SRQ DAILY Feb 16, 2024
Friday Weekend Edition
"I'm intrigued by the idea of freeing painting from the frame, experimenting with three-dimensional art in various media and creating a whole piece."
Something special is typically happening at The Ringling and their Art of Performance series is no exception. This year, the Art of Performance 2023-24 season is dedicated to celebrating from Francophone countries. Next week, the Ringling looks to continue that celebration with Rave Lucid a dance performance by the company MazelFreten.
MazelFreten, founded in 2016 and based out of Paris, is the product of a partnership between two award-winning dancers, Brandon Masele and Laura Defretin. “Brandon and I first met on a french musical that we toured on for almost two years,” says Defretin. “At the end we were kind of fed up with doing the same stuff and following a choreography and routine that wasn’t our own material. That’s why we started to create something together. He’s an electro dancer and I’m a hip hop dancer, so since the beginning we really have mixed the two styles.”
In 2021, however, Brandon set out to create a tribute to electro dance–the first French urban dance that was created in the Paris-area nightclubs of the early 2000s. The dance style, which is a blend of different styles from across the world and moves along at the frenetic pace of 120 bpm became so highly commercialized to the point where it fell out of favor in the professional dance scene. Eventually, the electro dance scene moved underground, where dance battles and dancers like Brandon flourished within the street dance’s energetic and unique style. Rave Lucid is a tribute to the revival of a style that had fallen by the wayside and is rising in popularity once again. “With electro dance, you could have people of every culture partaking in it. In terms of technique, it’s something that is way more energetic and super intense because the bpm is so high. It’s super fast and mainly used with the arms–there are a lot of different types of movement with the arms to try and spread out the energy,” says Defretin. “What is similar between electro dance and hip hop dance is the importance of community. You don’t grow alone as a dancer, you grow with your crew.”
February 22-24, Dance Masterclass with Brandon Masele February 22, Historic Asolo Theatre, 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, 941-370-7399. 
Edgy contemporary art at once thoughtful and stimulating. The installation, What She Could See, invites viewers to move about its multiple paths, get close to the inventive works made of clay, paper, canvas, bamboo, even lamp parts. It’s an immersive experience. The Sarasota artist behind What She Could See, is Joan Libby Hawk, ceramist and painter. “I’m intrigued by the idea of freeing painting from the frame, experimenting with three-dimensional art in various media and creating a whole piece,” she says. Two sided paintings, like vintage 45 rpm records, offer a theme and variation in one work. Boldly colored and glowing folded paper strips hang from the gallery ceiling, kinetic, changing. Her ceramics, looking simultaneously both ancient and modern, ground the exhibit: larger pieces function like symbolic garden markers showing the way. On Saturday, February 24, 1:30 – 3:00 pm, the artist will be telling the What She Can See story, From Studio to Gallery, which is open to the public and free, at the Ringling College Englewood Art Center, 350 S McCall Road, Englewood. The show is open through March 14, 2024.
Ringling College Englewood Art Center, eac@ringling.edu; 941-474-5548.
The Venice Symphony will team up with Sarasota's Key Chorale at the Venice Performing Arts Center on February 23-24 for three performances of Magical Maestro: A Tribute To Alan Menken.Known for his music on stage and screen, Menken is noted for his multiple works with the Walt Disney company (The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin), as well as Broadway stage musicals Sister Act and Little Shop of Horrors. With eight Academy Awards, he has received more Oscars than any living person, and is the recipient of numerous other awards, including Golden Globes, Grammys, Drama Desk Awards, and a Tony Award.
Friday, February 23, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 24, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tickets - Call: (941) 207-8822, Online: Venice Symphony Box Office, Venice Symphony Box Office: 700 U.S. 41 Bypass N, Suite 4, Venice, 941-837-2670.
