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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
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  • 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
The New Yorker called Matthew Graybil a " “exceptional young artist.” Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 7, 2018
Musicians Matthew Graybil and Rhiannon Banerdt keep classical music accessible

The Chopin Project concert duo, pianist Matthew Graybil and violinist Rhiannon Banerdt, help listeners of all ages learn the importance of classical music.

  • Arts + Culture
The Orchid Show: "Endless Forms" runs through Nov. 25. Photo by Matt Holler courtesy of Selby Gardens
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 5, 2018
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens' orchid exhibit showcases biodiverse beauties

There's more to The Orchid Show: 'Endless Forms' than meets the eye.

  • Arts + Culture
Peter Dugan and John Brancy are the duo behind traveling show "Armistice: The Journey Home." Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 31, 2018
'Armistice: The Journey Home' uses WWI-era music to share soldier's experience

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota honors the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI in a pre-Veterans Day concert, 'Armistice: The Journey Home,' with pianist Peter Dugan and baritone John Brancy.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Youth Opera members Sam Stahlmann, Genevieve Dilan, Sophia Thurman (front), Ashley Lewis and Pablo González star in “The Little Sweep” Nov. 3 and 4. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 31, 2018
Sarasota Youth Opera students help audience change their tune about the art

‘The Little Sweep’ cast wants to prove that opera is cooler than its stereotype.

  • Arts + Culture
Marianne Chapel opened M. Chapel Projects in November of 2017, and is currently transitioning the space to SPAACES. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • October 31, 2018
Gallery makes affordable studio and exhibit SPAACES for local artists

M. Chapel Projects gallery is evolving into SPAACES, a new Sarasota nonprofit-modeled organization that aims to help artists succeed.

  • Arts + Culture
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