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Robert Semler paints historic Coast Guard and maritime scenes in his home studio.
  • By Nick Friedman
  • September 14, 2016
Nautical by Nature: The maritime paintings of Robert Semler

Robert Semler’s maritime oil paintings bring history to life.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Nick Friedman
  • September 13, 2016
Sarasota Museum of Art announces fall programming

The museum will host two months of films, artist talks and meet-and-greets at its nearby building, 'The Works.'

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 9, 2016
Music Compound Grand Opening

Students and teachers showcase skills at grand opening celebration.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • September 9, 2016
Ringling Underground

The Ringling hosts its first underground event of the school year.

  • Arts + Culture
Hymn for her recently released a new album.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • September 7, 2016
Drive 'Til You Die

With its new album, psychobilly duo Hymn For Her pens a love letter to life on the road.

  • Arts + Culture
Camillo Bustos as the rock star Jason James in “Why Can’t I Be You?” Photo by Don Daly
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 31, 2016
The Players brings new scripts to life

What does it take to bring a New Play Festival-winning script to life?

  • Arts + Culture
Curator Dustin Juengel and Director Lisa Berger discourage the safe route.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 31, 2016
Boundary Pushers: Art Center Sarasota's evolving focus

Art Center Sarasota embraces the unknown in its push for a more experimental, collaborative art scene.

  • Arts + Culture
Brasil finds a personal connection in telling the history of the Seminole Indians native to Sarasota.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 31, 2016
Painting History: Richie Brasil honors Rosemary history

The graffiti artists pays tribute to local Seminole history with mural.

  • Arts + Culture
Photo by Nick Friedman
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 31, 2016
Arise Music Arts Communication unleashes students' inner musician

For Susan Gabriel, learning an instrument is about more than notes on a page — it’s about communicating through a universal language.

  • Arts + Culture
The 48,000 square-foot library's central core will boast student art on its three-story interior walls.
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 24, 2016
Ringling College seeks student artwork for new library

The three-story mural on the Alfred R. Goldstein Library's interior will be one of the largest in Sarasota.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • August 24, 2016
Music In the Moment

Pianist Michael Royal talks jazz, taking risks and the elusive intuition of musical improv.

  • Arts + Culture
The sign introducing guests to the Patricia Thompson Gallery now also introduces the exhibit, which runs through Oct. 21.
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • August 24, 2016
The Art of Advertising: Ringling alum broadens the definition of art

Pedro Pérez exhibit explores the creative process of an advertiser.

  • Arts + Culture
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 23, 2016
Rock for a Cause seeks local musicians

The annual battle-of-the-bands fundraiser will accept submissions through Sept. 18

  • Arts + Culture
Dylan McDermott works with Ringling alum Mo Shane on his locally shot web series, "Sugar." Photo by Rich Schineller
    By
  • Nick Friedman
  • August 22, 2016
Ringling College named No. 16 on 'Hollywood Reporter' list of top 25 film schools

The annual list notes the school as being the youngest on the list — and one of only two ranked Florida schools.

  • Arts + Culture
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  • Marty Fugate
  • August 17, 2016
Aunt Rudele tells all

Nate Jacobs' unstoppable comedic character has a life of her own.

  • Arts + Culture
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