Arts & Entertainment

Boom Town

Where to Watch Fireworks This Fourth of July

Get your lawn chairs ready!

06/27/2023 By Staff

Back in Business

Arcadia Opera House Recovers as Local Landmark

More than a century old, the Heard again serves as a resilient reminder of the town’s history.

06/23/2023 By Sarah Owens

Flashback

Photo: Renowned Clown Emmett Kelly as 'Weary Willie,' Circa 1955

Who remembers this iconic photo?

06/23/2023 By Bethany Ritz

Caught on Film

Conservation Foundation Opens Its Virtual Summer Photo Contest Exhibit

The beauty of natural Florida is showcased in this juried exhibition. Here's a look at the winners.

06/22/2023 By Staff

A Star Is Born

The Literary World Is Finally Embracing Robert Plunket. Sarasota Has Known He's a Genius for Decades.

Earlier this month, New Directions Publishing reissued Plunket’s 1983 debut novel, "My Search for Warren Harding." Now new readers are discovering what we always knew.

06/21/2023 By Pam Daniel

Preview

Here's the Lineup for This Year's Artist Series Concerts

Get ready for a slew of offerings this season: 26 concerts featuring emerging and established classical, jazz, pops and chamber artists.

06/20/2023 By Staff

Look up

A New Mural in the Rosemary District Pays Homage to Leonard Reid, One of Sarasota's Most Important Black Leaders

A large image of Reid, the "right-hand man" of Sarasota's first mayor, is now displayed on the side of The Sarasota Modern hotel in the Rosemary District.

06/16/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Review

Review: Urbanite Theatre Hits Hard With That Must Be the Entrance to Heaven

The world premiere follows the struggles of four Latino boxers, inside and outside the ring.

06/12/2023 By Kay Kipling

Q & A

Author Alvin Hall on the Green Book and the History of Black Resistance

Hall shares a deeply researched journey inspired by the historical Green Book traveler’s guide for Black Americans during the Jim Crow era.

05/31/2023 By Heather Dunhill

Coming Back Strong

Venice Theatre Reveals What's in Store for Its 74th Season

While the theater's Jervey Theatre, severely damaged by Hurricane Ian, won't reopen until summer 2024, there's still plenty to see.

05/23/2023 By Staff

Things to Do

A Month Full of Pride Events

June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month and there are a slew of opportunities for people to join together and celebrate in Sarasota.

05/22/2023 By Bethany Ritz

Imaginarium

Cosplayers Descended on Selby Library on Saturday. Here Are Some of the Best Costumes We Saw.

SRQ Con took over both floors of the library, elevating the space into an otherworldly expanse of imagination.

05/22/2023 Photography by Hannah Phillips By Bethany Ritz

Art News

Selby Gardens' Summer Exhibit Will Feature Artist John Pirman's Work

"Diving into Nature" will be on view at Selby's downtown Sarasota campus from July 22-Sept. 17.

05/18/2023 By Staff

Review

Review: Asolo Rep Offers Up a Rousing Man of La Mancha

The season closer offers some fresh eyes on the decades-old "Impossible Dream" musical.

05/15/2023 By Kay Kipling

Mother's Day

Looking For a Book for Mom? Here Are Our Top Picks For Mother's Day

If mom's too busy to pick out a book these days, help her out so she can cozy up with one of these great reads.

05/11/2023 By Bethany Ritz

Public Art Alert

Check Out the Public Art Installation Headed to Downtown Sarasota's One Main Plaza

Asper is the public art component of the massive, mixed-use One Main Plaza complex headed to downtown Sarasota.

05/08/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Lim's revenge

Check Out the Top Sculpture Contender for the U.S. 41-Fruitville Road Roundabout

Where The Sun Always Shines by Sujin Lim earned the City of Sarasota Public Art Committee's recommendation at yesterday's meeting. It will now go to city commissioners for approval.

05/04/2023 By Kim Doleatto

Limelight

Photos: Sarasota Ballet Images of Dance

A one-off performance showcased classic pieces and new work.

05/04/2023 Photography by Lori Sax

Q & A

Stephen Root on HBO's Barry, the Coen Brothers and Why He Always Wanted to Be a Character Actor

The Sarasota-born actor has played nearly 300 film and television roles.

05/04/2023 By Cooper Levey-Baker

Eyes on the Street

Mark Wiseman Is Making a Name for Himself in the Emerging World of 'Calligraffiti'

Calligraffiti is a worldwide phenomenon that began appearing in streets and has increasingly migrated into galleries around the planet.

05/03/2023 By Kevin Coval

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