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Motown Muse

Broadway Front Man Chester Gregory Will Perform Live Music at McCurdy's

The acclaimed actor and singer is performing a Motown tribute at the comedy hub for its new "Monday Night Music" series.

04/05/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Season Announcement

Ringling College Library Association Announces a New Season of Speakers for its Town Hall Lecture Series

This year's lineup includes Liz Cheney, Marie Yovanovitch, Stanly Tucci, Nir Eyal and Misty Copeland.

04/04/2023 By Staff

Behind the Scenes

Actress-Producer-Author Roma Downey Visits the Sarasota Film Festival

At a luncheon in her honor, Downey spoke about her childhood, her faith, and playing an angel, Jackie Kennedy and an Amazon queen.

04/02/2023 By Kay Kipling

Preview

'Hamilton' Is Coming to Sarasota as Part of the Van Wezel's 2023-24 Season

The long-awaited megahit is one of several Sarasota premieres of Broadway musicals coming to the hall.

04/02/2023 By Kay Kipling

Struggles, Success, Heartbreak

Judy Blume Forever Explores the Beloved Author's Trailblazing Career

Plus, documentaries about Mary Tyler Moore and Donna Summer show how each of these famous women struggled to adapt to expectations, from both themselves and their public.

04/01/2023 By Kay Kipling

Art Scene

'Reclaiming Home,' Featuring Contemporary Work by Native American Artists, Is Now on View at The Ringling

It's a first-of-its-kind exhibition at the museum.

03/30/2023 By Kay Kipling

United in Song

Celebrate Latin Culture With More Than 80 Musicians at UnidosNow's 'Noche Unidos'

On April 28, a unique blend of Latin and classical music will brighten the Van Wezel stage.

03/29/2023 By Staff

How Well Do We Know Them?

Sarasota Film Festival Movies Tell the True-Life Stories of Some Well-Known Women in the Arts

"Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection" is just one of several documentaries this week about real-life stars of the arts world and their offstage lives.

03/28/2023 By Kay Kipling

Review

Urbanite Theatre Tells a Soldier's Story with Backwards Forwards Back

The one-actor show is part of a rolling world premiere for playwright Jacqueline Goldfinger.

03/28/2023 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Asolo Rep Announces 2023-24 Season

The Monday afternoon announcement also welcomed new producing artistic director Peter Rothstein.

03/28/2023 By Kay Kipling

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Come On Barbie, Let's Go Party

History Day in the Park Will Highlight Sarasota's Fascinating Connection to Barbie

The Edson Keith Mansion's last owner was Mae Hansen Prodie, a successful traveling toy salesperson who developed her own line of dolls.

03/22/2023 By Staff

Review

Asolo Rep's Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Flashes Back to the 1970s

The comedy brings back memories of the clothing, the music and the challenges for women in the era.

03/20/2023 By Kay Kipling

Game Stop

Arcade Monsters Is a Fun Spring Break Activity for Kids on St. Armands Circle

It's the perfect spot for moody teens who don't want to spend all day shopping on the circle.

03/17/2023 By Isaac Eger

Smells Like Teen Spirit

A Huge List of Fun Things to Do and See With Teenagers

Spring break is upon us. It's easy to entertain little ones—and usually older loved ones, too—but what about teens?

03/13/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Preview

The Sarasota Film Festival Is Celebrating Its 25th Anniversary This Year

The 10-day event will feature celebrity glitterati and a slate of films from March 25-April 2. Tickets will be available March 14.

03/10/2023 By Staff

Preview

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Announces Its 2023-24 Season

The troupe's 24th season will kick off with Once On This Island on Oct. 11.

03/09/2023 By Staff

Film Scene

What Not to Miss at This Year's Through Women's Eyes Film Festival

The festival's Friday evening red carpet event offers the first North American screening of a standout film.

03/08/2023 By Staff

Limelight

Photos: Sarasota Orchestra Gala

World-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma was the special guest performer at the sold-out event.

03/07/2023 Photography by Lori Sax

Limelight

Photos: Asolo Rep's 'Broadway Begins Here!' Gala

This year's gala honored retiring Asolo Rep leaders Michael Donald Edwards and Linda DiGabriele.

03/07/2023

El Fuego

Juan Montenegro Will Talk Salsa With Izzy Sanábria and Sarasota Magazine on WSLR This Friday

Sarasota Magazine managing editor Bethany Ritz will join Montenegro and Sanábria to discuss the Salsa King's influence.

03/06/2023 By Staff

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