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Sarasota Opera's Victor DeRenzi Knighted by Italian Government

The artistic director received the title of Cavaliere dell'ordine della Stella d'Italia for his contributions toward spreading Italian culture.

06/14/2016 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Artists Series Concerts Presents a Season of "Music on the Move"

Pops, cabaret and classical performers fill out the 2016-17 season.

06/14/2016 By Kay Kipling

Baskets Case

Louie Anderson Will Perform at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre This Month

The stand-up veteran and co-star of Zach Galifianakis's Baskets on FX comes to McCurdy's June 17 and 18.

06/09/2016 By Hannah Wallace

Weekend Planner

Your Top 8 Things to Do: June 9-15

Friday Fest at the Van Wezel, Splashing Saturdays at Selby Gardens and lots, lots more.

06/09/2016 By Ilene Denton

Preview

The Players Centre for Performing Arts Kicks Off Summer Season

Three Summer Sizzler shows are accompanied by celebrations of new plays as well.

06/07/2016 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Sarasota Concert Association Season Offers Bonus Event

The 2016-17 season will offer six concerts instead of five, plus a new venue for one date.

06/07/2016 By Kay Kipling

Review

Florida Studio Theatre's The Fabulous Lipitones

Arts editor Kay Kipling on this comedy with music about a barbershop quartet.

06/06/2016 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep's Hetty Feather

Arts editor Kay Kipling on this musical stage adaptation of the popular book about a plucky orphan.

06/06/2016 By Kay Kipling

Biz Supports

Hetty Feather Flies into Action

A celebration of the random nature of life, this is a must-see theatrical adventure for all ages.

06/03/2016 Research by staff

Entertainment

Ringling College, Semkhor and WEDU Announce New Partnership

The three have signed a letter of intent to develop a new collaboration centered around Ringling College's new soundstage and post-production facility.

06/02/2016 Research by staff

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Weekend Planner

Your Top 11 Things to Do: June 2-8

Sarasota Music Festival opens, Mote’s World Oceans Day Family Festival, Savor Sarasota and lots, lots more.

06/02/2016 By Ilene Denton

Why I Care

Young at Harp Uses Music to Raise Money for Children's Hospitals

Young at Harp raises money for children’s hospitals

05/31/2016 By Ilene Denton

High-Flying Hetty

Asolo Rep's Hetty Feather Offers Fun for the Whole Family

A colorful, high-flying show centered on a feisty 19th-century orphan comes to Asolo Rep in June.

05/31/2016 By Kay Kipling

Teen Performers Wanted

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Offers New Summer Musical Training

Auditions take place June 11.

05/31/2016 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Sarasota Music Festival Brings the Classics to Life, June 6-25

The festival brings together faculty artists and talented students from around the globe.

05/31/2016 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Florida Studio Theatre Kicks Off Summer Season with The Fabulous Lipitones

The comedy with music is the first of three mainstage shows, along with cabaret offerings.

05/31/2016 By Kay Kipling

Cheap Eats

New York Post Theater Columnist Michael Riedel on "Cheap Eats" at a Famous New York Bistro

For a struggling young writer, the meal was always free at a tony New York City bistro.

05/31/2016 By Michael Riedel

Mr. Chatterbox

Hollywood Confidential: Inside Ringling College’s Film Program

In the past several years Ringling has zoomed up to No. 17 on the list of best film schools in the country as ranked by the Hollywood Reporter

05/31/2016 By Bob Plunket

Limelight

Sarasota Magazine Top Doctors Party

Sarasota Magazine honored Sarasota/Manatee's Top Doctors for 2016 at a reception at a bayfront Siesta Key home.

05/27/2016 Photography by Lori Sax

Birthday Boy

Happy 150th Birthday, John Ringling!

Celebrating the 150th birthday of John Ringling, Sarasota's OG arts and business tycoon.

05/26/2016

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