Coming directly from Israel, Aleeza Ben Shalom, the renowned host of Netflix's hit series Jewish Matchmaking,"will take center stage LIVE at Michael’s On East on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 6:00 pm (pre-sponsor event at 5:00 pm). Hosted by Chabad of Sarasota, this gala event will offer a unique opportunity to gain insights and secrets to successful dating and provide guidance to long married couples on how to keep their relationships alive and sparkling. Aleeza Ben Shalom has gained international acclaim as the face of the widely popular Netflix series, where she skillfully guides individuals on their quest for love and companionship. Now, she brings her expertise and magnetic presence to the stage, providing an intimate glimpse behind the scenes of the show that has taken the world by storm. She has matched more than 200 couples ranging in age from 18 to 89, utilizing her unique skills, warm personality, and commitment to Jewish values. All ages and backgrounds, whether religious or not, are invited to this event. During her presentation, Aleeza will invite others on stage and offer matchmaking advice to single individuals and work with a long-married couple on keeping their marriage strong. If you're a devoted fan of the series or simply intrigued by the art of matchmaking and maintaining a successful marriage, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Proceeds of this gala will benefit the Children’s Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $250 and sponsorships are available. For more information, visit SarasotaChabad.com/gala or call 941.925.0770.
World-renowned pianist Bruce Liu returns to perform on the Sarasota Concert Association's Great Performers Series on Friday, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center. Bruce Liu first captivated global attention in 2021 with his triumphant win at the 18th International Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw. As part of his prize, Liu joined the Warsaw Philharmonic on a worldwide concert tour, including a performance on the Sarasota Concert Association’s Great Performers Series. Bruce Liu’s meteoric rise to fame has since included awe-inspiring performances across some of the most prestigious stages in the world, such as the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris, Vienna Konzerthaus, and Tokyo Opera City. His recent recital at the iconic Carnegie Hall was nothing short of a sensation, demonstrating his extraordinary talent and profound musicality. His collaborations with esteemed orchestras, including the Montreal Symphony, Toronto Symphony, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, have garnered critical acclaim. Liu’s much anticipated return to Sarasota in this one-night-only recital includes selections by Rameau, variations on "La ci darem la mano" from Mozart’s Don Giovanni by Chopin, Miroirs by Ravel, and Réminiscences de Don Juan by Liszt.Single tickets start at $30 and can be purchased online at www.SCAsarasota.org, or through the box office at (941) 966-6161. The box office is open Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Group discounts are available for groups of 10 or more by calling (941) 966-6161.
Sarasota Opera announces its 2024-25 Opera Season which will include works that are among the most beloved with audiences around the world. The 2024 Fall Season will feature a concert titled The Music of Giuseppe Verdi, along with a production of the Sarasota Youth Opera, Dean Burry’s The HobbitÔ. Opening the 2025 Winter Opera Festival in February 2025 will be the double bill of Mascagni’s Cavalleria rusticana and Leoncavallo’s Pagliacci. The festival will continue with Rossini’s The Barber of Seville, Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro and Verdi’s Stiffelio. General Director Richard Russell commented “I’m delighted that our 2025 Winter Opera Festival will be returning to our pre-pandemic length for the first time since 2019. This will give opportunities for more people to experience our exciting productions.” Casting for the season will be announced at a later date. For more information on the 2024-2025 season, visit SarasotaOpera.org, call (941) 328-1300, or visit the Box Office at 61 N. Pineapple Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236.
Soundbox Ventures continues its “Listen Hear” Salon Concerts at St. Boniface Episcopal Church with “Celebrating Ned Rorem” on March 8 at 7 p.m. The centerpiece of the program is “Aftermath,” a song cycle by the late American composer Ned Rorem written in the wake of 9/11, which contemplates the universal experience of sorrow. Violinist Max Tan and pianist Marisa Gupta return to the series and are joined by baritone Tom Meglioranza and cellist Lev Mamuya. The program honors the sacrifice of those who have served, embraces those who have experienced loss, and pays tribute to an American artist whose musical poetry continues to speak in today’s chaotic world. Each program is free and registration is required. A light reception with the artists follows the performance. Register at www.soundboxventures.org/events. St. Boniface Episcopal Church is located at 5615 Midnight Pass Road on Siesta Key.
