Arts and Culture

Cynthia Sayer is also an American Banjo Hall of Fame member and founding member of Woody Allen’s New Orleans Jazz Band.

Radical Softness offers a look at the artist's evolution, tracing her journey from early explorations in drawing, painting, and textiles to the monumental netted sculptures that have transformed public spaces, and the debut of new work.

Chelsea Gallo is The Florida Orchestra’s resident conductor. She spoke with WSMR’s Susan Giles Wantuck in November as part of Classical WSMR's online series, "Meet your musical neighbor.”

As the last Arts Annual in the county-owned gallery space in Pinellas County, the exhibition is seen by organizers as a kind of grand finale.

This week on a special ‘Film Fest’ edition of "The Florida Roundup," we spoke with directors of three documentaries related to the Sunshine State.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," guest host Cathy Carter takes listeners from coops to books, then there's a debate involving pregnant women and a look at burlesque’s colorful history.

Nik Wallenda and his family are known for their daring high-wire acts. Now, he's established an annual holiday show in his hometown of Sarasota.

Based on events during World War I, the musical centers on German and Allied soldiers along the Western Front who engage in a holiday ceasefire. It is playing at the the Historic Asolo Theatre in Sarasota.

On "Florida Matters: Live & Local," we cover families facing food insecurity, endangered manatees, navigating tricky holiday conversations and exploring festive local events.

These works narrate tales that span the battlefields of past wars to the steadfast resolve of current enlisted troops.

Ashley Page danced with London's Royal Ballet for more than 25 years. He then led the Scottish Ballet as its Artistic Director. Now, he's debuting a world premiere dance with the Sarasota Ballet.

The filmmaker says the documentary seeks to penetrate to the heart of Wiesel and his legacy as one of the most public survivors of the Holocaust.