“Seeing Oneself & Celebrating Identity” with Hermitage Fellow Shayok Misha Chowdhury, Wednesday, May 15, 6:30pm: Not only are the arts for people of all backgrounds and identities, but they have the power to shape us, and the world in which we live. Obie Award-winning Hermitage Fellow, playwright, director, and poet Shayok Misha Chowdhury’s... More Info

Arts Advocates 2024 Scholarship Awards Luncheon May 16, 11 am-1:30 pm (registration deadline EOD May 10) Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236 $45 for members, $50 for non-members (includes lunch) – register at ArtsAdvocates.org. Sponsorship opportunities are available. The 2024 Scholarship Awards Luncheon is the... More Info

From the small Russian village of Anatevka to the streets of New York City, Strings Con Brio will take you on a kaleidoscope journey of great traditional music from the early 19th century to the 20th century. Sarasota Orchestra Young Artist Competition winners Andrii Padkovskyi, violin, and Ethan Nealis, trumpet, will be featured as soloists in... More Info

Alex Cuba is a Grammy/Latin Grammy and Juno winning singer-songwriter/producer and musician (born Alexis Puentes in Artemisa, Cuba). He was immersed in music at a very young age, joining his father’s (guitarist and teacher Valentin Puentes) group of 24 guitarists.  Cuba went on to study electric and upright bass, touring and recording... More Info

Join us at the Venice Art Center for our “Just Between Friends” exhibition reception. In the Pat Buster Main Gallery will be “Just Between Friends”, an exhibit showcasing submitted pieces from members of the Venice Art Center, as well as non-members. The Altman-Vogt Solo Gallery will display artwork made by Heather Cowan. Appetizers and... More Info

Visit the studios of 11 local artists at beautiful and historic Towles Court.  Meet the artists, learn about their work, and maybe take home a new piece for your home. With live music by Divine Lady Jazz on the Veranda.

Program will feature pianist Glenn Priest and orchestra in Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, with Concertmaster Jennifer Best Takeda.

Event info Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024 Time: 8:00 pm Details Victor Furtado w/Carolina Schott | Saturday, May 18, 8 p.m. | Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $18 members; $22 not-yet-members; $11 students (13+) Click HERE to become a MEMBER! Fogartyville Tickets Here Victor Furtado is a 24-year-old clawhammer banjo player whose innovative playing... More Info

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe (WBTT) is pleased to present the eleventh year of its annual Young Artist Program, through which Troupe members can showcase their talents with self-produced, one-person shows. WBTT’s final Young Artist Program showcase of the 2023-2024 season will feature Troupe member and powerhouse vocalist Charlie “CJ”... More Info

Get ready for an electrifying performance as Paramore takes the stage in Sarasota. Known for their energetic blend of pop-punk and alternative rock, Paramore has been a powerhouse in the music scene for over a decade. With chart-topping hits like “Misery Business,” “Ain’t It Fun,” and “Still Into You,” the band has captivated fans with their... More Info