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Dynasty Dance Clubs started the Dynasty Stars program in 2016. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 30, 2019
Dynasty Stars ballroom dance students shine on and off the floor

Dynasty Dance Clubs' special needs ballroom program is more than just dance lessons.

  • Arts + Culture
Brenda Secky paints mainly landscapes and seascapes, a preference she shares with her great-great-grandfather. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 30, 2019
A long lost treasure proves art is a family affair for painter Brenda Secky

An artist's long road to connecting with her great-great-grandfather inspires her craft.

  • Arts + Culture
Kuniko Yamamoto’s “Oh, Origami” takes place Sunday, Feb. 3. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 30, 2019
Critic's Picks: SaraSolo Festival Week 2

The 2019 SaraSolo Festival continues. Here’s another idiosyncratic selection of the second weekend’s one-person shows.

  • Arts + Culture
Gus Mollasis moderates a discussion about "Casablanca" at the Dec. 1 screening. Photo courtesy Paul Ratner
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 23, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival expands its offerings via cinematheque program

The festival aims to show classic films year-round in conjunction with its annual two-week festival every April.

  • Arts + Culture
Marysa Martel made her Embracing Our Differences piece, "Ovrecome," in Sarasota Middle School art teacher Brooks Tracey's art class. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 23, 2019
Embracing Our Differences exhibit opens students' minds and shares talents

Embracing Our Differences gives students a thought-provoking educational opportunity.

  • Arts + Culture
Alexander Stuart; (in black) Brooke Benson, Liam Tanner, Sam Mossler, Alex Teicheira. Photo by Matthew Holler.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 23, 2019
FST sets the stage for 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time'

All the mind is a stage in Florida Studio Theatre's production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog at Nighttime.”

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Amelia Hanks
  • January 21, 2019
Martin Luther King Jr. Day performance sells out at Booker High School

A medley of song and dance paid tribute to MLK's legacy at "Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Celebrating His Legacy in Spoken Word and Song."

  • Arts + Culture
Vancouver is one of international cities that have hosted the event since its inception 18 years ago. Photo courtesy Art Battle International
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 21, 2019
Art Battle International painting competition making inaugural stop in Sarasota

Art Battle attendees will experience the visual arts in its most dynamic form.

  • Arts + Culture
Matthew McGee stars in “Waltzing Matilda.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 21, 2019
Critic’s Picks: SaraSolo 2019

An arbitrary, idiosyncratic selection of one-person shows at the 2019 SaraSolo Festival.

  • Arts + Culture
"Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica" is on display through Jan. 27. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 18, 2019
‘Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica’ conserves culture at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

After 15 years, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens continues to keep traditions alive with "Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica" exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
Marcelo Gomes performs in Jorma Elo’s “Still of Kings." Photo courtesy Vutti Photography
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 16, 2019
Sarasota Ballet's 'Transcending Movement' guest artist learns alongside company

The Sarasota Ballet welcomes Marcelo Gomes as a guest artist, a role that’s sometimes harder than it sounds.

  • Arts + Culture
Roxanne Fay stars in the one-woman show “Apples in Winter” at Urbanite Theater. Photo courtesy Dylan Jon Wade Cox
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 16, 2019
'Apples in Winter' at Urbanite Theatre proves you never act alone

A one-person show has its challenges. Jennifer Fawcett's 'Apples in Winter' is no exception.

  • Arts + Culture
Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 14, 2019
John Goodman remembered as intelligent musician and conversationalist

The pianist and president of two Sarasota music organizations died Jan. 1 at 81.

  • Arts + Culture
The 90th Wilde Broadway Series season was announced Jan. 11 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 12, 2019
Players announces 90th anniversary Wilde Broadway Series for 2019-2020

The Players Centre for Performing Arts will continue to produce shows in its Tamiami Trail location through the end of the 2020 season.

  • Arts + Culture
The art exhibition "Extraordinary Playscapes" is just one of the nine Sarasota residents can visit throughout Sarasota Museum of Art's four-month spring programming. Photo Courtesy
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • January 10, 2019
Sarasota Museum of Art announces spring programming

The Sarasota Museum of Art will host four months of events at The Works and Burns Court Cinema.

  • Arts + Culture
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