Asolo Repertory Theatre has received a generous $25,000 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities to support the theatre’s education and outreach initiative, “Access to the Arts.” This program is a cornerstone of Asolo Rep’s mission to educate the community’s children through participation in superior educational programs. The support of Publix Super Markets Charities will ensure [...]
The versatile artistic expressions of Miriam Cassell have received wide critical acclaim for more than five decades. This extraordinary Lido Shores artist breathes art into every moment of her life. Her home has all but turned into an incredible museum of her work and collections of fascinating objects
“Lyrical Landscapes,” an exhibition of paintings by Joseph Melancon will be on display May 3 through June 5. The opening reception is from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 3. Artist Gallery Talk will be at 5 p.m., Tuesday, May 17. The exhibit will be in the Mezzanine at Plymouth Harbor, 700 John Ringling [...]
Dr. William Vilensky, resident of Longboat Key since 1999 from Margate, N.J., is exhibiting his photography at Plymouth Harbour’s Mezzanine Art Gallery now through March 6
Art Center Sarasota is pleased to present a nationally traveling exhibition from the Brevard Art Museum titled “Navel Gazing: Fresh Squeezed Visions of Florida.” Now showing through March 28 as part of the center wide exhibition, “Feed the Soul.” Eight Florida artists were chosen to provide insiders’ views, and eight artists from out of state [...]
Longboat Key Realtor Lori Simon is returning to the Frary Gallery to be featured in a new exhibit of contemporary art. Simon’s paintings explore a range of emotions and colors revealed by sweeping gestures, layering paint and creating veils of color, thus allowing shapes and images to emerge from underneath
If your holiday shopping isn’t finished yet but your energy level is, perhaps shopping close to home is the answer. Whether your list is short or long, with everyone on it from young to old, for friends or family, Longboat Key offers pleasurable shopping with plenty of options.
“A Season of Color” features 12 artists each with a well developed palate for color. Opening 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, Oct 1, and running through Nov 29. Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday at Dabbert Gallery, 76 S. Palm Ave,. Sarasota. Call 941-955-1315.
Barbara Orear, Longboat Key water-media artist, has been chosen as the featured artist for September at Island Gallery West. Orear is a long-time member of the Island Gallery West artists’ cooperative, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. The theme of her display is “The Pristine Beaches of Our Barrier Islands” and will feature Orear’s vibrant watercolors.
Crosby Stills & Nash Sept. 28 at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trial, 8 p.m. Call 941-953-3368 for tickets.
