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BY OBSERVER STAFFSARASOTA JAZZ FESTIVAL
When: March 13-18
Where: Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park
Tickets: $48-$125
Info: Visit SarasotaJazzFestival.com
Enjoy all the jazz you can handle during this five-day music fest put on by the Jazz Club of Sarasota. Enjoy classics like Dick Hyman as well as fresh voices like Lizz Wright. But don’t miss out on the other fun events, such as the Trolley Pub Crawl and late night Open Jams.
CIRQUE DES VOIX
When: March 10-12
Where: Sailor Circus Arena
Tickets: $35-$75
Info: Visit CircusArts.org.
Cirque des Voix translates to “Circus of the Voices,” and that’s just what you’ll get with this annual collaboration between the Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale. Enjoy the fusion of death-defying circus arts put to the soundtrack of live choral music for a performance unlike any other.
HERMITAGE TURNS
20: ANDY SANDBERG & BROADWAY FRIENDS IN CONCERT
When: March 20
Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets: $25-$250
Info: Visit VanWezel.org
To celebrate the Hermitage’s 20th and raise money for hurricane repairs, Artistic Director Andy Sandberg goes back to his Broadway roots, joined by 2023 Grammy nominee and Hermitage fellow Rona Siddiqui.
TRIBUTE TO BALANCHINE
When: April 28-29
Where: Sarasota Opera House
Tickets: $35-$115
Info: Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
OUTDOOR POPS
When: May 5-6
Where: Ed Smith Stadium
Tickets: $15-$50
Info: SarasotaOrchestra. org
For this year’s outdoor pops concert, “Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown,” the Sarasota Orchestra will play the best the genre has to offer. Then to top it all off, enjoy a spectacular fireworks show for a home run evening.
To properly honor iconic choreographer George Balanchine — and the 40th anniversary of his death — the Sarasota Ballet presents this triple bill of his work.
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Benefiting: Humane Society of Sarasota County
When: 11:30 a.m. April 14
Where: Art Ovation Hotel
Tickets: $200 Call: 955-4131.
The Humane Society of Sarasota County usually has some razzle-dazzle to go along with its many adorable pets at its annual gala. Some years have been fashion shows, other have had art walks and dance parties. This year has something new — a veritable Hollywood showcase with a red carpet theme that will have everyone owning the night.
FORKS & CORKS GRAND TASTING
Benefiting:
Sarasota-Manatee
Originals
When: 11 a.m. April 23
Where: The Ringling Museum of Art
Tickets: $175 Call: 365-2800.
BLUE TIES & BUTTERFLIES
Benefiting: Child Protection Center
When: 6 p.m.
March 29
Where: Michael’s On East
Tickets: $250 Call: 365-1277.
SPARCC RUNWAY FASHION SHOW
Benefiting: Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center
When: 10 a.m. March 31
Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Tickets: $175 Call: 3651976.
SPARCC always goes big with its spring fashion fundraiser, taking over The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and having guests shop at pop up vendors and its Treasure Chest store before filing into the ballroom for the show. This year is going to have a “Timeless Treasures” theme, so expect plenty of different looks from across the decades.
Tickets: $350 Call: Call 8932864.
The Child Protection Center is celebrating 10 years of its Blue Ties and Butterflies event this year at Michael’s On East. It’s always an elegant affair with it’s blue color scheme, and that looks to continue this March. The event is key for the organization’s work helping victims of abuse each year, so expect plenty of activity at this function.
After two years away, the Grand Tasting event with the Forks & Corks food and wine festival is officially returning to Sarasota. Guests will sample food and 350 types of wine from more than 40 restaurants with Sarasota-Manatee Originals at the Ringling Museum of Art’s courtyard space. The event is always a busy affair, so make sure to get yourself a ticket while you can.
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Benefiting: Ringling College of Art and Design
When: 6 p.m.
March 18
Where: Ringling College of Art and Design
Tickets: $350 Call: Call 893-2864.
Ringling College of Art and Design’s signature fundraiser brings plenty of colors, costumes and fun to the campus every spring. This year is bringing a “Ringling Rocks the’70s” theme that will include plenty of funkadelic looks, big afros and more.
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Lecture: Ernani—A success by any other name … Joy McIntyre
Sarasota Music Archive
10:30 a.m. at Selby Library
Free Visit SarasotaMusicArchive. org.
Lenten Noontime Recital:
Sam Nelson
Noon at Church of the Redeemer
Free Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.
Understanding Opera Talk: Enrico Caruso
Sarasota Opera
5:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House’s Kamlet Library
Tickets $15
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Josh Sneed
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre
Runs through March 4 $25
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
‘Arabian Nights’
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Pinkerton Theatre
Tickets $12-$19
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Sarasota Concert Association
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $65-$155
Visit SCASarasota.org.
‘Dreamgirls’
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Runs through April 9
Tickets $20-$50
Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre. org.
‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center Runs through March 19
Tickets $17-$37
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
‘Madama Butterfly’
Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘The Last Match’
7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Runs through March 17
Tickets $25-$39
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
‘Madama Butterfly’ takes the stage at Sarasota Opera House Wednesday, March 1.
‘An Inspector Calls’ FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training
7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Runs through March 12
Tickets $35
Visit AsoloRep.org/conservatory.
‘Silent Sky’ Asolo Repertory Theatre
1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through March 5
Tickets from $33
Visit AsoloRep.org.
MARCH
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THURSDAY MARCH 2
‘Company’
Florida Cultural Group 7:30 p.m. at Manatee
Performing Arts Center
Runs through March 12
Tickets $30-$38
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
‘Don Giovanni’
Tickets $200
Visit TidewellFoundation.org.
Jazz at Two: Skip Conklng’s Dixie Mix
Jazz Club of Sarasota
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota
Tickets $15-$20
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
‘Frankenstein’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Ken Ludwig’s ‘The Three Musketeers’ Asolo Repertory Theatre
Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival
4-10 p.m. at J.D. Hamel Park Free
Runs through Sunday, March 5 Visit ParagonFestivals.com.
forming Arts Hall
Tickets $40-$90
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
‘Network’
8 p.m. at Florida Studio
‘Tell and Show: Art and Performance Expressing Identity’ 5:30 p.m. at Hermitage Artist Retreat
Tickets $5 Visit HermitageArtistRetreat. org.
8 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Runs through March 26
Tickets from $33 Visit AsoloRep.org.
FRIDAY MARCH 3
Signature Luncheon Tidewell Foundation
11:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Ann Morrison and Blake Walton: Sarasolo
7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio
Tickets $20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
Pops: Gershwin, Berlin & Friends
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Per-
Theatre’s Gompertz Theatre Runs through March 19
Tickets $25-$39
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
‘Reel Music’
9 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Court Cabaret
Runs through June 25
Tickets $34-$39
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
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Ability Shining Luncheon Easterseals
10:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $250 Visit Easterseals-SWFL.org.
Free
Artist Conversation New Music New College 5 p.m. at ACE Lounge
Visit NewMusicNewCollege. org.
MARCH
Be sure to catch “Don Giovanni” at Sarasota Opera.
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from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Pops: Gershwin, Berlin & Friends
Sarasota Orchestra
2 and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $40-$90
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Asolo Rep Annual Gala Asolo Repertory Theatre
6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Tickets $500 Visit AsoloRep.org.
‘A Place in the Sun: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder’
6 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Goldstein Cabaret Runs through April 2
Tickets $34-$39
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
The Texas Tenors
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $36-$100 Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com.
‘It’s Alive! A Monstrous Circus On Frankenstein’ New Music New College
8 p.m. at Koski Plaza
Tickets $15 Visit NewMusicNewCollege.org.
‘Chicken & Biscuits’ Asolo Repertory Theatre
8 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Runs through April 13
Tickets from $33 Visit AsoloRep.org.
STILL PLAYING
‘Dreamgirls’
Runs through April 9 at Westcoast Black Theatre
Troupe. See March 1 listing.
‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’ Runs through March 19 at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center. See March 1 listing.
‘The Last Match’ Runs through March 17 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab. See March 1 listing.
