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Slava, a Ukrainian student, stands in the rubble of his school that was destroyed in the Battle of Kharkiv.
    By
  • Carter Weinhofer
  • March 31, 2024
Sarasota gallery spotlights Ukraine portraits from local photographer

Now at the Lexow Gallery, Allan Mestel’s “Portrait Ukraine” project aims to create a connection between viewer and subject.

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  • Neighbors
Dekyi Rongé with her canine companion in “Westminster.”
    By
  • Su Byron
  • March 29, 2024
Productions and exhibits to catch before they’re gone

What’s happening in the arts this breezy season? Read on for a sneak peek at five cool bets.

  • Arts + Culture
Daniel Pratt and Jennifer Hackbarth pose in a publicity still for George Balanchine's ballet, "Emeralds," which the Sarasota Ballet will perform April 5-6.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 27, 2024
Sarasota Ballet honors George Balanchine in 'Portraits of Expression'

The company honors the iconic choreographer's 120th birthday with "Emeralds" and "Who Cares?"

  • Arts + Culture
In a world of red lipsticks, artist Miriam Cassell chose blue.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • March 27, 2024
Lido Shores activist has created art with purpose all her life

Artist Miriam Cassell doesn’t just dare to be different. She knows no other way.

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Tania Castroverde Moskalenko took over as CEO of the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation in February.
    By
  • Eric Snider
  • March 27, 2024
With new CEO at the helm, arts foundation builds Sarasota's next stage

Tania Moskalenko, Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation's new CEO, knows what it will take to create a new performing arts center at The Bay — and it's a lot.

  • Arts + Culture
Asolo Repertory Theatre Producing Artistic Director Peter Rothstein will be part of a panel discussion at an arts open house at FSU Center for the Performing Arts on Sept. 9.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 26, 2024
Asolo Rep's 2024-25 season includes Ken Ludwig world premiere

Josh Rhodes will return to Asolo Repertory Theatre to direct "Jesus Christ Superstar."

  • Arts + Culture
"Moulin Rouge! The Musical" makes its Sarasota premiere March 18-23 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • March 22, 2024
'Moulin Rouge' dances into the Van Wezel for the 2024-25 season

The musical set in the famed Paris nightclub is one of seven Sarasota premieres for the venue.

  • Arts + Culture
"Bull Street" opens the 26th annual Sarasota Film Festival, which runs from April 5-14.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 21, 2024
Sarasota Film Festival opens April 5 with 'Bull Street'

Steve Buscemi's film "The Listener" will close the festival, which Buscemi will attend.

  • Arts + Culture
Cirque des Voix, the collaboration between the Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale, is one of season's most anticipated events.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 20, 2024
Cirque des Voix reaches new heights

Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale team up for thrilling physical feats, live music and a choir.

  • Arts + Culture
Kelly Hunt
    By
  • Petra Rivera
  • March 20, 2024
Local artist sells her art in Bealls stores across Florida

Kelly Hunt uses her coastal art style to encourage people to express themselves through art.

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Leah Verier-Dunn (Sarasota) and Rosie Herrera (Miami) perform "Florida Woman" March 22-24 at The Ringling's Art of Performance series.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 18, 2024
'Florida Woman' gets her spot in the sun

What does "Florida Woman" have to say? A dance theater premiere at The Ringling's Art of Performance provides some answers.

  • Arts + Culture
Michael Flood, Saxon Palmer and Julia Brothers starred in Sean Daniels' "The White Chip," earlier this year at Florida Studio Theatre's Bowne's Lab.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 17, 2024
'The White Chip' takes humorous look at sobriety at Florida Studio Theatre

Sean Daniels is an actor, a director, a playwright and a recovering alcoholic. His latest play, “The White Chip,” takes a walk on the funny side of his recovery.

  • Arts + Culture
Musical prodigy Grace Kelly will perform at the Sarasota Jazz Festival on Thursday, March 21.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 13, 2024
Sarasota Jazz Festival gets back in the groove

The festival returns to the Municipal Auditorium for the first time since 2019.

  • Arts + Culture
Curtis Bannister plays George and Aneisa J. Hicks plays Esther in Asolo Rep's "Intimate Apparel."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 9, 2024
Asolo Rep weaves a tapestry of lives in 'Intimate Apparel'

Compelling characters reveal their inward and outward selves a story set in the early 20th century.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Orchestra's Outdoor Pops series at Ed Smith Stadium attracts crowds.
    By
  • Monica Roman Gagnier
  • March 6, 2024
As it turns 75, Sarasota Orchestra remains focused on the future

One of the area's oldest cultural institutions searches for a new music director and plans a new, state-of-the-art music center.

  • Arts + Culture
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