Arts + Culture

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Arts + Culture

Spencer Fordin
March 7, 2022

Sarasota dancer is coming home with 'Anastasia'

Lauren Teyke grew up in Sarasota and learned the craft of singing and dancing right here at her mom's theater school. Now she returns as a professional.

Arts + Culture

Spencer Fordin
March 4, 2022

COVID-19 regulations change for arts organizations

A number of local arts organizations have elected to modify their existing pandemic regulations.

Arts + Culture

Spencer Fordin
March 2, 2022

Opera singers dish on path to strength and stamina

The cast of 'The Pearl Fishers' spent some time chatting about the ways singers build their conditioning.

Arts + Culture

Spencer Fordin
March 2, 2022

Chorus of the Keys leads student outreach outing

Chorus of the Keys brought a secret weapon, barbershop quartet Vocal Spectrum, to entertain area students last week.

Arts + Culture

Spencer Fordin
March 1, 2022

Florida Studio Theatre announces ambitious expansion

Florida Studio Theatre has grown past its footprint in downtown Sarasota and is planning an expansion that will result in a new mainstage, two new cabarets, expanded parking and artist housing.

Arts + Culture

Spencer Fordin
March 1, 2022

School of Russian Ballet changes name amidst conflict

Ukraine natives Darya Fedotova and Sergiy Mykhaylov want nothing more than to teach ballet and to see their homeland live in peace.

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Spencer Fordin
February 24, 2022

Daughter of American legend reclaims her history

Sharon Preston-Folta couldn't tell people the simple truth of her parentage for most of her life. But now she's quite comfortable telling the world she is Louis Armstrong's daughter.

Arts + Culture

Spencer Fordin
February 23, 2022

Local entrepreneur is crafting art one bowtie at a time

Travis Ray is making custom bowties inspired by art, and he's doing it with locally sourced material and selling them at a local art gallery.

Arts + Culture

Spencer Fordin
February 23, 2022

Rekindled love leads to new art and new gallery

Dan Houston waited decades of his life to paint, and now he's mastering his art with the help of a new relationship and a new gallery space.

Arts + Culture

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