FST Improv Presents ‘Life’s A Beach’
8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio
Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre
Tickets $15
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
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MARCH
The Texas Tenors take the stage at Venice Performing Arts Center Saturday, March 4.
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Giovanni’ 1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org. Spring Concert Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble 2 p.m. at Peace Presbyterian Church Tickets $10 Visit LWRWindEnsemble.org. Showtime Benefit for Venice Theatre rebuild Venice Theatre 2 p.m. at Venice Community Center Tickets $30 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
‘Don
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‘The Rocket Man Show: Tribute to Elton John’ Venice
p.m.
Performing
at Venice
Arts Center Tickets $36-$100 Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com.
Festival
Sarasota Choir
4 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Free Visit PineShoresPres.org. Concert with Organist Felix Hell
6 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer
MARCH
Tickets $30 Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.
‘You Look Like a Fun Guy’ will be performed at Historic Asolo Theater Monday, March 6.
MONDAY MARCH 6
Opera House Tour
10:30 a.m. at Sarasota Opera House Free Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘You Look Like a Fun Guy’ The Ringling
11 a.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Free Visit Ringling.org.
A Salute to Veterans featuring The Ladies for Liberty
7 p.m. at Humane Society of Sarasota County
Tickets $40; veterans free Visit HSSC.org.
‘Let’s Hang On’
Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $45
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
Jazz at the Cabaret: Randy Sandke Quartet
Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at John C. Court
Cabaret
Tickets $34-$39
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Neil Berg’s 113 Years of Broadway
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $44-$65
Visit VanWezel.org.
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Pilobolus: Big Five-OH!
7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $22-$82
Visit VanWezel.org.
Michelle Cann, piano
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $30-$50
Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
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MARCH 19 – MARCH 26
Mort Skirboll Jewish Film Festival
Join us for another premier line-up featuring comedies, tragedies, love stories and documentaries all selected to educate, enlighten, entertain, and inspire.
APRIL 2
Israeli Jazz Pianist
Tamir Hendelman and the Spirit of Israel Ensemble
This award-winning quartet of Israeli-American musicians celebrates the musical spirit of Israel, blending heritage with modern jazz sensibilities.
APRIL 20
Community Lecture with Rabbi Steven Leder
Twice named by Newsweek as one of the 10 most influential rabbis in America, Rabbi Leder is the author of five books, including his most recent For You When I am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story
APRIL 30
Israel Independence Day
Celebrating 75 Years!
Enjoy Israeli food and festivities in a community celebration of Yom Ha’atzmaut.
To see more events and to register, visit JFEDSRQ.ORG/Events
THURSDAY MARCH 9
Mission Possible Luncheon
Moffitt Cancer Center
11 a.m. at Saslaw Residence
Tickets $300
Visit Moffitt.org.
Great Escapes: ‘American Vibes’
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall
Tickets $45-$108
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
‘Godspell’
7:30 p.m. at The Players Studio Runs through March 19
Tickets $30; students $13; preview night $28
Visit ThePlayers.org.
‘The Mikado’
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $37-$77
Visit VanWezel.org.
‘The 39 Steps’
7:30 p.m. at The Island Players Runs through March 26
Tickets from $25
Visit TheIslandPlayers.org.
FRIDAY MARCH 10
Jazz at Two: Fred Johnson and Michael Ross Trio Jazz Club of Sarasota
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota
Tickets $15-$20
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Inspiration Gala
Van Wezel Foundation
5 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $1,000
Visit VWFoundation.org.
Comedy and Community
5:30 p.m. at Hermitage Artist
Retreat
Tickets $5
Visit HermitageArtistRetreat. org.
Great Escapes: ‘American Vibes’
Sarasota Orchestra
5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall
Tickets $45-$108
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
STILL PLAYING
‘An Inspector Calls’ Runs through March 12 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. See March 1 listing.
‘Chicken & Biscuits’ Runs through April 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. See March 4 listing.
Ken Ludwig’s ‘The Three Musketeers’ Runs through March 26 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. See March 2 listing.
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Don’t miss “The Mikado” at Van Wezel Peforming Arts Hall.
Ann Morrison and Blake Walton: Sarasolo
7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio
Tickets $20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
‘Madama Butterfly’
Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Cirque des Voix
Key Chorale & The Circus Arts
Conservatory
8 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena
Tickets $35-$75
Visit CircusArts.org.
Kat Crosby and the Rhythm Gators
8 p.m. at Fogartyville
Tickets $15; members $12; students $7.50
Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.
Kenny Loggins: This is it! His Final Tour 2023
8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $102-$167
Visit VanWezel.org.
SATURDAY
MARCH 11
Art Market & Open Studios
10 a.m. at Creative Liberties
Artist Studios & Gallery Free Visit CreativeLiberties.net.
Sarasota Fine Art Show
10 a.m. at Phillippi Estate Park Free
Visit Hotworks.org.
Cirque des Voix
Key Chorale & The Circus Arts
Conservatory
1 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena
Tickets $35-$75
Visit CircusArts.org.
Great Escapes: ‘American Vibes’
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall
Tickets $45-$108
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Antonio Rey Flamenco
Troupe From Spain
Guitar Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at Riverview
Performing Arts Center
Tickets $45, $55, $65
Visit GuitarSarasota.org.
‘Ernani’
Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
FST Improv Presents ‘Life’s A Beach’
8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio
Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre
Tickets $15
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
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SUNDAY MARCH 12
Sarasota Fine Art Show
10 a.m. at Phillippi Estate Park Free Visit Hotworks.org.
Eight Over 80 Aviva Foundation
10:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East
Tickets $200 Visit AvivaSeniorLife.org.
‘Don Giovanni’
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Alleluia! Laudamus Te Suncoast Concert Band
3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church
Tickets $5
Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.
Great Escapes: ‘American Vibes’
Sarasota Orchestra
4 p.m. at Holley Hall
Tickets $45-$108
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
‘I Wanna Be Like You!’
Ring Sarasota
4 p.m. at Bee Ridge
Presbyterian Church
Tickets $10
Visit RingSarasota.org.
A Tribute to John Denver
Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Pine View School
Tickets $42
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
English Chamber Orchestra
Sarasota Concert Association
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $30-$95
Visit SCASarasota.org.
Cirque des Voix
Key Chorale & The Circus Arts Conservatory
8 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena
Tickets $35-$75 Visit CircusArts.org.
MONDAY MARCH 13
Opera House Tour
10:30 a.m. at Sarasota Opera House Free
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Connections Documentary
Film Series: ‘Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty’ Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
2:30 p.m. at Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus
Tickets $15 Visit OLLIRinglingCollege.org.
PoetryLife: Evening Reading by Award-Winning Poets
Bookstore1Sarasota
7 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre
Tickets $30
Visit SarasotaBooks.com.
‘And the Hits Keep Coming’ ensembleNEWSRQ
7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church
Tickets $25 Visit ENSRQ.org.
Voices of the Americas
La Musica Chamber Music
7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center
Tickets $62
Visit LaMusicaFestival.org.
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“In the gardens of memory, in the palace of dreams, that is where you and I will meet.”
TUESDAY MARCH 14
Jazz Trolley and Pub Crawl
Jazz Club of Sarasota
5 p.m. at University Town Center Mall
Tickets $20-$25
Visit SarasotaJazzFestival. com.
‘Ernani’
Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘On Your Feet!’
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $42-$112 Visit VanWezel.org.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 15
Lecture: Der
Rosenkavalier—A return to romance, Joy McIntyre
Sarasota Music Archive
10:30 a.m. at Selby Library Free Visit SarasotaMusicArchive. org.
Lenten Noontime Recital: Ann Moe Noon at Church of the Redeemer Free Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.
Sarasota Jazz Festival
Concert: Lizz Wright and Christian Sands
Jazz Club of Sarasota
6 p.m. at Circus Arts Big Top Tent at Benderson Park
Tickets from $48 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival. com.
Don’t miss Sarasota Jazz Festival Concert: Lizz Wright and Christian Sands on March 15.
