Arts + Culture

By Jay Heater
April 5, 2022

ComCenter of Lakewood Ranch hosts art exhibit

Lakewood Ranch Art League presents 75 paintings that range from elephants and abstract to support for Ukraine.

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By Spencer Fordin
April 1, 2022

Ringling College student filmmaker hopes for success at film festival

Will Mauricette had a dream. But first he had to develop his skills before he could see it to fruition.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 31, 2022

Actor Ving Rhames implores WBTT audience to follow their dreams

The "Mission Impossible" actor doesn't know how he made it to the top of the acting heap, but he credits his faith, his craft and his instinct for survival for leading him to Hollywood success.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 30, 2022

Artist's life and love displayed in vibrant brush strokes

Alexander Solotzew believes his work is the art of the future. And it demands to be seen in the present.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 28, 2022

Mozart, Verdi on tap in upcoming season for Sarasota Opera

The Sarasota Opera is preparing to show Mozart, Puccini and Verdi productions in its upcoming winter season.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 28, 2022

Song, dance and Broadway drama highlight new Van Wezel season

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall unveiled its upcoming season chock full of Broadway drama on Sunday.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 26, 2022

'Knoxville' team preps for world premiere after pandemic pause

They could've moved onto other projects and other endeavors. But the creative team behind "Knoxville" believed in their work and used the pandemic to strengthen it ahead of its world premiere.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 24, 2022

Chalk Festival artists prepare to make Venice their canvas

The world of artistic expression knows no boundaries and no borders, but for three days, the Venice International Airport will be the world capital of chalk street art.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 22, 2022

'Dreamgirls' and 'Guys and Dolls' on tap for WBTT in upcoming season

The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is performing in Broadway classics and charting new directions with its upcoming season.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 18, 2022

Museum exhibit expands horizons in 'Picturing Science'

Have you ever peered inside a meteorite? The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is showing visitors how science and technology have lent researchers new insight into the natural world.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 17, 2022

Sarasota rolls out red carpet for film festival

The Sarasota Film Festival is back, and it's bringing an eclectic group of films and stars to town in early April.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 16, 2022

Sarasota Orchestra primed for conductor's arrival

He's conducted all over the world and earned some of the highest distinctions in his field. Now Bramwell Tovey is looking forward to his next conducting adventure in Sarasota.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 14, 2022

'Cabaret,' 'Man of La Mancha' headline Asolo Rep's new season

Two of the most celebrated musicals of the last century — "Cabaret" and "Man of La Mancha" — will be on the Asolo Rep bill next season.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 11, 2022

Sarasota Ballet preps for world premiere of 'A Comedy of Errors'

How do you perform Shakespeare without words? For the Sarasota Ballet, it's a matter of the proper setting, costuming, music and their tongue planted firmly in their cheek.

Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
March 7, 2022

'Beyond Van Gogh' exhibit lands in Sarasota

You've seen Van Gogh paintings on walls and in museums. But now's your chance to stand inside one.

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