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The cultural capital of
Southwest
Florida, Sarasota is a haven for artists and well as art
enthusiasts. The county’s cultural attractions rival those of much
larger cities with two symphonies, a world-class ballet company, an
opera house, an abundance of art galleries and numerous playhouses.
One of the most beautiful museums in the
United States is
located in Sarasota. A gift from John and Mable Ringling, the
collection is recognized internationally for its Baroque paintings,
including John Paul Rubens’ Triumph of the Eucharist series.
Additionally, the exquisite 18th century Asolo Theater
from Asolo, Italy, and the Ringling Museum of the Circus are found
in Sarasota.
Sarasota is home
to a plethora of performing artists, as well as a training area for
stage actors and graphic artists. The Ringling School of Art and
Design hosts talented sculptors and painters, while actors from
around the world train at the Asolo Theater Festival.
BALLET
The Sarasota Ballet
THEATRE
Asolo Theatre
Banyan Theater Company
Florida Studio Theatre
Golden Apple Dinner Theatre
The Players of Sarasota
Venice Little Theater
West Coast Black Theatre Troupe
OPERA
The Sarasota Opera
SYMPHONY/MUSIC
Florida West Coast Symphony
The Gloria Musicae Singers
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Key Chorale
Sarasota Concert Band
Sarasota
Folk Club Inc.
Sarasota Pops
La Musica
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
The Venice Symphony
Museums,
Galleries & Film
ART FILMS
Sarasota Film Society - Burns
Court Cinema
Sarasota Film Festival
MUSEUMS
Florida Museum of Natural
History
John and Mable Ringling Museum
of Art
GWIZ
Museum of Asian Art
South Florida Museum, Bishop
Planetarium and Parker Manatee Aquarium
Sarasota Classic Car Museum
OTHER
Florida Wine Fest & Auction
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