Dale Jones
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre
Runs through March 19
$25 Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
‘Madama Butterfly’
Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’ Asolo Repertory Theatre
8 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Runs through April 22
Tickets from$33. Visit AsoloRep.org.
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THURSDAY MARCH 16
Movie: ‘The Benny Goodman Story’
Jazz Club of Sarasota
9 a.m. at Burns Court Cinema
Tickets $15
Visit SarasotaJazzFestival. com.
Arts Advocates Luncheon: Michele Redwine, Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative
Arts Advocates
11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club
Tickets $40-$45
Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
Sarasota Jazz Festival: Allen Carman Project and Marcus Miller Band
Jazz Club of Sarasota
6 p.m. at Circus Arts Big Top Tent at Benderson Park
Tickets from $48
Visit SarasotaJazzFestival. com.
Sofía Rocha: Making Musical Waves
Hermitage Artist Retreat
6:30 p.m. at Marie Selby
Botanical Gardens
Tickets $5
Visit HermitageArtistRetreat. org.
‘Ernani’
Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Ireland with Michael Live
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $22-$62
Visit VanWezel.org.
Masterworks: Emperor Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Neel PAC
Tickets $37-$99
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
FRIDAY MARCH
17
Movie: ‘Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool’ Jazz Club of Sarasota
9 a.m. at Burns Court Cinema
Tickets $15
Visit SarasotaJazzFestival. com.
A Morning of Beebop, Ballads and Blues
Sarasota Music Club
10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota Free
Visit SarasotaMusic.org.
Apprentice Artist Concert
Sarasota Opera Noon at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets $10
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Sarasota Jazz Festival: Dick Hyman and Diego Figueiredo and Kurt Elling Super Blue Jazz Club of Sarasota
6 p.m. at Circus Arts
Conservatory Tent at Benderson Park
Tickets from $48
Visit SarasotaJazzFestival.com.
STILL PLAYING
‘Reel Music’ Runs through June 25 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Court Cabaret. See March 3 listing.
‘The 39 Steps’ Runs through March 26 at The Island Players. See March 9 listing.
‘Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’ from Asolo Repertory Theatre Runs through April 22 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. See March 15 listing.
Ann Morrison and Blake Walton: Sarasolo
7 p.m. at Sarasota
Contemporary Dance Studio
Tickets $20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
Masterworks: Emperor
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $37-$99
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
‘Thérèse’
Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at 1732 Rhoades
Terrace
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Sarasota Jazz Festival Late Night Jam Session
Jazz Club of Sarasota
The opening night of ‘Thérèse’ is Friday, March 17.
9:30 p.m. at Benderson Park Tower
Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival.com.
SATURDAY MARCH 18
‘Ernani’
Sarasota Opera
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘Sinatra! The Musical’ Florida Cultural Group
2 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center
Tickets $26.50
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
Avant Garde
Ringling College of Art and Design
6 p.m. at Ringling College
Tickets $350 Visit Ringling.edu.
Sarasota Jazz Festival: Houston Person with Tony Monaco and the Paquito D’Rivera Band
Jazz Club of Sarasota
6 p.m. at Circus Arts
Conservatory Tent at Benderson Park
Tickets from $48 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival.com.
Balance & Imbalance and Judo by Bereishit Dance Co. The Ringling
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $10-$35 Visit Ringling.org.
‘Don Giovanni’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Masterworks: Emperor Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $37-$99 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
FST Improv Presents ‘Life’s A Beach’
8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre
Tickets $15
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Sarasota Jazz Festival Late Night Jazz Jam Session
Jazz Club of Sarasota
9:30 p.m. at The Benderson Park Tower
Tickets $20
Visit SarasotaJazzFestival. com.
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VIOLINIST SARAH CHANG & PIANIST JULIO ELIZALDE
March 12, 7:30 pm
Van Wezel
Known as one of the foremost violinists of our time, Sarah Chang dazzles audiences with her technical virtuosity.
Acclaimed pianist Julio Elizalde joins her for a program of Brahms’ Sonata No. 3 in D minor, and Franck’s Sonata in A Major.
SUNDAY MARCH 19
‘Thérèse’ Sarasota Opera
1:30 p.m. at 1732 Rhoades Terrace
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Green With Jazz Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors
3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church
Tickets $5 Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.
March 27, 7:30 pm
Van Wezel
Music Director JoAnn
Falletta leads the Grammy Award-winning orchestra in Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7 and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto featuring internationally renowned violinist Sandy Cameron.
Join us for the exciting conclusion to our 2023 Great Performers Series!
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‘What a Night: Jersey Boys Meets Mamma Mia’ Venice Institute for Performing Arts
3 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $36-$100 Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com.
‘I Wanna Be Like You!’ - Anna Maria Ring Sarasota
4 p.m. at Roser Memorial Church
Free Visit RingSarasota.org.
Choral Evensong
4:45 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer Free
Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.
Balance & Imbalance and Judo by Bereishit Dance Co. The Ringling
5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $10-$35 Visit Ringling.org.
Masterworks: Emperor Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $37-$99 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
MONDAY MARCH 20
Opera House Tour
10:30 a.m. at Sarasota Opera House Free Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage Arts Advocates
1:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $15 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
Moonlight & Melodies Dinner Sarasota Opera
6:30 p.m. at Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard, Sarasota Opera House
Tickets $200 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Robert Gibson, Classical Guitarist Guitar Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Free Visit GuitarSarasota.org.
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The Choral Evensong at Church of the Redeemer takes place Sunday, March 19.
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34 Florida Premiere A story of the civil rights movement led by children. Sunday, March 5 | 7 pm Church of the Palms Great Voices. Powerful Music... Experience It! J.Warren Mitchell Join Us! Experience majestic choral music. Sunday, April 16 | 7 pm Church of the Redeemer Lakewood Ranch Wind Ensemble partners with us for a July 4th musical celebration! Tuesday, July 4 | 4:30 pm Sarasota Opera House The Children’s March Bach Cantata BWV 104 Mozart Requiem K. 626 ORDER TICKETS NOW 941.387.4900 or visit American Fanfare ChoralArtistsSarasota.org 389030-1 NEED A LITTLE BLACK DRESS? WE HAVE YOURS Where Fashion Meet s Philanthropy Upsc ale Re sale & Estate Liquidation DESIGNING WOMEN BOUTIQUE 1226 North Tamiami Trail DesigningWomenSRQ.org 941.366.5293 A 501c3 Benefiting Local Arts & Human Services Organizations Photography by: Markus Drew . 392559-1 PROTECT YOUR FAMILY TREE WILLS, TRUSTS, ESTATE PLANNING & PROBATE Call for a free 15-30 min. consultation It’s never too early to seek to have your loved ones protected. WWW.ROBLESLAWPA.COM 8592 POTTER PARK DRIVE, SUITE 150, SARASOTA, FL 34238 M. Michelle Robles, Esq. 941-315-2114 392581-1 TUESDAY MARCH 21 ‘Madama Butterfly’ Sarasota Opera 1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org. Screening of ‘Mama Bears’ Documentary 7 p.m. at Fogartyville Free Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville. ‘Thérèse’ Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. at 1732 Rhoades Terrace Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org. Gordon Lightfoot: The Legend in Concert 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $41-$85 Visit VanWezel.org. MARCH
Gordon Lightfoot: The Legend in Concert comes to Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tuesday, March 21.
Lenten
Recital: Cynthia Roberts-Greene Noon at Church of the Redeemer Free Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.
‘Family Secrets’ Sarasota Jewish Theatre
1:30 p.m. at The Players Centre Runs through March 26
Tickets $36
Visit ThePlayers.org.
Understanding Opera: ‘Viva la Révolution!’
Sarasota Opera
5:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, Kamlet Library
Tickets $15
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘Ernani’
Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
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Bennett, violin Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club
$60 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org. Covers at Noon
Opera Noon at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $10 Visit SarasotaOpera.org. ‘Thérèse’ Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. at 1732 Rhoades Terrace Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota
p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota
ChamberOrchestraSarasota.org.
