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Co-Artistic Directors of Urbanite Theater Brendan Ragan and Summer Dawn Wallace — Photo by Dylan Jon Wade Cox
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 4, 2019
Urbanite Theatre reveals 2019-2020 lineup of plays beginning this summer

The upcoming season, which starts next month, features a mix of comedic and thought-provoking plays that will start conversations.

  • Arts + Culture
“Surviving Lunch” was shot locally. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival 2019 takes a local lens

Four local filmmakers share the work that went into their Sarasota Film Festival pieces.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Cake" will introduce audiences to Della, a baker who is stuck in a moral quandary. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • April 3, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre stages play 'The Cake' by producer of 'This is Us'

Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Cake' uses a story about food to find humanity in diversity.

  • Arts + Culture
Hein Jung — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • April 3, 2019
Sarasota Concert Association matinee event showcases strong partnership

Hein Jung and Grigorios Zamparas create an architecture of song in upcoming Music Matinee concert.

  • Arts + Culture
"A Bread Factory" stars Tyne Daly, who will attend the festival. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 2, 2019
Sarasota Film Festival announces Tyne Daly will attend upcoming festival

Sarasota Film Festival announces Tyne Daly will attend upcoming festival and that it’s added two new films, "Olympic Dreams" and "Before You Know It," to its lineup.

  • Arts + Culture
Dirce Kennedy, seen here in her home studio, has 21 pieces on display at The Players Centre for Performing Arts. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • April 2, 2019
Portrait artist Dirce Kennedy aims to capture her subjects inside and out

Artist Dirce Kennedy's latest exhibit is now through April 22 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
Ricardo Rhodes dances in Sir Frederick Ashton's "Les Redenzvous." Photo by Frank Atura
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • April 1, 2019
The Sarasota Ballet announces its 2019-20 season

The Sarasota Ballet will offer six company premieres and a program dedicated to in-house choreographer Ricardo Graziano during its 2019-20 season.

  • Arts + Culture
Richard Gerald Monteleone last displayed his aluminum sculpture work in the lobby of a New Jersey medical center where his parents were treated. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 31, 2019
Runway rookies learn what it takes to make an iconcept fashion show piece

Beaux Arts Ball's iconcept fashion show offers new designers a unique opportunity.

  • Arts + Culture
La Musica Artistic Director (and violinist) Bruno Giuranna — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Su Byron
  • March 27, 2019
La Musica International Chamber Festival invites locals to join the conversation

La Musica International Chamber Festival asks audiences to jump into a musical discussion where new voices are always welcome.

  • Arts + Culture
Yayoi Kusama’s “Infinity Dots,” 1993, is part of the “Interpolations” exhibit. Photo by Kayleigh Omang
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 27, 2019
The Ringling's 'Interpolations' and 'Order Systems' exhibits go beyond the abstract

A look into the intent behind these two contemporary exhibits gives viewers a unique perspective on new art.

  • Arts + Culture
Producing Artistic Director Michael Donald Edwards announces the upcoming season. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 25, 2019
Asolo Rep and the FSU/Asolo Conservatory announce 2019-2020 season

Next season will bring ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Murder on the Orient Express’ and several new works to the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

  • Arts + Culture
“The Collector” by Ivan Kugach is one of 28-some works that will be on display through April 15 for “Russian Masters: An Historic Exhibit.”
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 22, 2019
Chasen Galleries exhibit displays the versatility of Russian art masters

Chasen Galleries Sarasota's 'Russian Masters: An Historic Exhibit’ exhibit offers a colorful look at a foreign art style.

  • Arts + Culture
Rendering courtesy of Terry Riley, Principal at Keenan Riley Architects
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 20, 2019
Ringling College announces opening timeline for Sarasota Museum of Art

Ringling College of Art and Design plans to open its Sarasota Museum of Art in December, but classes will begin in the fall.

  • Arts + Culture
Richard Russell plays Tybalt in the Sarasota Opera's 1993 production of "Romeo & Juliet." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • March 20, 2019
Asolo Rep, Sarasota Opera and Sarasota Orchestra celebrate milestone season

Three Sarasota arts organizations celebrate milestone anniversaries by looking backwards and forwards.

  • Arts + Culture
Mark Kroll’s career spans more than 50 years, during which he’s appeared as a recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber musician on four continents. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • March 20, 2019
Professional harpsichord artist Mark Kroll shares his passion for playing

Kroll will celebrate the living legacy of the harpsichord at a concert March 24 at Faith Lutheran Church.

  • Arts + Culture
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