Arts & Entertainment

Music and More

Seven Valentine's Day Events to Help Set the Mood

With a mix of in-person or virtual options, there's something for everyone.

02/09/2021 By Kay Kipling

Heart Eyes

Staying in for Valentine's Day? Here's Our List of Favorite Rom-Com Movies

Grab your popcorn and heart-shaped candies and enjoy this list of swoon-worthy movies.

02/09/2021 By Allison Forsyth

Editors' Picks

What We're Loving in Sarasota This Month

Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, there's much joy to be found.

02/06/2021 By The Editors

Review

Asolo Rep's Laura Osnes in Concert: A Fleeting Pleasure

The Broadway singer-actress performs two nights only, but the show offers a host of theater tunes.

02/06/2021 By Kay Kipling

Black History Month

New College Black History Month Features Symposium, Concert, Film Festival and Workshops

Including a "Black Lives Still Matter!" symposium to focus on social justice and educational equity.

02/05/2021 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: Feb. 4-10

SaraSolo returns with a virtual festival, Shakespearean romance from The Players, love songs from Artist Series Concerts and more.

02/04/2021 By Kay Kipling

Update

The Latest on a Proposed New Artwork for Bayfront Park

Finalists for the project were in town last week to see the site and learn more about our community's diversity.

02/04/2021 By Kay Kipling

Lectures

Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Presents Arts and Racial Justice Panel Series

This four-part series brings artists and arts and civic leaders together for conversations about inclusion and diversity in the arts.

02/03/2021 By Staff

Classical Music and Conversation

Sarasota Concert Association 'Musically Speaking' Series Kicks Off Soon

The three-concert series is virtual and free.

02/03/2021 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Asolo Rep Brings Civil Rights Activist Fannie Lou Hamer to Life

Talking with the star and director of a new production.

02/02/2021 By Kay Kipling

Bowling

Five Destinations for Outdoor Super Bowl Fun

These party destinations will feature outdoor seating and game-watching fun.

02/02/2021 By Kim Doleatto

Listening to Black Voices

Artist Gale Fulton Ross Is a ‘Freedom Fighter at the Easel’

For 50 years, Fulton Ross has been visually telling the stories of the Black community and its icons.

02/02/2021 By Heather Dunhill

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: Jan. 28-Feb. 3

Fun new exhibits at Mote and the Bishop, ballet and contemporary dance performances, choral concerts and more.

01/28/2021 By Kay Kipling

Lectures

Project 180 to Present 'Strong Voices' Spring Lecture Series

The series resumes its eighth season with discussions about the Intersection of trauma, addiction and incarceration.

01/28/2021 By Staff

Virtual View

Black Muse Exhibition 2021 Winners

The exhibit presents work from Florida artists of African descent.

01/25/2021 By Allison Forsyth

The Arts

Ringling Museum Awarded Grant From the Andy Warhol Foundation

The $31,000 grant will support curatorial activities and a new exhibit in 2023.

01/21/2021 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota: Jan. 21-27

A burger and beer bash, an open-air art show, outdoor concerts, provocative panel discussions and much more.

01/21/2021 By Kay Kipling

Golf

World Golf Championships Moving to Bradenton-Sarasota

The event will be held at The Concession Golf Club.

01/20/2021 By Staff

For the Love of Our Arts

A Century of Sarasota Arts

Milestones in the making of our cultural community.

01/18/2021 By Kay Kipling