Samantha
Tickets
Sarasota
Celebration
7:30
Tickets $35 Visit
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FRIDAY MARCH
Artist Concert
House
Sarasota Opera Noon at Sarasota Opera
Tickets $10 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
& Medicine
Luncheon
Healthcare
Sarasota Memorial
Foundation
MARCH
10:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $175 Visit SMHF.org.
Jazz at Two: Mark and Anne Burnell
Jazz Club of Sarasota
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota
Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Tania Vergara Perez
7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio
Tickets $20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
‘Backwards Forwards Back’
7:30 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre
Runs through April 23
Tickets $5-$39 Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com.
‘La Sylphide’
The Sarasota Ballet
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets from $35 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
Join
‘Madama Butterfly’
Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera
House
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘Xanadu’
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Pinkerton Theatre
Runs through April 16
Tickets $15-$31
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
Vanessa Rubin
8 p.m. at Fogartyville
Tickets $30 members; $32 not-yet-members; $16 students
Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.
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the Chamber Orchestra
‘Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’ runs through April 22 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. See March 15 listing.
‘Family Secrets’ runs through March 26 at The Players Centre. See March 22 listing.
‘Backwards Forwards Back’ Runs through April 23 at Urbanite Theatre. See March 24 listing.
‘Xanadu’ Runs through April 16 at Venice Theatre’s Pinkerton Theatre. See March 24 listing.
‘Thérèse’ Sarasota Opera
1:30 p.m. at 1732 Rhoades Terrace Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘La Sylphide’ The Sarasota Ballet
2 and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets from $35 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
Tania Vergara Perez
7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
‘Don Giovanni’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
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10 a.m.
Umbrella
$30-$40 Visit ArchitectureSarasota.org.
STILL PLAYING MARCH
SEASON 39 393809-1 Sarasota | Beverly Hills | Tampa GREINERSCLOTHING.COM “Your one-stop wardrobe shop.” 45 S PALM AVENUE, SARASOTA•941.388.7113 FST Improv Presents ‘Life’s A Beach’ 8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre
$15 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Block & Christylez
with Patricia Ligia
p.m. at Fogartyville
$25; students $17.50 Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville. You can partake in yoga at Umbrella House on Saturday, March 25. MARCH 388344-1
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‘Ernani’ Sarasota Opera
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Joan Ellison’s Judy Garland: ‘Come On Get Happy’
The Pops Orchestra
3 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center
Tickets $30-$50; students/ children $5
Visit ThePopsOrchestra.org.
‘Mendelssohn By Request’
Suncoast Concert Band
3 p.m. at Northminster
Presbyterian Church
Tickets $5
Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.
Sphinx Virtuosi: Songs for Our Times
Sarasota Orchestra
4 p.m. at Holley Hall
Tickets $35-$45
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
State College of Florida Chamber Choir
5 p.m. at Pine Shores
Presbyterian Church Free
Visit PineShoresPres.org.
‘Duruflé’s Requiem’: Jeremy Filsell, Organ with the St. Boniface Parish Choir
6 p.m. at St. Boniface
Episcopal Church
Tickets $20
Visit BonifaceChurch.org.
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Michael Bolton
7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $88-$118
Visit VanWezel.org.
The World Fusion Orchestra
7 p.m. at Fogartyville
Tickets $18 members; $21 non-members; $10.50 students
Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.
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Located on Lockwood Ridge Road off University Parkway, Town Square will be opening soon and can accommodate over 100 people each day.
Members will rotate with their group to different areas throughout the day participating in directed activities that range from playing trivia in the movie
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theater to planting herbs in the garden shop. The indoor park includes a putting green, yard games and social space. Shoot pool, throw basketballs and play shuffleboard in the Rec Center or get creative in Art Studio or Spinner’s Music. Breakfast and lunch are served each day in the vintage-looking diner. Town Square differs from other day programs by offering primary care srvcs, lab, psychiatry, physical and occupational therapy throughout the week. Other services will be available quarterly. Along with the on-site hair salon, these services are aimed at making life easier for the
members’ caregivers. The more visits per week, the lower the daily cost. Town Square will be open Monday-Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. To learn more, make plans to attend the grand opening on March 2 from 4 to 7 p.m. for tours and entertainment.
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Sphinx Virtuosi: Songs for Our Times will be performed March 26.
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MONDAY MARCH 27
Opera House Tour
10:30 a.m. at Sarasota Opera House Free
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Connections Documentary
Film Series: ‘Good Night Oppy’
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
2:30 p.m. at Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus
Tickets $15
Visit OLLIRinglingCollege.org.
Season Celebration on Stage
Asolo Repertory Theatre
7 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Tickets $250
Visit AsoloRep.org.
Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra
Sarasota Concert Association
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Jazz at the Cabaret: Jeremy Carter Quartet
Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at John C. Court Cabaret
Tickets $34-$39
Be sure to catch Jay Leno on Tuesday, March 28.
Joan Ellison’s Judy Garland: ‘Come On Get Happy’
The Pops Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at SCF Neel Performing Arts Center
Tickets $30-$50; students/ children $5
Visit ThePopsOrchestra.org.
TUESDAY MARCH 28
Jay Leno
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $82-$122
Visit VanWezel.org.
‘The Silver Foxes Present Bodacious Broadway’
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center
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WEDNESDAY MARCH 29
Lenten Noontime Recital: James Guyer
Noon at Church of the Redeemer Free
Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.
Blue Ties and Butterflies
Child Protection Center
6 p.m. at Michael’s On East
Tickets $250
Visit CPCSarasota.org.
Dean Napolitano
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre
Runs through April 2
$25
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
‘Paralyzed’
7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio
Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre
Runs through April 21
Tickets $18-$39
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Paul Anka - Greatest Hits: His Way
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $82-$132
Visit VanWezel.org.
THURSDAY MARCH 30
Seaside Treasures Luncheon
The Florida Center for Early Childhood
10:30 a.m. at Art Ovation
Tickets $125
Visit TheFloridaCenter.org.
Glitz at The Ritz Salvation Army
11:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Tickets $85
Visit SalvationArmyFlorida.org.
‘A World of Harmony’
Sarasota Jewish Chorale
7 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom
Tickets $20; at door $25
Visit SarasotaJewishChorale. org.
You can see Sarah Gibson as part of Sarasota Orchestra’s Masterworks: “A Hero’s Life.”
FRIDAY MARCH 31
SPARCC Runway Fashion
Show
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center
10 a.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Tickets $175
Visit SPARCC.net.
Jazz at Two: Sarasota Jazz Project
Jazz Club of Sarasota
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota
Tickets $15-$20
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
‘Cruise It or Lose It’
7 p.m. at The Players Studio
Tickets $15
Visit ThePlayers.org.
Masterworks: ‘A Hero’s Life’ Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $37-$99
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
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SATURDAY
APRIL 1
Sarasota Fine Art Show
10 a.m. at Phillippi Estate Park Free Visit Hotworks.org.
Florida Winefest Brunch
Florida Winefest
11 a.m. at the Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $225
Visit FloridaWinefest.org.
Sarasota Opera Gala
Sarasota Opera
5:30 p.m. at Grand Tent on Pineapple Avenue in front of Sarasota Opera
Tickets from $25
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Fairytale Ball
Children First
6 p.m. at Michael’s On East
Tickets $300
Visit ChildrenFirst.net.
‘Make it a Broadway Night’ Manatee Concert Band
7 p.m. at Neel PAC
$15
Visit ManateeConcertBand. org.
Masterworks: ‘A Hero’s Life’
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $37-$99
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
FST Improv Presents
‘Tournament of Fools’
8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre
Tickets $15
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
APRIL
SUNDAY
APRIL 2
Sarasota Fine Art Show
10 a.m. at Phillippi Estate Park Free Visit Hotworks.org.
Masterworks: ‘A Hero’s Life’
Sarasota Orchestra
2:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $37-$99
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Appalachian Road Show
7 p.m. at Fogartyville
Tickets $27; members $22; students $13.50
Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.
DeSota Baroque Concert
7:30 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer
Tickets $25
Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.
