Arts & Entertainment

Flashback

Florida Woman Happily Reads Daily News Story About Winter Storms Up North, 1940

Our smug enjoyment of good weather while the North freezes goes back decades.

12/19/2022 By Bethany Ritz

Art for all

Will You Be The Free Little Art Gallery's Next Curator?

Sarasota's Free Little Art Gallery is closing its tiny doors on Dec. 25. Founder Judy Robertson is looking for its new home.

12/19/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Cheers!

All The Best New Year's Events in Sarasota-Manatee

Whether you want to party into 2023 or start the New Year off with a fun run, you'll find a perfect way to ring in the new year.

12/16/2022 By Laura Paquette

R.I.P.

Remembering Sarasota Artist John Sims

Sims, who died earlier this week, spent decades producing provocative art that touched on racism, mathematics and much more.

12/16/2022 By Kay Kipling and Cooper Levey-Baker

A Gift From the Gods

You Need the Bahi Hut's New Commemorative Mug in Your Life

A perfect gift for any fan of Sarasota history or culture, this mug will sell out fast.

12/15/2022 By Lauren Jackson

Rudolph Who?

Six Florida Mascots We’d Like to See in a Holiday Parade

You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen. Now meet their Floridian friends.

12/14/2022 By Laura Paquette

Review

FST's 'What the Constitution Means to Me' Asks the Big Questions

The award-winning play by Heidi Schreck is believable, entertaining and thought-provoking, all in one.

12/12/2022 By Kay Kipling

New tunes

Local Musician Dean Johanesen’s New Album Ties Into Sarasota's History

Johanesen's new album, Cautionary Tales, pulls inspiration from Sarasota's circus legacy with upbeat guitar riffs, jazzy horns and lots of storytelling.

12/12/2022 By Yasi Bahmanabadi

All in Together Now

Bradenton’s Dead to the World Is a Rap Group, a Business, a Studio, a Concert Venue and Much, Much More

The collective is part of a burgeoning local rap scene that has the potential to break through to a wide audience.

12/09/2022 By Kevin Coval

The Big Reveal

Check Out the Winners of the Upcoming Embracing Our Differences Exhibit

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the annual outdoor art exhibit will tour Sarasota, North Port and Bradenton, starting next month.

12/09/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Merry and Bright

Selby Gardens' Lights in Bloom Returns Dec. 10

Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' Lights in Bloom.

12/08/2022 By Lauren Jackson

A Closer Look

The Gods and Lovers Exhibit at Ringling Magnifies Indian Art

A temporary exhibit of paintings and sculptures at the Ringling Museum opens a portal to intricate, medieval India.

12/07/2022 By Laura Paquette

Deck the Palms

All the Best Holiday Events Happening in Sarasota This Year

From twinkly palm trees to boat parades, Southwest Florida shines during the holidays.

12/06/2022 By Laura Paquette

Preview

FSU/Asolo Conservatory Grad Stars in My Fair Lady at the Van Wezel

Jonathan Grunert plays Henry Higgins in the classic musical, now on tour.

12/05/2022 By Kay Kipling

Season Preview

The Best Plays, Shows and Exhibitions in Sarasota This Season

Artistic directors have planned all sorts of exciting shows and performances for us.

12/04/2022 By Kay Kipling

Dance Dance Revolution

At The Ringling, Elizabeth Doud Is Committed to Showcasing Diverse Performances

The final show of the fall 2022 season runs Dec. 1-3.

11/30/2022 By Andrea González

Q & A

Yoleidy Rosario-Hernandez on Warriors of Sarasota and Cultivating 'Spaces of Healing and Dialogue'

The documentary highlights the stories of women of color in Sarasota. It debuts at an event this Friday, Dec. 2.

11/30/2022 By Sylvia Whitman

All That Jazz

'Chicago' Stars Say the 2022 National Tour Is More Inclusive Than Ever

A conversation with actors Christina Wells and Logan Floyd.

11/28/2022 By Andrea González

Review

Asolo Repertory Theatre Opens Its Season With an Often Stunning Cabaret

Put down the knitting, the book and the broom and enter the world of the Kit Kat Klub.

11/21/2022 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

Photos: USF's Brunch on the Bay

The annual event on the Sarasota bayfront raised a record $537,000 this year.

11/21/2022 Photography by Cliff Roles