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George Balanchine's "Diamonds" is one of three ballets that will be presented in Sarasota Ballet's latest program, "Victorian Winters." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 6, 2018
Sarasota Ballet takes on iconic 'Diamonds' and anniversary of 'Enigma Variations'

The Sarasota Ballet is keeping three legacies alive with its latest triple bill, "Victorian Winters."

  • Arts + Culture
Light appetizers were served during social hour.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • December 3, 2018
Florida Studio Theatre celebrates the Muriel O'Neil Costume Studio and Theatre Office

The dedication ceremony was held Dec. 3 at the Keating Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 29, 2018
Art Ovation Hotel debuts new exhibits by artists from around the world

The new installation at Art Ovation Hotel in downtown Sarasota features three exhibits by artists from Venezuela, Germany and Cuba — Ulrich Mannchen, Jan C. Schlegel, Jose Margulis and more.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo courtesy Susan Gabriel
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 28, 2018
Musician and creative coach Susan Gabriel forms charitable project SuzeMuze Studio

The ARISE Music Arts Communication founder launches her new charitable project Dec. 9 to address many of the nation's biggest social issues.

  • Arts + Culture
"The Music Man" runs through Dec. 29. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 28, 2018
Asolo Rep's 'The Music Man' doubles as child's play for young actors

The exuberant child actors of 'The Music Man' make this show a true family affair.

  • Arts + Culture
Bradenton native Derek Lersch releases “Miss Me Whiskey” on Nov. 30. Derek Lersch was born in Boston but raised in Bradenton, and he's a 2014 graduate of Lakewood Ranch High School. Photo by Jessica Hannah Photography
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 28, 2018
Home-grown musician to debut first country-rock single, 'Miss Me Whiskey'

Bradenton country-rock artist Derek Lersch is relying on millennial methods to promote his debut single, "Miss Me Whiskey," Nov. 30 at Naughty Monk Brewery.

  • Arts + Culture
Studio A hosted screenwriter Zak Penn for a presentation and Q&A.
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • November 27, 2018
Ringling College of Art and Design unveils new post-production film building

The Post-Production Facility ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 27.

  • Arts + Culture
Image courtesy Kat Macmillan
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 21, 2018
Ringling College student starts a conversation with 'Microplastics' exhibit

Ringling College of Art and Design illustration major Tess Lockey was appalled when she learned about microplastics, so she decided to take action through art and start and

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 16, 2018
Culture Collective gets a dose of flower power at Selby Gardens

The young art patrons group got a private tour of The Orchid Show: ‘Endless Forms’ Nov. 15 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Arts + Culture
One of the four videos on display in Coco Fusco's "Twilight" is "Empty Plaza." Courtesy image
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 14, 2018
New exhibits and performing arts series broadens The Ringling's reach

The Ringling is focusing heavily on contemporary art this season — but it's not forgetting its European art roots.

  • Arts + Culture
Carolyn Michel is awarded Best Actress of the Year at the Oniros Film Awards in Aosta, Italy. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 14, 2018
Carolyn Michel wins Best Actress of the Year at Oniros Film Awards in Italy

The local actress Carolyn Michel won Best Actress of the Year at Oniros Film Awards Aug. 25 for her role in the film "Katia."

  • Arts + Culture
The Force members Cecilia Johnson, Ezequiel Gomez, Tenaya Rangel, Jemmo Joseph, Karina Gomez and David Lopez-Gomez — Courtesy image
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 12, 2018
Defying Gravity fundraiser for Take Stock debuts student band — The Force

Take Stock in Children of Manatee County is making the children benefiting from its services the headliners at its Nov. 16 fundraiser.

  • Arts + Culture
The Sarasota Ballet will perform Jerome Robbins' "The Concert" for the first time ever in the program for "Masters of Dance." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 10, 2018
The Sarasota Ballet steps up to celebrate iconic choreographers in latest program

The dance company is rising to the challenge of honoring three iconic choreographers in 'Masters of Dance.'

  • Arts + Culture
The 1950 Healy Guest House on Siesta Key is also called Cocoon House. Photo by Bryan Soderlind
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 7, 2018
SarasotaMOD Weekend 2018 will honor the centennial of Paul Rudolph's birth

The Sarasota Architectural Foundation will celebrate the late architect who co-founded the Sarasota School of Architecture.

  • Arts + Culture
Young Amish women play a casual game of pickup volleyball on a sand court in the community of Pinecraft. Photo courtesy Dina Litovsky
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
'The Fence' exhibit at Nathan Benderson Park offers portrait of Pinecraft visitors

Get a unique look inside the local Amish community through ‘The Fence’ photo exhibit.

  • Arts + Culture
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