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Marco Jimenez, 17, and Lenora Galeziowski, 16, were this year's winners of the Edward and Ida Wilkof Young Artists Concerto Competition. (Photos courtesy Sarasota Orchestra)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • February 19, 2020
Young musicians anticipating their 'Thrill of a Lifetime' concert moment

Winners of Edward & Ida Wilkof Young Artists Concerto Competition will perform solos with Sarasota Orchestra

  • Arts + Culture
"Travel" is the theme of Sarasota Opera's 2020-21 season, and Sarasota Opera Executive Director Richard Russell expects opera-goers will enjoy the ride.
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • February 12, 2020
Sarasota Opera announces 2020-21 season, with 'travel' as the theme

All 6 entries will revisit popular, previously performed works, some after many years

  • Arts + Culture
Sam Mossler will play controversial celebrity lawyer William Kunstler in Florida Studio Theatre's production of "Kunstler, opening Wednesday.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 12, 2020
Sam Mossler diving deep to bring 'Kunstler' to the stage

Playing real-life celebrity lawyer a unique challenge for longtime FST veteran

  • Arts + Culture
Taking old photos and making them the basis of paintings creates an interestingly anachronistic quality to Kim Anderson's images.
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • February 12, 2020
New College colleagues' artwork doubles up on perspectives

Exhibitions at Art Center of Sarasota combine past and present in innovative, entertaining ways

  • Arts + Culture
Andy Sandberg takes questions fro members of the audience at an event at the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota introducing himself to the community. (Photos by Klint Lowry)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • February 12, 2020
Hermitage Artist Retreat's Andy Sandberg putting best foot forward

New CEO, artistic director plans on keeping a high profile — for himself and the retreat

  • Arts + Culture
Theresa Puskar experiences her own fairytale on her journey of self-discovery in "Causeless Joy."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 5, 2020
SaraSolo’s Winterfest multiplies the power of one

New split season gives solo performers more time in the spotlight.

  • Arts + Culture
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota Music Director Robert Vodnoy has long had a fascination in the number of composers who've drawn inspiration from Shakespeare.
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • February 5, 2020
Soliloquy and song from the 'Sceptered Isle'

Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, Urbanite Theatre double-team Shakespeare in 'British Night'

  • Arts + Culture
Thaleia G. Dasberg almost blends into Truman Adams' ballet mural at Rosemary Square. (Photo: Andrea Hildebrand)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • February 5, 2020
Rosemary Square mural illustrate, exemplify district's artistic character

5-panel group like a 'welcome' sign and an open invitation for selfies

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Observer Staff
  • January 29, 2020
Critic's Picks

Who's expected to win the Oscar, and who should

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Music Festival Director Jeffrey Kahane has been a lifelong Beethoven fan. One of the things that he admires most about the German composer is the element of humanity that can be found in his work.(Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • January 29, 2020
Sarasota Orchestra celebrates the creative heroism of Beethoven

Jeffrey Kahane talks about upcoming 'Eroica' concert

  • Arts + Culture
Doug Baird installs one of the 50 billboard-size images in the Embracing Our Differences exhibit in Bayfront Park. (Photos: Klint Lowry)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • January 29, 2020
Embracing Our Differences focuses on the big picture

Organization know for its outdoor exhibit prioritizes education

  • Arts + Culture
As a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, Margaret Barbieri got to meet Sir Frederick Ashton, and got some notes from the celebrated choreographer for her role on "Les Rendezvous." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • January 22, 2020
Sarasota Ballet's 'Les Rendezvous' can trace its steps to 1933 original production

In 1970s, Margaret Barbieri met Sir Frederick Ashton, got tips from original lead dancer

  • Arts + Culture
Art Battle made its debut in Sarasota on 2019. This year, battle will be held back-to-back in Venice and Sarasota. (Courtesy photos)
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • January 22, 2020
Art Battle to be waged once more locally — actually, twice more

Speed-painting competitions in Sarasota, Venice this weekend; state finals here in March

  • Arts + Culture
The archive collects antiquated recording equipment, like this reel-to-reel tape recorder.
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • January 15, 2020
Sarasota Music Archive seeks donations for annual flea market

If those closet-clutterers are any way music-related, the archive is interested

  • Arts + Culture
A moment of innocent fun between Eric Gilde and Leah Greene belies what goes in "The Nether." (Photo: Matthew Holler)
  • By Klint Lowry
  • January 15, 2020
FST's offbeat series isn't kid stuff

Florida Studio Theatre's Stage III series for audiences who welcome challenge.

  • Arts + Culture
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