Sunshine Memories

100 Years of Sarasota History

Our history in words and pictures.

12/28/2016 Edited by Bob Plunket and Kay Kipling

Sunshine Memories

Life Wasn't Easy for Sarasota's Early Pioneers

But tourists came here from almost the very beginning.

12/28/2016 Edited by Kay Kipling and Bob Plunket

Review

Review: Florida Studio Theatre's Clever Little Lies

Joe DiPietro's play deals with the fallout of infidelity.

12/19/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Matthew Holler

Preview

Perlman Music Program Welcomes Young Talent

A number of events during the program's winter residency are open to the public.

12/13/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Courtesy Photo

Preview

SaraSolo Festival 2017 Gears Up

Solo artists shine in the third annual fest, coming up in January.

12/08/2016 By Kay Kipling

Preview

Talking with Matthew Morrison

The Glee and Broadway star appears at the Van Wezel Jan. 12.

12/01/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Courtesy Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Review

Review: Asolo Rep's Guys and Dolls

This Broadway classic isn't gambling when it comes to entertaining.

11/21/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Cliff Roles

Review

Urbanite Theatre's My Barking Dog

This regional premiere offers a strange but affecting story of two city dwellers looking for something wild.

11/14/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Ryan Finzelber

Review

Florida Studio Theatre's Million Dollar Quartet

A high-energy production takes a look back at a moment in rock 'n' roll history.

11/14/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Matthew Holler

Review

Venice Theatre's Billy Elliot The Musical

The theater tackles a demanding but potentially entertaining dance musical.

11/10/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Renee McVety

Review

FSU/Asolo Conservatory's Book of Days

A lesser-known play by Lanford Wilson mixes murder and religion in a small town.

11/04/2016 By Kay Kipling Photography by Frank Atura

Coming Soon

Sneak Peek: Asolo Rep's Guys and Dolls

Cast members took to the stage to deliver a couple of numbers from the iconic Broadway musical.

11/03/2016 By Kay Kipling

Sneak Peek

Pathless Woods to Open at the Ringling Museum Nov. 4

The installation piece by Anne Patterson provides an immersive walk into a sensory world.

11/01/2016 By Kay Kipling

Review

Review: Manatee Players' Assassins

Tackling tough subject material with this Stephen Sondheim musical.

10/31/2016 By Kay Kipling

Season Preview

A&E Season Preview 2016

Our top 24 picks in drama, dance, musicals, opera, art and more.

10/27/2016 By Kay Kipling, Ilene Denton, and Abby Weingarten

Season Preview

24 Shows You Must See This Season

Our top 24 picks (in no particular order) in drama, dance, musicals, opera, art—and more

10/27/2016 By Kay Kipling

Arts Everywhere

InspireSarasota! Kicks Off Nov. 5

The festival takes place in downtown Sarasota's Five Points Park.

10/26/2016 By Kay Kipling

An Evening of Entertainment and More

Awards and Grants Winners Honored at Celebration of the Arts

The Arts and Cultural Alliance presents its annual awards show.

10/25/2016 By Kay Kipling

Review

Review: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's The Wiz

WBTT revives this urban musical about Dorothy and company in Oz.

10/19/2016 By Kay Kipling

Review

RIAF: The Pianist; 17 Border Crossings

Works by Thomas Monckton and Thaddeus Phillips.

10/17/2016 By Kay Kipling