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Many Sarasotans first became familiar with Grace Howl when her exhibit, “Together and Apart: The Love Letters of Georgia O’Keeffe and Alfred Stieglitz” was at Alfstad& Contemporary in November 2016. Photo by Niki Kottmann
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 14, 2017
Grace Howl's limitless approach to painting gives viewers a peek into her mind

Painter Grace Howl, who recently opened a gallery in the Rosemary District, utilizes the power of art to communicate after a life-changing head injury.

  • Arts + Culture
Rania Matar's "Beirut" is an archival pigment print from the series "What Remains." Photo by 
Rania Matar
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 13, 2017
Ringling photography exhibit offers unique points of view

‘Aftermath: The Fallout of War — America and the Middle East’ at The Ringling tells the story of conflict from two different perspectives.

  • Arts + Culture
Lacey Knispel, Lindsay MacConnell and Emma Devine perform in “The 1940’s Radio Hour” at Players Mainstage. Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 13, 2017
Players holiday show boasts big band with a big impact

The Players strives for authenticity and gets creative with its production of “The 1940’s Radio Hour.”

  • Arts + Culture
Singer and actress Anne Morrison's "Seasons Greetings from us Druids and Other X-Mas Musings" is not your average holiday event.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 11, 2017
Merry Druid Christmas!

Annw Morrison’s “Seasons Greetings from Us Druids” offers a witty, literary alternative to standard holiday fare.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 9, 2017
Ringling debuts Phase II of the Richard and Barbara Basch Visual Arts Center

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Dec. 9 to inaugurate phase II of the building.

  • Arts + Culture
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota Music Director Robert Vodnoy has been conducting since 1975. Photo by Greg Smith
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 8, 2017
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota goes the distance to expand local music scene

The new Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota, which has an out-of-state director, will present its debut concert Dec. 20 at Church of the Redeemer.

  • Arts + Culture
John Maddox, Reid Parkes, Shannon Fortner, Michael Regina and Eduardo Correa form the five-part band Astralis.
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • December 6, 2017
Astralis sings to own beat

The five-member band looks to stand out and inspire in the Sarasota music scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Mari Vial-Golden (Samira) and Kate Berg (Tillie) share the stage for the entirety of “Echoes,” but the two actors never interact.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 6, 2017
Urbanite's 'Echoes' tells parallel stories of female oppression

The latest Urbanite Theatre production puts audiences in the shoes of two young women navigating male-dominated landscapes — and how that echoes our culture today.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • December 5, 2017
FST dedicates new Kretzmer housing building

Florida Studio Theatre officially opened the new residence on Dec. 4 at its location in the Rosemary District.

  • Arts + Culture
Nate Jacobs, Samone A. Hicks, Joseph Holt, Amy Jo Connours, and Leon Pitts in Choral Artists of Sarasota’s production of “Too Hot to Handel.”
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • December 4, 2017
Choral Artists of Sarasota reimagine Handel

Choral Artists of Sarasota reprise joyful gospel interpretation of Handel’s ‘Messiah.’

  • Arts + Culture
Kristen Zaborski, Samantha Bennett and Rebecca and Brad Williams enjoy the Culture Collective End of Season Party May 23 at Save Our Seabirds. Photo by Kristen Herhold
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 29, 2017
Culture Collective presents 2017-2018 season schedule

This season, the young professionals group will see performances by Sarasota Orchestra, Choral Artists of Sarasota and many more.

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota Ballet dancers rehearse Marcelo Gomes' piece, "Dear Life." Photo by Frank Atura
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 29, 2017
Sarasota Ballet's 'Metropolitan' gets the pointe across through storytelling

Sarasota Ballet focuses on storytelling with its latest production, "Metropolitan."

  • Arts + Culture
Ana Isabelle performs in Asolo Rep's production of "EVITA." Photo by Cliff Roles
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 29, 2017
Josh Rhodes and Asolo Rep reinvent the story of a controversial icon

An interview with Josh Rhodes, director and choreographer of Asolo Rep’s groundbreaking production of 'Evita.'

  • Arts + Culture
Jeff is deaf with Down syndrome and dabbles in superhero portraiture. Photos by Heidi Kurpiela
  • By Heidi Kurpiela, Contributor
  • November 23, 2017
Different Strokes: Easter Seals offers unique artistic opportunity

Easter Seals Southwest Florida found the perfect place to break free of physical limitations: a blank canvas.

  • Arts + Culture
Jeffrey Gunthart and Sorcha Augustine opened Longhaus earlier this year with the mission of raising the bar for photography in Sarasota. Courtesy photo
    By
  • Katie Johns
  • November 21, 2017
Longhaus aims to expose photography

Sorcha Augustine and Jeffrey Gunthart are looking to raise the bar for photography in Sarasota, an art they say, isn't really recognized here.

  • Arts + Culture
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