MONDAY APRIL 3
April Fools Fête Westcoast Black Theatre
Troupe
6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $150
Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre. org.
TUESDAY APRIL 4
‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training
8 p.m. at The Ringling Runs through April 23
Tickets $35
Visit AsoloRep.org/conservatory.
APRIL
The Appalachian Road Show performs Sunday, April 2, at Fogartyville.
STILL PLAYING
‘Chicken & Biscuits’ Runs through April 13 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. See March 1 listing.
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 5
Lenten Noontime Recital: Richard Benedum Noon at Church of the Redeemer Free Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.
‘Driving Miss Daisy’ Florida Cultural Group
7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center
Runs through April 23
Tickets $27-$31
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
‘Paralyzed’ Runs through April 21 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre. See March 29 listing.
Gaelic Storm and The High Kings - The Mighty Tour 2023
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $27-$72
Visit VanWezel.org.
‘Visit Joe Whitefeather (and bring the family!)’
8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Gompertz Theatre Runs through May 21
Tickets $25-$39
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
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APRIL
FRIDAY APRIL 7
Carlos Mencia
6:30 and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre
$37
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
‘Puffs’
7 p.m. at The Players Studio
Tickets $15
Visit ThePlayers.org.
Between II by Dancing Earth
The Ringling
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $10-$35
Visit Ringling.org.
SATURDAY APRIL 8
Love the Planet Artist Market Creative Liberties
10 a.m. at Creative Liberties
Artist Studios & Gallery
Free
Visit CreativeLiberties.net.
Carlos Mencia
6:30 and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre
$37
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
La Musica Festival
La Musica Chamber Music
6:45 p.m. at Sarasota Opera
House Tickets $62
Visit LaMusicaFestival.org.
‘Puffs’
7 p.m. at The Players Studio
Tickets $15
Visit ThePlayers.org.
Between II by Dancing Earth
The Ringling
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $10-$35
Visit Ringling.org.
SUNDAY APRIL 9
Feder Duo
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota
4 p.m. at Temple Sinai
Tickets $40
Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
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MONDAY
APRIL 10
Connections Documentary
Film Series: ‘Wildcat’
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
2:30 p.m. at Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus
Tickets $15
Visit OLLIRinglingCollege.org.
Jazz at the Cabaret: Danny Sinoff Trio
Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at John C. Court
Cabaret
Tickets $34-$39
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
TUESDAY
APRIL 11
La Musica Festival Fireworks
La Musica Chamber Music
6:45 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets $62
Visit LaMusicaFestival.org.
STILL PLAYING
‘Paralyzed’ Runs through April 21 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre. See March 29 listing.
‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ from FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training runs through April 23. See April 4 listing.
‘Driving Miss Daisy’ Runs through April 23 at Manatee Performing Arts Center. See April 5 listing.
‘Mean Girls’
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Runs through April 16
Tickets $47-$122
Visit VanWezel.org.
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 12
Great Escapes: ‘Sounds of Spring’
Sarasota Orchestra
5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall
Tickets $45-$108
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
The World Series of Comedy
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre
Runs through April 15 $25
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
THURSDAY
APRIL 13
Great Escapes: ‘Sounds of Spring’
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall
Tickets $45-$108
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
FRIDAY
APRIL 14
Paws on the Red Carpet Humane Society of Sarasota County
11:30 a.m. at Art Ovation Hotel
Tickets $200
Visit HSSC.org.
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SATURDAY
APRIL 15
La Musica Festival: Friendships La Musica Chamber Music
4:15 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets $62 Visit LaMusicaFestival.org.
Evening Under The Stars
State College of Florida Foundation
5:30 p.m. at SCF Venice Campus
Tickets $150 Visit SCF-Foundation.org.
FST Improv Presents
‘Comedy Roulette’
7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio
Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre Runs through May 27
Tickets $15 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Great Escapes: ‘Sounds of Spring’
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall
Tickets $45-$108
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
SUNDAY APRIL 16
‘Meet the Williams’ Suncoast Concert Band
3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church
Tickets $5
Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.
Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner
Hermitage Artist Retreat
6 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art
Tickets $1,250-$10,000
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APRIL
Mozart Requiem K. 626 ~ Bach Cantata BWV 104 Choral Artists of Sarasota
7 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer
Tickets $35; students $5 Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.
Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
7 p.m. at Fogartyville
Tickets $27; members $22; students $13.50 Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.
Hard Heart Burlesque
8 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre $37 Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
MONDAY
APRIL 17
Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage
Arts Advocates
1:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $15 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
The Magnificat - John Rutter
Musica Sacra Sarasota
7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota
Tickets $35; students free Visit MusicaSacraSarasota. org.
Guitar Sarasota Community Showcase
Guitar Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Free Visit GuitarSarasota.org.
‘1976’ ensembleNEWSRQ
7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church
Tickets $25
Visit ENSRQ.org.
‘The Brothers Doobie’ Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Community Center Tickets $38
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
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APRIL
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TUESDAY
APRIL 18
‘We All Fall Down’
Sarasota Jewish Theatre
1:30 p.m. at The Players Centre Runs through April 23
Tickets $36 Visit ThePlayers.org.
‘Hazing’ Documentary
7 p.m. at Fogartyville Free
Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.
‘Cats’
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $42-$97 Visit VanWezel.org.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 19
Interactive Dinner
Josh Provides
6 p.m. at Michael’s On East
Tickets $225 Visit JoshProvides.org.
‘Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue’
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Runs through May 28
Tickets $20-$50 Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre. org.
THURSDAY APRIL 20
Celebration Luncheon Girls Inc. of Sarasota County
10:30 a.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
Tickets $250 Visit GirlsIncSRQ.org.
Luncheon: Jeffery Kin, Sarasota Rising Arts Advocates
11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club
Tickets $40-$45
Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
JIJI, guitar
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota
5:30 p.m. at Marie Selby
Botanical Gardens
Tickets $40
Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
Ryan Belleville
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre
Runs through April 23 $28
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
Sailor Circus: ‘Around the World in 80 Days’
Circus Arts Conservatory
7 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena
Tickets $20-$40
Visit CircusArts.org.
‘All the Sex I’ve Ever Had’ The Ringling
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $10-$35
Visit Ringling.org.
FRIDAY APRIL 21
Jazz at Two: James Suggs Jazz Club of Sarasota
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota
Tickets $15-$20
Visit JazzClubOfSarasota.org.
“All the Sex I’ve Ever Had” comes to the Historic Asolo Theater Saturday, April 22.
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APRIL
JIJI on guitar will play as part of the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota on April 20.
Sailor Circus: ‘Around the World in 80 Days’
Circus Arts Conservatory
7 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena
Tickets $20-$40
Visit CircusArts.org.
‘All the Sex I’ve Ever Had’
The Ringling
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $10-$35
Visit Ringling.org.
‘Fairytales and Flutes’
The Venice Symphony
7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $33-$61
Visit TheVeniceSymphony.org.
‘Graceland’ and ‘Asleep On the Wind’
Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s
Raymond Center
Runs through May 7
Tickets $15-$28
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
‘Pops: Broadway Bound’
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Tickets $40-$90
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
SATURDAY
APRIL 22
Family Art Making Day
9 a.m. at Creative Liberties
Artist Studios & Gallery Free
Visit CreativeLiberties.net.
‘Pops: Broadway Bound’
Sarasota Orchestra
2 and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Tickets $40-90
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Sailor Circus: ‘Around the World in 80 Days’
Circus Arts Conservatory
2 and 7 p.m. at Sailor Circus
Arena
Tickets $20-$40
Visit CircusArts.org.
‘Coppélia’
The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School
2 and 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota
Opera House
Tickets TBA
Visit SRQCubanBallet.org.
‘Fairytales and Flutes’
The Venice Symphony
3:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $33-$61
Visit TheVeniceSymphony.org.
‘American Roots’: CSN
Crosby Stills & Nash Folk Rock with The Lubben Brothers
Key Chorale
4 p.m. at Church of the Palms
Tickets $35-$45
Visit KeyChorale.org.
