Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
June 19, 2024

Newlyweds found love and theater in Sarasota

Brian Finnerty and Amanda Heisey have been sharing stages in the area for nearly a decade.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
June 12, 2024

Matthew Peterson wins new Carl Foreman Award at Ringling College

Peterson won for "Swan Song," his film about a film student and his father living with Alzheimer's.

Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
June 12, 2024

Sarasota Ballet names community engagement director

Charmaine Hunter was previously director of community enrichment for Orlando Ballet.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
June 5, 2024

Five Sarasota arts events you won't want to miss this summer

All performances are affordable and take place in air-conditioned venues.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 31, 2024

"Love Junkie" gives Robert Plunket fans another fix

The Sarasota septuagenarian's second novel has been republished just in time for summer reading season.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 29, 2024

Sarasota Music Fest celebrates 60 years by defying convention

Under Music Director Jeffrey Kahane, the festival will explore improvisation and cross musical boundaries.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 27, 2024

Sarasota filmmaker follows female friendship in 'Guy Friends'

The film by Jonathan Smith premieres May 31 in Sarasota, New York and Los Angeles.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 26, 2024

Squeaky Wheel puts Sarasota on the fringe festival map

The festival's second year features new and returning performers plus hassle-free ticketing.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 26, 2024

A former CEO combines fringe and philanthropy

Keith Alessi donates the proceeds from his fringe show, "Tomatoes Tried to Kill Me But Banjos Saved My Life," to charity.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 22, 2024

'Clowns Like Me' returns to FSU's Cook Theatre before heading to NYC

The one-man show tells the story of Sarasota actor Scott Ehrenpreis' struggle with mental illness.

Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
May 17, 2024

Impro Theatre headlines the 14th annual Sarasota Improv Festival

The festival takes place July 12-13 at Florida Studio Theatre's downtown campus.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 15, 2024

WBTT's 'Marvin Gaye: Prince of Soul' keeps audiences coming back

Sheldon Rhoden is playing R&B singer Marvin Gaye for the fourth time in the time-traveling musical at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 13, 2024

Save the date for Sarasota's inaugural Living Arts Fest in November

Jeffery Kin says it's time for Sarasota to have an interdisciplinary arts festival.

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
May 8, 2024

Asolo Rep's 'Twelve Angry Men' adaptation sings a song of freedom

Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein directs the inventive production in its Sarasota premiere.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
May 1, 2024

EnsembleNewSRQ makes its Historic Asolo Theater debut

The contemporary classical music group will present "Parisian Refraction" on May 9-11.

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