Blogs

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… Read more »

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 »

“Breaking Pointe” and “Bunheads”: Jumping on the ballet bandwagon

A couple of new television shows and a recent novel add to the growing pantheon of dance-related entertainment options…… Read more »

An ongoing opportunity for emerging choreographers

Artistic director Iain Webb says he will continue the tradition of devoting the Sarasota Ballet’s last program of the season to dancers’ choreography…… Read more »

Playwrights still struggle but feel more support

Theater residencies may make playwrighting a more viable career option.l… Read more »

Behind the Scenes: Finding a new understanding of ‘Hamlet’ in Spanish

As demographics change, theaters and audiences need to adapt…. Read more »

Now playing May 13-19: Book and author events

CAROLE BIBISI will sign copies of “Tails of American Bronte” at 11 a.m. May 13 at Circle Books, 478 John Ringling Blvd., St. Armands Circle,… Read more »

Film Festival’s Holly Herrick accepts position with Austin Film Society

The former director of SFF Women will assume her new position June 15…… Read more »

Conservatory student seeks help to extend Shakespeare studies in England

Francisco Rodriguez, one of the FSU/Asolo Conservatory students that I’ve been following for a series of stories in the last two years, is with the… Read more »

Voting starts soon for One Book choices

Sarasota County Libraries’ One Book program has selected six books for public consideration as the next “One Book” title. Voting will begin later this month… Read more »