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Joshua Stayton is artistic director of Azara Ballet.
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  • Observer Staff
  • May 20, 2025
Azara Ballet adds artistic director position

Joshua Stayton joins the company for its third season.

  • Arts + Culture
Nate Jacobs and members of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will host the third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival on June 22.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 19, 2025
WBTT to host third annual Juneteenth Arts Festival

The festival takes place June 22 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's campus.

  • Arts + Culture
These summer camps inspire future artists, performers and cultural connoisseurs
    By
  • Su Byron
  • May 16, 2025
These summer camps inspire future artists, performers and cultural connoisseurs

Wondering what to do with the kids this summer? Arts camps abound for a variety of interests.

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Benny Sato Ambush is the artistic director of the Venice Theatre.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 15, 2025
Benny Sato Ambush steps down as artistic director of Venice Theatre

Ambush helped the community theater rebound from COVID and Hurricane Ian.

  • Arts + Culture
Save the date for these fall arts and entertainment events in Sarasota
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 14, 2025
Save the date for these fall arts and entertainment events in Sarasota

Here are six shows that you won't want to miss.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Orchestra violinist Max Tan is the founder and artistic director of Soundbox Ventures, producer of the Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 13, 2025
Suncoast Composer Fellowship Program explores musical storytelling

The public event will feature seminars, masterclasses and concerts.

  • Arts + Culture
Joseph Holt was appointed artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota in 2011.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • May 9, 2025
Joseph Holt to retire as artistic director of Choral Artists of Sarasota

Holt joined the group's predecessor in 2009 as conductor.

  • Arts + Culture
Towles Court Art Center is located in a 1920s building just footsteps from downtown.
    By
  • Emily Leinfuss
  • May 7, 2025
Towles Court Art Center is a hidden gem walking distance from downtown

Nine artists have studios in the 1920s building that hosts yoga, music and other community events.

  • Arts + Culture
Funnyman Will Luera shows a serious side in 'Entangled'
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • May 5, 2025
Funnyman Will Luera shows a serious side in 'Entangled'

The autobiographical show is the sophomore effort of Lifeline Productions.

  • Arts + Culture
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota will host an arts summit on May 21
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 30, 2025
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota will host an arts summit on May 21

Former Kennedy Center President Deborah Rutter will be the keynote speaker.

  • Arts + Culture
George Nickson and Samantha Bennett are co-artistic directors of contemporary classical music group ensembleNewSRQ.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 30, 2025
EnsembleNewSRQ pays tribute to a modern master

The contemporary classical music group brings Rihm's "Jagden und Formen" to the Sarasota Opera House.

  • Arts + Culture
Jesse Nager plays Jesus in Asolo Repertory Theatre's "Jesus Christ Superstar," which runs from May 14-June 15 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 28, 2025
Broadway director returns to Asolo Rep for 'Jesus Christ Superstar'

Asolo Repertory Theatre is gearing up for a powerful new production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," directed and choreographed by Broadway’s Josh Rhodes.

  • Arts + Culture
The cast of "Syncopated Avenue," which plays at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe through May 25.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 23, 2025
Tap dance is the star of WBTT's 'Syncopated Avenue'

Nate and Michael Jacobs' musical revue at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe tells the history of tap with a show within a show.

  • Arts + Culture
The Englewood Arts Center will close May 3. The facility on McCall Road occupies a former
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • April 22, 2025
Ringling College consolidates arts programs as Englewood building closes

Members of South Sarasota County facility will have access to Museum Campus for one year.

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The Sarasota Ballet performs Sir Frederick Ashton's "The Wedding Bouquet" from April 25-26 at the Sarasota Opera House.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • April 21, 2025
Sarasota Ballet tries to catch Ashton's 'Wedding Bouquet'

Not all the guests are pleased about the nuptials, the dog least of all.

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