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 According to the American Art Therapy Association, artistic expression may decrease anxiety, feelings of anger and depression.

BONNIE RAITT will return to the live stage with “JUST LIKE THAT…” a national tour in 2022 launching in April and running through November which includes music from her brand new studio album, “Just Like That.

 Creative Liberties, based on a foundation of artists helping artists, is presenting a “Blooming Art Show Artists Market,” Saturday, May 14, 10 a.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2022 Summer Season, featuring a three-show Mainstage Series and a three-show Cabaret Series.

Last Wednesday, Sustainable Film/TV Producer Antonio Saillant set sail with the Titanic at the Manatee Performing Arts Center with friends.

The Exchange (formerly the Woman's Exchange) announced that it will award $310,500 to 18 regionally based arts and cultural organizations and 15 students.

Mary Bensel, Executive Director of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, introduces Justin Gomlak as the new Director of Education and Community Programs for the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Florida Studio Theatre has announced the WRITE A PLAY Educator of the Year for the 2021-2022 academic year: Ricardo Robinson-Shinall.

The themes addressed by “The Legend of Georgia McBride” sparkle in Florida Studio Theatre’s production, in a way both respectful of drag as an art form but also approachable, with characters that transporting them a glitter-filled odyssey though sexuality, gender expression, and family.

Friday Fest, the free, outdoor summertime concert series at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall returns this year with an exciting lineup of bands who will bring the audience to their feet! The events run from 5-9 p.

Dingbat Theatre Project and Reflex Arts Dance will partner to bring education theatre programming as well as professional theatre performances to Sarasota County.

Due to the cancellation of the 2023 tour of Waitress, the show will no longer be included in the 2022-2023 subscriber specials.

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will present the ninth year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members are able to showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota presents 2 Hot 2 Tango Sunday, May 22 at 3:00 pm, in the Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota.

The top three winners from each of 13 regional competitions will compete for the first national prize in the competition's 25-year history.

Choral Artists of Sarasota presents an exclusive Sarasota preview of 'Ann Morrison: Merrily From Center Stage,” Saturday, May 7, 7 p.

Sarasota Opera has announced the lineup for the 2022 summer movie series: HD at the Opera House and Classic Movies at the Opera House.

“At what age do Black men and women become a threat to society?” asks   Alexis Thompson, a university student at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University from Roxboro, North Carolina, and the winner of this year's 'People's Choice Award' at Embracing Our Differences' 19th annua

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Van Wezel Center has announced updates to its 2022 Dance Subscription Series.

CreArte Latino Cultural Center is a major participant in the 2022 Suncoast Remake Learning Days Festival, presented by Remake Learning, which hosts festivals in 14 regions across the nation.

Asolo Repertory Theatre will present the timely new comedy EUREKA DAY, written by New College of Florida alumnus Jonathan Spector.

Sarasota Youth Opera and Child Protection Center will partner for the 2022 Giving Challenge which is hosted by Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

UnidosNow presents the acclaimed Mexican folkloric group Mariachi Cobre and the Venice Symphony, on Friday, May 20, 7:30 p.