Community Calendar

Step into the spotlight with One Hit Wonders, a toe-tapping celebration of those unforgettable songs that lit up the charts and became part of our lives. From the epic storytelling of “American Pie” to the carefree whistle of “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” this show celebrates the artists who gave us a single great hit. Quirky, charming, and packed with guilty pleasures, One Hit Wonders proves that sometimes one hit is all you need.

In her golden years, Emma “Grandma” Gatewood called her family and said she was “going for a walk.” Conveniently, she forgot to mention her walk was over 2,000 miles and passed 14 states. Set out with nothing but her Keds and her determination, she became the first woman to hike the newly formed Appalachian Trail – alone. Grandma Gatewood Took a Walk follows her true, remarkable adventure, and reminds us that it’s never too late to blaze your own trail.

Circus magic reaches new heights as the Circus Arts Conservatory announces "Circus Sarasota™ EPIC"—a jaw-dropping assembly of some of the planet's most extraordinary performers, including record-shattering daredevils and beloved "America's Got Talent" stars, coming together for just 23 days. This annual one-of-a-kind production of circus artistry arrives Sat, February 14 to Sun, March 8, 2026, under the iconic Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park.

Circus Sarasota™ EPIC features performers collectively holding more than 18 world records, including juggling phenomenon Danyl Lysenko making his North American debut, hand-balancing virtuoso Quincy Azzario (Gold and Silver Clown winner at Monte Carlo), master of balance Rubel Medini, and the breathtaking aerial straps of Duo Disar. Ringmaster Joseph Dominic Bauer, 15th-generation circus artist, returns to lead audiences through performances that honor Sarasota's rich circus heritage while introducing contemporary acts. The lineup also includes Duo Sirca Marea - Le Cadre, finalists on "America's Got Talent" 2025, performing their heart-stopping blindfolded aerial cradle act, and circus comic Chris Allison, Ringling Bros.' former Boss Clown and AGT alum, who will have the audience doubling over in laughs. The Olate Family Dogs, winners of AGT Season 7, bring their award-winning rescue dog spectacular, while international sensation Florian Blümmel, fresh from "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," delivers his world-famous artistic bike act. Precision, power, and raw courage collide with The Wheel of Steel, performed by The Cardenas Team from Chile, and more!

This family-friendly show is 50% off for opening weekend courtesy of ABC7; tickets are available at CircusArts.org or by calling 941-355-9805.

New York’s Jon Lehrer Dance Company (JLDC) returns to New Tampa Performing Arts Center with its signature athletic, artistic, and accessible brand of dance.

Experience four works never before seen at NTPAC including Foster, Jon’s heartfelt tribute to his younger brother, Michael Foster Lehrer, who passed away on Jan. 17, 2023, after a 6-year battle with ALS.

The Saratota/Manatee Alumnae chapter of the Sigma Alpha Iota, musical fraternity is pleased to announce it’s annual fundraiser. Funds generated from these concerts are used to benefit Youth Music programs in the greater Bradenton/Saratota area. This year, the organization is pleased to have as featured guest artist, Jeremy Daniel Filsell, Rebecca Kellerman-Filsell, soprano, and the Key Chorale Student Scholars.

