In its 25th anniversary year, Sarasota’s hometown circus, Circus Sarasota, is ready to bring chills, thrills and laughs aplenty to audiences of all ages with “Circus Sarasota Legacy: 25th Anniversary Show” from February 10 through March 5, 2023. Featuring new and innovative acts, Circus Sarasota’s 2023 production will offer high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud comedic Read More >
Skip Conkling and Dixie Mix plays some of your favorite Dixieland & swing tunes from down New Orleans way. They’ll have you toe tapping and finger snapping, mixing in music from the American Songbook and jazz standards. Joining Skip are Mike Evans, Marv Luckett, John DeWitt, Harley Somerfeld, and others. Concert from 2 - 4 Read More >
Drawing inspiration from audience suggestions, the cast of FST Improv weaves sketches, musical numbers, and classic improv games that pay special tribute to this beautiful spot in paradise we hold dear. From the epic, annual snowbird migration and abundant roundabout confusion to dogs in strollers and seemingly never-ending construction, nothing is safe from a good-spirited Read More >
Vocalist Fred Johnson joins the Michael Ross Trio with music from the American Songbook, some classic jazz tunes, original compositions and jazz standards. Johnson, a dynamic jazz and world music vocalist, has toured with Chick Corea, BB King, Aretha Franklin and others. Concert from 2 - 4 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church 3975 Fruitville Read More >
Drawing inspiration from audience suggestions, the cast of FST Improv weaves sketches, musical numbers, and classic improv games that pay special tribute to this beautiful spot in paradise we hold dear. From the epic, annual snowbird migration and abundant roundabout confusion to dogs in strollers and seemingly never-ending construction, nothing is safe from a good-spirited Read More >
Audiences will be immersed in pop music, feel the excitement of the big band era, and experience the rhythm of Latin music. Handbells can do anything! This season’s repertoire really showcases the versatility of the instrument. Our ringers are experts on the nuances of bells and chimes, and we hope audiences will leave with a Read More >
Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration on March 14 at 11 a.m. OR March 16 at 1 p.m. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore seagrass beds and learn about the plants and animals that call the Bay home. Who: All ages (ALL participants, adults or children, must register) Read More >
Put on your adventure hat and explore the mangrove forest at the end of City Island with one of our professional educators. Learn about the importance of this incredible habitat and complete a seashore scavenger hunt while enjoying one of the best views in Sarasota. Who: All ages (ALL participants, adults or children, must register) Fee: $13.50 for Read More >
Splash into Sarasota Bay! Join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration on March 14 at 11 a.m. OR March 16 at 1 p.m. Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore seagrass beds and learn about the plants and animals that call the Bay home. Who: All ages (ALL participants, adults or children, must register) Read More >
Modern Marimba presents “Friends of Dorothy” a FREE concert at ***NEW LOCATION*** WSLR-Fogartyville Performing Arts Center SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2023, 2:00 pm ***NEW LOCATION DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER*** WSLR-Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center 525 Kumquat Court Sarasota, FL 34236 Located in downtown Sarasota, Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center is located between Orange and Read More >
Drawing inspiration from audience suggestions, the cast of FST Improv weaves sketches, musical numbers, and classic improv games that pay special tribute to this beautiful spot in paradise we hold dear. From the epic, annual snowbird migration and abundant roundabout confusion to dogs in strollers and seemingly never-ending construction, nothing is safe from a good-spirited Read More >
Audiences will be immersed in pop music, feel the excitement of the big band era, and experience the rhythm of Latin music. Handbells can do anything! This season’s repertoire really showcases the versatility of the instrument. Our ringers are experts on the nuances of bells and chimes, and we hope audiences will leave with a Read More >
The paintings and sculptures within the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall were created by noted Florida artists and are on loan from Arts Advocates. In this two-part tour, a docent will guide you through the paintings and sculptures including those by Robert Chase, William Hartman, Eugene White, Ben Stahl, Julio de Diego, Thornton Utz, Frank Read More >
“MAMA BEARS” is an intimate, thought-provoking exploration of the journeys taken by Sara Cunningham and Kimberly Shappley, two “mama bears” —whose profound love for their LGBTQ children has turned them into fierce advocates for the entire queer community — and Tammi Terrell Morris, a young African American lesbian whose struggle for self-acceptance perfectly exemplifies why the Read More >
“Craig Lucas: An Open Rehearsal” featuring Tony Award nominee, Pulitzer Prize finalist and the inaugural winner of the Hermitage Greenfield Prize Craig Lucas – Wednesday, March 22 @ 5:30pm on the Booker High School Campus: Tony Award nominee and Pulitzer Prize finalist Craig Lucas, the first winner of the Hermitage Greenfield Prize, returns to Sarasota to Read More >
Authors and vendors share their stories, their books, and other media merchandise under colorful tents in Blalock Park on the Island of Venice. Meet writers of every genre - from historical to science fiction - look forward to talking with bibliophiles too.
