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The "warwall" is perched behind a photo of hundreds of silk screen prints spread on the floor of Warhol's factory in New York. Photo by Niki Kottmann
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  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 15, 2018
Andy Warhol exhibit brings flower power to Selby Gardens

Warhol: Flowers in the Factory offers guests an interactive look at the nature-loving side of the iconic pop artist.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 13, 2018
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe announces 2018-2019 season

The announcement was made at the group’s annual Hush Hush Season Announcement & Cocktail Reception Feb. 12 at Westcoast Black Theatre.

  • Arts + Culture
Artist Director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott looks forward to opening the new space. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 10, 2018
Sarasota Contemporary Dance to move into new home in Rosemary District

Sarasota Contemporary Dance is ready to welcome not only company members but the community at large to its new studio space.

  • Arts + Culture
Director Emily Levin (front) with troupe members, from left, Colin Scaife, Wayne Fitzpatrick, Steve Goldman, John Wilbur, Nanci Rand, Lynn Means, Paula Morrissey and Tony Stanol. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 9, 2018
Early Bird Special Improv Troupe makes comedy cross generational lines

For The Early Bird Special Improv Troupe, age is just a number and comedy knows no boundaries.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeffrey Biegel couldn’t hear as a toddler, which he refers to as his “reverse Beethoven” phenomenon. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 9, 2018
Key Chorale's latest concert will feature acclaimed pianist Jeffrey Biegel

The symphonic chorus will perform Haydn’s “Mass in Time of War” with six soloists and Beethoven's "Choral Fantasy" with pianist Jeffrey Biegel.

  • Arts + Culture
Director Jason Cannon loved “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” growing up. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • February 9, 2018
Jason Cannon brings a magical children's tale to life at Florida Studio Theatre

The director of “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” explains how childish imagination makes for a powerful stage adaptation

  • Arts + Culture
Heather Hutchison has a fascination with the natural world and how humans adapt to nature and its ever-changing force, which inspires much of her work. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 9, 2018
Sky's the limit for Alfstad's latest exhibitor Heather Hutchison

Artist Heather Hutchison draws inspiration from the natural world through her series of light-capturing boxes at Alfstad& Contemporary.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 8, 2018
Selby gives a sneak peek of its new Andy Warhol exhibit

“Warhol: Flowers in the Factory” opens Sunday, Feb. 11 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

  • Arts + Culture
The cast of Asolo Rep’s production of “Rhinoceros” will be dressed in ’30s attire and rhino heads that the director is keeping secret. Photo by John Revisky
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 7, 2018
Asolo Rep shares the dangers of joining the herd in 'Rhinoceros'

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s latest play is an absurdist piece of theater that aims to get audience members thinking about mob mentality.

  • Arts + Culture
Competition winners Michael Miller, Andrea Guaita Rishab Ramamurthy
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 4, 2018
Three young competition winners get to experience the 'Thrill of a Lifetime'

The three winners of the Edward & Ida Wilkof Young Artists Concerto Competition get to perform as soloists with the Sarasota Orchestra.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota resident Audrey Landers, best known for her acting role on "Dallas", will share her musical talent during a pair of local performances.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • February 4, 2018
Former 'Dallas' actress presents a new kind of pop

Actress and pop singer Audrey Landers will perform her own show with The Pops Orchestra.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Opera will perform Verdi's 'Nabucco' March 2-24. Courtesy photo
  • By Niki Kottmann
  • February 3, 2018
Sarasota Opera announces its 2019 diamond anniversary season

The 60th anniversary of the company will feature a return to many company favorites — including one by Verdi — along with two local premieres and a new concert series.

  • Arts + Culture
Woody Harrelson said if he had to choose which of his characters' worlds to live in, he would choose the world of "Now You See Me."
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • January 30, 2018
Academy Award nominee Woody Harrelson visits Ringling College

The acclaimed actor screened his directorial debut, 'Lost in London,' and answered audience questions on Jan. 29 at Ringling College of Art and Design.

  • Arts + Culture
Dr. Joel Morganroth explains his reasoning for giving the $15 million gift to Ringling College of Art and Design. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • January 29, 2018
Ringling College receives record-breaking $15 million gift

Dr. Joel Morganroth and his wife, Gail Morrison Morganroth, gave the school its first eight-figure gift, which will help fund a new virtual reality major, among other causes.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Kayleigh Omang
  • January 26, 2018
Reception welcomes artists and admirers to exhibits for Glass Weekend

Three exhibits were shown on Jan. 26 at Alfstad& Contemporary during Glass Weekend.

  • Arts + Culture
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