Will McLean Foundation Audible Art Series at Fogartyville presents the finest of Florida’s acoustic artists — artists who share a vision of saving Florida through music. The May concert, a special Mother’s Day show, features Holt & Cabe, an Americana band made up of two songwriting brothers from Southwest Florida. Tongue-in-cheek story songs... More Info

Free for ALL Art Making for ALL – 11 am to 4 pm From ceramics, to figure drawing, to water color and more, get creative with us each month in The Studios @ SAM. Music on the Plaza – 12 pm to 1:30 pm Join us for music on the Marcy & Michael Klein Plaza. Asolo Repertory Theatre’ s Activating Words – 2 pm to 2:45 pm Experience a one of kind... More Info

There’s no one in the industry today that can recreate the sound and style of the world-famous Doobie Brothers like “The Brothers Doobie.” Inspired by the Brothers superior song writing, The Brothers Doobie delivers powerful harmonies and a fun-filled high-energy performance covering a catalog of Doobies hits spanning both the Johnston and... More Info

Sixty-five high school students from the Gulf Coast area have submitted 53 plays for the 2024 student playwriting festival. The eight finalists will be brought to life May 11-12 at the FSU/Asolo Center for the Performing Arts in Sarasota. The Festival’s Best Play as determined by a panel of judges will receive the $1,000 Verna Safran Prize.... More Info

“The Immigrant” by Mark Harelik Preview: May 1, 1:30 p.m. Performances: May 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11 at 7:30 p.m.; May 3, 5, 12 at 1:30 p.m. Presented by Sarasota Jewish Theatre at The Players Centre Studio 1130, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239 Tickets: https://tickets.theplayers.org/TheatreManager/1/login?event=0 Directed by Gus... More Info

The Fogartyville Songwriters Series is a new showcase opportunity to highlight some of the region’s best songwriting talent.  The May event will be hosted by Justin Layman. Justin Layman is a Singer/Songwriter from Sarasota Florida. He plays guitar and performs a unique style of music combining Folk, Rock, and R&B. Justin has been performing... More Info

The alchemy created by Long Time Gone is in the commitment to the special tunings, keys, and sounds of Crosby Stills & Nash’s iconic songs; perfectly complementing the bewitching vocals. It’s all the songs of peace and love that you remember, in a way you’ve never heard. Come be inspired by the magic that is Long Time Gone!

The Fogartyville Songwriters Series is a new showcase opportunity to highlight some of the region’s best songwriting talent.  The May event will be hosted by Justin Layman. Justin Layman is a Singer/Songwriter from Sarasota Florida. He plays guitar and performs a unique style of music combining Folk, Rock, and R&B. Justin has been performing... More Info

Organized by school coordinators Angela Hartvigsen and Debra Markley, the Spring Art Show is one of our favorites! The show highlights over 1,500 pieces of artwork from the county’s youngest artists in grades K-12, representing the best of their creations from the past school year. This unique, longtime partnership allows students to view their... More Info

“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