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Arts + Culture

Artistic Director and Choreographer Leymis Bolanos WIlmott
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 16, 2016
The Joy of Dance

By taking a step back from performing, Leymis Bolaños Wilmott has found a new appreciation for dance.

  • Arts + Culture
Peggy Roeder, Ally Farzetta, Mark Jacoby, and A.K. Murtadha in "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner." Photo by John Revisky.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 9, 2016
Old themes remain relevant in America

Nearly 50 years after its release, 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' is as relevant as ever.

  • Arts + Culture
Tal Brody celebrates the historic victory.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 9, 2016
A Miracle on Hardwood: A new documentary relives the game that united a nation

Closing out the seventh annual Milman-Kover Jewish Film Festival, "On the Map" remembers the historic Maccabi Tel Aviv victory over Russia.

  • Arts + Culture
Photos by Jessica Salmond Intrigued by the natural beauty of wood grain, Harry Bandish began crafting intricate wooden keepsake boxes, or pods, in his garage studio 10 years ago.
    By
  • Jessica Salmond
  • March 9, 2016
Working with the grain

With his intricate wooden pods, Harry Bandish proves not all art is hung on a wall.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Seuss
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 2, 2016
Embracing Dr. Seuss' Differences

A local outreach is using a beloved author to gets kids reading — and thinking.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • March 1, 2016
Studio Space: Scott Joseph Moore

The local artist recently built 50 life-size Labrador retriever sculptures to honor the "superheroes" of Southeastern Guide Dogs.

  • Arts + Culture
Dylan McDermott is collaborating with Ringling College and Selah Freedom to create a new web series called "Sugar."
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 28, 2016
Actor Dylan McDermott to produce web series with Ringling College

The Golden Globe Award-winning actor will tackle a subject close to his heart.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 24, 2016
Hunting for More: Helen Hunt talks post-Netflix Hollywood

Award-winning actress Helen Hunt is the latest star to visit Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 24, 2016
Metaphysically Speaking

Michael Newton-Brown is known for his theater work. What few people know about is his other job: a Tarot card reader.

  • Arts + Culture
**Edward Alley
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 24, 2016
Saluting Uncle Sam's Orchestra

How the greatest symphony orchestra you've never heard of helped rebuild American foreign relations after WWII.

  • Arts + Culture
Trishul Thejasvi, Thomas John Nudi, Amelia King and Bob Gray
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 24, 2016
Reel-world experience

Local filmmakers are showing film students professional experience and the importance of storytelling.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 19, 2016
Sarasota Ballet names Joseph Volpe interim managing director

The Sarasota Ballet board member and former Metropolitan Opera general manager will temporarily fill the position.

  • Arts + Culture
* In its upcoming performance, "To Have and Uphold," Moving Ethos Dance Co. explores the idea of exhaustion, both physical and emotional. Victoria Mora and Jess Pope play with the idea of the strains of relationships. Photo by Brendan Ragan.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 17, 2016
Life in Motion: Moving Ethos Dance Company's new outlook

Moving Ethos Dance Company has found its stride by going back to its roots.

  • Arts + Culture
Robert de Warren's life has been dedicated to creative collaboration.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 17, 2016
Robert de Warren: This is your day

Sarasota honors a life of creative collaboration.

  • Arts + Culture
"You improvise with what you have, and that leads to all kinds of different things. If I had a different studio, I'm sure I'd do different kinds of work. There's a seasonal nature to this workspace. Its thumbprint is absolutely present my work."
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • February 17, 2016
Studio Space: David Steiner

Constantly changing artistic styles, Steiner has made unpredictability his trademark.

  • Arts + Culture
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