The Hot Wing King, the 2021 Pulitzer Prize-winning drama by acclaimed playwright Katori Hall, will open on Friday, June 5, at American Stage. Set in Memphis, Tennessee, …
This weekend, Bradenton's Village of the Arts will host a Cinco de Mayo-themed Art Walk. Spend some time in the Village of the Art. Shops and galleries will be open, with live music, pop-up vendors, …
Even in summer 2024, as Bush toured to promote the band’s 21-track best-of album, “Loaded: The Greatest Hits 1994-2023.” Gavin Rossdale, Bush’s founding member, primary songwriter, singer, …
Urbanite Returns May 29 with playwright and performer Jade Wheeler's Who is Eartha Mae? , the first musical produced by the black box theater since it opened in 2015. Kitt was an …
We’re already a third of the way through 2026, and the movies that have made big money have been the usual suspects (“Super Mario Galaxy” and “Scream 7”) with some word-of-mouth crowd …
Step into a world of wonder with Big Fish, a magical and deeply moving musical that celebrates the power of storytelling, the love between father and son, and the extraordinary hidden in the …
Winston Churchill is credited with saying that history is written by the victors. And in the world of major labels, these corporate entities have a long history of emerging as top dogs, for example, …
Devon Allman has developed quite a multi-faceted music career over the years, working with Duane Betts in the Allman Betts Band, which was preceded by a fruitful run in the band Royal Southern …
Spend the day surrounded by art, color, and amazing artists in Bradenton’s Village of the Arts. For World Art Day, VOTA is adding a little extra fun with Chalk the Village. Chalk stations will be …
To identify what fuels Carlos Santana’s creative engine, know that it is gratitude with a capital G. Consider it an extension of Santana’s spirituality, which comes through in the humility and …
The year is 2048, and honeybees are extinct, save a limited supply that is being kept alive in corporate, lab-based apiaries—with varying levels of success. When a shocking discovery …
ArtWalk is back. Bradenton’s Village of the Arts invites you to enjoy a weekend of art, color, and springtime charm, while wandering through working studios, galleries, and boutiques filled with …
I had an epiphany while watching “Project Hail Mary.” Ryan Gosling could have played Marty in “Marty Supreme,” but Timothée Chalamet could never have played Ryland Grace in “Project Hail …
Tide Tables, a longtime favorite in the Manatee County restaurant scene, was included as one of only 39 restaurants (only two of which were in Florida) on USA Today's 2026 Restaurants of the …
On Saturday, March 28, Realize Bradenton will present BAM!Fest from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the Manatee River. This free community event transforms the Riverwalk into a dynamic art and music …
Time flies when you’re having fun. It’s hard to believe that when Kenny Wayne Shepherd released his debut album “Ledbetter Heights” in 1996, he was an 18-year-old guitarist on the cusp of …
Sarasota craft beer bar 99 Bottles has officially been named a Top 5 Best Beer Bar in the Country in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards . It was the only bar in Florida …
To get a good impression of what speaks to Sebastian Bach, ask him about his record collection. An avid collector, Bach has “not boxes of vinyl, but rooms of vinyl.” It’s an important factoid …
On Monday, March 16, at 6:00 PM, the Manatee Performing Arts Center will present “Joe & Lauren Make Cool Music at MPAC.” Presented in partnership with the Hermitage Artist Retreat, …
March is gearing up to be a big month in Bradenton's Village of the Arts, with Lucky to be a Local, the third Saturday market, and studio tour events taking place over the next three weekends.