January information to theater, artwork, music, and dance in Sarasota-Manatee
‘Salute to Vienna New 12 months’s Live performance’
The brand new yr formally begins with the return of the Strauss Symphony of America recreating the Neujahrskonzert (or New 12 months’s live performance) with golden age Viennese music and dance. It options champion ballroom dancers, conductor Michael Zehetner, soprano Alexandra Reinprech and tenor David Danholt. 7 p.m. Jan. 2. Van Wezel Performing Arts Corridor, 777 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $46-$90. 941-263-6799; vanwezel.org
‘Stick Fly’
The FSU/Asolo Conservatory presents Lydia Diamond’s award-winning play “Stick Fly,” a few weekend within the lifetime of an prosperous African-American household on Martha’s Winery when brothers deliver their new fiancees residence for a go to, triggering secrets and techniques and childhood demons to come back to the floor. Directed by Conservatory graduate Marcus Denard Johnson. Jan. 3-22, Prepare dinner Theatre, FSU Middle for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $16-$32. 941-351-8000; asolorep.org
‘Flyin’ West’
Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents the realm premiere of Pearl Cleage’s play a few small group of Black ladies within the Nineties who go away the South and settle within the all-black city of Nicodemus, Kansas, the place they face new challenges constructing a neighborhood. Chuck Smith returns to direct the manufacturing. Jan. 4-Feb. 12, 1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota. $20 college students/energetic army; $50 for adults. 941-366-1505; westcoastblacktheatre.org
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‘Legally Blonde’
The Broadway musical, based mostly on the hit movie, about Elle Woods, who will get admitted to Harvard Legislation College to observe her boyfriend and battles stereotypes and sexism whereas discovering herself. Jan. 4-5, Van Wezel Performing Arts Corridor, 777 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $42-$92. 941-263-6799; vanwezel.org
Artwork of the Soul
ArtCenter Manatee presents an open, all-media juried exhibit providing a variety of types created from a typical theme. Jan. 4-27. 209 ninth St., West, Bradenton. 941-746-2862; artcentermanatee.org.
Mahler: A View of Heaven
Violinist (and Sarasota resident) James Ehnes joins the Sarasota Orchestra with visitor conductor Peter Oundjian and soprano Laquita Mitchell in a program that features the Sibelius Violin Concerto and Mahler’s Symphony No. 4. 7:30 p.m. Jan.5 at Neel Performing Arts Middle, 5840 twenty sixth St., West, Bradenton; 7:30 p.m. Jan. 7 and a couple of:30 p.m. Jan. 8 Van Wezel Performing Arts Corridor, 777 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $37-$99. A particular Guided Tour program at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 6 at Van Wezel is a shortened model with musical excerpts, historical past and dialog. $26-$69. 941-953-3434; sarasotaorchestra.org
‘Night time on the Museum’
Motion pictures set in and round museums present the inspiration for this Venice Symphony live performance, carried out by Troy Quinn, that includes music from “The Da Vinci Code,” “Raiders of the Misplaced Ark,” “The Mummy” and “Night time on the Museum.” Concertmaster Marcus Ratzenboeck is a featured soloist on Saint-Saens’ “Danse Macabre.” Jan. 6-7. Venice Performing Arts Middle, 1 Indian Manner, Venice. $34-$62. $941-207-8822; thevenicesymphony.org
Distinction and Unity
Two Hermitage fellows be part of collectively for a program relating assorted artwork types, together with composer and performer Molly Joyce and visible artist Kenneth Tam. 5 p.m. Jan. 6 on the Hermitage Artist Retreat Seashore, 6660 Manasota Key Rd., Englewood. Free with $5 registration. Hermitageartistretreat.org
‘Birds of North America’
Urbanite Theatre presents the regional premiere of Anna Ouyang Moench’s two-character drama a few father and daughter who’re avid chook watchers however face strains of their relationship due to vastly completely different opinions and attitudes. Jan. 6-Feb. 12. 1487 Second St., Sarasota. Urbanite. $39, $25 for these beneath 40 and $5 college students. 941-321-1397; urbanitetheatre.com
Rainforest Masks of Costa Rica
Selby Botanical Gardens brings again the artistry of the indigenous Boruca Tribe of Costa Rica for this exhibition and sale of hand-carved and painted balsa wooden masks. Jan. 7-22. Selby Museum of Botany and the Arts, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. 941-366-5731; selby.org
