Written by Angela Naff on . Posted in What's On?.
The Suncoast Post asks, “What’s On, Suncoast?” Here are some ideas for the area this week from August 16 – 23, 2024. Anything Goes Anything Goes502 Third Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34205 Anything Goes is Delightful, Delicious, and De-Lovely! Get ready to set sail on a whirlwind of music, laughter, and dazzling performances as Anything Goes takes center stage. […]
Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Businesses.
With nine years under its belt, Music Compound is on the move – literally. With its Cattlemen Road location being sold, owner Jenny Compound saw the opportunity to merge its Sarasota and Manatee County locations at a brand new, state-of-the-art facility near the Fruitville Road/I-75 corridor. The location will officially open for business on August […]
Written by Vicky Sullivan on . Posted in Music.
Rain rolling in before showtime was not going to ruin Red Rocker Sammy Hagar’s “Best of All Worlds Tour” party at the Mid-Florida Amphitheatre on Sunday night! Unfortunately, on this 2nd show of the tour opening act Loverboy had to be cancelled due to the storm and traffic congestion arriving late at the venue. Sammy […]
Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in SRQ Scoop.
Arts Advocates is pleased to announce that 10 Sarasota and Manatee county students have each been awarded $5,500 scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year. The $55,000 total is the largest amount awarded in one year and marks the celebration of Arts Advocates’ 55th anniversary. Since 1969, the scholarship program has awarded over $1.1 million to […]
Written by Vicky Sullivan on . Posted in Music.
Recently, G.E. Smith came to Sarasota for an intimate show at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre’s Music Mondays. Time was tight, so we arranged to interview G.E. from his home in Long Island, NY. G.E. and his wife, songwriter, singer and author Taylor Barton have been friends for many years with Sarasota resident Barry Weisblatt. Barry is […]
Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Events.
The Circus Arts Conservatory (CAC) and Key Chorale are thrilled to come together again for an all-new production of Cirque des Voix®: Circus of the Voices, a one-of-a-kind performing arts experience. There will be three performances, with shows taking place March 22-23, 2024. Fourteen years ago, CAC co-founder, President & CEO Pedro Reis and Key […]
Written by Suncoast Post Staff on . Posted in Art.
The Hermitage Artist Retreat, nestled in Sarasota County, Florida, is thrilled to unveil its latest program featuring the return of Hermitage Fellow and distinguished American Ballet Theatre principal dancer, James Whiteside. Embark on an enchanting journey with Whiteside as he graces the Hermitage Palm House Studio on Monday, March 4th at 5:30 pm, offering an […]
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Each year, the Circus Arts Conservatory’s professional arm, Circus Sarasota, offers a showcase of top global circus artists performing in a one-ring traditional circus setting. Featuring new and innovative acts, Circus Sarasota’s 2024 production will offer high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud comedic antics, and acts that defy both expectations and the boundaries of physical limitations. […]
Written by Vicky Sullivan on . Posted in Music.
Live music on both the local and national stages is already lining up well into summer around the Suncoast, Tampa Bay, and beyond. Small local venues that constantly keep live music playing such as Big Top Brewing, Stottlemyer’s Smokehouse, Motorworks Brewery, 88 Live Piano Bar, Clancy’s Irish Sports Pub, Swordfish Grill & Tiki, and Cortez […]
Written by Kelly Fores on . Posted in Art.
Arts Advocates is pleased to announce its schedule of February programs and events, including a member artist exhibit, an art talk, and a colored pencil workshop in the Arts Advocates Gallery; tours of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and Asolo Rep; and the monthly luncheon program at Sarasota Yacht Club. Unless otherwise indicated, registration […]
Written by Ray Collins on . Posted in Great Reading.
I’ve learned that some of the things we plan for the most work out poorly, while other things we don’t expect to work, wind up being great experiences. This trip shattered that theory: The plan was a 36-hour trip to New York—and I’m happy to report, everything worked out: We left Sarasota at 6am, bound […]