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How To Grow A Festival From The Ground Up
Jeffery Kin catalyzes collaboration and creativity on the Cultural Coast.
Sarasota Rising: An Evening With….
McCurdy’s Comedy Club in downtown, Sarasota, has always been known to have great energy and an eclectic talent that keeps audiences laughing. Laughter is indeed the best medicine, but so is listening to great Broadway music from voices from well-known Broadway veterans Anita Gillette and Lee Roy Reams who perform “Broadway Buddies TWO-Gether” on McCurdy’s stage at a matinee performance Sunday, Feb. 18 at 3pm.
Save the date for Sarasota's inaugural Living Arts Fest in November
Jeffery Kin's Living Arts Festival will debut in and around Sarasota in November.
Sarasota Rising Sets the Stage for The Living Arts Festival with "An Evening With..." Featuring Broadway Icon Andrea McArdle
This exclusive event showcased the timeless talent of Andrea McArdle, captivating the audience with her iconic performances and sharing behind-the-scenes stories from her illustrious Broadway career. Plus, the unveiling of the official poster for Sarasota Rising's upcoming Living Arts Festival. As the evening concluded, attendees were treated to a thrilling countdown, building anticipation for the forthcoming Living Arts Festival—an immersive celebration set to showcase the diversity and vibrancy of Sarasota's artistic landscape.