Author: Andrea Martone

Andrea Martone is a former Arts & Entertainment Editor for the Sarasota Observer Newspaper Group, as well as a former Editor-in-Chief of a Long Island (New York) newspaper chain. She moved to Sarasota 14 years ago after working as an executive in NYC in public relations and marketing. She currently is a Public relations & marketing consultant and President of Insightful PR. She lives and breathes all things art, culture, music food and wine and is proud to be the Executive Editor of Sarasota Events Calendar.

EAT SARASOTA: A New, Visual Culinary Experience

Restaurants have a new visual opportunity to lure patrons to experience their cuisine.

Chamber Music Concert Features Renown Polish Couple

Duo Klavitarre has performed in various countries worldwide and are known for their polished performances and lively interpretations on piano and guitar.

Film Festival Sarasota: “Through Women’s Eyes” Has Something for Everyone!

This year’s diverse program features 10 features, 22 shorts, documentaries, narratives, and works from 6 emerging filmmakers from 17 countries. All produced or directed by women.

The Power of Diverse Media Stories: Why Representation Matters

“Through Women’s Eyes” International Film Festival Begins March 7 in Sarasota. This is one film festival not to be missed!

At Selby Gardens: Two Iconic artists who forever changed the course of modern art history

The relationship between Yayoi Kusama and Georgia O’Keeffe is the focus of the exhibition “Yayoi Kusama: A Letter to Georgia O’Keefe” at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is an exhibition exploring the artwork of Yayoi Kusama and her connection with Georgia O’Keeffe, highlighting the unexpected yet profoundly impactful mentoring relationship that developed between the two iconic artists.

Sarasota Rising: An Evening With….

Broadway veterans to sing, along with other local well-known talent

Love Between Lines

Azara will be performing their grand finale of the season on March 1 & 2 with “Love Between Lines” – a mesmerizing contemporary ballet show with an overarching theme of cultural freedom and liberation.

Sarasota Vietnamese Festival to Attract Thousands

The Vietnamese New Year’s celebrations in America and especially here in Sarasota are important as they provide a means for Vietnamese Americans to preserve their cultural traditions, strengthen community ties, and pass down their heritage to younger generations.

Sarasota’s Women’s International Film Festival Starts March 7

Empowering Gender Equality: 25 Years of Groundbreaking films. This year’s theme is “Reel Equals” – Buy tickets now!

Azara’s Short and Suite Performance Deserves a Long Applause!

a delightful blend of classical and contemporary ballet performed by a troupe of contemporary ballet dancers presenting a mesmerizing act of Nutcracker Suite excerpts set to contemporary holiday music.