Dover Quartet
The 2023 Grammy nominees for greatest chamber music/small ensemble efficiency, play Beethoven and Mendelssohn in an Artist Sequence Live shows of Sarasota program. The group was named one of many biggest string quartets of the final 100 years by BBC Music Journal. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10. Historic Asolo Theater, The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota. $30-$50. 941-306-1200; artistseriesconcerts.org
Riverdance twenty fifth Anniversary Present
The favored Irish dance, music and singing present that has captivated the world returns with a reimagined and redesigned manufacturing with new lighting, projections, stage and costume designs and a re-recorded soundtrack of music by Invoice Whelan. Jan. 10-12. Van Wezel Performing Arts Corridor, 777 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $37-$87. 941-263-6799; vanwezel.org
‘Up on the Roof’
Director Scott Keys and musical director Michelle Kasanofsky create an authentic cabaret revue constructed round hit songs by Carole King and James Taylor with a five-person forged taking part in characters bonding on an condo rooftop. Jan. 10-29. Venice Theatre Raymond Middle, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice. $37, $21 school/educators, $15 for youth. 941-488-1115; venicetheatre.org
‘A Little Night time Music’
Christopher Confessore conducts this Sarasota Orchestra Nice Escapes live performance designed to make you wish to kick up your heels, with music from ballet to the nightclub and opera to Broadway, together with Sondheim, Motown and Carmen’s “Toreador Tune.” Jan. 11-15. Holley Corridor, 709 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $45-$108. 941-953-3434; sarasotaorchestra.org
‘The Three Musketeers’
Ken Ludwig, writer of Asolo Rep’s 2020 manufacturing of “Homicide on the Orient Specific,” places his comedic contact on Alexandre Dumas’ novel concerning the daring d’Artagnan who joins forces with three of the most effective musketeers as they face off in opposition to injustice and harmful characters. Directed by Peter Amster. Jan. 11-March 26. Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $29-$95. 941-351-8000; asolorep.org
‘Proof’
The Gamers Centre presents David Auburn’s 2001 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama concerning the daughter of a not too long ago deceased math genius who worries that she could endure the identical psychological well being challenges whereas additionally coping with her personal mathematical genius. Kelly Wynn Woodland directs. Jan. 11-22. Gamers Centre for Performing Arts, 3501 S. Tamiami Path, Suite 1130, Sarasota. $13 college students, $30 adults. 941-365-2494; theplayers.org
Violin and Voice
Hermitage Artist Retreat fellows Woman Jess, a violinist, arts chief and advocate, and playwright Terry Visitor (“On the Wake of a Lifeless Drag Queen”) share phrases and music based mostly on their experiences in life and work. 5 p.m. Jan. 12. Hermitage Seashore, 6660 Manasota Key Rd., Englewood. Free, $5 registration price. Hermitageartistretreat.org
‘Belles Take the Large Simple’
Charlotte Gamers presents Alicia Lane Dutton’s comedy about 5 ladies who journey from Alabama to New Orleans for considered one of their bucket record adventures, Mardi Gras, the place they face some private and group challenges. Jan. 12-22. Langdon Playhouse, 1182 Market Circle, Port Charlotte. $22.50-$25; $13 college students. 941-255-1022; charlotteplayers.org
‘The Odd Couple’
Preston Boyd directs the feminine model of Neil Simon’s comedy, the place Oscar and Felix are reworked into Olive and Florence, as two mismatched roommates, looking for a solution to get together with the assistance of their Trivial Pursuit-playing buddies. Jan. 12-29. Island Gamers, 10009 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria. $25; $15 college students. 941-778-5755; theislandplayers.org
Kathleen Supové: ‘Subsequent Door’
New Music New School presents a return live performance by pianist Kathleen Supové, who tries to interrupt down partitions between performer and viewers. This live performance explores “the anomaly and richness of the time period ‘subsequent door.’” 8 p.m. Jan. 14, Mildred Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota. $15. A free Artist Dialog is at 5 p.m. Jan. 12. Newmusicnewcollege.org
