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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.

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David Breitbarth (who plays Samuel Parris) returns after performing in more than 70 Asolo Rep productions. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • January 9, 2019
Asolo Repertory Theatre's 'The Crucible' covers themes of history, hysteria and hope

Arthur Miller’s ‘The Crucible’ packs many lessons. So what are we supposed to learn from it today? Director Michael Donald Edwards shares his thoughts.

  • Arts + Culture
Caroll Michels works with artists throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, Japan, and South and Central America. Photo by Virginia Hoffman
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 9, 2019
Caroll Michels coaches the creative in 'How to Survive and Prosper as an Artist'

The Palmer Ranch resident used the lessons she learned as a mentor-less artist to pioneer the art consulting field as a coach and author.

  • Arts + Culture
Contemporary artist Joseph Patrick Arnegger’s daughter Amelia recently celebrated her first birthday. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 4, 2019
Joseph Patrick Arnegger gets head out of the clouds with GAZE Modern exhibit

The contemporary artist briefly put art on hold to focus on fatherhood, but his latest solo show, "Accumulus," serves as his resurgence.

  • Arts + Culture
Edward Alley become co-producer of the SILL series in 2009 and host last year. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 2, 2019
Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning's 2019 Music Mondays series kicks off Jan. 7

Edward Alley reflects on what he's learned after a year of hosting the Music Mondays lecture series.

  • Arts + Culture
The goal of the new Sailor Circus Arena is to provide more students with the opportunity for personal growth through the circus arts and offer rental space to fund programs. File photo
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • December 27, 2018
2018 A&E Year in Review

Take a look back at some of the biggest arts and entertainment news from 2018.

  • Arts + Culture
Roger Drouin — Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 26, 2018
The Hermitage Artist Retreat places importance on its human factor

Local author Roger Drouin opens a new chapter at area artists’ retreat.

  • Arts + Culture
File photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 21, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design ranks No. 1 in the US on two magazine lists

The college snagged two first-place spots on the latest Animation Magazine and College Magazine top school lists.

  • Arts + Culture
Writer, producer and director John McElroy with actor Cassandra Calo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 19, 2018
'Rocky Mountain Fast Guy' film proves a little movie magic goes a long way

John McElroy turned a devastating life change into something positive with the film "Rocky Mountain Fast Guy."

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 19, 2018
The Crunch that Stole Christmas forces artists to create new traditions

The show must go on. With all that hard work, who has time for the holidays? Area performing arts talents find a way.

  • Arts + Culture
Cast members Madisson Hausburg, Pauly Apostolides, Kelsey Owens, Garrett Miller, Brandon Gomes, Chloe Trautman, Juliette Porter and Alex Kompothecras — Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 17, 2018
MTV’s ‘Siesta Key’ season two premieres Jan. 22

Cast members and super fans took to Facebook Live Dec. 17 to announce the new season.

  • Arts + Culture
Shannon Fortner sings during band rehearsal Oct. 30. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 12, 2018
MeteorEYES is back in the groove of writing, performing and advocating

Sarasota electro-synth rock band MeteorEYES is making new music and inspiring others in the process.

  • Arts + Culture
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota performs "Comfort and Joy: A Holiday Concert" Dec. 18 at Church of the Redeemer. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 12, 2018
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota aims to start a tradition with annual holiday concert

The orchestra will perform 'Comfort and Joy: A Holiday Concert' with three soloists.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarah Ellis and Alexandra Zorn perform in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 12, 2018
Dames of drama prove themselves in Florida Studio Theatre's comedic musical

'A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder' isn't just a man's play.

  • Arts + Culture
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