SARASOTA ORCHESTRA

by A.A. Cristi - January 13, 2025

Sarasota Orchestra has received a $65,000 Empowering Arts Grant from Gulf Coast Community Foundation (Gulf Coast) in support of the 2024-2025 season. The grant was made possible through the Elizabeth Miller Charitable Fund at Gulf Coast Community Foundation. ...

by Shanti M. Kennedy - January 05, 2025

Sarasota is truly a gem when it comes to the arts scene! It's no wonder that it's known as the Cultural Center for the State of Florida. John Ringling's vision of making Sarasota a hub for the arts in the Southeast has truly come to life....

by Blair Ingenthron - December 28, 2024

Choral Artists will present the topsy-turvy world of Gilbert & Sullivan where absurdities reach logical conclusions, this January. Learn more about the concert here!...

by Chloe Rabinowitz - December 21, 2024

The Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative will present “Beyond Regional Boundaries,” an initiative created to amplify the voices of artists of African descent and BIPOC populations throughout the region. Learn more!...

by A.A. Cristi - November 18, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra announced its December concerts, featuring a range of performances including holiday classics and contemporary works. Audiences can enjoy a festive musical experience this season....

by A.A. Cristi - November 11, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra received a grant from the Barancik Foundation to support its educational programs and community outreach initiatives, enhancing access to music education and cultural experiences....

by Shanti M. Kennedy - November 05, 2024

The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, affectionately known as The Jewel of Sarasota, exudes an air of sophistication and class that only a waterfront location can provide. Picture yourself sipping on a glass of wine, soaking in the scenic views, all while eagerly anticipating the next act of a Broadwa...

by A.A. Cristi - October 24, 2024

Sarasota Opera will revisit that Verdi's legacy with its Fall concert, The Music of Giuseppe Verdi. ...

by A.A. Cristi - October 18, 2024

Last Friday, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall announced that it will be closed for restoration from storm surge for the rest of the calendar year. ...

by Blair Ingenthron - October 05, 2024

Sarasota Orchestra has received a $30,000 grant from The Exchange in support of the 2024-2025 Young Person's Concerts (YPC). Sarasota Orchestra's YPC are experienced by nearly 9,000 students annually and have been presented since 1953. ...