Get ready for an uproariously spooky time as Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall welcomes the North American Tour of “Beetlejuice”, the wildly popular and delightfully twisted Broadway musical comedy, for eight unforgettable performances from April 22 through April 27. Based on the cult-classic Tim Burton film, Beetlejuice brings to life the chaos and comedy of […]
Spotlighting Local Art: Upcoming Exhibits, Performances, and Creative News See the Alter Eagles on Monday, April 14, 7:30pm, at the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Avenue, Venice. This tribute to The Eagles includes all their greatest songs, from their earliest classics like “Take It Easy,” “Desperado,” and “One of These Nights” to huge hits like […]
Sea Grape Gallery is thrilled to feature two exceptional artists throughout the month of April—jewelry designer Nancy VanTassell and watercolorist Lana Cease. Their work will be on display from April 1 to April 30 at Sea Grape Gallery, where art lovers can experience the talent and dedication behind each creation. From April 1 to […]
What I’m Watching: Binge-Worthy Picks, Hidden Gems, and a Few Letdowns Running Point – Feel like bingeing a show? Running Point is as bingeable as TV gets. Co-creator Mindy Kaling is back on track after the deep slide of her just-canceled MAX show The Sex Lives of College Girls. Running Point, already renewed by Netflix […]
A Pulitzer Prize-Winning Tale of Family, Love, and Resilience Takes the Stage Sarasota Jewish Theatre brings Neil Simon’s beloved classic, Lost in Yonkers, to life at The Sarasota Players (3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota). Winner of the 1991 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, this heartfelt and humorous play explores the deep bonds of family, the wounds […]
Season Nine Continues with Works by George Perle, Carolyn Chen, Kenji Bunch, and a World Premiere by Paul Mortilla ensembleNEWSRQ (enSRQ), Sarasota’s innovative chamber music ensemble, continues its ninth season with “Critical Moments”, a compelling program featuring a mix of contemporary and classical influences. The evening’s repertoire includes George Perle’s energetic “Critical Moments” sextet, alongside […]
A Weekend of Art, Food, and Community Giving—Proceeds Support Local Youth Programs The Rotary Club of Englewood is proud to present the 43rd Annual Fine Arts Festival, a two-day celebration of creativity and craftsmanship. The festival will take place on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the […]
It’s been a couple of weeks since Anora (R) exceeded expectations at the Oscars, earning Sean Baker a record four trophies (Best Picture, Directing, Editing and Writing) for one film and star Mikey Madison a surprising but deserving Best Actress Oscar over sentimental favorite Demi Moore. While it wasn’t my favorite film of the year, […]
Amanda shares her expert insights and sharp critiques on the latest movies and shows, offering readers an entertaining and informed take on what’s worth watching. As I write this, the Oscars are just around the corner, and the movie to beat is The Brutalist (rated R in theaters and streaming) which clocks in at three […]
The first Hermitage & Nathan Benderson Park collaboration in 2025 is scheduled for Thursday, March 20 from 6:30 to 7:45pm, at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota, featuring playwright, director, performer, and Hermitage Fellow Madeline Sayet. Known throughout the theater world for her work in contemporary Native American theater and indigenizing Western classics, […]