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Sarasota Concert Association's upcoming season includes Joshua Bell and the Cleveland Orchestra.
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Think the best of the season is over now that the snowbirds are gone? Think again...Read more »
Bjaland accepts post in Fort Myers
He will assist the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra with their search for a new music director.Read more »

Jay Handelman

Playwrights still struggle but feel more supportTheater residencies may make playwrighting a more viable career option.l Read more »
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Susan Rife

AUDIO BOOK REVIEW: ‘Salvage the Bones’ brings Katrina horror into sharp focusJesmyn Ward won the National Book Award for her look at a family's struggle against poverty and the elements in Mississippi. Read more »
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Carrie Seidman

“Breaking Pointe” and “Bunheads”: Jumping on the ballet bandwagonA couple of new television shows and a recent novel add to the growing pantheon of dance-related entertainment options... Read more »
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Marty Fugate

May Visual Arts Happenings Read more »
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REEL MUSIC
Journey from the Land of Oz to the nightclubs of Casablanca to the high-flying adventure of Top Gun in the celebration of the greatest movie songs ever written. Featuring award-winning songs "As Time Goes By," "Que Sera Sera," The Way We Were," and many more.Twenty Dollar Florida Concealed Handgun ...
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Introducing Small Plates, Big Pours — Pick a Pair. Any Pair. Just $24.95.*Available in the bar for a limited time.Join us and take your pick of a winning pair: select any of our seven, innovative steakhouse Small Plates matched with an oversized wine pour from the Fleming's 100.® Try one of the suggested pairings below, or create a unique taste combination of your own. Dining with friends? Order several of our Small Plates to share and see who comes up with the best pairing of the evening.JERICHO
A National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere! Set in and around Manhattan. In 2005, a Jewish 9/11 survivor and a Palestinian 9/11 widow find themselves embroiled in one family’s personal and political dramas. With surprising humor and wit, Jericho reminds us that all struggles are ultimately personal.
LIVE FROM DOWNTOWN
Friday night downtown has never been better – featuring a different downtown Sarasota neighborhood each week. Every month a new theme to showcase and celebrate Sarasota’s unique seasons and holidays. 1st Friday (of every month) Palm Avenue, Main St & Lemon; 2nd Friday Burns Square; 3rd Friday Towles Court; 4th Friday Rosemary District. Enjoy live performances, dining at over 60 downtown restaurants, and shopping at our unique mix of boutiques, art galleries and salons.The 7th Annual Dick Vitale Gala
The V Foundation for Cancer Research has announced the 7th Annual Dick Vitale Gala presented by Mountain Dew. On Friday, May 18, 2012 at the Ritz-Carlton in Sarasota, ESPN’s Dick Vitale will honor former basketball coach for the University of Maryland Gary Williams, college football coach Lou Holtz, and the basketball coach for Villanova University Jay Wright. Net proceeds for the event will help fund pediatric cancer research. Live performance afterwards from musical group The Spinners.Disney's Aladdin Jr.
REEL MUSIC
Journey from the Land of Oz to the nightclubs of Casablanca to the high-flying adventure of Top Gun in the celebration of the greatest movie songs ever written. Featuring award-winning songs "As Time Goes By," "Que Sera Sera," The Way We Were," and many more.
Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival
Over 100 crafters from across Florida and the United States will exhibit crafts such as pottery, ceramics, paintings, garden & gourmet items, etc. 33,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair
Show is currently closed to clothing-applications will be accepted for Wait List Only.The center of beautiful Downtown Sarasota is an ideal setting for this fantastic craft festival. Local business, city associations, and residents alike anxiously await the return of this show each year, making Sarasota one of our greatest venues.Venue: Main Street in Downtown SarasotaDiversity The Voices of Sarasota Present ...
Join Diversity as we celebrate our15 year anniversary with music from Gershwin to GALA. Help support us as we get ready to represent Sarasota at the GALA Chorus Festival in Denver, Colorado. Hear some of the selections we will be preforming at this prestigious event with over 5000 other singers. Let us share with you the musical evolution of GALA with songs from the civil rights movement, some inspirational pieces, Gershwin to Cole Porter just to name a few.Flea Market and Collectibles Fair
Antiques, books, collectibles, jewelry, discount postage and much more! 50 vendors display their merchandise for sale at this two day event.
Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival
Over 100 crafters from across Florida and the United States will exhibit crafts such as pottery, ceramics, paintings, garden & gourmet items, etc. 33,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **9th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair
Show is currently closed to clothing-applications will be accepted for Wait List Only.The center of beautiful Downtown Sarasota is an ideal setting for this fantastic craft festival. Local business, city associations, and residents alike anxiously await the return of this show each year, making Sarasota one of our greatest venues.Venue: Main Street in Downtown SarasotaA Salute To Schwartz!
Singles on the Go Travel Club Meeting
Singles on the Go Travel Club Meeting Sunday, May 20, 2012, 2:30 - 5 p.m. Faith Presbyterian Church, 1201 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota Travel and social club for adult, solo travelers. Travel presentation. Visitors welcome. Free. 922-3709 travelsingles@yahoo.com
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Fleming's Small Plates, Big Pours
Introducing Small Plates, Big Pours — Pick a Pair. Any Pair. Just $24.95.*Available in the bar for a limited time.Join us and take your pick of a winning pair: select any of our seven, innovative steakhouse Small Plates matched with an oversized wine pour from the Fleming's 100.® Try one of the suggested pairings below, or create a unique taste combination of your own. Dining with friends? Order several of our Small Plates to share and see who comes up with the best pairing of the evening.Phantom Week: Phantom of the Opera
A celebration of the show's 25th anniversary, featuring over 200 cast members, musicians and more.Embracing OurDifferences 2012 Exhibit
Embracing Our Differences® is an international outdoor art exhibit intended to demonstrate in a positive way that diversity enriches our lives. The mission of Embracing Our Differences® is to use visual art and creative writing as a catalyst for creating awareness and promoting, throughout our community, the value of diversity, the benefits of inclusion and the significance of the active rejection of hatred and prejudice.
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Theater  Thursday, May 17, 2012 2:58 PM

