The arts

Director of Concert Series to Retire Next June

John Fischer will retire from the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota in 2019 after serving as the organization’s managing director for 17 years.

12/14/2018 By Staff

Preview

Artist Series Concerts Lines Up Its 23rd Season

Classical and pops music fans will find a range of offerings on the schedule.

08/17/2018 By Kay Kipling

Preview

A mix of classical, pops, jazz and cabaret highlights the season, dubbed "In Focus."

05/16/2017 By Kay Kipling

Weekend Planner

Chicago comes to the Van Wezel, Cirque des Voix in the Circus Sarasota Big Top, a free Joy of Jazz concert and more.

03/23/2017 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Sarasota Ballet presents Jewels, free screening of Frozen at Benderson Park and more.

12/14/2016 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

Selby Gardens’ Fall Garden Music Series kicks off, Taste of St. Armands celebrates the Circle’s restaurants, and lots more.

10/06/2016 By Ilene Denton

Preview

Pops, cabaret and classical performers fill out the 2016-17 season.

06/14/2016 By Kay Kipling

WEEKEND PLANNER

Myakka River Blues Festival, Venice Brew Bash, a 150th birthday party for John Ringling and more.

05/25/2016 By Ilene Denton

Weekend Planner

The Van Wezel presents Chris Isaak and comic Billy Gardell, Sarasota Ballet’s season-closing performances, tango fusion quintet and more.

04/28/2016 By Ilene Denton

Holidays

A few of our favorite local holiday offerings to enjoy with family and friends.

12/16/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

Arts editor Kay Kipling rounds up her top tickets for April 2014.

04/01/2014 By Kay Kipling