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BLACK TIE EDITOR’S PICKS
BY HARRY SAYER | BLACK TIE EDITOR
2023 Paws On The Red Carpet
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 24
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.
Avant Garde
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.