‘All the Sex I’ve Ever Had’
The Ringling
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $10-$35
Visit Ringling.org.
Laura Snowden, Classical Guitarist
Guitar Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center
Tickets $37, $39, $41
Visit GuitarSarasota.org.
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APRIL
STILL PLAYING
‘Visit Joe Whitefeather (and bring the family!)’ Runs through May 21 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Gompertz Theatre. See April 5 listing.
‘Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue’ Runs through May
28 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. See April 19 listing.
‘Graceland’ and ‘Asleep On the Wind’ runs through May 7 at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center. See April 21 listing.
Sailor Circus: ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ Circus Arts Conservatory 1 and 5 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Tickets $20-$40 Visit CircusArts.org.
‘Spring Into Summer’ Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors 3 p.m. at Northminster
Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.
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APRIL 23
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APRIL
Chamber Soirées: Schumann and Brahms
Sarasota Orchestra
4 p.m. at Holley Hall
Tickets $40-$50
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
‘American Roots’: CSN Crosby Stills & Nash Folk Rock with The Lubben Brothers
Key Chorale
5 p.m. at St. Boniface Church
Tickets $35-$45
Visit KeyChorale.org.
‘All the Sex I’ve Ever Had’ The Ringling
5:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo
Theater
Tickets $10-$35 Visit Ringling.org.
Postmodern Jukebox: Life in the Past Lane Tour
7 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $47-$67
Visit VanWezel.org.
MONDAY APRIL 24
‘Stretch’ Bruyn presents
‘Overjoyed’ Stevie Wonder Tribute
Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio
Theatre’s John C. Court
Cabaret
Tickets $34-$39 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
TUESDAY APRIL 25
Tomorrow’s Voices Today: High School Choral Festival Key Chorale
7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $10 Visit KeyChorale.org.
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APRIL
Postmodern Jukebox makes a stop on its Life in the Past Lane Tour Sunday, April 23.
THURSDAY
APRIL 27
Spring Lunch in the Gardens Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
11 a.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Tickets $150
Visit Selby.org.
Cameron Crozman, cello Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota
11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club
Tickets $60
Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
Artist Conversation: Pamela Z New Music New College
5 p.m. at Harry Sudakoff Conference Center Free Visit NewMusicNewCollege. org.
Spring Soiree
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club
Tickets $150
Visit BBSun.org.
‘Evolving/Revolving’: Jehanne
Sarasota Contemporary Dance
7 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater
Tickets $10-$45
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
John DiCrosta
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre
Runs through April 30 $25
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
‘Sunset Boulevard’
Florida Cultural Group
7:30 p.m. at Manatee
Performing Arts Center
Runs through May 14
Tickets $30-$42
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
FRIDAY
APRIL 28
Jazz at Two: Rodney Rojas
Jazz Ensemble
Jazz Club of Sarasota
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota
Tickets $15-$20
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
En Plein Air Wine Dinner
Sarasota Art Museum
6 p.m. at Sarasota Art Museum
Tickets $300
Visit SarasotaArtMuseum.org.
‘Evolving/Revolving’: Jehanne
Sarasota Contemporary Dance
7 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater
Tickets $10-$45
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
‘Queen Nation’: Tribute to the Music of Queen
Venice Institute for Performing Arts
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $36-$80
Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com.
‘Tribute to Balanchine’
The Sarasota Ballet
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets from $35
Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
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‘Tribute to Balanchine’ The Sarasota Ballet
2 and 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets from $35 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
‘Evolving/Revolving’: Jehanne
Sarasota Contemporary Dance
7 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater
Tickets $10-$45
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
Pamela Z New Music New College
8 p.m. at Club Sudakoff
Tickets $15
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SUNDAY APRIL 30
‘Evolving/Revolving’: Jehanne
Sarasota Contemporary Dance
3 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater
Tickets $10-$45
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WEDNESDAY MAY 3
Bob Phillips
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre
Runs through May 7 $25
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
Modern Works Festival
7 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre
Runs through May 7
Tickets $5-$20
Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com.
THURSDAY MAY 4
‘How The Other Half Loves’
7:30 p.m. at The Island Players
Runs through May 14
Tickets From $25
Visit TheIslandPlayers.org.
FRIDAY MAY 5
Dick Vitale Gala V Foundation
6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Tickets $1,000 Visit V.org.
‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!’
7 p.m. at The Players Studio
Tickets $15
Visit ThePlayers.org.
‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) [again]’
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Pinkerton Theatre Runs through May 21
Tickets $15-$29
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles
8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $37-$87
Visit VanWezel.org.
MAY
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Be sure to make RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles Friday, May 5 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
SATURDAY
MAY 6
‘Annie KIDS’ Florida Cultural Group
2 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center
Tickets $11.50-$20
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
‘Cash, The Killer, and The King’ Venice Institute for Performing Arts
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $36-$100 Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter. com.
‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!’
7 p.m. at The Players Studio
Tickets $15 Visit ThePlayers.org.
STILL PLAYING
‘Reel Music’ Runs through June 25 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Court Cabaret. See March 3 listing.
‘Visit Joe Whitefeather (and bring the family!)’ Runs through May 21 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Gompertz Theatre. See April 5 listing.
FST Improv Presents ‘Comedy Roulette’ Runs through May 27 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre. See April 15 listing.
‘Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue’ Runs through May 28 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. See April 19 listing.
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SUNDAY MAY 7
Gulf Coast Honor Band Concert Sarasota Concert Band
5 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
$20 Visit SarasotaConcertBand. org.
MONDAY MAY 8
‘Grace The Spirit of Aretha’ Key Chorale and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Tickets $35-$100
Visit KeyChorale.org.
Jazz at the Cabaret: Scotty Wright
Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at John C. Court
Cabaret
Tickets $34-$39
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
TUESDAY MAY 9
Designer Brunch
Asolo Repertory Theatre
10 a.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts
Tickets $50
Visit AsoloRep.org.
ivaldi and Mendelssohn
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets $30-$60
Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
WEDNESDAY MAY 10
Melissa Etheridge
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $62-$102
Visit VanWezel.org.
‘Man of La Mancha’
Asolo Repertory Theatre
8 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Runs through June 11
Tickets from $35
Visit AsoloRep.org.
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MAY
Melissa Etheridge takes the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall stage May 10.
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Ever Onward Season 27
MICHELLE CANN, piano
March 7, 7:30 pm
Historic Asolo Theater Winner of the 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence recognizing extraordinary classical Black and Latinx musicians, Michelle Cann’s program includes repertoire by Florence Price, whose music Cann has championed.
SAMANTHA BENNETT, violin
March 23, 11:00 am performance
followed by lunch
Sarasota Yacht Club
Principal second violin of Sarasota Orchestra and co-artistic director of ensembleNEWSRQ, Samantha Bennett’s program is music that has inspired her career. She’ll lead us on a journey through the centuries, performing works by Prokofiev and Berio, as well as perhaps the most famous unaccompanied violin piece of all, the Chaconne of JS Bach.
THURSDAY
MAY 11
Auxiliary Celebration Luncheon
SPARCC
11 a.m. at Laurel Oak Country Club
Tickets TBD
Visit SPARCC.net.
The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $52-$72
Visit VanWezel.org.
FRIDAY
MAY 12
Spring Showcase with Giuseppina Carla
7 p.m. at Sarasota
Contemporary Dance
Tickets $20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance. org.
SATURDAY
MAY 13
Here’s to Summer Artist Market
Creative Liberties
10 a.m. at Creative Liberties
Artist Studios & Gallery
Free
Visit CreativeLiberties.net.
Celebrating Young Talent
Sarasota Music Club
10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota Free
Visit SarasotaMusicClub.org.
Pride | Be Fabulous
FEDER
DUO
Cheryl Losey Feder, harp
Abraham Feder, cello
April 9, 4:00 pm • Temple Sinai
Cheryl Losey and Abraham Feder began their orchestral careers on the same day in 2008 as they both assumed principal positions in the Sarasota Orchestra. He introduced himself as she was tuning her harp, and the rest is history. This program includes the Feders’ own transcriptions of music by Bach and Johann Strauss, Jr.