Jerry Saltz: Artwork is Life
Pulitzer Prize-winning artwork critic Jerry Saltz returns to Sarasota to speak about his newest ebook, “Artwork is Life: Icons & Iconclasts, Visionaries & Vigilantes, & Flashes of Hope within the Night time” at 1 p.m. Jan. 14 in Thomas McGuire Corridor at Sarasota Artwork Museum, 1001 S. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $40, $35 for members. sarasotaartmuseum.org
‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’
Florida Studio Theatre’s Kids’s Theatre presents a stage adaptation for younger audiences of the favored C.S. Lewis story a few group of kids venturing by the door of their wardrobe into the land of Narnia. Choose Saturdays and Sundays Jan. 14-Feb. 25. Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. $10. 941-366-9000; floridastudiotheatre.org
‘Circles & Spheres’
The 14th annual curated exhibit from the artwork glass assortment of Richard and Barbara Basch, options items with the frequent theme of cylindrical shapes. Barbara Basch will lead docent excursions at 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursday starting Jan. 18. Jan. 17-March 24, Basch Gallery. Additionally, an exhibit of labor by glass artist Therman Statom. Ringling School, 2700 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. 941-359-7563; ringling.edu/galleries
Danielle Talamantes and Kerry Wilkerson
Metropolitan Opera soprano Danielle Talamantes joins her husband, bass-baritone Kerry Wilkerson, in a program of music from the Nice American Songbook, together with Gershwin, Ellington, Bernstein and Sondheim. Joseph Holt accompanies them on this Artist Sequence Live shows of Sarasota program and dinner. 5:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Plantation Golf and Nation Membership, 500 Rockley Blvd., Venice. $65. 941-306-1200; artistseriesconcerts.org
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‘Babel’
Florida Studio Theatre opens its 2023 Stage III sequence with world premiere of Jacqueline Goldfinger’s play set within the close to future the place two {couples} are struggling to get pregnant because it raises questions on eugenics and the worth of infants in society. Jan. 18-Feb. 10. Bowne’s Lab Theatre, 1265 First St., Sarasota. $18-$39. 941-366-9000; floridastudiotheatre.org
Nationwide Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine
The Sarasota Live performance Affiliation presents the orchestra, based in Lviv in 1902, with conductor Theodore Kuchar and violinist Vladyslava Luchenk. This system options Brahms’ Tragic Overture, Op. 81 and his Violin Concerto and Dvorák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World.” 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Venice Performing Arts Middle, 1 Indian Manner, Venice. $50-$115. 941-966-6161; scasarasota.org
‘Silent Sky’
Lauren Gunderson, one of the vital produced playwrights within the nation, tells the story of pioneering astronomer Henrietta Leavitt, working on the Harvard Observatory within the early 1900s, whereas exploring a lady’s place in society throughout a time of many scientific discoveries. Jan. 19-March 5, Asolo Repertory Theatre, 5555 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $29-$95. 941-351-8000; asolorep.org
‘Subsequent to Regular’
Manatee Gamers presents the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical a few spouse and mom coping with psychological sickness and the influence it has on her relationship along with her husband and youngsters. Cory Boyas directs. Jan. 19-29. Manatee Performing Arts Middle, 502 Third Ave., West, Bradenton. Manatee Gamers, $33. 941-748-5875; manateeperformingartscenter.com
‘The Cemetery Membership’
Venice Theatre reopens its Pinkerton Theatre for the primary time since Hurricane Ian broken its bigger mainstage area, with Ivan Menchell’s romantic comedy about three Jewish widows who meet for tea earlier than visiting their husbands’ graves. Jan. 20-Feb. 12. Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice. $35, $21 for school college students and educators, $15 for youth. 941-488-1115; venicetheatre.org
‘Man V. Nature: The Artwork of the Story Assortment’
Writer and Hermitage Artist Retreat Fellow Diane Prepare dinner reads picks from her debut work “Man V. Nature,” a group of tales, and talks about creating such collections round a theme. 6 p.m. Jan. 20 at Bookstore 1, 117 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. Free admission with a $5 registration price. Hermitageartistretreat.org