Jeremy Filsell is a British pianist, organist and composer who has served as director of music at Christ Episcopal Church in Bradenton, Florida since September 2025. He previously held similar positions in the United Kingdom and the United States, including at the St. Thomas Church in New York City prior to coming to Bradenton. He has studied at the University at Oxford, Keble College, the Royal College of Music, Blue Coat Church of England School and received His PhD in Musicology from Birmingham City University/Conservatoire. In his career, he has won numerous prizes and competitions and has made many recordings, both on organ and piano..
In demand in the UK, until 2008 he was lecturer in academic studies at the Royal Academy of Music, visiting tutor in organ studies at Eton College. Previously he was assistant organist at Ely Cathedral, He has taught masterclasses in performance and interpretation throughout the UK and in the U.S. at Yale UUniversity and Utah State University.
From 2008 to 2009, Jeremy was principal organist of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. and in 2010 became artist-in-residence at Washington National Cathedral.
Filsell is married to Rebecca Kellerman-Filsell, a freelance soprano who also works with Sarasota Young Voices.Rebecca Kellerman-Filsell is a choral specialist with 30+ years of experience singing, teaching, and leading choral programs. Rebecca serves as Assistant Artistic Director of Sarasota Young Voices and is the former Music Associate for Children and Youth at Saint Thomas Church in New York City where she founded their children’s choir, The Noble Singers.Rebecca holds a BM and MM in Voice Performance from Shenandoah University.
The Key Chorale Student Scholar Leadership Program equips gifted high-school musicians with the training and real-world experience they need to excel at the college level and beyond. Aimed at students with exceptional musical aptitude who plan to continue their studies after graduation, the program upholds a minimum 3.0 GPA to foster both academic and artistic commitment. Nominees are recommended by their choir directors and then chosen through personal interviews and competitive auditions.
Once selected, Student Scholars participate in a full Key Chorale season—singing in concerts, attending master classes, and taking part in additional performance opportunities—all at no cost. Over time, the program has grown into a three-tiered internship that blends in-depth vocal technique and choral skills training with meaningful leadership experiences.

A musical celebration bringing our entire community together -- united in song -- for a powerful concert marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and celebrating the 100th anniversary of Venice, Florida.

The Steinway Signature Series features acclaimed pianists in a wide variety of repertoire and showcases the center’s hand-selected Steinway Concert Grand piano. Patrons are invited to enjoy wonderful evenings of music presented by world-class musicians on a state-of-the-art instrument.

Austrian-American Steinway Artist and internationally acclaimed pianist Markus Gottschlich makes his NTPAC debut with an evening that fuses jazz traditions from around the world.

Known for his deeply lyrical phrasing and genre-defying creativity, Gottschlich draws on his European roots and global touring experience to present brand-new compositions and ensemble works that blend chamber jazz, Afro-Caribbean rhythms, and cinematic storytelling.

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.

La Grande Illusion is a major exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed artist, Brian Maguire. The exhibition spans two decades of work that spotlights the artist’s lifelong quest to draw attention to global injustices, war, and human rights. One of Ireland's leading cultural figures, Maguire has turned the practice and tradition of painting into acts of visual testimony. Maguire’s paintings are global in scope and are derived from projects undertaken between 2007 and 2024 in Mexico, the Mediterranean, Syria, Sudan, the United States, and the Amazon. Maguire's artworks are painted from direct experience and involve the artist spending extensive time on the ground with the communities that welcome him. The results are, plainly put, paintings that visualize the commonality of human suffering and dramatize the plight of people in need.

USF’s world-renowned print atelier proudly presents a temporary exhibition in its main gallery celebrating the rich legacy of women artists who have collaborated with Graphicstudio over the decades. Showcasing the work of ten influential artists from the studio’s history—Diana Al-Hadid, Trisha Brown, Elisabeth Condon, Lesley Dill, Nancy Graves, Iva Gueorguieva, Graciela Iturbide, Mernet Larsen, Andrea Modica, and Janina Tschäpe—the exhibition highlights the remarkable diversity and innovation these women bring to the field of contemporary art.

Spanning a wide range of artistic practices, the featured works explore the boundaries of printmaking through experimental techniques that merge photography, sculpture, and mixed media assemblage. Together, they reflect the dynamic and evolving role of women in the printmaking tradition and the enduring creative impact of Graphicstudio’s collaborative model.

Graphicstudio is open to the public Monday through Friday, 10 am to 4 pm. Free parking is easily available for visitors. Closed on the weekends and USF holidays: November 11, 27 and 28, December 22 through January 2, and January 19.