Cantors of the Bay Area Cantorial Association (BACA) in association with Rabbi Stephen Sniderman of Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key will present “A MUSICAL MITZVAH FOR ISRAEL” concert benefiting the Israel Emergency Fund of the Jewish Federations of North America, on Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 3 PM at Temple Emanu-El, 151 McIntosh Rd., Sarasota, FL 34232. Tickets will be available at the door for a suggested donation of $36 each (cash or check only). All donations of any amount will be gratefully accepted and no one will be turned away. The Cantors include Cliff Abramson, Temple Sinai of Sarasota; Riselle Bain, Temple Israel of Highlands County; Tanya Greenblatt, Congregation. Beth Am of Tampa; Joy Katzen-Guthrie, Temple Ahavat Shalom of Palm Harbor; Jonathan Schultz, Congregation B'nai Israel of St. Petersburg; Kei Reea Sulhi, Temple Beth Israel of Longboat Key; Marci Vitkus, Jewish Congregation of Venice; Roger Weisberg Cantor Emeritus of Congregation Beth Judea of Long Grove, IL; world-renowned Hazzan Alberto Mizrahi; and pianist Scott Sable of Temple Emanu-El of Sarasota. For information, please call Temple Beth Israel 941- 383-3428. Founded in 2002 by members of the Tampa Bay cantorial community and now in its 22nd year, BACA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising scholarship monies for Reform and Conservative sacred music study. BACA has raised more than $71,000 toward cantorial scholarships for students BACA has also provided significant donations to new publications of liturgical Jewish music including a gift of $5,000 to Transcontinental Music Publications (a division of the American Conference of Cantors) as a sponsor for the Mikraei Kodesh compilation of sacred music for Jewish lifecycle events.
Four-time EMMY® winner Derek Hough announced today the 2024 dates for his Derek Hough Symphony of Dance Tour. The 26-city cross country tour resumes on April 16 and will come to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, April 18 at 8pm. From the mind of Derek Hough, Symphony of Dance is the first-national tour for the performing dynamo in four years following the sold-out successes of Derek Hough Live: The Tour, and Move Live on Tour and Move – Beyond – Live on Tour. The show features high-energy choreography, stunning stage production, astounding versatility and Derek’s magnetic stage presence. Fans will journey through a fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between. Creative team and two-time EMMY® winners, Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs (Jennifer Lopez’s ‘All I Have’, Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour, GRAMMYs® creative direction), co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour. All tickets previously purchased for the original dates will remain valid for the rescheduled shows. Presales for new dates and on sales for rescheduled dates start 12pm EST today, February 14, with general on sale for the new dates in most markets following on Friday, February 16, at 10am local at www.derekhough.com. VIP packages are also available giving fans the chance to purchase premium tickets, including pre-show parties and meet and greet opportunities.Derek Hough Symphony of Dance is produced by Greg Young of Mojave Ghost, a Tony & Drama Desk Award nominated producer. He's produced award-winning Broadway shows (Bob Fosse's Dancin', The Illusionists, Little Women), Las Vegas Residencies (Derek Hough No-Limit!, Donny Osmond). Tickets start at $80 and can be purchased at www.VanWezel.org, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should contact 941-263-6726. Due to this show being rescheduled, limited ticket availability remains.
Whiteleaf Private Concert Club (WPCC) is proud to announce the launch of its exclusive celebrity concert series, offering a luxurious and private "suite" like concert experience in Sarasota. Tailored for convenience and comfort, WPCC ensures members enjoy unforgettable evenings of entertainment, featuring celebrity concerts, first-class catering, and comedy. From Sheryl Crow to ZZ Top and everything in between, members will have a chance to get up close and personal to artists they love. WPCC is limited to only 275 members and operates on an invitation-only basis. One must be a member or a member's guest to attend the events. These secret concerts will take place without anyone other than the members and their guests knowing about them. A limited number of corporate memberships are also available. "Whiteleaf Private Concert Club is a blend of luxury, entertainment and community,” said Barry Weisblatt, the visionary founder of WPCC. “Our members can expect an exciting and hassle-free evening out where music is not only heard but also felt and celebrated in an intimate setting designed for the true aficionado.” Membership benefits include: Three concert club events per season (Nov-May); A full evening of comedy, music, and dancing in an intimate venue; Membership input on musical acts; Exclusive meet-and-greet sessions with performers; Audience comprised of friends, family, business associates and neighbors; Professional, clean and comfortable concert environment; Networking opportunities with fellow club members. Whiteleaf aims to redefine entertainment for its members, offering a combination of exclusivity, philanthropy and enjoyment. Demonstrating its commitment to philanthropy, WPCC will make a $7,500 donation at each concert to a designated local nonprofit organization. The Club will also provide an opportunity for members to support a good cause through silent auction items and their own discretionary donations. For more information and to apply for membership, visit WhiteleafConcertClub.com.
