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The Hermitage Artist Retreat announced a modified program schedule for October and November following the impact of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.

There are just two weeks left to submit nominations for the 2024 BroadwayWorld Sarasota Awards.

Asolo Repertory Theatre has revealed the complete cast of Beautiful: The Carole King Musical starring Julia Knitel as Carole King.

Florida Studio Theatre (FST) is taking audiences on a nostalgic musical journey, with Off the Charts, an original cabaret of jukebox pop favorites by Rebecca Hopkins and Richard Hopkins & Sarah Durham with musical arrangements by Jim Prosser.

Sarasota Orchestra has received a $30,000 grant from The Exchange in support of the 2024-2025 Young Person's Concerts (YPC).

Sarah Wertheimer, the executive director of Embracing Our Differences, recently announced that the organization has received a $50,000 Empowering Arts Grant Award made possible through the Charlotte Ellis Charitable Fund at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

After a successful Modern Works Festival kicked off the season, Urbanite Theatre’s eleventh season is about to go into full swing with the regional premiere of JENNIFER, WHO IS LEAVING, opening on October 18th.

Sarasota Orchestra has announced six exhibitions at the Orchestra's Harmony Gallery to take place during the 2024-2025 season, including a collaboration with Booker High School featuring works by students from the school's venerated Visual and Performing Arts program.

Arts Advocates announced their November 2024 events, including a 55th Anniversary Celebration Luncheon.

General ticket sales for the Circus Arts Conservatory's 2024-2025 season have begun, featuring the 75th anniversary of the Sailor Circus Academy with a special Diamond Jubilee Show from December 26-29.

 Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present the Yamazalde Trio on November 2 at Church of the Palms, Winner’s Circle on November 7 at Sarasota Yacht Club, PROJECT Trio on November 19 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, and Excelsis Percussion Quartet on November 24 at First Presbyterian Church

Sarasota Orchestra will kick off its new season with a special, full orchestra concert for families entitled FREE Family Concert: Orchestra Games.

To open its 25th anniversary theatre season, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has selected a fan favorite: “Soul Crooners: Solid Gold Edition.

ORLANDO, a new musical based on Virginia Woolf's classic novel, will debut Off-Broadway on Friday, October 11 at Theatre Row – Theatre 5 (410 West 42nd Street) for a limited engagement.

Hermitage Artist Retreat has announced its fall line-up featuring Grammy nominee Allison Loggins-Hull, UK playwright Nathaniel Martello-White, and more, offering a diverse range of artistic events and performances.

Ensemble Studio Theatre will open its 56th Season with the New York premiere of FRANKLINLAND, a comedy by Lloyd Suh, Pulitzer Finalist, EST Member Artist, and alumni of EST’s Youngblood Playwrights Program.

In a fun and heartwarming tale that many of us know well, 'Shrek the Musical' tells the story of an embittered ogre named Shrek whose peaceful swamp home is taken over by fairy tale creatures banished by the power-hungry Lord Farquaad.

Asolo Repertory Theatre has announced initial casting to the 2024 – 2025 season, which begins November 13 with Beautiful: The Carole King Musical.

Esteemed pianist Michael Stephen Brown will perform in a duo recital presented by Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota.

Clara Reynardus de Villanueva was announced as the newest member of Art Center Sarasota's board of directors, bringing her extensive experience in the arts and community engagement to the organization.

Sarasota Orchestra announced it received a grant from the Community Foundation of Sarasota County for FY25.

The Fantasticks, the beloved musical that has captured the hearts of audiences for over 50 years, recently graced the stage at the Manatee Performing Arts Center, and what a delightful performance it was! With its timeless story, enchanting music, and talented cast, this production of The Fantastick

Florida Studio Theatre has announced that Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) has awarded the regional theatre a $65,000 Empowering Arts Grant Award, funded through the Mildred and Garrett Eelman Charitable Fund at Gulf Coast Community Foundation.

'The Life and Music of George Michael' show hitting the shores of Sarasota promises a nostalgic journey for fans both old and potentially new.

Registration is now open for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College's fall semester, running from September 30 to November 22, 2024.