Preview

Sarasota Opera Announces Its 2017-18 Season

The season includes three mainstage premieres for the company, as well as a world premiere for its youth opera.

02/06/2017 By Kay Kipling

Review

Urbanite Theatre's Ideation, a Comedy-Thriller, Takes Some Drastic Turns

Kay Kipling reviews the downtown theater's new production.

02/02/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Cliff Roles

Fun for a Cause

A Laughternoon with Dave Barry

The humor columnist appeared at the Hyatt Regency at a luncheon benefiting the Library Foundation for Sarasota County.

02/02/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Rebecca Baxter

In Town

Talking Comedy with Steve Martin and Martin Short

The duo will appear at the Van Wezel on Feb. 10 for "An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life."

02/01/2017 By Kay Kipling

Preview

A Feast for the Senses to Open at The Ringling

Objects from medieval Europe help to present a different view of what many may see as a dark period.

02/01/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by The Ringling

Review

Florida Studio Theatre's brownsville song (b-side for tray) Puts a Face to a Heartbreaking Statistic

Kay Kipling reviews the moving Kimber Lee play.

01/30/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Matthew Holler

Review

"Spend the Night with Billy Crystal"

The comedian-actor-writer appears with Bonnie Hunt on his latest tour, offering film clips and stories as well as jokes.

01/27/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Alexander Tamargo

Victory of the Violins

"Violins of Hope" Comes to the Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee

Sixteen violins, played by Jewish musicians during the Holocaust, will be on display from Feb. 1-16 for public concerts, talks, exhibition and more.

01/26/2017 By Kay Kipling

A Peek Inside

New Ringling College of Art and Design Library Celebrates Opening

The 46,000-square-foot building houses everything from books to films and video games.

01/26/2017 By Kay Kipling

Review

Asolo Rep's The Originalist

John Strand's play about Justice Antonin Scalia offers entertainment and stimulation.

01/23/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Gary W. Sweetman

Review

Venice Theatre's Stage II's Frost/Nixon

Peter Morgan's play gets a first-time area production in an intimate setting.

01/20/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Renee McVety

Preview

A Show Biz 2017-18 Season for The Players Centre for Performing Arts

The theater announced its upcoming 88th season recently.

01/18/2017 By Kay Kipling

Review

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's The Piano Lesson

One of August Wilson's best plays receives a feeling production.

01/16/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Don Daly Photo

Review

Asolo Rep's The Great Society

Carrying on the LBJ story proves a huge task.

01/16/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Cliff Roles

Preview

GuitarSarasota Tickets on Sale Now

A line-up of performances by international guitar artists begins Feb. 4.

01/12/2017 By Kay Kipling

Review

Review: Florida Studio Theatre's Stalking the Bogeyman

FST's Stage III returns with a production telling a compelling true story.

01/09/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Matthew Holler

Teen Talent

Young WBTT Dancer Named YoungArts Finalist

Derric Gobourne heads to Miami this week for National YoungArts Week.

01/04/2017 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Suncoast Blues Festival Kicks Off Jan. 27

A line-up of musical artists fills the Sarasota Fairgrounds for a bluesy weekend.

01/03/2017 By Kay Kipling Photography by Courtesy Photo

Preview

Music, Memories and More with Annie Morrison and a New Movie

The Sarasota actress will introduce a screening of a documentary about the Broadway show Merrily We Roll Along, in which she starred.

12/30/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Courtesy Photo

Review

Review: FSU/Asolo Conservatory's A View from the Bridge

Arthur Miller's classic drama provides a challenge for the acting students and the audience.

12/29/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Courtesy FSU/Asolo Conservatory