ARTS & CULTURE Florida Studio Theatre floridastudiotheatre.org ENGLEWOOD/ MANASOTA/ NORTH PORT The Hermitage Artist Retreat hermitageartistretreat.org From Broadway hits, musical revues, and edgy new plays to improv comedy, Children’s Theatre, and educational programming, FST is Sarasota’s Contemporary Theatre. 1241 N. Palm Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 366-9000 The Hermitage is a national arts leader that presents free public events each year. Join us for engaging and authentic programs from theater, music, art and more. 6630 Manasota Key Rd, Englewood, FL 34223, (941) 475-2098 Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center Fogartyville is Sarasota’s premiere listening room featuring the finest in Americana, World, Indie, Blues and Jazz music in the heart of the Rosemary District. 525 Kumquat Ct , Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 894-6469 fogartyville.org Lemon Bay Playhouse lemonbayplayhouse.com Lemon Bay Playhouse produces 7 plays totaling 115 performances. Our 38th season goes from early September to the end of June. Come enjoy live theater in Englewood! 96 W. Dearborn St ., Englewood, FL 34223, (941) 475-6756 Guitar Sarasota guitarsarasota.org LAKEWOOD RANCH International Ballet of Florida internationalballetofflorida.org Guitar Sarasota’s International Concert Series brings world-renowned classical and flamenco guitarists to Sarasota. Serving Sarasota Area, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 260-3306 IBF is a local performing school of classical ballet, known for rigorous pre-professional training Vaganova style and full-length professional ballet productions. 8031 Cooper Creek Blvd, Ste. 102, University Park, FL 34201, (941) 962-6607 Jazz Club of Sarasota The Jazz Club of Sarasota, one of the largest and most active jazz clubs in the United States, presents over 100 events annually including the Sarasota Jazz Festival. 2000 Webber St., Ste. 140, Sarasota, FL 34239, (941) 260-9951 jazzclubsarasota.org SARASOTA Art Center Sarasota artsarasota.org Art Center Sarasota showcases contemporary visual arts exhibitions year-round and offers a range of educational art programs for all ages. Gallery admission is free. 707 N. Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 365-2032 Key Chorale keychorale.org Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota promotes excellence in live musical performance, featuring acknowledged stars of the next generation alongside some of the world’s top musicians. 1226 N. Tamiami Trl, #300, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 306-1202 artistseriesconcerts.org The Suncoast’s premier symphonic chorus dedicated to transforming lives through innovative programming, artistic excellence, and educational outreach. 1900 Main St., Ste. 211, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 921-4845 La Musica di Asolo lamusicafestival.org An annual chamber music series: all 6 of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos on Dec 3, with additional concerts on Jan 20, Feb 9, March 2, April 6 and 9. PO Box 5442, Sarasota, FL 34277, (941) 347-9656 Asolo Repertory Theatre asolorep.org Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy whimsymuseum.org Now in its 67th season, Asolo Rep is among America’s top professional theaters and the largest in the Southeastern US, presenting classics, new works & musicals. 5555 N. Tamiami Trl., Sarasota, FL 34243, (941) 351-8000 Enjoy an upbeat, whimsical afternoon with a variety of artwork and sculptures in a beautiful garden setting. 2121 N. Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34234, (941) 364-3399 McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre & Humor Institute mccurdyscomedy.com Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota chamberorchestrasarasota.org COS is a professional chamber orchestra. Concerts include Baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary music, performing at First Presbyterian Church in Sarasota. 2050 Oak St ., Sarasota, FL 34237, (219) 928-8671 World-class showroom for nationally touring stand-up comics. 18+. Great food & drinks, 2 item minimum. Visit the Green Room Bar before the show. 1923 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 925-3869 Perlman Music Program/Suncoast pmpsuncoast.org Choral Artists of Sarasota choralartistssarasota.org Choral Artists of Sarasota, the region’s premier professional vocal ensemble, celebrates the excellence of choral music through innovative, stimulating performances. 1844 4th St., Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 387-6046 The future leaders of classical music, led by renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman during the Winter Residency. Alumni present concerts in Sarasota County all season. PO Box 3407, Sarasota, FL 34230, (941) 955-4942 The Pops Orchestra thepopsorchestra.org The Circus Arts Conservatory circusarts.org Offering youth & adult circus arts classes; Circus summer camp; year-round professional performances and Sailor circus – America’s longest-running youth circus. 2075 Bahia Vista St ., Sarasota, FL 34239, (941) 355-9335 The Pops Orchestra entertains with concerts mixing rock, Broadway, country legends and more with national and local talent. Performances in Sarasota and Bradenton. One Ram Way, Riverview Performing Arts Center, Sarasota, FL 34231, (941) 926-7677 Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery creativeliberties.net Project Pride SRQ, Inc ppsrq.org Locally owned, women-run business supporting local artists by providing affordable studio space, gallery space, sales, events and community enrichment. 901-B Apricot Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237, (941) 799-6634 Uniting and supporting the LGBTQ+ and allied community through arts and cultural events celebrating diversity. 1370 Blvd of the Arts, Unit C, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 724-6230 40 Official Visitors Guide of Sarasota County ®
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