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Jay Handelman

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

Reviews

REVIEW: ‘Daisy’ takes a drive with heart at Venice TheatreSimplicity heightens the emotions and humor in Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play.  Read more »

News & Previews

Asolo Theatre employee accused in white supremacist plotAuthorities say John Wyczlinski, 33, is a member of a paramilitary group plotting to blow up public buildings Read more »

Venues

Englewood Performing Arts SeriesUnited ElectricNorth Port Art CenterRingling John & Mable Museum Of Art The State Art Museum Of Flor

‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ sets up shop in Venice

A beloved children's book comes to life in the Venice Theatre Generations series.  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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Theater  Sunday, May 13, 2012 11:04 AM

Playwrights still struggle but feel more support

Theater residencies may make playwrighting a more viable career option.l Read more »
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Theater  Sunday, May 13, 2012 6:00 AM

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

As demographics change, theaters and audiences need to adapt. Read more »
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Theater  Thursday, May 10, 2012 4:04 PM

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 rest of his classmates studying ... Read more »
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Theater  Thursday, May 10, 2012 1:58 PM

‘Cougar Town’ moving to TBS next season

Courteney Cox series set in Sarasota area will leave ABC after three seasons. Read more »
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Theater  Thursday, May 10, 2012 1:21 PM

‘Moonlight and Magnolias’ marks debut of new theater company

PLATO, a new non-profit operation working out of Golden Apple Dinner Theatre, will open its season with "Moonlight and Magnolias." Read more »
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Theater  Thursday, May 10, 2012 10:12 AM

Florida Studio Theatre salutes new plays and playwrights

Plays by school students and professionals highlighted in New Play Festival weekend. Read more »
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Theater  Wednesday, May 9, 2012 11:34 AM

REVIEW: ‘Daisy’ takes a drive with heart at Venice Theatre

Simplicity heightens the emotions and humor in Alfred Uhry's Pulitzer Prize-winning play. Read more »
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Theater  Tuesday, May 8, 2012 11:31 AM

‘Daily Show’ to broadcast from Tampa’s Straz Center during Republican convention

Politics and comedy meet on 'The Daily Show' during Republican National Convention in Tampa. Read more »
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Theater  Sunday, May 6, 2012 11:29 AM

REVIEW: One bride wins over seven brothers and audiences

Wendy James has the kind of warm and enveloping smile and personality that makes you fall in love with her in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” at the Manatee Players. ... Read more »
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Theater  Sunday, May 6, 2012 6:00 AM

Behind the Scenes: Book takes you behind the hits of ‘Must See TV’

Former network executive takes readers behind the scenes of an era of hits. Read more »
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