Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
March 22, 2023

Grace Howl: The accidental artist

A car crash forced Howl off the corporate treadmill into a dazzling world of abstract images

Arts + Culture

Jay Heater
March 22, 2023

Artsy sounds welcome in Waterside of Lakewood Ranch

Schroeder-Manatee Ranch's new Sights and Sounds series provides a cultural boost.

East County
Opinion

Monica Roman Gagnier
March 21, 2023

Sarasota Ballet stages 'La Sylphide'

Macarena Gimenez and Luke Schaufuss star in the Scottish-themed romance.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
March 20, 2023

Sarasota Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary

Indigo Girls' Amy Ray and Emily Saliers and "Angel" star Roma Downey will be honored and attend the festival.

Arts + Culture

By Emily Leinfuss
March 15, 2023

Sarasota Opera's master class in Japanese movement

The cast of "Madama Butterfly" learns the fine art of being a geisha.

Arts + Culture

By Emily Leinfuss
March 13, 2023

Sarasota Chamber Orchestra celebrates Israel's 75th birthday

The March 23 program will feature the works of five Jewish composers.

Arts + Culture

Observer Staff
March 8, 2023

Jazz Festival lineup seeks to expand horizons

With an emphasis on a wide spectrum of styles and performers as well as a new venue, the 43rd Sarasota Jazz Festival aims to broaden its audience.

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
February 27, 2023

'Frankenstein' returns to New College

New Music New College reprises a high-voltage tribute to Mary Shelley’s tale of a modern Prometheus.

Arts + Culture

By Emily Leinfuss
February 22, 2023

Sarasota Orchestra makes classical music user-friendly

Guided musical tours bring a contemporary context to a timeless art form.

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
February 20, 2023

Luca Molnar: The art of pattern recognition

Luca Molnar illuminates the networks of people, politics and power in her latest painting series at Art Center Sarasota.

Arts + Culture

By Emily Leinfuss
February 16, 2023

Finding uncommon art in the most common of places

For Art in Common Places, the answer of "What is art?" lies in collaboration, community and understanding.

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
February 14, 2023

Behind the curtain with Asolo Rep's new artistic director

Peter Rothstein has a vision for Asolo Repertory Theatre’s future. He plans to achieve that vision with a laser-like focus on the now.

Arts + Culture

Harry Sayer
February 8, 2023

Selby Gardens exhibit highlights Louis Comfort Tiffany's stained glass legacy

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens staff are preparing a number of stain glass installations and art pieces ahead of its “Tiffany: The Pursuit of Beauty In Nature” exhibit on Feb. 12.

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
February 6, 2023

'Network' pierces the veil of the 1970s-era boob tube

Paddy Chayefsky’s "Network" satirized the TV titans of the 1970s. Florida Studio Theatre Director Richard Hopkins tells us why it’s not old news — even in the 21st century.

Arts + Culture

Liz Ramos
February 1, 2023

Circus Arts Conservatory brings Sarasota locals center stage

Two circus acts will return to their hometown to perform in Circus Sarasota.

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