Music of Billy Joel and Elton John
The Sarasota Orchestra Pops live performance, carried out by Stuart Chafetz, options piano man Michael Cavanaugh, who carried out Joel’s songs within the Broadway dance present “Movin’ Out.” Jan. 20-21, Van Wezel Performing Arts Corridor, 777 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $40-$90. 941-953-3434; sarasotaorchestra.org
Micro Works in Progress
The Ringling’s Artwork of Efficiency sequence presents a showcase of works in progress being created by artists within the Sarasota space. 4 native creators will likely be chosen for a program of items that run not more than 10 minutes and getting their shows in entrance of a dwell viewers. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21. Historic Asolo Theater, The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota. $10, $5 members. 941-359-5700; ringling.org/occasions/microwip-thehat
‘Miniature Masterpieces’
Key Chorale presents a program of transient “masterpieces,” together with works by Verdi, Mozart, Vaughan Williams, Hogan and Whitacre and carried out by the Key Chorale Chamber Singers. 4 p.m. Jan. 21-22. Church of the Palms, 3224 Bee Ridge Rd., Sarasota. $35-$45. 941-552-8768; keychorale.org
Kareem Fahmy’s ‘Distinct Society’
As a part of its Artists and Thinkers sequence, Hermitage Artist Retreat presents a digital dialog with playwright Kareem Fahmy, who will speak about his play “Distinct Society” simply days earlier than its world premiere in Salt Lake Metropolis. It’s set in a library that straddles the U.S.-Canada border and is used as a gathering place by individuals separated by the “Muslim ban.” 5 p.m. Jan. 23. Through Zoom. $5 registration price. Hermitageartistretreat.org
Scottish Songs
Mezzo soprano Susan Platts performs with Sarasota Orchestra musicians on this Chamber Soiree program that options Brahms’ “Zwei Gesange,” Schubert’s “Auf dem Strom” and picks from Beethoven’s “Schottische Lieder.” 4 p.m. Jan. 22, Holley Corridor, 709 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $40-$50. 941-953-3434; sarasotaorchestra.org
‘Aladdin’
The nationwide tour of Disney’s Broadway hit that includes songs by Alan Menken involves Sarasota for per week with the story of a poor younger man who finds a magical lamp with a Genie inside and finally ends up falling in love with a princess. Jan. 24-29. Van Wezel Performing Arts Corridor, 777 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $47-$122. 941-263-6799; vanwezel.org
‘Community’
Florida Studio Theatre presents the regional premiere of Lee Corridor’s current Broadway hit, tailored from the traditional movie by Paddy Chayefsky, about tv anchorman Howard Beale who rails in opposition to adjustments within the media world, prompting a viewer revolt. Jan. 25-March 19. FST Gompertz Theatre, 1265 First St., Sarasota. $25-$39. 941-366-9000; floridastudiotheatre.org
‘Roots, Routes and Rhythm’
Shariffa Ali, one of many first winners of the Hermitage Main Theater Award, joined by her South African-born vocalist Vuyo Sotashe, talks about her new undertaking a few small South African city center college choir’s efforts to disguise one member as a woman for a nationwide competitors. 5 p.m. Jan. 26. Selby Botanical Gardens, 1534 Mound St., Sarasota. Free with $5 registration. Hermitageartistretreat.org
‘Dance Makers’
Sarasota Up to date presents its annual program of latest work by nationally acclaimed up to date dancers carried out by firm members, set to the whole lot from Miles Davis to athletic Afro-Cuban sounds. Choreographers come from Orlando, Miami, Austin, Texas and Sarasota. Jan. 26-29. Prepare dinner Theatre, FSU Middle for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $15-$50. Digital streaming Jan. 28-29. $16. 941-260-8485; sarasotacontemporarydance.org
‘In Rep’
The Sarasota Ballet presents a world premiere by firm member Arcadian Broad and the Sarasota premiere of Jessica Lang’s “Shades of Spring,” which was created for its August program on the Joyce Theatre in New York. It additionally consists of Frederick Ashton’s “Facade.” Jan. 27-30, FSU Middle for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. Tickets begin at $35. 941-359-0099; sasrasotaballet.org
Joseph Keckler in Live performance (NYC)
