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Flutist Claire Chase performed for a small audience.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • August 3, 2020
Van Wezel Foundation and Hermitage Artist Retreat partner for Unscripted series

The partnership’s first online production was held July 30.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 20, 2020
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall looks to adapt to pandemic

The arts organization is looking into ways to keep functioning as the pandemic progresses.

  • Arts + Culture
The Players Centre is moving from its historical home earlier than expected due to the pandemic.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 13, 2020
The Players Centre set to move early to temporary location

The early move to a temporary location comes in the wake of financial concerns amid the pandemic.

  • Arts + Culture
Art Venti's "Human Briar" hand-drawn piece won first place.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • July 12, 2020
Art Center Sarasota unveils Big Show exhibit

The national exhibition debuts July 16.

  • Arts + Culture
Will Luera, Sarah Durham, and Kyle Van Frank compose the Triple Play production.
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • June 22, 2020
Florida Studio Theatre rolls out distance-conscious improv show

The “Triple Play” show debuted June 19.

  • Arts + Culture
Scenic Production intern Justin Allan works on the floor of the Gompertz Theatre. Photo courtesy Sarah Haley.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 14, 2020
Relief bill allows local theaters to rehire employees

Florida Studio Theatre and Asolo Repertory Theatre were able to hire back nearly 100 local artists and theater employees.

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Glenna Goodacre sits in her studio. Photo courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 7, 2020
Sarasota community remembers life of sculptor Glenna Goodacre

Goodacre, who has three sculptures in Sarasota, died at the age of 80.

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"Pacarette" is one of the feature films in the 2020 Sarasota Film Festival.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • May 1, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival extended through May 10

The festival, presented online due to COVID-19, will be shown for an extra week.

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  • News
"Revival" follows a group of four older New York choreographers as they teach dance to senior citizens for the first time.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 23, 2020
Sarasota Film Festival releases full lineup

The festival will be held online April 27 through May 3.

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Photo courtesy Frank Atura
    By
  • Harry Sayer
  • April 22, 2020
Sarasota Ballet announces 2020 - 2021 season

The company's 30th anniversary season is scheduled to begin in October.

  • Arts + Culture
Members of Sarasota Orchestra are performing their favorite works from their living rooms.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • April 13, 2020
Arts organizations get creative with online performances

Sarasota residents can view performances from organizations like Sarasota Orchestra, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Asolo Conservatory.

  • Arts + Culture
"The German Party," opened the Asolo Repertory Theater's new black box theater, as well as Asolo Rep's new Ground Floor Series, March 2. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • April 7, 2020
Asolo Rep broadcasting free online concert Wednesday

Live, one-night-only Ground Floor show to be streamed on Facebook, YouTube

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Orchestra's Outdoor Pops concerts at Ed Smith Stadium, with its fireworks accompaniment, won't be happening this year. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • April 6, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra cancels remainder of season

Sarasota Music Festival, Outdoor Pops shows among those called off

  • Arts + Culture
Asolo Repertory Theatre is based in FSU Center for the Performing Arts adjacent to The Ringling Museum.
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • April 4, 2020
Asolo Rep, FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2020-21 seasons

Two canceled musicals from this season will get another chance next spring

  • Arts + Culture
Florida Studio Theatre's "Outlaws and Angels" had a long run this season, and on the final night before everything at FST shut down, Nick Lerangis got to share the stage with his 18-month-old son, Bobby. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 3, 2020
Parent, performer — it's a tricky dual role

Home time is precious, but livings are made on the road

  • Arts + Culture
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