Limelight

Designing Daughters' "Studio 54" Gala

The event at the Universal Flight Training Hangar featured a disco theme.

04/29/2019 Photography by Cliff Roles

Limelight

Greenfield Prize Dinner 2019

Singer-composer-actor Helga Davis, winner of the 2019 Hermitage Artist Retreat Greenfield Prize, electrified patrons with her unique version of "My Favorite Things" from The Sound of Music.

04/16/2019 Photography by Cliff Roles

Limelight

Ringling College President Larry Thompson's 20th Anniversary Dinner

The Ringling College president was honored for his decades of leadership with a champagne toast, video tribute and more.

04/11/2019 Photography by Cliff Roles

Review

Asolo Rep's The Cake: Just Try a Piece

Bekah Brunstetter's comedy-drama asks for a little more understanding.

04/07/2019 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

Glasser Schoenbaum Collaboration Celebration Luncheon

The luncheon at the Westin welcomed speaker urban planner Elma Felix-LaMontagne.

03/27/2019 Photography by Cliff Roles

Arts

Artist Retreat Executive Director Will Retire

Bruce Rodgers, the founding executive director of The Hermitage Artist Retreat, will step down at the end of the year.

03/27/2019 By Staff

Limelight

Ringling College Avant-Garde: A Magical Evening

Guests at the party got creative with costumes including fairies, elves, wizards and more.

03/25/2019 Photography by Cliff Roles

Review

Timing Is Everything with Asolo Rep's Noises Off

Michael Frayn's ever-popular farce continues to deliver.

03/24/2019 By Kay Kipling

Weekend Planner

Your Top 5 Things to Do: March 21-27

Cirque des Voix under the Big Top, Five Centuries of Florida History festival and more.

03/21/2019 By Ilene Denton

Limelight

Abilities Shining Luncheon

The second annual event for Easterseals Happiness House featured "Intergenerational Dance," videos and testimonials.

03/06/2019 Photography by Cliff Roles

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Asolo Rep Gala: Vive Les Folies Bergere

The annual gala at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, featured Parisian decor and entertainment.

03/04/2019 Photography by Cliff Roles

Review

Working Hard to Bring Sweat to Asolo Rep

Lynn Nottage's prize winner about tough times in a factory town tells a familiar story.

02/10/2019 By Kay Kipling

Fast Track

Mote Names New Development Director

Piekarz—most recently director of philanthropy for the Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast—will lead major growth in fundraising efforts for Mote.

02/06/2019 By Staff

Limelight

Sarasota Opera Gala

"A Jeweled Affair" at the Ritz-Carlton helped open this year's winter opera season.

02/04/2019 Photography by Cliff Roles

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Circus Arts Gala

This year's party under the Big Top led off with a cocktail hour followed by circus performers before dinner.

02/04/2019 Photography by Cliff Roles

Review

Asolo Rep's A Doll's House, Part 2 Offers Laughs and Reflection

Lucas Hnath's update of Ibsen's classic provides food for thought.

01/20/2019 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep's The Crucible Delivers High Heat

Arthur Miller's forever timely play about the Salem witch trials receives a powerful production.

01/13/2019 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep Kicks Off Season with a Joyous Music Man

Rousing, colorful and nostalgic, the production touches all the right notes.

11/18/2018 By Kay Kipling

Limelight

New College Foundation Clambake 2018

The 40th annual clambake netted over $350,000 for student scholarships.

11/06/2018 Photography by Cliff Roles

The Artful Child

7 Great Arts Experiences for Kids

Got a kid (or grandkid) itching to perform, paint or just discover the artist within? Sign ’em up for one or more of these opportunities.

10/29/2018 By Kay Kipling