Theater lovers got a sneak peek into the director's process with a lecture and luncheon with a panel of Asolo Repertory Theatre's featured directors.

A sold-out audience celebrated the opening of Asolo Repertory Theatre's first show of the 2015-2016: the iconic "West Side Story."

Local artists Rob Tarbell's unique smoke portraiture and artwork made a fiery splash at Alfstad& Contemporary.

Sarasota celebrated the last Ringling Underground of 2015 with food, drinks and a rocking soundtrack featuring Justin Layman and Sara Nelms, Wax Wings, and Amythyst Kiah & Her Chest of Glass

The choir company held its annual luncheon and fundraiser at Michael's On East, which included honors, firsts and, of course, music.

The special needs advocacy group held a farm to table dinner fundraiser on its campus and collaborated with USF culinary students, the Palmetto High School's Future Farmers of America and multiple restaurants.

Asolo Repertory Theatre hosted a preview for board members, donors and theater lovers of its season opener: the classic musical "West Side Story."

The Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County held their annual honoring of local arts organizations and advocates at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Award-winning Irish whiskey producer visited the artisanal Main Street liquor store for a one-on-one whiskey tasting and talk.

SPARCC's "Amazing Raise" Scavenger Hunt and Party

2nd Annual Art of Food Festival

Perq hosted its Fall Social block party with local beer by Darwin Brewing Company, fresh pizza by Polpo Pizza Co., treats from Ugg's Bakery, and music from Sam Robertson, Wake the Neighbors, and Sam Pinkerton.