Arts + Culture

Mallory Gnaegy
April 18, 2012

SFF Film Review: 'Gimmie the Loot'

Gimmie the Loot is an laid-back adventure through the streets of New York.

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
April 18, 2012

Dhakeria Cunningham: Belle de jour

Actress Dhakeria Cunningham gets ready to shake up Sarasota in her biggest and most spirited role yet - Josephine Baker in the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe's 'Blackbird.'

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
April 18, 2012

Scene & Heard

McCurdy preps for 'Today' show close-up; YouthArts Fest puts creativity on display; Jazz Juvies blends hot rhythms with FuziÃ³n

Arts + Culture

Mallory Gnaegy
April 18, 2012

HIGHLIGHTS: Student filmmakers premiere their works

The Hollywood Nights Student Cinema Showcase featured the filmmakers of tomorrow April 15, at Regal Hollywood 20, in a premiere of 11 films written and produced by area teenagers.

Arts + Culture

Heidi Kurpiela
April 18, 2012

BACKSTAGE PASS: Comedic timing

Retiree Gid Pool never expected to find his true calling at McCurdy's Comedy Theatre, nor did he expect The Wall Street Journal or the 'Today' show to laugh at his jokes.

Arts + Culture

By Paula Atwell
April 18, 2012

After its world premiere at the New Jersey Repertory Theater, award-winning "Jericho," is being presented by Florida Studio Theatre as part of the Sarasota Festival of New Plays and the National New Play Network's "rolling world premiere," designed to stimulate the continued restaging of new writers.

Arts + Culture

June LeBell
April 18, 2012

Music Review: 'La Musica: Program III'

La Musica, the international chamber music festival that adorns Sarasota's rich culture scene every spring, has taken residence in the Opera House.

Arts + Culture

Anna Dearing
April 18, 2012

Dance Review: 'Serenade,' 'Bello' and 'Nine Sinatra Songs'

The Sarasota Ballet's most recent production of George Balanchine's "Serenade," Dominic Walsh's "Bello" and Twyla Tharp's "Nine Sinatra Songs" was truly an exceptional evening. The company of dancers performed each piece with utmost dexterity and wonderful stage presence.