All Angels Church is delighted to offer an exhibition of Byzantine Style Icons by Christine Simoneau Hales from April 7- June 28, 2024. All Angels Church, Long Boat Key, Florida will host an extraordinary collection of Byzantine style icons created by noted Iconographer, Christine Simoneau Hales. Since the beginning of Christianity, icons have been revered as aids to prayer and contemplation. They are visual reminders of the Saints and Gospel stories that have inspired all Christians throughout the ages. Ms. Hales has studied for many years and now teaches and produces icons for churches and private collectors. Ms. Hales is sought after for her modern, yet Traditional icons for churches all over the world. She has won several grants and awards for her painting and is now a local Sarasota iconographer. She will share her own collection of icons she has crafted in the ancient Byzantine Tradition using egg tempera paints and gold leaf gilding on wood panels. There will be over twenty original icons on display from April 7- June 28, 2024, all icons will be available for purchase by contacting the artist/iconographer. Gallery hours: Mon-Thurs. 9-1, and Sundays 11:30-12:30 (June- no Sunday hours). All are welcome!
Living in Bradenton just got sweeter as Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard - the beloved brand known for its delicious Italian Ice and Frozen Custard treats – today announced it is hosting a grand opening in Bradenton, FL, at 1731 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, this Friday, February 16. Starting at 4 p.m., the new location will reward the first 50 guests in line with Free Rita’s Italian Ice for a Year!*. From 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., guests are invited to enjoy photo opportunities with Rita’s mascot Ice Guy, the Rita’s prize wheel, merchandise giveaways, a face painter, and more. Additionally, the store will be offering guests a $2 Small Italian Ice and a $3 Small Gelati from Friday, February 16th through Sunday, February 18th. To officially commemorate the opening of Bradenton’s Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard location, local franchisee Kelsey Wright will host the shop’s official ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. In addition to the celebration, Kelsey will donate 10% of total sales on Friday, February 16, to The Twig Cares Inc., who work to inspire and encourage foster families by meeting their needs. Rita’s Italian Ice is made fresh daily on-site and available in a rotating daily selection from over 75 flavors. Rita’s menu also includes creamy Frozen Custard and signature frozen treats such as Gelati, Concretes, Milkshakes and more.
*First 50 in line. Promotion begins on 2/16/24 at 4 p.m. While supplies last. No Purchase Necessary. Limit 1 per household in line and verification information may be required. Coupons only valid at 1731 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Bradenton, FL. ©2024 RITA’S FRANCHISE COMPANY, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
SHARED LEGACY | Leymis Bolanos Wilmott, co-founder of Sarasota Contemporary Dance, and founding board member Muriel Gordon Mayers, reflect on their special relationship over the years, February 2024.
Visit Fresh Harvest, the newly launched weekly farmers market in Downtown Wellen. Fresh Harvest offers a selection of local goods from nearly 40 local vendors. Fresh Harvest takes place every Sunday in Downtown Wellen from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees can peruse different vendor booths and stock up on a variety of goods. Vendors will offer a wide variety of locally grown and produced food, including herbs, spices, cut flowers, teas, canned and preserved fruits and vegetables, syrups, baked goods, pickled foods, fresh seafood, meats, poultry, eggs, milk and prepared food and beverages. A limited selection of craft vendors also participate in the farmers market. For a listing of participating vendors and more information on Fresh Harvest Farmers Market, visit wellenpark.com/events/fresh-harvest-farmers-market. Downtown Wellen, 19745 Wellen Park Blvd., Venice.
Head out to Waterside Place for a rocking evening as part of the Lakewood Ranch Sights and Sounds Program. Enjoy a live concert in partnership with Easterseals and EveryoneRocks, featuring artists who are rocking their spectrum. This event is free and open to the public; there is limited seating at the Plaza, but attendees are welcome to bring their own seats. Food and beverages will be available from numerous Waterside Place merchants. For more information on shows, dates, and times, visit lakewoodranch.com/sights-sounds/. Waterside Place, 1560 Lakefront Dr., Sarasota.
