“The surest way to remain vital in our relationship to old music is in the creation of new music.” ~Robert Spano, AMFS Music Director, Hermitage Fellow, Grammy Award Winner (August 9, 2022) The Hermitage Artist Retreat (Sarasota County, Florida) and the Aspen Music Festival and School (Aspen, Colorado)are commemorating the 10th year of the Hermitage Prize in Composition … [Read more...] about Hermitage Artist Retreat and Aspen Music Festival and School Celebrate 10th Year of Hermitage Prize in Composition ahead of announcing this year’s winner on August 13
Arts, Culture, Entertainment, Meetings, Events
Tampa’s Annual Celebration Of Improv Comedy Returns This Week In Ybor City
TAMPA, FL, August 2022: The Countdown Improv Festival will return this week at the HCC Ybor Performing Arts Building in Ybor City for the sixth year running. The festival will kick off at 7 PM on Thursday, August 11, and will run until Saturday, August 13. “Countdown acts are some of the most consistently funny, original, and talented shows that you won’t ever see anywhere … [Read more...] about Tampa’s Annual Celebration Of Improv Comedy Returns This Week In Ybor City
Sunshine From Darkness, Inspiring Hope Dinner
Jennifer Holliday to headline Sunshine From Darkness fundraiser The 2023 Inspiring Hope Dinner will raise money for HarvestHouse and Teen Court of Sarasota, and cutting-edge research funded by The Brain& Behavior Research Foundation SARASOTA, FL – Sunshine From Darkness, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the funding of local mental health and addiction services and … [Read more...] about Sunshine From Darkness, Inspiring Hope Dinner
Best Face Forward for a Cause: A Cosmetic Fundraiser to Fight Ovarian Cancer
VENICE, FL — Paradise Dermatology, a leader in providing medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatological care to Sarasota and Charlotte Counties, is hosting a community-wide fundraiser to help one of their own team members. The goal is to raise funds for critical medical costs and future financial needs of her family as well as raising awareness of ovarian cancer. Patients, … [Read more...] about Best Face Forward for a Cause: A Cosmetic Fundraiser to Fight Ovarian Cancer
Florida CraftArt presents: Artists’ Workbench Demonstrative Exhibition
Have you ever wondered how a piece of art is made? Each day from August 19 to October 15, 11a.m. to 4 p.m., a Tampa Bay artist will be present with workbench and studio materials to demonstrate the creation of a fine craft specialty in the Florida CraftArt Gallery. A total of 16 skilled artisans will take turns during this eight-week learning opportunity to show and display … [Read more...] about Florida CraftArt presents: Artists’ Workbench Demonstrative Exhibition