Arts & Entertainment

Limelight

Forks & Corks Grand Tasting

More than 47 area restaurants and dozens of wineries participated in the annual event.

01/30/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Circus Arts Gala

The Circus Arts Conservatory celebrated 20 years with polka dots, stripes, and performances by rising and established stars.

01/30/2017 Photography by Rebecca Baxter

Limelight

Catholic Charities Gala

The annual black-tie affair took place at the Ritz.

01/30/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Preview

Global Luminaries Glass Weekend

Glass artists and glass lovers converge on Sarasota for this third annual event.

01/27/2017 By Jasmine Respess

Review

"Spend the Night with Billy Crystal"

The comedian-actor-writer appears with Bonnie Hunt on his latest tour, offering film clips and stories as well as jokes.

01/27/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Alexander Tamargo

The SEEN

Photos From Our 2017 Unity Awards Celebration

941CEO honors champions of diversity in the workplace and community.

01/26/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Victory of the Violins

"Violins of Hope" Comes to the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Sixteen violins, played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, will be on display from Feb. 1-16 for public concerts, talks, exhibition and more.

01/26/2017 By Kay Kipling

A Peek Inside

New Ringling College of Art and Design Library Celebrates Opening

The 46,000-square-foot building houses everything from books to films and video games.

01/26/2017 By Kay Kipling

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: Jan. 26-Feb. 1

Gladys Knight and Kenny Rogers at the Van Wezel, the Suncoast Blues Festival and more.

01/24/2017 By Ilene Denton

New Era

In Sarasota, Dick Cheney Talks Trump, Iraq, Women's March

"I think what we did in Iraq was the right thing to do. I still believe that."

01/23/2017 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Limelight

Sarasota Opera Gala

"A Japanese Affair" was the theme for the annual gala at the Ritz-Carlton.

01/23/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Review

Asolo Rep's The Originalist

John Strand's play about Justice Antonin Scalia offers entertainment and stimulation.

01/23/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Gary W. Sweetman

Limelight

NCJW Women in Power Luncheon

The annual luncheon at Michael's On East honored four women for their leadership in the community.

01/20/2017 Photography by Cliff Roles

Review

Venice Theatre's Stage II's Frost/Nixon

Peter Morgan's play gets a first-time area production in an intimate setting.

01/20/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Renee McVety

Together at Last

Two Sarasota Legends Come Together at Designing Women Boutique's Salon Series Next Week

Comedy legend Dick Smothers will give a talk and our Bob Plunket will sell his jewelry at Designing Women Boutique for a Salon Series event.

01/20/2017 By Staff

Events

Paralympics Athlete to Be Featured at 941CEO's 2017 Unity Awards

Jacqui Kapinowski, an American Paralympian who competed in wheelchair curling at the 2010 Paralympics and in rowing at the 2016 Summer Paralympics, will be the featured speaker at our 2017 Unity Awards.

01/18/2017 By staff

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: Jan. 19-25

Tribute to Elton John, Illusionist Adam Trent, Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival and more.

01/18/2017 By Ilene Denton

Preview

A Show Biz 2017-18 Season for The Players Centre for Performing Arts

The theater announced its upcoming 88th season recently.

01/18/2017 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

Hermitage Muse Luncheon

Oskar Eustis, artistic director of the Public Theater, was the guest speaker at the luncheon at Michael's On East.

01/18/2017 Photography by Lori Sax

Entertainment

Ringling Bros. Circus Shutting Down

The 146-year-old Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus will hold its final performances in May.

01/16/2017 By staff