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Orlando Sings doesn't stage your typical choral recital of yesteryear. After witnessing their "Spirit of South America" performance last year, our immediate reaction was, "That...

The best of British ballet comes to Sarasota, which will also play host to comedy, live music, tribute acts and world class theater this week.

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Scene Around First, a somber memory ... Jan. 27 was "Holocaust Remembrance Day." That brings to mind the late former Congressman from California, Tom Lantos, who passed some years ago from cancer. For those of you who arent familiar with him, I will try to fill you in: Tamas (Thomas) Peter Lantos was born in Bupapest, Hungary, to a Jewish family that was very educated with teachers, professors, etc. Of course, during World War II, they were sent to concentration camps. When Tom was 16 years old...

Ella and the Bossa Beat Ella & The Bossa Beat are back in time for the holidays, with a special intimate show as a trio, featuring Ella Borges on Vocals and Piano, Magrus Borges on Drums and Marco Bojorquez on Bass. They will be performing some Brazilian Jazz standards along with original music.