Arts + Culture

By Spencer Fordin
February 7, 2022

WBTT teases musical 'Ruby' after extended delay

The theatrical run of "Ruby" has been postponed twice due to circumstances beyond its control, but the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe is working overtime to give it a new life.

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Spencer Fordin
February 4, 2022

Trabas build life out of love for music and each other

Forget love at first sight. For Sarasota Orchestra couple Betsy and Fernando Traba, it was more like love at first sound.

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Eric Garwood
February 3, 2022

City's public art master plan looks ahead to an even more creative city

Sarasota works its way toward a master plan for public art, setting guiding principles for a lot more than roundabouts.

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Spencer Fordin
February 2, 2022

Big top takes big effort to assemble

Before the animals, the clowns or the performers arrive, the hard work at Circus Sarasota lies in putting the tent together.

Arts + Culture

Spencer Fordin
January 28, 2022

Entertainment execs chat in front of Newsies panel

The Observer brought together four local arts and entertainment executives to discuss how their organizations have fared during the pandemic and beyond.

Arts + Culture

Spencer Fordin
January 28, 2022

Sarasota Opera celebrates 40th year of apprentice program

An opera singer's career can take decades to flourish, and the Sarasota Opera has been providing apprentices with a springboard for 40 years.

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Eric Garwood
January 27, 2022

Art advisory board selects Dwell for Fruitville Road roundabout

Artwork was among three finalists considered for City Commission action.

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Spencer Fordin
January 27, 2022

Sarasota's public art legacy now curated on walking tour

Arts Advocates has developed a series of walking tours that educate people about the history of public art in Sarasota — and the stories behind them.

Arts + Culture

Spencer Fordin
January 25, 2022

Funding push begins anew for Sarasota performing arts center project

If everything goes according to plan, the new Sarasota performing arts center could be completed in about six years.

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Marty Fugate
January 20, 2022

Playwright saw glimpse of hope in political experiment

Jason Odell Williams’ “America in One Room” proves the power of dialogue in a world-premiere production at Florida Studio Theatre.

Arts + Culture

Spencer Fordin
January 19, 2022

Ringling College filmmaker finds her flow in 'Code Red'

A pandemic interrupted the process of making Jada Wing Hang Poon's student film at Ringling College of Art and Design, but the project was completed due to persistence and resiliency.

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Spencer Fordin
January 18, 2022

Sarasota Ballet returns to familiar territory with 'The Rake's Progress'

Few people are better suited to teach "The Rake's Progress" than Margaret Barbieri, who learned directly from Ninette de Valois and Alicia Markova.

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Marty Fugate
January 17, 2022

Drama Kids of Manasota celebrates 20 years of theater education

Tamara Solum looks back at 20 years of making a dramatic difference in the life of kids.

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Spencer Fordin
January 12, 2022

The Players tabs Florida native Lee Gundersheimer as new artistic director

Lee Gundersheimer is making a triumphant career journey home to his native state as he becomes the new artistic director of The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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Spencer Fordin
January 11, 2022

Composer Angélica Negrón claims Hermitage Greenfield Prize

Angélica Negrón will compose an original work inspired by the setting sun for the Hermitage Artist Retreat.

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