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Arts Advocates Reveals January 2026 Event Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Dec 3, 2025

Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of January events, which includes a Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall tour, a Talkback Tuesday with Peter Tush, and more.

Arts Advocates Unveils December 2025 Events in Sarasota
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 13, 2025

Arts Advocates has announced its December 2025 programming, including guided tours at the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Arts Advocates Reveals November 2025 Events
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2025

Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of November events, which includes a Talkback Tuesday with Blake Walton, a group exhibit by the Landings Artists Collaborative, and more.

Arts Advocates Reveals 2025-2026 Programs And Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2025

Arts Advocates has unveiled its schedule of 2025-2026 programs and events, including a new Talkback Tuesdays guest speaker series, monthly luncheon programs, and more.

Arts Advocates Announces May 2025 Events Including Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2025

Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of May events, which includes the annual scholarship awards luncheon, an exhibit by the Petticoat Painters, a silk painting class at and tour of Island Gallery in Bradenton, an art talk with David X. Tejada, a creative portraits playshop, and the final Van Wezel tour of the season.

Arts Advocates Reveals April 2025 Events
by Stephi Wild - Mar 12, 2025

Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of April events, which includes a luncheon with guest speaker Peter Rothstein, producing artistic director of Asolo Rep, and more.

Arts Advocates Announces February 2025 Events Including An Art Talk About Robert Chase, and More
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of February events, which includes an art talk about Robert (Bob) Chase, a luncheon in the Arts Advocates Gallery, an exhibit by Susan Klein, and more.

MISS HOLMES Panto to be Presented at Centerstage This Winter
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 4, 2025

Miss Holmes panto will be presented at Centerstage this January and February. This twisty, intriguing mystery takes the most iconic detective pairing in literary history and delivers everything you want in a mystery. Learn more.

Morris (Marty) Hylton III Of Architecture Sarasota & More Set for Arts Advocates Jnuary 2025 Events
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 9, 2024

Arts Advocates has revealed its schedule of January events, which includes a luncheon featuring Morris (Marty) Hylton III of Architecture Sarasota, and more.

Arts Advocates Reveals November 2024 Events Including 55th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon
by Stephi Wild - Oct 2, 2024

Arts Advocates announced their November 2024 events, including a 55th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon. The events will feature various activities and opportunities to engage with the arts community.

Arts Advocates Reveals October 2024 Events Including the First Luncheon of the Season
by Stephi Wild - Sep 10, 2024

 Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of October events, which includes the exhibit “SPAACES Studio Artists Present”; the art talk, “Truman Adams – Murals and More”; the first luncheon of the season; and the “Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage” tour.

Arts Advocates September Events To Include An Art Talk With Katherine Michelle Tanner
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 6, 2024

Arts Advocates has announced September 2024 events featuring an art talk titled 'An Artistic Life with Katherine Michelle Tanner' exploring her creative journey and contributions to the arts.

Arts Advocates Announces July And August 2024 Events
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 18, 2024

Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of July and August events. Art talks include “6 of 26: Six of the Original Florida Highwaymen Artists' Paintings in the Arts Advocates Collection” and “Late Bloomers: Contemporary Women Artists Who Achieved Fame in Their Senior Years.”

Arts Advocates Reveals April 2024 Programming
by Stephi Wild - Feb 28, 2024

Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of April programs and events, including member artist Elisabeth Trostli’s exhibit and art talk, and more. Learn more about the programming here!

THE GIVER to be Presented at Lakewood Playhouse This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 6, 2024

Lakewood Playhouse is The Giver this month. Learn about the production and see how to purchase tickets!

Arts Advocates Reveals Lineup of March 2024 Programs and Events
by Stephi Wild - Feb 6, 2024

 Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of March programs and events, including a special exhibit and sale of Highwaymen paintings, a member artist exhibit, a tour of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, a jewelry-making workshop, and the monthly luncheon program at Sarasota Yacht Club.  Learn more about the lineup here!

Arts Advocates Reveals February 2024 Programs and Events
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024

 Arts Advocates has announced its schedule of February programs and events, including a member artist exhibit, an art talk, and a colored pencil workshop in the Arts Advocates Gallery; tours of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Asolo Rep; and the monthly luncheon program at Sarasota Yacht Club. 

Centerstage Theatre Presents TARTUFFE Beginning This Month
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2023

Centerstage Theatre’s 2022-23 comes to a close with Moliere’s satirical comedy Tartuffe. This classic charlatans its way onto stage from May 19 - June 11, 2023. Tartuffe skillfully masters whatever persona he feels those around him want most while gaining access to whoever, and whatever, he pleases.

Dukesbay Productions' Presents DR. JEKYLL & MR. HYDE
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 17, 2023

Dukesbay Productions presents Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Jeffrey Hatcher based on the novella Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

THE GHOST TRAIN Opens At Centerstage Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2022

Centerstage Theatre launches their 2022-2023 season with the creepy thriller, The Ghost Train.  Just in time for Halloween, it runs from October 7-30, 2022 with three weekly performances at the Knutzen Family Theater on Dumas Bay in Federal Way, WA.  This long-running comedy-mystery has delighted audiences for almost 100 years.