An environmental educator dismantles common myths surrounding nocturnal mammals during this ecological lecture at the Selby Library. The presentation focuses specifically on the native bat species that inhabit the Florida Gulf Coast, outlining their critical biological role in local mosquito…
The atmospheric blend of Appalachian folk, blues, and ethereal soul that defines Valerie June fills the Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling. Armed with an acoustic guitar and a banjo, the Grammy-nominated songwriter anchors her set with a distinctly raw,…
A single six-minute video occupies the Keith D. Monda Gallery for Contemporary Art in Seba Calfuqueo: Tray Tray Ko. Calfuqueo, a Mapuche artist born in Santiago, Chile, in 1991, works across video, performance, ceramics and installation. This 2022 piece takes…
The traditional holiday concert receives an acrobatic overhaul as Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland arrives at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The touring production pairs a live symphony orchestra playing seasonal arrangements with a cast of international circus performers executing…
A live band, an ensemble of dancers, and Broadway vocalists from New York City deliver holiday standards in A Very Broadway Christmas. Staged at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, the musical revue treats classic seasonal songs with the high-energy…
Pianist and contemporary instrumentalist Jim Brickman delivers an evening of pristine, romantic compositions at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Known for his highly successful crossover collaborations, the artist eschews complex jazz improvisation or classical formality in favor of accessible,…
The Sarasota Orchestra concludes its winter holiday programming with "A Festive Celebration," a large-scale symphonic event. The full orchestra tackles a demanding program of complex, heavily orchestrated winter classics, bypassing standard pop-carol arrangements in favor of technically rigorous classical selections…
The ten-man a cappella ensemble Straight No Chaser brings its intricate vocal arrangements to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Completely eschewing instrumental backing, the group builds complex rhythmic and harmonic structures using only their voices, covering everything from contemporary…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers meet the Los Angeles Rams in a critical late-season contest at Raymond James Stadium. This matchup pits Tampa Bay's offensive attack against a historically disciplined Rams defensive scheme, testing execution across every quarter. The stands buzz…
The Sarasota Orchestra provides an analytical preview of its upcoming Masterworks program during this hour-long "Conductor’s Corner" session at Holley Hall. The afternoon event bypasses a full performance, functioning instead as a live, interactive lecture. A guest conductor or principal…
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