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CONCERT REVIEW: Powerful ‘Porgy and Bess’ dominates Artist Series ConcertThe Historic Asolo Theater was the scene of a truly memorable concert on Tuesday evening, as the Artist Series Pop  ... Read more »

Opera

Making opera more approachableArt projects, a morning away from school and a pizza lunch help entice local high school students to discover an unfamiliar art form... Read more »

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Bjaland appointed artistic advisor to SW Florida Symphony OrchestraHe will assist the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra with their search for a new music director. Read more »

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

Public radio program showcases classical music-playing children ages 8-18.  Read More »
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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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.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.
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
High School Idol
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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Music  Thursday, May 17, 2012 1:40 PM

Bjaland appointed artistic advisor to SW Florida Symphony Orchestra

He will assist the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra with their search for a new music director. Read more »
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Music  Tuesday, May 15, 2012 2:49 PM

Key Chorale’s 2012-2013 season to continue collaborations

Cirque des Voix will return in a new edition; 'Annelies' from 2010 will move to a bigger venue and be part of a documentary film. Read more »
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Music  Friday, May 11, 2012 11:39 AM

Pool of guest conductors includes some candidates for Sarasota Orchestra music director

The Sarasota Orchestra's search for a new music director is confidential, so next season's conductors will include auditions -- but the audience won't know who's a guest and who's a candidate. Read more »
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Music  Friday, May 11, 2012 11:37 AM

Sarasota Orchestra’s 2012-2013 season

MASTERWORKS The Four Seasons Plus 7. Rossini, "Italian in Tangiers" Overture; Vivaldi, "The Four Seasons," Beethoven, Symphony No. 7. Conductor and soloist: Jaime Laredo, music director, Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Nov. ... Read more »
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Music  Wednesday, May 9, 2012 11:41 AM

CONCERT REVIEW: Powerful ‘Porgy and Bess’ dominates Artist Series Concert

The Historic Asolo Theater was the scene of a truly memorable concert on Tuesday evening, as the Artist Series Pop Concerts presented a condensed version of the opera by George ... Read more »
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Music  Saturday, May 5, 2012 6:00 AM

Making opera more approachable

Art projects, a morning away from school and a pizza lunch help entice local high school students to discover an unfamiliar art form... Read more »
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Music  Thursday, May 3, 2012 11:49 AM

Vocal ensembles combine to celebrate music of Broadway

Vocal ensembles Sarasota Youth Voices, Belle Canto and Gloria Musicae are partnering for their first ever joint performance in a celebration of familiar Broadway songs. At 4 p.m. May 6, ... Read more »
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Music  Thursday, May 3, 2012 10:26 AM

REVIEW: Sarasota Orchestra’s perfect Latin escape

It’s a myth that pop concerts are easy for the musicians and conductor. Quite the opposite, Dirk Meyer, the Orchestra’s Associate Conductor, mastered 14 scores, all with a diversity of ... Read more »
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Music | Theater  Wednesday, May 2, 2012 11:06 AM

Judy Garland and Peggy Lee sing again at Glenridge

Separate shows honor the music of popular singers. Read more »
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Music  Monday, Apr 30, 2012 10:30 AM

REVIEW: Music’s future is in safe hands with New College student composers

Four New College student composers, only two of whom are music majors, and the Sarasota String Quartet presented a program about the music "business" Sunday afternoon that was fascinating and ... Read more »
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