Preview

Heat Up Your Summer with The Summer Circus Spectacular

The show premieres June 10 at the Historic Asolo Theater and will run through Aug. 13.

06/08/2022 By Dariela Delgado

Cirque Chic

Circus Collector Howard Tibbals' Former Condo Is on the Market

Take a look inside the home of the greatest circus fan on Earth. He and his wife's former Longboat Key condo could be yours for just under $8 million.

05/26/2022 By Kim Doleatto

Welcome To Our World

Get a Sneak Peak at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County's New Art Exhibit

The photography club's exhibit is currently on display in the Ringling Community Gallery.

05/05/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Fast Track

The Ringling Hires New Deputy Director

Jean Evans previously served as the deputy director and chief curator of the Oriental Institute at the University of Chicago.

04/04/2022 By Staff

Top Tickets

Here Are the Best Things to Do in Sarasota This Month

A lineup of exhibits, concerts, plays and more to catch during April.

04/01/2022 By Kay Kipling

Sad News

Circus Collector and Model Builder Howard Tibbals Has Died

Tibbals spent years perfecting the highly detailed circus model on display at The Ringling, and collected circus materials for decades.

03/21/2022 By Kay Kipling

International Music

Historic Asolo Theater Presents 'Sharing Grandmothers'

The multidisciplinary musical event will be on stage for two nights only this weekend, as part of The Ringling's Black History Month celebrations.

02/10/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

On Screen

The Historic Asolo Theater Is Celebrating Black History Month With a New Film Series

Beginning Thursday, Feb. 3, the theater will be presenting a mix of documentaries and feature films.

01/21/2022 By Chloé Cuyler

Free & Freeish

Get Your Creative Juices Flowing With These Free Arts Experiences

Free admission to the Ringling on Mondays, author talks at local bookstores, historic driving tours—there's something for everyone.

12/01/2021

Free & Freeish

Kids of All Ages Will Love These Free Local Activities

Take a trolley, hit a playground, go bowling and more.

12/01/2021

Grants

The Ringling Receives Grant from Community Foundation

The $42,500 will provide support for three of the museum's programs.

11/22/2021 By Staff

The Collectors

Inside Four Sarasota Art Collectors' Home Galleries

For these art lovers, the drive to acquire never burns out.

11/09/2021 By Emma Lichtenstein Photography by David Tejada

Restoration

Ringling Museum Receives $1.5 Million Grant to Restore Aeolian Organ

The restoration will take more than two years.

11/05/2021 By Staff

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Escape to Margaritaville at Van Wezel, the Sarasota Opera opens its fall season, the Sarasota Orchestra embarks on an adventure, and much more.

10/28/2021 By Kay Kipling

Things to Do

What to Do in Sarasota This Weekend

Dance parties everywhere, new theater productions in Manatee, exhibits at Art Center Sarasota and Ringling College, and more.

10/14/2021 By Kay Kipling

Good Deeds

Ringling Museum, Heart Gallery Partner on Exhibit Featuring Foster Youth

Heart Gallery's photographic exhibits and website recruit foster parents and help foster youth advocate for themselves.

10/07/2021 By Staff

Selby Gardens’ 2021 Orchid Show Hits the Heights in Sarasota

Aerialists from the Tree Top to the Big Top! provides a fascinating exploration of the intersection of nature and entertainment at Selby Gardens’ Downtown Sarasota campus.

10/07/2021