“Songs from the Sand: A Hermitage Cabaret” featuring works by Hermitage composers performed by some of Sarasota’s greatest talents, Friday, January 19, 5pm: From Jeanine Tesori, Adam Gwon, Michael R. Jackson, and Gavin Creel to Kit Yan, Zoe Sarnak, Rona Siddiqui, and more, the Hermitage has provided space and time to some of the most exciting musical theater writers working today. Hear selections from some of these composers and lyricists, performed by Sarasota’s finest talents at one of the area's newest and most beautiful outdoor stages, Town Center at Longboat Key. In addition to the works themselves, hear little known stories about the creation of some of New York theater’s recent success stories and insights into the creative process. Presented in partnership with the Town of Longboat Key. Registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org ($5/person registration fee). Longboat Key Town Center, 501 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key, FL 34228