Arts & Entertainment

That's the Spirit

Spirit Halloween Should Definitely Sell These Six Sarasota-Specific Costumes

These might just inspire your own DIY costume. Happy Halloween!

10/25/2023 By Hannah "Hemlock" Phillips/Gigi "Chainsaw" Ortwein

Review

Urbanite Theatre Asks You to Listen to The Sound Inside

Adam Rapp's two-hander centers on a professor, a student and the act of writing.

10/21/2023 By Kay Kipling

Behind the Music

Venice Symphony Announces 50th Anniversary Season

In addition to its annual fall concert series, the symphony will lead a year-long array of public engagements and initiatives throughout the community.

10/17/2023 By Staff

A Visit to the Aiki Shrine

The Aikido Master of Myakka

How Sarasota played a major role in bringing aikido from Japan to the United States.

10/16/2023 By Bethany Ritz

Portrait of the Artist

Guercino's 'Friar with a Gold Earring' Presents Intriguing Mysteries at The Ringling

The 17th-century painting is at the center of a new exhibition.

10/16/2023 By Kay Kipling

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'Once on This Island' Uplifts and Enchants

The Caribbean-flavored musical offers visual and emotional highlights.

10/16/2023 By Kay Kipling

Preview

La Musica Announces 38th Season Lineup

Highlights include a chance to hear Schubert's two piano trios, performances by musicians from New York's Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and a spring festival.

10/10/2023 By Staff

Off the Page

Authors Bring the 'Write Stuff' to Sarasota Literary Festival

Sarah MacLean, a romance novelist who loves historical fiction, is part of a panel taking part in the November event.

10/06/2023 By Catherine Hicks/Community News Collaborative

Orchidmania

Selby Gardens Kicks Off 50th Anniversary Season with Orchid Show

Here's a sneak peek at the show, which opens Saturday.

10/05/2023 By Kay Kipling

Scary-Sota

October's Biggest and Best Fall and Halloween Celebrations

Everything you need to know about our favorite spooky season events and festivals.

10/03/2023 By Lauren Jackson

The Body Electric

At Ringling College, Figure Models Play an Integral Role in Teaching Art Students

We often forget the people behind the works of art; the statues we pay money to see. Figure models remind us.

10/02/2023 By Caleb Guedes-Reed

Preview

Selby Gardens to Present Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O’Keeffe

The exhibition will explore the unexpected yet profoundly impactful mentoring relationship that developed between Kusama and O’Keeffe.

09/29/2023 Photography by Staff

Coming Attractions

Hermitage Retreat Announces New Benderson Park Series

The first event will feature Hermitage fellows Terry Guest and James Anthony Tyler on Nov. 16.

09/29/2023 By Staff

Coming Attractions

PINC Returns to the Sarasota Opera House on Dec. 7

After a three-year hiatus, the conference will feature a day of thought-provoking speakers from a variety of disciplines, including wrestler and MMA fighter Zion Clark.

09/28/2023 By Staff