Wise, heartfelt, and often comical, this anthology of award-winning short plays celebrates creativity and imagination! Top plays written by elementary school students from our community and around the world are brought to life by a cast of professional actors. From a dragon with a stubborn case of the hiccups to a boy who couldn't resist Read More >
Drawing inspiration from audience suggestions, the cast of FST Improv weaves sketches, musical numbers, and classic improv games that pay special tribute to this beautiful spot in paradise we hold dear. From the epic, annual snowbird migration and abundant roundabout confusion to dogs in strollers and seemingly never-ending construction, nothing is safe from a good-spirited Read More >
Wise, heartfelt, and often comical, this anthology of award-winning short plays celebrates creativity and imagination! Top plays written by elementary school students from our community and around the world are brought to life by a cast of professional actors. From a dragon with a stubborn case of the hiccups to a boy who couldn't resist Read More >
Wise, heartfelt, and often comical, this anthology of award-winning short plays celebrates creativity and imagination! Top plays written by elementary school students from our community and around the world are brought to life by a cast of professional actors. From a dragon with a stubborn case of the hiccups to a boy who couldn't resist Read More >
“Creativity for All” featuring Hermitage Fellows Tina LaPadula and Nandita Shenoy – Thursday, March 30 @ 5:00pm in Partnership with Embracing Our Differences and North Port High School at Butler Park (North Port): Using the large-scale visual art exhibition from Embracing our Differences as a launch pad, Hermitage Fellows Tina LaPadula and Nandita Shenoy invite Read More >
After an absence of 23 years, Mr. Bowermeister will be returning to Pine View School to conduct a concert with Strings Con Brio, the more than 60- member community string orchestra which he has directed for nearly five years. Musical selections will be drawn from both the classical and popular repertoire and will include the Read More >
Big Band Jazz at it’s finest with one of the best jazz bands in the area, the Sarasota Jazz Project is directed by co-founder, George McLain. Comprised of some of the best musicians on the Gulf Coast, the seventeen piece band plays the music of the great big bands of the past as well as Read More >
Wise, heartfelt, and often comical, this anthology of award-winning short plays celebrates creativity and imagination! Top plays written by elementary school students from our community and around the world are brought to life by a cast of professional actors. From a dragon with a stubborn case of the hiccups to a boy who couldn't resist Read More >
Wise, heartfelt, and often comical, this anthology of award-winning short plays celebrates creativity and imagination! Top plays written by elementary school students from our community and around the world are brought to life by a cast of professional actors. From a dragon with a stubborn case of the hiccups to a boy who couldn't resist Read More >
Audiences will be immersed in pop music, feel the excitement of the big band era, and experience the rhythm of Latin music. Handbells can do anything! This season’s repertoire really showcases the versatility of the instrument. Our ringers are experts on the nuances of bells and chimes, and we hope audiences will leave with a Read More >
