Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
January 30, 2024

Playwright Deepa Purohit wins 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize

Hermitage Artist Retreat has selected playwright Deepa Purohit as the winner of the 2024 Hermitage Greenfield Prize.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
January 24, 2024

Sarasota Ballet celebrates resident choreographer's 10th anniversary

The program honoring Ricardo Graziano's 10 years as resident choreographer includes a world premiere of his abstract ballet "Schubert Variations."

Arts + Culture

By Emily Leinfuss
January 22, 2024

Graffiti-inspired drawings come to Art Center Sarasota

The images in artist Christopher Skura’s upcoming exhibition, “Social Studies,” were drawn from the collective subconscious with a style he began developing during the pandemic.

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
January 21, 2024

'The Amish Project' explores the power of forgiveness

Katherine Michelle Tanner stars in a one-woman play at Tree Fort Productions.

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
January 17, 2024

Asolo Rep revives American classic 'Inherit the Wind'

Director Peter Rothstein takes an evolutionary leap with Asolo Repertory Theatre's production of courtroom drama “Inherit the Wind.”

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
January 15, 2024

'Embracing Our Differences' art exhibit returns to Bayfront Park

The global art show kicks off with a party featuring music and food trucks on Jan. 21.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
January 10, 2024

Kaleidoscopic exhibit evokes Hurricane Ian and a life of upheaval

"Picking Up the Pieces," a retrospective show at Sarasota Art Museum for multimedia artist Judy Pfaff, captures resilience in its exploration of beauty amid destruction.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
January 9, 2024

Ten-Minute Play Festival tackles big stories in tight narratives

Eight plays written by Florida dramatists will compete in Theatre Odyssey's 19th annual festival Jan. 11-14.

Arts + Culture

Petra Rivera
January 9, 2024

Father-daughter duo's art exhibition opens at Plymouth Harbor

Pamela and Richard Olin showcase 3D artwork on the theme of family.

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Marty Fugate
January 8, 2024

Observer critic’s picks for Sarasota live theater in 2024

From gut-wrenching drama to reimaginings of Shakespeare, there's something for everybody on Sarasota stages in 2024.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
January 3, 2024

8 must-see Sarasota arts events in 2024

The arts are alive and well in Sarasota’s vibrant cultural scene, and 2024 has the potential to be a record-breaking year.

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
January 1, 2024

Shakespeare's sister hits the Urbanite Theatre stage in ‘Judith’

Playwright Katie Bender brings the sister of William Shakespeare to the forefront in the one-person play “Judith," which is making its world premiere at Urbanite Theatre.