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THIS WEEK
‘LA SYLPHIDE’
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
From $35 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
The Sarasota Ballet performs Johan Kobborg’s production of August Bournonville’s iconic full-length romantic ballet. “La Sylphide” tells the story of a Scottish fiance torn between a local woman and an ethereal creature. Continues at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
‘MADAMA BUTTERFLY’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave.
From $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Since its 1904 premiere in Milan, “Madama Butterfly” has become one of the most popular operas in the world. Over the years, the tragic tale of a Japanese geisha who commits suicide after being jilted by a U.S. naval officer has sparked controversy. It’s an audience favorite nonetheless. This is the opera’s closing performance of “Butterfly.”
VANESSA RUBIN
8 p.m. at Fogartyville, 525 Kumquat Court $30 members; $32 not-yetmembers; $16 students Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.
A native of Cleveland, jazz vocalist Vanessa Rubin draws on the influences of her mother’s Trinidadian roots and her Louisianaborn father in her storytelling, which follows in the footsteps of jazz greats Carmen McRae, Shirley Horn and Freddy Cole.
SATURDAY MY HOMETOWN FEST
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Henderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle $25-$35 Visit MyHometownFest.com.
Now in its eighth year, My Hometown Fest helps raise money for children and families with speech and hearing disabilities. This family event features food, beer, spirits and live music, which begins at noon.
FAMILY ART MAKING DAY
9 a.m. at Creative Liberties, 927 Lime Ave. Free Visit CreativeLiberties.net.
All ages are welcome at this workshop sponsored by “artists helping artists.”
YOGA AT THE UMBRELLA HOUSE
10 a.m. at 1300 Westway Drive $30-$40 Visit ArchitectureSarasota.org.
Salute the sun with Kris Galea of Yoga From The Heart in Paul Hiss’ modern masterpiece, which Architectural Digest named “one of the five most remarkable houses of the mid-20th century.”
‘DON GIOVANNI’
7:30 p.m. at 61 N. Pineapple Ave. From $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Set in 17th century Spain, Mozart’s most famous opera focuses on the infamous heartbreaker Don Juan, telling a story of obsession, betrayal, crime and revenge.
DON’T MISS
JOAN ELLISON’S JUDY GARLAND: ‘COME ON GET HAPPY’
When: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26
Where: Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way
Tickets: $30-$50; $5 students/children
Info: Visit ThePopsOrchestra.org.
Backed by The Pops Orchestra, Joan Ellison takes a musical tour of iconic singer Judy Garland’s life from Hollywood to Carnegie Hall. The Pops’ final show of the season takes audiences over the rainbow with the original symphonic arrangements that accompanied Garland, courtesy of the Judy Garland Trust. Continues 7:30 p.m. Monday at SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W. Bradenton.
SUNDAY ‘ERNANI’
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
From $25
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
The latest presentation in the Opera’s long-running Verdi Cycle, “Ernani” features a stirring score that follows a bandit who has lost everything as he faces competing suitors — including the king — for his true love.
SPHINX VIRTUOSI:
‘SONGS FOR OUR TIMES’
4 p.m. at Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail
$35-$45
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
The Sphinx Virtuosi is a professional, self-conducted ensemble of 18 accomplished Black and Latinx artists commemorating current events and the vibrant legacy of the past.
THE WORLD FUSION ORCHESTRA
7 p.m. at Fogartyville, 525 Kumquat Court $18 members; $21 nonmembers; $10.50 students Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.
Gypsy Jazz meets up with funk, classical and hardcore fusion in The World Fusion Orchestra, founded by international composer and virtuoso guitarist Gustav Viehmeyer. The ensemble features multiplatinum drummer Art Weiss and upright bassist Jack Berry.
MONDAY
BUFFALO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail $35-$115 Visit SCASarasota.org.
MICHAEL BOLTON
7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail $88-$118. Visit VanWezel.org.
One of the leading practitioners of “blue-eyed soul,” Michael Bolton is spreading the gospel about his first new studio album of all original music in nearly 15 years. “Spark of Light,” the first single from the album, was released March 8.
Acclaimed conductor JoAnn Falletta leads the Grammy Award-winning Buffalo Philharmonic in a program featuring Kodaly’s “Dances of Galanta,” Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7. The program features violinist Sandy Cameron.
WEDNESDAY
DEAN NAPOLITANO
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre, 1923 Ringling Blvd. $25 Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
A throwback to the great comedians of yesteryear with his own modern twist, Dean Napolitano has appeared in a variety of shows and roles on TV, including “Heroes,” “The Shield,” “Safe Harbor” and “From Earth to the Moon.”
‘PARALYZED’
7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre, corner of Cocoanut and First Street $18-$39 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
In this world premiere, the lives of two strangers — Leigh and Lee — with little in common besides their names come together after the discovery of a mysterious suicide note. Runs through April 21.
PAUL ANKA — GREATEST HITS:
HIS WAY
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail $82-$132 Visit VanWezel.org.
The Canadian-American crooner
Paul Anka is best known for his iconic hits “Put Your Head on My Shoulder” and “Having My Baby,” but not everyone knows he earns royalties for the English lyrics of “My Way,” one of Frank Sinatra’s most recognizable anthems, not to mention the theme song from “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.”
Our Pick
JAY LENO
The longtime “Tonight Show” host promises to be in fine form after recovering from burns recently sustained while working on one of his vintage cars and broken bones suffered in a motorcycle accident. The show must go on!
IF YOU GO
When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 28
Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts
Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail
Tickets: $82-$122
Info: Visit VanWezel.org.