3 p.m. at Fogartyville Free
Visit FabAF.org.
Spring Showcase with Giuseppina Carla
3 and 7 p.m. at Sarasota
Contemporary Dance Studio
Tickets $20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance. org.
Discoveries: ‘Musical Postcards’
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets $32-$70
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
SUNDAY MAY 14
Viola Royale
Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota
4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church
Tickets $40
Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
The Teenyboppers: Teen
Improv Troupe
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center
Tickets $15 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
‘Annie Kids’ Penguin Players Florida Cultural Group
7:30 p.m. at Manatee
Performing Arts Center
Tickets $11.50-$20
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
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This project is supported in part by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County; Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida (Section 286.25 Florida Statutes); The Exchange; Gulf Coast Community Foundation; National Endowment for the Arts; the Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenues; and the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.
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Sarasota Orchestra will perform its “Musical Postcards” Saturday, May 13.
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MONDAY MAY 15
‘Annie Kids’ Penguin Players Florida Cultural Group
7:30 p.m. at Manatee
Performing Arts Center
Tickets $11.50-$20
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
TUESDAY MAY 16
Behind the Curtain:
Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage Arts Advocates
1:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $15
Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
‘Annie Kids’ Penguin Project Florida Cultural Group
7:30 p.m. at Manatee
Performing Arts Center
Tickets $11.50-$20
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
STILL PLAYING
‘Reel Music’ Runs through June 25 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Court Cabaret. See March 3 listing.
WEDNESDAY
MAY 17
Mike Paramore
7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre
Runs through May 21 $25
Visit McCurdysComedy.com.
‘Annie Kids’ Penguin Project Florida Cultural Group
7:30 p.m. at Manatee
Performing Arts Center
Tickets $11.50-$20
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
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‘Man of La Mancha’ from Asolo Repertory Theatre Runs through June 11 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. See May 10 listing.
FRIDAY
MAY 19
In Studio with Andrea Ward
7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio
Tickets $20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
7 p.m. at The Players Studio
Tickets $15 Visit ThePlayers.org.
Pinky’s Players present ‘Keep a Song In Your Heart’
Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center
Tickets $22
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
SATURDAY
MAY 20
‘The Drowsy Chaperone’
7 p.m. at The Players Studio
Tickets $15
Visit ThePlayers.org.
Pinky’s Players present ‘Keep a Song In Your Heart’
Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center
Tickets $22
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
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SUNDAY
MAY 21
Pinky’s Players present ‘Keep a Song In Your Heart’
Venice Theatre
2 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center
Tickets $22
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
Jazz on the Water Jazz Club of Sarasota
2:30 p.m. at Marina Jack II at Marina Plaza
Tickets $30-$35
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Choral Evensong
5:15 p.m. at Redeemer Sarasota Free
Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.
End of Year Show
The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School
7:30 p.m. at Riverview High School
Tickets TBA
Visit SRQCubanBallet.org.
MONDAY MAY 22
Jazz at the Cabaret: La
Lucha Trio
Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at John C. Court
Cabaret
Tickets $34-$39
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
FRIDAY MAY 26
‘In the Round’
7 p.m. at Sarasota
Contemporary Dance Studio
Tickets from $20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
SATURDAY MAY 27
Family Art Making Day
9 a.m. at Creative Liberties
Artist Studios & Gallery Free
Visit CreativeLiberties.net.
St. Armands Fine Art Festival
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Free
Visit ParagonFestivals.com
SUNDAY MAY 28
St. Armands Fine Art Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Free
Visit ParagonFestivals.com.
MONDAY MAY 29
Memorial Day Concert
Sarasota Concert Band
5 p.m. at Phillippi Estate Park Free
Visit SarasotaConcertBand. org.
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You can catch Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio’s “In the Round” on Friday, May 26.
ALL ANGELS GALLERY
563 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. 383-8161. AllAngelsLBK. org. Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Sunday.
March 2 through April 30
“Fran Powers one woman show.” Opening reception TBD.
May 1 through June 28
“S. Giblin one woman show.” Opening reception TBD.
ARCHITECTURE SARASOTA
265 S. Orange Ave. 3642199. ArchitectureSarasota. org. Open 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday; 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
Through April 30
“Tropical Modernism: Design for Climate”
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530 Burns Lane. 951-0620. 530BurnsGallery.com. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
March 3 through April 5
“Into The Blues.” Opening reception 6-8 p.m. March 3.
April 7 through May 3
“Whimsical Palms.” Opening reception 6-8 p.m. April 7.
May 5-31
“Glaze.” Opening reception 6-8 p.m. May 5.
ALEXART INTERNATIONAL ART GALLERY
25 N. Pineapple Ave. 813-4651249. AlexArtInternational.com.
Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday.
March 1-31
“Colorado Spring”
April 1-30
“Gulf Breeze.” Opening reception 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. April 1.
May 1 through May 31
“Desert Winds.” Opening reception 4-6 p.m. May 1.
ART CENTER SARASOTA
707 N. Tamiami Trail. 365-2032. ArtSarasota.org. Open 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
Through March 11
Annual Juried Members Show and solo exhibitions by Luca Molnar, Eugene Ofori Agyei and Marlon Tobias
March 23 through April 29
Large-Scale Juried Show and solo exhibitions by Jeanne Guertin-Potoff, Rebecca Zweibel and Karen Arango. Opening reception 6-8 p.m. March 23.
May 9-20
North Sarasota County Schools Spring Art Show
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Paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenues. This exhibition is supported, in part, by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation; The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Endowment; the Mandell and Madeleine Berman Foundation Endowment; and the Bob and Diane Roskamp Endowment. Sponsored, in part, by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture; the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; and the National Endowment for the Arts. Special thanks to The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts for supporting the Curatorial Research Fellowship.
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1367 Main St. 955-5409. ArtUptown.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Through March 24
“Maro Lorimer: Peace Time.” Opening reception 6-9 p.m March 3.
April 1- 28
“Emotions in Motion by James Gabbert.” Opening reception 6-9 p.m. April 7.
April 29 through May 26
“Unique Differences.” Opening reception 6-9 p.m. May 5.
ARTCENTER MANATEE
209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. 746-2862. ArtCenterManatee. org. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.
Through March 31
“International Watercolor Society Florida USA Second Biennial Exhibition.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 2.
Through March 31
“Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Exhibition.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 2.
April 4-21
Manatee County School District Annual K-12 Exhibition. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. April 6.
April 25 through May 19
“Women’s Contemporary Artists.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. April 27.
April 25 through May 19
“Animals Animals and More Animals Open Juried Show.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. April 27.
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ARTS ADVOCATES GALLERY
3501 S. Tamiami Trail. ArtsAdvocates.org. Open 2-4 p.m. Saturday.
March 4 through May 27
“Sarasota Art Colony (1930s-1970s)”
CHASEN GALLERIES
1830 S. Osprey Ave., Suite 102. 260-5787. ChasenGalleries. com. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
March 16 through April 19
“Colorful Inspirations.” Opening reception 5-8 p.m. March 16.
April 20 through May 17
“3-D.” Opening reception 5-8 p.m. April 20.
CREATIVE LIBERTIES ARTIST STUDIOS & GALLERY
901-B Apricot Ave. 799-6634. CreativeLiberties.net. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.
March 7-31
“CREATE: An exhibition of self expression.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 7.
You can see the Bisaillon Brothers’ “Modern Simplicity” as part of “Colorful Inspirations” at Chasen Galleries
March 16-April 19.
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DABBERT GALLERY
46 S. Palm Ave. 955-1315. DabbertGallery.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
March 3-31
Kasia Bruniany: “Inspired to Imagine.” Opening reception 6-9 p.m. March 3.
April 7-29
“Local Color Florida Style.” Opening reception 6-9 p.m.
April 7.
May 5-27
“Springs Promise.” Opening reception 6-9 p.m. May 5.
“Springs Promise” will be on display at Dabbert Gallery May 5-27.
