Weekend Planner

Your Top 6 Things to Do: April 28-May 4

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

Comic Stands

Talking To: Comedian Paula Poundstone

The comedian talks Trump, Robin Williams and falling into a vat of chocolate. She'll perform at the Van Wezel this Sunday.

04/11/2016 Edited by Hannah Wallace

Star Watch

Screen Star Sophia Loren Pays Sarasota a Visit

The actress talked about her career and accepted the Legend Award from the Sarasota Film Festival.

04/01/2016 By Kay Kipling

The Weekend Starts Now

Your Top 7 Things to Do: March 31-April 6

The Sarasota Film Festival begins, Chris Botti plays the Van Wezel, the Bishop Planetarium screens Star Trek and more.

03/31/2016 By Sarasota Magazine Staff

Preview

Van Wezel Announces Broadway, Dance and Classical Season

Included in the 2016-17 line-up: Broadway hit Kinky Boots.

03/31/2016 By Kay Kipling

The Weekend Starts Now

The Top 5 Things to Do This Week: March 24-30

The stars of Broadway’s Jekyll & Hyde visit the Van Wezel, the 4th Annual Whiskey Obsession Festival begins, paddling the Myakka River and more.

03/24/2016 By Sarasota Magazine Staff

The Weekend Starts Now

The Top 7 Things to Do This Week: March 17-23

Stomp returns to Sarasota, the Sarasota Orchestra celebrates Disney and Reverend Barry and Funktastic Soul plays the Full Moon concert at Myakka River State Park.

03/17/2016 By Sarasota Magazine Staff

Funny Guy

Comedian Brian Regan to Perform at Van Wezel Next Month

Brian Regan will bring his popular stand-up act to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall in April.

03/11/2016 By Megan McDonald

Star Power

Sophia Loren to Accept Legend Award at 2016 Sarasota Film Festival

The Academy Award-winning actress will accept the award during an appearance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

03/10/2016 By Megan McDonald

941CEO Daily

This Week's Good Deeds

Including: fundraisers for Healthy Start, the Florida Center for Early Childhood, Goodwill Manasota and more.

03/03/2016 Research by staff

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Top Sarasota Events Picks: December 2015

Our top picks for December.

12/01/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

Van Wezel Ticket Sale Begins Black Friday at 10 a.m.

Van Wezel's annual Black Friday ticket sale kicks off November 27 at 10 a.m.

11/24/2015 By Ilene Denton

Article

Behind the Scenes of the Van Wezel With Technical Director Steve Brown

Technical director Steve Brown lifts the curtain of the Van Wezel, where he oversees 140 or so performances each season.

11/03/2015 By Megan McDonald

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Behind the Scenes with Van Wezel Executive Director Mary Bensel

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall executive director Mary Bensel shares some of her most unforgettable behind-the-scenes memories.

11/02/2015 By Megan McDonald

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5 Great Arts Events for October

Our must-dos this month.

10/01/2015 By Kay Kipling

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An Interview with John Cleese

The Monty Python alum talks to us about his upcoming Van Wezel debut, his career and the people (and pets) he admires.

09/25/2015 By Hannah Wallace

Article

Soprano Renee Fleming to Make Sarasota Bow

Renowned soprano Renee Fleming to appear at the Van Wezel with the Sarasota Orchestra.

08/20/2015 By Kay Kipling

Article

Only in Sarasota: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

John Pirman sketches the sculpture "Applause," by David E. Davis, at Sarasota's Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

10/31/2014 By John Pirman

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Top Tickets: Sarasota Events, October 2014

Our five picks for October.

09/24/2014 By Kay Kipling

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Top Tickets: Sarasota Events, April 2014

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

04/01/2014 By Kay Kipling