She's the star, they are the pros

"Dancing with the Stars" regular Anna Trebunskaya is the headliner for "Forever Tango," but she takes a back seat to the real Argentine tango pros...
Read more »
Less dance is more in opera
For the Sarasota Opera's production of "Carmen," choreographer and flamenco dancer Carolina Esparza is helping the singers impart a Spanish flair without a lot of fancy footwork...Read more »
Upcoming events in Sarasota arts
Check out some of the top events in theater, opera, dance, classical musicRead more »

Jay Handelman

Behind the Scenes: ‘Smash’ brings spirited Broadway drama to TV"Smash" goes behind the scenes of the creation of a Broadway musical and finds plenty of drama. Read more »
Read Jay's Blog

Susan Rife

A festive night with the poet Robert BurnsCelebration of Scottish poet's 253rd birthday marked with haggis and whiskey. Read more »
More Susan Rife

Carrie Seidman

A sneak preview of the Dance Alliance/Key Chorale collaborationArea dance groups team with Key Chorale to present a music/dance extravaganza... Read more »
More Carrie Seidman

Marty Fugate

Two Doors Down: Works by Jennifer Basile and Bianca PratoriusArtist meditation on things seen and unseen. Read more »
More Marty Fugate
CATS
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL
Fifty years after "the day the music died," the influence of the early boppers lives on. This show pays tribute to the talents of Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Ritchie Valens and many more, with hits like "Peggy Sue," "La Bamba," and "That'll Be the Day." These artists introduced the world to Rock 'n' Roll: with a west-Texas country sound, sweet harmonies of Kentucky bluegrass, and the electrifying rhythm and blues of Memphis.Sarasota Orchestra Presents: Embraceable ...
Romance is in the air during this evening of unforgettable love songs. This perfect prelude to Valentine's Day features Gershwin's Embraceable You and The Beatles I Want to Hold Your Hand. And no romantic evening is complete without Nat King Cole's iconic Unforgettable.A Raisin in the Sun
In this highly acclaimed drama, conflict arises when an insurance check provides the means to fulfill conflicting dreams for a mother and her two children. Hope, racism, feminism and pride are some of the themes in this play about a poor black family's struggle to gain middle-class acceptance in 1950s Chicago. Named the best play of 1959 by the NY Drama Critics’ Circle, the effects of dreams deferred remain relevant today.
Cats
Cats Sarasota
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Set at a Catskills resort in 1960, this is the sweetly comic story of Lois and Marge, two friends from Brooklyn in search of good times and romance over one wild Labor Day weekend. The score showcases 18 Neil Sedaka classics, including Where the Boys Are, Sweet Sixteen, Calendar Girl, Stupid Cupid, Solitaire and, of course, Breaking Up is Hard to Do!The Metropolitan Opera: Götterdämmerun ...
Star-crossed lovers are doomed by fate.
Legends of Russian Ballet
Legends of Russian Ballet is a “highlights” program featuring some of the best-loved dances in the classical ballet repertoire, choreographed by Yuri Grigorovich and performed by the peerless members of the Grigorovich Ballet. Combining the most dramatic, romantic and thrilling moments in ballet, the program includes dances from Swan Lake, Sleeping Beauty, Scheherazade, Don Quixote, and Spring Water, performed to the glorious music of Tchaikovsky, Rimsky-Korsakov and Rachmaninov.BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Set at a Catskills resort in 1960, this is the sweetly comic story of Lois and Marge, two friends from Brooklyn in search of good times and romance over one wild Labor Day weekend. The score showcases 18 Neil Sedaka classics, including Where the Boys Are, Sweet Sixteen, Calendar Girl, Stupid Cupid, Solitaire and, of course, Breaking Up is Hard to Do!The Russian Ballet
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL
Fifty years after "the day the music died," the influence of the early boppers lives on. This show pays tribute to the talents of Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Ritchie Valens and many more, with hits like "Peggy Sue," "La Bamba," and "That'll Be the Day." These artists introduced the world to Rock 'n' Roll: with a west-Texas country sound, sweet harmonies of Kentucky bluegrass, and the electrifying rhythm and blues of Memphis.
Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Showcase ...
this month -- the work of Sir Frederick Ashton.JEWELS ON THE BAY
The 17th Annual Jewels On The Bay Boys and Girls Clubs Designer Show House Jan. 22, 2012 thru Feb. 12, 20012 Three houses will be featured this year. Tours will begin with the 1920’s craftsman-style home at 1524 Bay Point Drive, Sarasota 34236. The second house is a 50’s Bungalow and is located at 1525 Gulfview Dr., Sarasota 34236. Ticket price for the houses is $20. Opening event will be a brunch on Sunday, Jan. 22nd at Michaels on East. Price is $75 or $100 patron ticket.Thrity Umrigar Novelist Reading and Sign ...
Thrity Umrigar’s new novel, The World We Found, is a story of friendship and identity that takes the reader into the worlds of four Indian women—some living in the United States, some in India--lifelong friends who have lived through dramatic political and personal events. Her novels include The Space Between us, The Weight of Heaven, If Today Be Sweet. New York Times Book Review: “a perceptive and often piercing writer.” Admission $5. Ticket amount redeemable at Bookstore1 day of event.Frenche Home Cooking II
No need to be Julia Child to cook good, simple and healthy dishes like the French do at home. Anyone can easily style a dish, a meal, a table. Learn the tricks and principles to respect with this cooking demonstration. 2/13-3/05 See www.ace-sarasota.com for more details. Come to our offices at SCTI (4748 Beneva Road NW corner)or call 941-361-6590 during office hours to register: Mon & Wed: 8:00a-4:00p Tues & Thurs: 8:00a-6:00p Fri: 7:30a-3:30p
BREAKING UP IS HARD TO DO
Set at a Catskills resort in 1960, this is the sweetly comic story of Lois and Marge, two friends from Brooklyn in search of good times and romance over one wild Labor Day weekend. The score showcases 18 Neil Sedaka classics, including Where the Boys Are, Sweet Sixteen, Calendar Girl, Stupid Cupid, Solitaire and, of course, Breaking Up is Hard to Do!Carmen
Carmen, Opera’s most famous femme fatale, is desired by many but only she will choose whom she loves. Georges Bizet’s masterpiece tells the electrifying story of the gypsy Carmen and how she uses the infatuation of an entranced soldier, Don José, for her own gain resulting in jealousy and murder. We dare you to resist Carmen’s seductive powers in this new production conceived especially for Sarasota Opera.An Evening with Patti LuPone and Mandy P ...
SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL
Fifty years after "the day the music died," the influence of the early boppers lives on. This show pays tribute to the talents of Buddy Holly, Carl Perkins, Ritchie Valens and many more, with hits like "Peggy Sue," "La Bamba," and "That'll Be the Day." These artists introduced the world to Rock 'n' Roll: with a west-Texas country sound, sweet harmonies of Kentucky bluegrass, and the electrifying rhythm and blues of Memphis.
MORE HEADLINES

