Arts & Entertainment

Review

Musical Anastasia Thrills at Van Wezel

The touring production successfully brings together romance, spectacle and a bit of mystery.

03/19/2022 By Kay Kipling

Halfway there

Filmmaker Launches Kickstarter to Complete Marcella Hazan Documentary

Director Peter Miller is hoping to raise $40,000 to finish his film about the legendary cookbook author.

03/18/2022 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Under the Big Top

This Year's Cirque des Voix Memorably Blends Circus and Music

This year's production takes place this weekend.

03/18/2022 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Sarasota Art Museum Plans Eclectic 2022-23 Exhibition Season

The artwork will range from fiber to video to assemblages to photography and more.

03/17/2022 By Kay Kipling

Lights, Camera, Action!

Sarasota Film Festival Once More Brings Movies and Stars to Town

The fest will take place April 1-10, with a mix of in-person and virtual screenings and events.

03/16/2022 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Asolo Rep Announces Its 2022-23 Season

The season will bring a mix of musicals, comedy and drama to the stage.

03/15/2022 By Kay Kipling

Review

WBTT Goes Mega with Broadway in Black

The show is chock full of hits from a century of music, ranging from gospel, calypso inflected, R&B, rock, pop, or more traditional Broadway style.

03/14/2022 By Kay Kipling

Tiger Bay

Sarasota Tiger Bay Club Announces April Legislative Update

A panel will include state Sen. Joe Gruters, state Rep. Tommy Gregory and state Rep. Will Robinson.

03/11/2022 By Staff

Good Deeds

DreamLarge Will Host a Fundraiser for Ukraine on March 19

The free outdoor event, called RADD for Ukraine, will include a supply drive, live music, food trucks and both RADD and Ukrainian vendors.

03/10/2022 By Megan McDonald

Bar Crawl

Green Beret Fitness Will Host St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl and Fitness Challenge This Weekend

The downtown Sarasota bar crawl feature workout challenges, drink specials at local bars and secret challenges to be announced the day of the event.

03/10/2022 By Allison Forsyth

Women in Film

The Ultimate Movie Night: Stream Films from the 'Through Women's Eyes' Film Festival

This year's fest features 37 international and domestic films ranging from two to 96 minutes in length.

03/09/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

The Show Must Go On

Two Years After It Was Supposed to Debut, Knoxville Will Open at Asolo Rep

Asolo Rep’s world premiere musical—long-delayed by Covid—takes us to writer James Agee’s hometown a century ago.

03/04/2022 By Kay Kipling

Wood You?

Brush & Board is Coming to Lakewood Ranch

The woodworking studio is the first of its kind in Manatee and Sarasota counties, and promises anyone can become a DIY pro.

03/04/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Public Art

City of Sarasota to Host Virtual Meeting on Public Art Master Plan

Feedback gathered at the meeting will be incorporated into the plan, which will provide a framework for implementing public art citywide.

03/04/2022 By Staff

Open Your Eyes

Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience Opens Near University Town Center

About 300 of Vincent van Gogh's works are incorporated into this exhibit, complete with music and movement.

03/04/2022 By Kay Kipling

Creativity

Florida Creativity Conference Takes Place Next Weekend at Ringling College

Workshops and featured speakers will offer tips for creative thinking, problem solving, and innovation.

03/03/2022 Photography by Staff

Empty seats

Spring Training Is Postponed—Again

As of today, spring training could begin on Saturday, March 12, at the earliest.

03/03/2022 By Samantha Lane

Here to stay

The Manatee Pride Festival Is Back

After a two-year hiatus due to Covid, the Manatee Pride Festival returns this Saturday, March 5.

03/02/2022 By Samantha Lane

The Next Act

Florida Studio Theatre Unveils Plans for New Arts Plaza

The project will include three new theaters, parking, and housing for guest artists and local arts workers.

03/02/2022 By Kay Kipling

Education

Renowned Rabbi in Sarasota for Scholar-in-Residence Weekend

Salkin, who is known for his writing, teaching and activism, will focus on the theme of healing at Temple Sinai.

03/01/2022 By Staff

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