gar must also say goodbye to Kate Doogan — his great love, whom he "regrettably let slip through his fingers," the release adds. "Above all, he is challenged by one simple question — does he truly want to leave his home?" Philadelphia, Here I Come! Will open Jan. 10 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre. Contributed image