Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier
May 6, 2026

Florida Studio Theatre actor is a woman for all seasons

In "Birthday Candles," Rachel Moulton ages from 17 to 107 as she bakes a cosmic confection.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff
April 30, 2026

Leadership changes coming to Florida Studio Theatre

With the new McGillicuddy Arts Plaza under construction, longtime Florida Studio Theatre leaders Richard and Rebecca Hopkins have assumed higher leadership roles.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier
April 29, 2026

In 'Assassins,' Sarasota Players shines light on America's dark side

Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman's tragicomic musical is a sideshow of colorful characters who took aim at the president.

Arts + Culture

By Marty Fugate
April 27, 2026

Sarasota artist William Kelley paints the colors of his mind

The canvas of the world traveler is big and his palette is bold.

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By Monica Roman Gagnier
April 22, 2026

Sarasota Ballet stages a dramatic death dance in 'Checkmate'

The Black Queen battles the Red Knight in Dame Nanette de Valois' chess-inspired ballet.

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By Marty Fugate
April 15, 2026

Selby trails Alexander Calder's restless creativity with a stunning exhibition

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' horticultural ode to Alexander Calder's sculptures and mobiles creates an adult playground.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier
April 13, 2026

Florida Studio Theatre puts its summer improv festival on ice for a year

The wildly popular weekend event will return in 2027 with a spring date.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier
April 8, 2026

Sarasota Opera fetes Opera House on its centennial

The Opera plans an epic celebration for the Med-Rev masterpiece's 100th anniversary.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff
April 7, 2026

Three Sarasota theaters jump on the trolley

Asolo Rep, Florida Studio Theatre and the Van Wezel will offer a free family tour.

Arts + Culture

By Marty Fugate
April 7, 2026

Asolo Rep's production of 'Fiddler on the Roof' plays a timeless tune

Director Peter Rothstein brings the music onstage with actors who not only sing but also play instruments.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff
April 6, 2026

Sarasota Art Museum senior curator heading to Seattle

Rangsook Yoon will be senior director of curatorial affairs at the Frye Art Museum.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier
April 6, 2026

Pine View grad solves for 'Gamma' in his latest music composition

DragoonBoot Quartet premieres Roger Zare's piece at an Artist Series Concert event on April 12.

Arts + Culture

By Observer Staff
April 5, 2026

Arts groups get 'Squeezed' for the 2026 Giving Challenge

Deejay Karim Manning, Sarasota Contemporary Dance and others will host free event April 15 at Spaaces art gallery.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier
April 1, 2026

The 2026 Sarasota Film Festival takes flight

The fest offers premieres, parties, Q&As, celebrity sightings and even a fish fry.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier
March 31, 2026

La Musica pairs two musical carnivals for its 40th anniversary

The chamber music ensemble will perform concerts at the Opera House and Mote SEA.

Arts + Culture

By Su Byron
March 30, 2026

Season is still sizzling. Make sure to take in some shows before summer arrives.

Five compelling reasons to wander galleries, catch a performance and reconnect with Sarasota’s creative pulse.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier
March 25, 2026

Sarasota Ballet stages star-spangled extravaganza for America's 250th birthday

"Stars and Stripes" is choreographer George Balanchine's love letter to his adopted homeland.

Arts + Culture

By Marty Fugate
March 23, 2026

Sarasota artist lives the life aquatic

Sarasota artist and fishing rod craftsman Tom Stephens plugs into the currents of life.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier
March 19, 2026

'Water for Elephants,' 'Six' and 'Hell's Kitchen' lead Van Wezel's 2026-27 lineup

Ten Broadway shows are making their way to Sarasota's Purple Palace.

Arts + Culture

By Monica Roman Gagnier
March 18, 2026

Arts Center Sarasota turns 100 and brings back its Beaux Arts Ball to celebrate

The gallery and education center has served as a magnet for artists of all ages and abilities for a century.

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