Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
March 5, 2025

The Ringling honors Rauschenberg on the 100th anniversary of his birth

It joins museums around the world in celebrating the revolutionary artist, who spent the last half of his life in Florida.

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Observer Staff
March 4, 2025

Composer Rucyl Mills wins the 2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize

The award includes a six-week residency at the Hermitage Artist Retreat and a $35,000 commission.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
March 3, 2025

Through Women's Eyes Film Festival broadens mandate, rebrands as Reel Equals

The 26th edition of the fest runs March 7-9 at Ringling College and Sarasota Art Museum.

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Observer Staff
March 3, 2025

Sarasota Opera names new marketing director

Lael Mohib succeeds Stephen Baker, who held the job from 2021-23.

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
February 26, 2025

Asolo Rep revives a lost world for 'Anna in the Tropics'

Through historical research and a field trip to Ybor City, Asolo Repertory Theatre brings a 1920s-era cigar factory to life.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
February 24, 2025

Sarasota dancer comes home with Twyla Tharp Dance

The legendary dance troupe celebrates its 60th anniversary March 4 at the Van Wezel.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
February 21, 2025

Howard Millman put Sarasota on the national theater map

Howard Millman, who died Feb. 14 at age 93, rescued one theater and inspired two others.

Arts + Culture

Su Byron
February 20, 2025

Arts scene serves up ample opportunities to dive into our collective experience

Spring is the season of renewal, rebirth and reinvention. The area art scene is no exception.

Arts + Culture

Su Byron
February 20, 2025

The Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch shows off its multitude of talent

Members of the Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch unite to inspire each other and create community awareness.

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Monica Roman Gagnier
February 19, 2025

Selby Gardens showcases a Beatle-turned-gardener

An astonishing exhibition of "horticultural vignettes," memorabilia and music honors George Harrison's healing pastime.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
February 18, 2025

Take a road trip to see Sondheim's tale of buccaneering brothers

FreeFall Theatre's "Road Show" stars Sarasota's Joey Panek as architect Addison Mizner.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
February 17, 2025

For Jimmie Fadden, the circle is still unbroken

The Sarasota drummer is playing the Van Wezel with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s farewell tour.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
February 12, 2025

The Sarasota Opera falls for Figaro

The clever servant is a pivotal player in two productions for its 2025 winter festival.

Arts + Culture

Marty Fugate
February 10, 2025

Florida Studio Theatre takes a walk on the edgy side

Provcative theater is alive and well in FST's Stage III spring series.

Arts + Culture

Monica Roman Gagnier
February 5, 2025

The Sarasota Concert Association is still hitting the high notes at 80

In a town filled with cultural options, SCA's concerts with world-class artists consistently sell out.

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