Entertainment
September 20, 2021
Cortez Cultural Center to host music, arts events
CORTEZ – The Cortez Cultural Center, 11655 Cortez Road W., invites everyone to enjoy its fall events, including Music on the Porch, an Arts and Crafts sale and a Veteran’s Day Weekend Salute.
Open…
September 19, 2021
Drinks are flowing at Island Players 73rd season premier
ANNA MARIA – As the title implies, there’s plenty of drinking going on in “The Savannah Sipping Society,” directed by Mike Lusk and presented by The Island Players. The play is set to run until Sept…
September 13, 2021
Island Gallery West welcomes new members
HOLMES BEACH – Island Gallery West features art created by its 30 member artists who work in paint, drawing, mixed media, photographs, sculpture, jewelry and glass mosaics. The gallery recently annou…
September 12, 2021
Island Players kick off historic 73rd season
ANNA MARIA – After the COVID-19 pandemic put a stop to live theater in 2020, the Island Players are excited to kick off their historic 73rd season on Thursday, Sept. 16, with a production of “The Sav…
August 22, 2021
Island Players announce season’s first production
ANNA MARIA – After more than a year off due to COVID-19 restrictions, The Island Players are excited to announce they are starting their historic 73rd season with the delightful comedy, “The Savannah…
August 15, 2021
Bayfest scheduled to return Oct. 15-16
ANNA MARIA – Hosted by the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce, Bayfest 2021 is scheduled to take place Friday, Oct. 15 and Saturday, Oct. 16.
Barring any COVID-19 or weather-related complicatio…
August 15, 2021
Island resident’s skateboard collection is art on wheels
HOLMES BEACH – Walking into the home of Mark Platt, you’ll see amazing, high-quality works of art on every wall, but it’s a little different than anything you will see in local galleries.
Platt ha…
August 15, 2021
Island Gallery West extends “Live Colorfully”
HOLMES BEACH – Art imitates life at the Island Gallery West with the “Live Colorfully” exhibit currently on display. Vibrant works of art inspired by the flora, fauna and people of Anna Maria Island…
July 26, 2021
Children’s Drama Camp showcases talented Island youth
ANNA MARIA – After two weeks of rehearsal and education, the 2021 Children’s Drama Camp closed with two performances of “Biome” at the Island Players Community Theater.
The Camp is held by The Cen…
July 4, 2021
A festive Fourth
The Anna Maria Island Privateers took the Fourth of July holiday to the streets of all three Island cities Saturday, making up for lost time from the cancellation of last year’s parade by the COVID-1…













