• Alternate Text

  • Loading

  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App
  • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Longboat
    • Longboat
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Opinion
  • East County
    • East County
    • News
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
  • Sarasota
    • Sarasota
    • News
    • Cops Corner
    • Real Estate
    • Business
    • Neighbors
    • Schools
    • Sports
    • Opinion
    • Siesta Key
  • Arts + Entertainment
    • Arts + Entertainment
    • Eat + Drink
    • Arts + Culture
    • Reviews
    • Things To Do
    • Black Tie
    • Spotlight Partners
  • Things to Do
  • Galleries
  • More
    • More
    • Hurricane Season
    • Elections
    • Health Observed
    • Sand Bucket List
    • Calendar
    • Celebrations
    • Contests
    • Tributes
    • Submit a Celebration
    • Submit a Tribute
    • Public Notices
    • Classifieds
  • Mother's Day Gift Guide
  • Sand Bucket List
  • Health Observed
  • Crossword
  • Contests
  • Newsletters
  • e-Newspaper App

Arts + Entertainment

    By
  • Observer Staff
  • December 4, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Dec. 5

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
    By
  • Klint Lowry
  • December 2, 2019
Well, that's a fine 'how do you do'

There’s no place like home, or how it feels when you find it.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Theme and Variations," the first and most traditional piece in "Symphonic Tales," sets up the audience for the darkness and light that follow. (Courtesy photo)
    By
  • Sara Rachon
  • November 30, 2019
Sarasota Ballet's 'Symphonic Tales' a study in contrast

Three-part program moves audiences with stylistic, emotional leaps

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Rosie Webber and Joe Casey engage in a back-and-forth duet. (Matthew Holler)
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 30, 2019
When 'Outlaws and Angels' takes the stage, it's all good

Florida Studio Theatre revue tips its hat to the saints and sinners who transformed American country music

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
"Winter Dreams" is at 4 p.m. Sunday at Sarasota Opera House.
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 27, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 28

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
For all the lightness and joy in "The Sound of Music," director Josh Rhodes wanted audiences to sense the looming danger the characters faced ahead of them.
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 26, 2019
Director climbs new mountain for more dramatic vista

‘The Sound of Music’ is a pinnacle of classic musical theater. For Josh Rhodes, it was a peak experience.

  • Arts + Culture
Prior to her 13 years at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Tucson, Russell spent 10 years at Christie’s Auction House in New York, where she designed and taught in a Master’s degree program in modern and contemporary art. Courtesy
    By
  • Niki Kottmann
  • November 26, 2019
The Sarasota Art Museum executive director prepares for its grand opening

Sarasota Art Museum Executive Director Anne-Marie Russell loves objects — and everything they can teach us. Especially when it comes to the objects that will be featured in Sarasota's first contemporary art museum opening Dec. 7 in the old Sarasota High

  • Arts + Culture
Nicole Kidman, Charlize Theron, and Margot Robbie in "Bombshell." Photos courtesy IMDb
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 25, 2019
Critic's holiday film picks 2019

A look at our favorite movies coming out this holiday season.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Ryan Kohn
  • November 22, 2019
Binge Blog: Oh, nothing, just the end of the world

"Watchmen" is this week's recommendation.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
Students on a field trip get a sneak peak of the Ringling exhibit.
    By
  • Brynn Mechem
  • November 20, 2019
Ringling Museum's newest exhibit brings Legos to life

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei used more than 400,000 legos to create his piece focused on the Chinese zodiac.

  • Arts + Culture
Kate Honea and Ricardo Rhodes in George Balanchine's Theme and Variations - Photo Frank Atura
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • November 20, 2019
This Week in Sarasota: Thursday, Nov. 21

A look at our favorite events taking place this week.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Things To Do
    By
  • Abby Weingarten
  • November 20, 2019
Feast fitfully this Thanksgiving with tips from local chefs

Looking to host a standout Thanksgiving? Area chefs give their advice on how to make a wow-worthy meal.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Eat + Drink
The von Trapp children discover singing is among their favorite things, along with "doorbells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles."
    By
  • Marty Fugate
  • November 19, 2019
Darker tones make 'Sound of Music' a complex composition

Josh Rhodes reimagines the classic musical in a bold, inventive Asolo Rep production. It’s joyful and uplifting. But it’s not all sweetness and light.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Pam Nadon
  • November 18, 2019
Matt Damon and Christian Bale shine in 'Ford v Ferrari'

Whether or not you're a car person, this film will grab you by the heart.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
    By
  • Edward Alley
  • November 18, 2019
'Brundibár' has a message that holds true to this day

The Sarasota Youth Opera reminds audiences that the voices of children will lead.

  • Arts + Entertainment
  • Reviews
« 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 »
The best of Your Observer, delivered directly to your inbox

Get the latest in news, sports, schools, arts and things to do in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and East County.

Sign Up

Latest in Arts + Entertainment

1
Sarasota Contemporary Dance founder and artistic director Leymis Bolaños Wilmott and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe founder and artistic director join forces for SCD + WBTT May 15-16 at the Manatee Performing Arts Center.
  • May 12, 2026
The best things to do in Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat for May 14-20
2
Marina and Vladislav Yeliseyev pose in front of one of Vlad's paintings in their home in The Landings.
  • May 12, 2026
Sarasota artist travels the globe painting outdoors
3
Costello’s Neighborhood Pizza owner Kenny Palin takes a pie out of the oven at the Longboat Key branch of Costello’s.
  • May 12, 2026
Owner rebrands Longboat, Gulf Gate pizza joints to Costello's Neighborhood Pizza
4
Pastitsio ($25) made with Greek macaroni with ground beef, fresh herbs topped with a creamy béchamel sauce.
  • May 11, 2026
Make it a Mediterranean (meal) May
5
Il Panificio is now open at 1995 Main St. in Sarasota.
  • May 9, 2026
Il Panificio opens new downtown Sarasota restaurant

App

Download the Your Observer app

Stay in the know with the latest local news. Any device, anytime, anywhere.

DOWNLOAD NOW

Contact

  • 1970 Main St.
  • Third Floor
  • Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Phone: 941-366-3468
  • FPN Verified

Extra, Extra!

  • Newsletters
  • App
  • Crossword
  • Contests

more

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Classifieds
  • Advertise
  • Rack Locations
  • Jobs
  • Privacy Policy
  • Accessibility Options

sister sites

  • Business Observer
  • Jax Daily Record
  • Orange Observer
  • Accessibility Options
  • Copyright © 2026 Observer Media Group Inc., All Rights Reserved
Sign Up for Daily Headlines

A daily dose of news from Longboat Key, East County, Sarasota and Siesta Key.

Sign Up for In Case You Missed It

A Saturday dose of the week's top stories from Sarasota, Longboat Key and East County.

Anytime. Anywhere. Observer.

From in-depth local reporting to real-time breaking news, stay connected to the stories shaping our community with the Your Observer app.

Download Now for Free