Preschoolers and toddlers gather at The Ringling for a free storytime program that connects early literacy with visual art. Hosted in the museum's MakerSpace within the Johnson-Blalock Education Center, the session includes a group reading, a hands-on art project and…
An unconventional dance party takes over The Nest at The Bay, relying entirely on wireless technology to deliver the music. Rather than using traditional loudspeakers, the organizers equip every participant with a set of glowing headphones connected to multiple DJ…
The Sarasota Orchestra presents an intimate program centered around one of the most recognizable and emotionally devastating pieces of American classical music. Samuel Barber’s "Adagio for Strings" is performed here in its original, unexpanded form as the second movement of…
The logistics and craftsmanship behind the traveling circus take focus in this exhibition at The Ringling. Exploring the era when massive entertainment enterprises moved by rail, the installation features photographs, drawings from a master tentmaker, and costumes sewn by specialized…
An adult-themed drag parody updates the beloved television sitcom characters for the modern era at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. In this touring stage production, Sophia is out on bail after the DEA uncovers a drug ring at Shady…
Volunteer docents lead this 90-minute walking tour through the 66-acre grounds of The Ringling, focusing on the botanical history and landscape architecture of the estate. The route covers Mable Ringling’s historic Rose Garden, established in 1913, which contains hundreds of…
Bookstore1Sarasota hosts Write Night: Overcoming Isolation & Procrastination, Together, a collaborative community event designed for writers. The gathering provides a structured, supportive environment where authors of all levels can work on their projects alongside peers. The initiative aims to help…
Pioneering artist and world traveler Yoshida Fujio is the subject of this focused exhibition at The Ringling. A champion of women in the arts during the twentieth century, Fujio forged a career that spanned continents and defied conventional expectations. The…
Conductor Giancarlo Guerrero previews the upcoming Masterworks program in this educational afternoon talk presented by the Sarasota Orchestra. Held as part of the ensemble's recurring "Conductor's Corner" series, the lecture explores the historical context and musical architecture of two towering…
The Museum of Art Courtyard transforms into an outdoor venue for regional music and emerging visual creators during Ringling Underground. Hosted by The Ringling, the recurring event bridges the gap between the institution's classical architecture and the local contemporary arts…
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