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For a century, the Sarasota Opera House has stood at the heart of downtown Sarasota, welcoming generations of audiences through its doors and helping shape the region into one of Florida’s most vibrant arts destinations. As the Opera House celebrates its 100th anniversary, it reflects not only on its storied past, but on a future […]
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Arts Advocates, Sarasota’s long-standing nonprofit dedicated to promoting and supporting the arts, has released its exciting lineup of January 2026 programs. The month includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, an immersive arts and technology talkback with The Dalí Museum’s renowned curator Peter Tush, a cinema-themed luncheon featuring Sarasota filmmaker […]
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SARASOTA, Fla. – Arts Advocates has revealed an exciting lineup for its 2025–2026 season, featuring thought-provoking speaker series, exclusive tours, dynamic exhibits, and monthly luncheons — all designed to celebrate and elevate Sarasota’s vibrant arts scene. From the all-new Talkback Tuesdays and deep-dive conversations with local creatives, to docent-led tours of the Van Wezel Performing […]
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Arts Advocates is delighted to unveil its February 2025 lineup, featuring a wide range of cultural activities, including an art talk about Sarasota legacy artist Robert (Bob) Chase, a luncheon in the Arts Advocates Gallery, an exhibit by Susan Klein, guided tours of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Sarasota Opera House, and a […]
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Fishermen’s Village and the Cultural Heritage Center of Southwest Florida are thrilled to announce the 6th Annual International CultureFEST, taking place on Saturday, January 18, 2025. We invite attendees to wear traditional attire representing their cultural heritage and to join the Cultural “Parade of Nations” along the covered breezeway at 12:00 noon. Immerse yourself in […]
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A year ago, it probably would have seemed that someone saying Taylor Swift would be all over football news leading up to the Super Bowl; you would have thought her the headliner for half-time. Nope! The singing superstar has started to date one of the most recognizable faces in football, Travis Kelce. That is great, […]
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As our world experiences a pivotal chapter in history, it is both an honor and a privilege to present a magnificent and magical window into KOLO, KOLO SHOW , a brand-new theatrical dance show and immersive visual experience celebrating the dance, visual and musical heritage of Ukrainian culture. KOLOwill make its North American premiere at […]
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Trevor Bystrom is known for his multi-cultural sound, which blends elements from many genres including world, rock, reggae, latin, and blues. He and his band create world melodies and afro-rhythms using many unique instruments from a wide range of cultures including flute, violin, didgeridoo, ngoni, Weissenborn slide guitar, and world percussion.
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Tucked neatly between the FISH Boatworks and the Florida Maritime Museum in Cortez you will find the Cortez Cultural Center, a little white and green 1940’s bungalow that is dedicated to preserving the history and the families of the historic fishing Village of Cortez. In 2009 the City of Bradenton Beach donated the Monroe Cottage to the Cortez Village Historical Society, also known as CVHS, who operates and maintains the center.
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Sarasota’s cultural corridor is expanding. What an epicenter of arts, theatre, museums and highly rated colleges is found along Tamiami Trail and its tributaries that lead to dramatic iconic haunts including the John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, New College of Florida, Ringling School of Art & Design, Selby Gardens and many equally impressive sites.
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Arts Advocates is bringing together visual art, performing arts leadership and a behind-the-scenes look at one of Sarasota’s best-known venues with a full schedule of October 2026 events. The month will feature a new gallery exhibition exploring artificial intelligence and digital art, a luncheon discussion with leaders from several of the region’s major performing arts […]