Asolo Theatre employee accused in white supremacist plot

Authorities say John Wyczlinski, 33, is a member of a paramilitary group plotting to blow up public buildings Read more »
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Blogs | Literary Arts  Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:57 PM

Now playing May 20-26: Book and author events

PATRICIA ABRAHMS will sign copies of "Noah and the Search Dogs" at 1 p.m. May 20 at Circle Books, 478 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands Circle, Sarasota. 388-2850. The annual ... Read more »

Music  Thursday, May 17, 2012 12:53 PM

Diversity chorus marks its 15th anniversary

Having evolved from a gay men's vocal group, Diversity: The Voices of Sarasota operates under the mantra "music can change lives." The group itself has changed since its founding in ... Read more »
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Music  Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:54 AM

‘From the Top’ will bring its classical music ‘circus’ to Sarasota

Public radio program showcases classical music-playing children ages 8-18. Read more »
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Blogs | Literary Arts  Thursday, May 17, 2012 11:28 AM

AUDIO BOOK REVIEW: ‘Salvage the Bones’ brings Katrina horror into sharp focus

Jesmyn Ward won the National Book Award for her look at a family's struggle against poverty and the elements in Mississippi. Read more »
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Dance  Thursday, May 17, 2012 10:50 AM

REVIEW: An enduring and endearingly silly ballet

The Royal Ballet nears its 350th performance of Frederick Ashton's comedic classic, "La Fille Mal Gardee"... Read more »
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Dance  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 6:16 PM

Not your average dance recital

The Studio of Classical Ballet's "Don Quixote" features a cast of high achievers... Read more »
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Music  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:59 PM

Vivace to perform at library

The Palmetto Friends of the Library will present a free performance by Vivace, the singing group of students from Manatee School for the Arts, on May 23. Vivace will perform ... Read more »
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Music  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:56 PM

Piano ‘diva’ to perform for Artist Series Concerts

Marina Lomazov, critically acclaimed as "a diva of the piano" and "a mesmerizing risk-taker," will perform music by Liszt, Rachmaninoff and Kapustin at two Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota performances ... Read more »
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Music  Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:49 PM

‘The Beauty and the Phantom’ concert at Glenridge PAC

Vocal talents Peter George and Jackie Stotler come together on May 19 at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center to perform “The Beauty and The Phantom.” The concert is a medley ... Read more »
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