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Van Wezel Announces Changes To 2020-2021 Season

Van Wezel Announces Changes To 2020-2021 Season

by BWW News Desk — February 22, 2021
The Van Wezel's Box Office will be following up with patrons directly affected by these changes.
BWW Review: Can't Help Falling in Love with ALL SHOOK UP at Rise Above Performing Art

BWW Review: Can't Help Falling in Love with ALL SHOOK UP at Rise Above Performing Arts

by Jude Hebit — February 19, 2021
The stage has been pretty empty this past year, so it was refreshing to be able to go see a live performance, especially one indoors, with enhanced safety protocols.
Asolo Rep Announces Casting for CAMELOT Concert

Asolo Rep Announces Casting for CAMELOT Concert

by BWW News Desk — February 19, 2021
Asolo Rep has announced casting for its upcoming production of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot.
Circus Arts Conservatory To Offer Spring Break Camp

Circus Arts Conservatory To Offer Spring Break Camp

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2021
Circus Arts Conservatory will run from March 15-19, the CAC will offer its first-ever Spring Break Camp.
FST's Award-Winning WRITE A PLAY Program Expands To Woodstock, IL

FST's Award-Winning WRITE A PLAY Program Expands To Woodstock, IL

by BWW News Desk — February 18, 2021
Florida Studio Theatre has announced that its award-winning arts-in-education initiative, WRITE A PLAY, is expanding into the Midwestern United States beginning this month.
Mayor Hagen Brody Reconsiders Sarasota Orchestra's Proposal to Build Performing Arts

Mayor Hagen Brody Reconsiders Sarasota Orchestra's Proposal to Build Performing Arts Venue in Payne Park

by BWW News Desk — February 17, 2021
Mayor Hagen Brody previously had shot down the idea for the Sarasota Orchestra to build a concert hall in Payne Park, but is now asking that the matter be reconsidered by the City Commission.
Judges Named For Ninth Annual Student Ten-Minute Playwriting Festival

Judges Named For Ninth Annual Student Ten-Minute Playwriting Festival

by BWW News Desk — February 14, 2021
Theatre Odyssey has announced the three adjudicators for the Ninth Annual Student Ten-Minute Playwriting Festival.
WBTT Presents AUNT RUDELE'S FAMILY REUNION

WBTT Presents AUNT RUDELE'S FAMILY REUNION

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2021
There have been few times in recent memory when people were as in need of a laugh as they are right now.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Presents THE GLENN MILLER SOUND with The Rick Cost

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Presents THE GLENN MILLER SOUND with The Rick Costa Jazz Sextet

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2021
Percussionist Rick Costa has assembled some of the area’s best jazz musicians, including vocalist Walt Andrus, saxophonist Lew Del Gatto, trumpeter Dan Miller, bassist Don Mopsick and pianist Roy Gerson, for an afternoon of the best of Glenn Miller and the swinging sounds of the 40s.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Announces its 2021 Fundraising Gala

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Announces its 2021 Fundraising Gala

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2021
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota's silver anniversary fundraiser, ‘A Sterling Affair,’ happens online on Wednesday, March 3, at 5:30 p.
Art Center Sarasota's Current Virtual Exhibitions Include Sculpture By Carl Abbott, A

Art Center Sarasota's Current Virtual Exhibitions Include Sculpture By Carl Abbott, An Installation Of Multimedia Works, Black Muse and More

by BWW News Desk — February 12, 2021
Art Center Sarasota's 2021 exhibition season continues with four exhibits, through March 5.
Circus Arts Conservatory To Present Benefit Performances Of PREVAIL

Circus Arts Conservatory To Present Benefit Performances Of PREVAIL

by BWW News Desk — February 11, 2021
Like most of the arts organizations on the Suncoast, the Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) has seen a significant hit to its bottom line as the pandemic has closed shows entirely or required considerably reduced seating to keep the community safe.
Brian Regan Returns To The Van Wezel's Main Stage For Reduced-Capacity Performance In

Brian Regan Returns To The Van Wezel's Main Stage For Reduced-Capacity Performance In April

by BWW News Desk — February 9, 2021
Comedian Brian Regan returns to the Van Wezel's main stage on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 7:30 p.
WBTT Returns to Live Performances with 'Light Up the Night!'