April 4 through May 12
Bonnie Childs: “Tropical Birds in Paradise.” Opening reception 5-6:30 p.m. April 20.
ISLAND GALLERY WEST
5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 778-6648. IslandGalleryWest. com. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Through March 31
HARMONY GALLERY
709 N. Tamiami Trail. 9534252. SarasotaOrchestra.org/ about/community/harmonygallery. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Through April 3
Booker High School VPA Student Exhibition. Opening reception 5-6:30 p.m. March 22.
Terri Westbrook: “Serene Scapes.” Opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 10.
April 1-30
Marie Garafano: “It’s All About the Light.” Opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 14.
May 2-31
Pat O’Neill: “A Touch of Paradise”
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MADEBY GALLERY
2700 N. Tamiami Trail. 8220442. MadebyGallery.com. Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Through March 10
Ringling College of Art and Design Spring Student Show
April 6
“Disney Artist Tim Rogerson and Margaret Kerry”
MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS
1534 Mound St. 366-5731. Selby.org. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Through June 25
“Tiffany: The Pursuit of Beauty in Nature”
Kitchens By Kerrie works diligently with contractors and the homeowners. We offer several lines of cabinetry to bring your kitchen to life.
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GALLERIES
Don’t miss “A Beautiful Mess: Weavers & Knotters of the Vanguard” at Sarasota Art Museum.
RINGLING COLLEGE GALLERIES
2700 N. Tamiami Trail. 3597563. RinglingCollege.gallery. Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Through March 17
Lee Mayer: “Lost Summer”
Through March 24 “Circles+Spheres”
April 21 through May 5
Best of Ringling
April 24 through May 5 Senior Thesis Exhibition.
Opening reception April 28.
SARASOTA ART MUSEUM
1001 S. Tamiami Trail. 3094300. SarasotaArtMuseum. org. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. Sunday.
Through May 7
Richard Benson: “The World is Smarter Than You Are”
Through May 7
“Sara Berman’s Closet”
Through June 25
“A Beautiful Mess: Weavers & Knotters of the Vanguard”
May 28 through Sept. 17
“New Black Vanguard”
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SPAACES
2087 Princeton St. 3743492. Spaaces.art. Open by appointment.
March 2-25
“Metaphors: Finding the Poetic in the Mundane CornwellPierce - Palombo.” Opening reception 6-8 p.m. March 2.
STATE OF THE ARTS GALLERY
1525 State St. 468-6914. SarasotaFineArt.com. Open 12 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Through April 1 “Swimmingly”
STUDIO ON 5TH
1350 Fifth St., Suite 2. 3308091. SusanCronkArt.com. Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Through June 30
“Permanent Exhibit of Susan Cronk”
THE DANCING CRANE GALLERY
1101 10th Ave. W., Bradenton. 744-1333. Dancing-Crane. com. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
March 3 through May 27 Spring Show 2023
THE JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART
5401 Bay Shore Road. 3595700. Ringling.org. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Through March 26 June Clark: “Harlem Quilt”
Through May 28 “Gods and Lovers”: Paintings and Sculptures from India
Through Jan. 7, 2024
“As long as there is sun, as long as there is light”: Selections from the Bring Gift and The Ringling Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art
March 18 through Sept. 4
“Reclaiming Home”: Contemporary Seminole Art
TOWLES COURT ARTISTS STUDIOS
1938 Adams Lane. 303-5528725. TowlesCourt.com. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
March 17 through April 21 Artists Open Studios
80 387677-1 www.connorsrestaurant.com PREMIUM AGED STEAKS FRESH SEAFOOD WINE BAR & CRAFT COCKTAILS ONLINE TO-GO ORDERS ONLINE RESERVATIONS RELAXED ATMOSPHERE LUNCH MENU 11-4 DAILY 3501 S Tamiami Trail Sarasota, Fl 34239 | Tel: (941) 260-3232 | www.connorsrestaurant.com @connorsrestaurant
GALLERIES
The Dancing Crane Gallery’s Spring Show runs March 3-May 27.
3NATIVES
3Natives - Acai & Juicery takes a healthy twist on the “fast food” mindset by serving healthy and convenient food at an affordable price. This healthy lifestyle cafe is well-known for its fresh and flavorful acai bowls, smoothies, salads, wraps, cold-pressed juices, and more! With 25+ locations across Florida, the Lakewood Ranch location was the first and now the UTC location is the second on the west coast of Florida. If you are looking for a healthy, easy, and fast meal, this is the restaurant for you!
Open Daily
11577 E State Rd 70, Lakewood Ranch 309 N Cattlemen Rd Unit 6, Sarasota-UTC 941.751.1119 | www.3Natives.com
CHEF ROLF’S NEW FLORIDA KITCHEN
Restaurant, Tiki Bar, Fine Dining & Ballroom
Chef Rolf offers the perfect location at the CASEY KEY RESORTS MAINLAND for your private event and can accommodate up to 200+ people.
Enjoy all of Chef Rolf’s Amazing Dining Experiences:
• The TIKI BAR serving lunch and dinner daily from 12-9pm, happy hour & live music.
• INSIDE DINING ROOM now open for dinner Thursday, Friday, Saturday & brunch on Sunday.
• CORAL ROOM FINE DINING now open Wednesday - Sunday.
• THE OSPREY CAFE serving Breakfast daily 8-11am and Sunday Brunch 11-2pm.
21660 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey 941.966.2121 | www.ChefRolf.us
GROVE - RESTAURANT, PATIO & BALLROOM
GROVE specializes in contemporary American offerings and onsite event planning. The menu is elevated yet approachable and locally inspired. Overlooking the charming Main Street center, at Grove there’s room for everyone at the table! Gathering spaces include a casual patio, a relaxing lounge, intimate private rooms and a lively, modern bar. We serve brunch, lunch and dinner.
10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch 941.893.4321 | www.GroveLWR.com
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LOTSA LOBSTER
LOBSTER, SHRIMP, HADDOCK & COD – OH MY! LOTSA LOBSTER is a Maine and New England seafood market providing fresh haddock, cod, swordfish, tuna, salmon, sea scallops, mussels, steamers, stuffed clams, crab cakes and LOTSA more! We have Chilean sea bass, smoked salmon, halibut, trout, cherry stones and quahogs. Did someone say CHOWDA? Try our clam chowder or Lobster bisque. But wait there is more… freezer treats include frog legs, octopus, salt cod, sardines and crawfish. For land lovers we have a variety of savory marinated meats from Danvers Butchery. Don’t forget to preorder for the upcoming holidays - Easter Sunday on April 9th, Mother’s Day on May 14th and Memorial Day on May 29th. Come on in or call ahead.
8780 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota
941.918.2529 | LotsaLobsterSarasota.com
SLICKER’S EATERY
Foodies Eat Here!
Lunch - Dinner - Sunday Brunch & Happy Hour. Enjoy our eclectic chef-driven menu, craft cocktails, local beer, and delectable desserts.
Steering away from frozen or fried foods we opt for fresh and locally sourced ingredients as much as possible... For goodness’ sake!
Located near Anna Maria Island in the village of Cortez.
941-251-9428
12012 Cortez Rd West | Cortez, FL 34215
www.slickerseatery.com
Mon-Fri 12pm-10pm | Sat 11am-11pm Sun 11am-9pm
THE TOASTED YOLK CAFE
IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO GET TOASTED! Breakfast, Boozy Brunch, Lunch, and Drinks. The restaurant features a full menu of made-fromscratch menu items, focused on exceptional quality at reasonable prices.
941-444-0049
TheToastedYolk.com
NEW Sarasota Location now open!
3750 S. TAMIAMI TRAIL SARASOTA, FL 34239
Mon-Sun 7am-3pm
(Lakewood Ranch location opening soon!)
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LIVE Maine Lobster
Located just south of the Sarasota Square Mall. Tues-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4, Closed Monday
NEW ENGLAND SEAFOOD MARKET
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To learn more, contact our Executive Director, Cassandra Holmes, at 941.752.5390 or HolmesC@SCF.edu SCF-Foundation.org
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