The singer, author and multimedia creator presents a program for The Ringling’s Artwork of Efficiency sequence of music and extra that straddles traces between “comedy, commentary and communion,” together with the premiere of his musical brief “GPS Tune,” which was filmed on the Historic Asolo Theater. Jan. 27-28. Historic Asolo Theater, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota. $10-$35. 941-359-5700; ringling.org
Steven Moeckel and Joanna Goldstein
Artist Sequence Live shows of Sarasota presents violinist Steven Moeckel, concertmaster of the Santa Fe Opera Firm, and pianist Joanna Goldstein in a recital that includes works by feminine composers. 4 p.m. Jan. 29. Fischer/Weisenborneresidence, 7459 Cabbage Palm Court docket, Sarasota. Refreshments observe. $55. 941-306-1200; artistseriesconcerts.org
Emerson String Quartet
One of the outstanding chamber ensembles within the worlds returns to Sarasota in a cease on their farewell live performance tour throughout their forty seventh and last season. This system options works by Haydn, Mendelssohn and Beethoven. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30. Riverview Performing Arts Middle, 1 Ram Manner, Sarasota. $30-$85. 941-966-6161; scasarasota.org
‘Blue Man Group’
Three performers lined in blue create an uncommon spectacle on stage with mild, paint, drums, comedy and extra on this long-running hit present acceptable for the complete household. Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Van Wezel Performing Arts Corridor, 777 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. $42-$102. 941-263-6799; vanwezel.org
Annual Member Exhibition
ArtCenter Manatee presents its annual member exhibition, an all-media juried exhibition, with a gap reception at 5 p.m. Feb. 2. Additionally opening is MetalWorx with the Florida Society of Goldsmiths and Ralph Berger. Jan. 31-Feb. 24. 209 ninth St., West, Bradenton. 941-746-2862; artscentermanatee.org
Persevering with
Lee Mayor exhibition
The exhibition “Lee Mayer: Misplaced Summer time,” panorama work by 1972 graduate Lee Mayer continues by March 17 within the Ringling School Patricia Thompson Alumni & Skylight galleries); 2700 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. 941-359-7563; ringling.edu/galleries
Florida Studio Theatre
The Broadway musical “One thing Rotten,” about two Renaissance-era playwriting brothers making an attempt to compete with Shakespeare and inadvertently creating the primary musical comedy, continues by Jan. 8 within the Gompertz Theatre. Heidi Schreck’s play “What the Structure Means to Me” runs by Feb. 26 within the Keating Theatre. Two cabaret productions additionally proceed: “A Place within the Solar: A Tribute to Stevie Surprise” runs by March 26 within the Goldstein Cabaret, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota. “The 70s: Extra Than a Decade” runs by Feb. 12 within the Court docket Cabaret, 1265 First St., Sarasota. 941-366-9000; floridastudiotheatre.org
‘Journeys to Locations Recognized and Unknown’
This exhibition, subtitled “Shifting Pictures by Janet Biggs and peter campus” seems at how two artists of various generations use transferring photos to take a look at science, philosophy and spirituality. By way of Jan. 15, Sarasota Artwork Museum, 1001 S. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. 941-309-4300; sarasotaartmuseum.org
Ringling Museum
A number of displays are ongoing, together with “So long as there may be solar, so long as there may be mild,” that includes picks from the Convey Reward and the Ringling’s trendy and up to date artwork assortment, by Jan 7; Highlights from the Stanton B. and Nancy W. Kaplan Assortment of Pictures, by Feb. 12 within the Searing Galleries; “A Decade of Accumulating,” that includes 100 items the museum has added to its assortment within the final 11 years. By way of Jan. 22 within the Searing Galleries. Ringling Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota. 941-359-5700; ringling.org
PMP/Suncoast Winter Residency
After a two-year COVID hiatus, the Perlman Music Program/Suncoast with greater than 30 younger string gamers working with skilled musicians and featured in public rehearsals and grasp lessons. By way of Jan. 7 at USF Sarasota-Manatee, 8350 N. Tamiami Path, Sarasota. perlmanmusicprogramsuncoast.org Celebration live performance at 5 p.m. Jan. 5, Sarasota Opera Home, 61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota. $40-$80. 941-328-1300; sarasotaopera.org
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