WBTT Returns to Live Performances with 'Light Up the Night!'

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2021
WBTT will take to its outdoor performance area once more, starting Friday, February 12 and running through Sunday, March 14.
Van Wezel Announces Free Virtual Performance And Talkback: Turning 15 On The Road To

Van Wezel Announces Free Virtual Performance And Talkback: Turning 15 On The Road To Freedom

by BWW News Desk — February 5, 2021
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Van Wezel Foundation announce a FREE virtual performance of the acclaimed stage musical, Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom.
Asolo Rep CAMELOT Tickets On Sale Monday, February 8

Asolo Rep CAMELOT Tickets On Sale Monday, February 8

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2021
Tickets for Asolo Rep's upcoming concert production of Lerner and Loewe's Camelot will go on sale to the general public on Monday, February 8.
Women's Resource Center Hosts A Free Woman-Owned Business Webinar

Women's Resource Center Hosts A Free Woman-Owned Business Webinar

by BWW News Desk — February 4, 2021
Women’s Resource Center (WRC) is hosting a free online webinar, February 17, noon-1 p.
Chiefs Of Regional Theater Companies To Discuss Inclusion In The Arts

Chiefs Of Regional Theater Companies To Discuss Inclusion In The Arts

by BWW News Desk — February 3, 2021
The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative, a nonprofit organization that promotes using the unifying power of the arts to nurture inclusion and diversity across the regional arts and cultural landscape, presents 'Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Performing Arts,” part of its free Arts & Racial Jus
Asolo Rep to Launch Rolling World Premiere of FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lo

Asolo Rep to Launch Rolling World Premiere of FANNIE: The Music and Life of Fannie Lou Hamer

by BWW News Desk — February 2, 2021
Asolo Rep continues its 2021 outdoor season with the launch of the rolling world premiere of Cheryl L.
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Presents WOMEN OF NOTE

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Presents WOMEN OF NOTE

by BWW News Desk — February 1, 2021
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota will present a live performance of “Women of Note,” its celebration of female artists and composers in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the passage of women’s right to vote.
Cast Set For THE UNPREDICTABLE TIMES Regional Premiere

Cast Set For THE UNPREDICTABLE TIMES Regional Premiere

by BWW News Desk — January 30, 2021
Kevin Ray Johnson's (Porgy and Bess at The Metropolitan Opera), The Unpredictable Times which has had numerous readings and workshops over the past decade, will be making its regional premiere June 18th - 27th at Rise Above Performing Arts Summer Professional Theatre in Sarasota, Florida.
Longboat Key Education Center Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Two Events in February

Longboat Key Education Center Celebrates 35th Anniversary With Two Events in February

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2021
For 35 years, area visitors and residents have cultivated their passion for learning at the Longboat Key Education Center.
Van Wezel Announces Changes To 2020-2021 Season

Van Wezel Announces Changes To 2020-2021 Season

by BWW News Desk — January 29, 2021
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announces changes to the 2020-2021 season.
Hermitage Artist Retreat's Upcoming Programs Include In-Person and Virtual Events

Hermitage Artist Retreat's Upcoming Programs Include In-Person and Virtual Events

by BWW News Desk — January 26, 2021
The Hermitage Artist Retreat's 2021 winter season includes a variety of community programs featuring Hermitage artists-in-residence and Fellows who present performances and conversations about their works-in-progress and offering insight into their creative process.
WBTT Featured as Part of Janis Ian's 'The Better Times Project'

WBTT Featured as Part of Janis Ian's 'The Better Times Project'

by BWW News Desk — January 25, 2021
In April, the day after John Prine died, renowned folk singer – and recent transplant to Sarasota – Janis Ian wrote a new song, “Better Times Will Come,” and then posted it online.

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