Music  Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 4:16 PM

Singing Valentines for your sweetie

The Sarasota Chorus of the Keys is hitting a high note with its “Singing Valentines” program. For those tired of the usual chocolate and flowers, the chorus can be hired ... Read more »
Topics: |

Theater  Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 4:11 PM

‘Comedy circus’ coming to Home Resource

Circus Sarasota has its big top tent, but Zan Aufderheide is using a more intimate setting for her one-woman comedy circus that she calls "Welcome to Zanland." Aufderheide studied stand-up ... Read more »
Topics: , , |

Music  Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 4:05 PM

Have a jazzy Valentine’s Day with the music of the Lorri Hafer Quintet

Jazz Club of Sarasota offers dinner and dance to romance your sweetheart... Read more »
Topics: , , |

Music  Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 4:02 PM

Sayer brings hot jazz and a four-string banjo to Sarasota

The eclectic musician collaborates with Greg Nielsen on trombone and Mark Neuenschwander on upright bass... Read more »
Topics: , |

Theater  Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 3:59 PM

’76 Trombones’ and other trouble on Venice Theatre stage

The "Music Man" is coming to town with Venice Theatre's production about a con man's scheme gone wrong, opening at 8 p.m. Tuesday (Valentine's Day). Running through March 11, the ... Read more »
Topics: , , , , , , , |

Music | Theater  Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 3:49 PM

Long-running “Cats” arrives at the Van Wezel

The family-friendly musical won seven Tony awards and is the second longest running show on Broadway... Read more »
Topics: , , |

Music  Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 3:45 PM

State College concert marks birthday of composer Liszt

Concert is in honor to bicentennial of composer's birth... Read more »
Topics: , , , |

Visual Arts  Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 3:42 PM

Opening reception for Fabulous Arts Boutique annual exhibit

The Fabulous Arts Boutique offers wearable art, beaded jewelry, hand-wovens, needlework, basketry, and more... Read more »
Topics: , |

Visual Arts  Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 3:33 PM

New College art students display work in juried show

Sixteen New College students will be represented in the Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition, featuring sculptures, paintings, drawings and prints. The works will be on display through March 2 in ... Read more »
Topics: , |

Theater  Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 3:30 PM

‘Three Tall Women’ this weekend at The Players

The Players Backstage Theatre is opening a production of Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "Three Tall Women." Running tonight through Sunday, the show is directed by Kim Crow; the cast ... Read more »
Topics: , , , , , |
More