Experience some of the best food and flavors of the region with more than 100, and still growing, curated vendors. The Farmers Market at Lakewood Ranch has fast become a favorite weekly tradition for people from all over the region seeking farm-fresh produce, delicious prepared foods, and specialty items and gifts. Aside from all the goodies you can shop at the Farmers Market, find your flow in a free yoga class or have the kiddos get creative during weekly-hosted workshops. 1561 Lakefront Dr., Lakewood Ranch.
Realize Bradenton is happy to announce the return of the Bradenton Market to its weekly schedule. This beloved community gathering will be held Saturdays through May 25, 2024 from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm on Old Main Street in Bradenton. Founded in 1979, the Market has expanded to include more than 90 local vendors. In addition to the weekly shopping and music, the Market hosts special event days throughout the season. Halloween at the Market will be held on Saturday, October 28. This family-friendly event includes trick or treating with vendors, face painting with Manatee School for the Arts Academic Team from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm, and a dance performance by Slick Motion Studios at 10:00 am. For more information, visit RealizeBradenton.com.
Clyde Butcher: Nature Through the Lens will be on view through August 31, 2024 at the Historic Spanish Point campus. Selby Gardens is excited to present the extraordinary imagery of photographer and conservationist Clyde Butcher throughout the grounds of the Historic Spanish Point campus. Large-scale prints on aluminum of Butcher’s beautiful photographs of plants, animals, and habitats of Florida will be exhibited amid the natural landscape of the 30-acre waterfront preserve, enabling the public to engage with the artist’s work like never before. In the tradition of earlier landscape photographers like Ansel Adams, Butcher captures the beauty and majesty of America’s natural treasures in dramatic black and white. The unique environments of Florida have been subjects of particular interest to Butcher since the 1980s, when he was first introduced to the magic and mystery of sites such as Big Cypress National Preserve and Everglades National Park. Nature Through the Lens will include Butcher’s photographs of regional locales such as Myakka River State Park and Casey Key. This exhibition is presented in partnership with the Clyde Butcher Gallery & Studio in Venice, Florida. For more information, visit selby.org.
Enjoy the extraordinary opportunity to experience the work of contemporary artist Shinique Smith in conversation with the collection of European art at The Ringling. Unfolding across six galleries of the Museum of Art, the exhibition creates a series of unique stories that together form an abstract narrative of the parade as a metaphor for life. Well known for her monumental sculptures created from an array of materials, including luxurious textiles, personal clothing, dyed fabrics, ribbon, and wood, and for her abstract paintings of calligraphy and collage, Smiths work in this exhibition speaks to various facets of the European artistic tradition, such as classical drapery and religious iconography, while foregrounding notions of Black femininity and the history of the circus. Learn more at ringling.org.
Join us for live jazz at Sarasota Art Museum, hosted by the Jazz Club of Sarasota, featuring Hot Club of SRQ, and extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP. Sip on refreshing cocktails and enjoy small bites in the Bistro. Each second Thursday of the month features a different style of jazz, from straight-ahead to free jazz, bebop to swing-programmed in partnership with Jazz Club of Sarasota. Galleries are open until 7 pm on Jazz Thursdays. Learn more and purchase tickets at sarasotaartmuseum.org.
Please join us to experience this unique exhibition featuring father/daughter local artists, Pamela Olin and Richard Olin. This premiere exhibition features three-dimensional works that offer a glimpse from the perspective of two distinctly different generations. The pieces address the transitions they have experienced over the last several years, making them relatable to all ages. As a duo, this public exhibit is both a curiosity and an insight into the self-expression of two generations of artists linked by DNA. Plymouth Harbour Gallery, 700 John Ringling Blvd., Sarasota. Visit www.pamelaolin.com and www.olinrich.com to learn more.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Ringling College, OLLI, presents its fifth annual Listening to Women, a six-session series that recognizes women whose brilliance and fortitude have reshaped industries and who are making a difference in our communities. The series takes place on Thursdays at 1 pm, from Jan. 18-Feb. 22, 2024, at Sarasota Art Museum, the Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Registration for the complete series is $81 for OLLI Gold Members and $90 for OLLI Silver Members and general admission; register at www.OLLIatRinglingCollege.org.
Downtown Sarasota: Hindsight, Insight and Foresight is a four-part speaker series conceived to spark an informed and constructive community-wide discussion about the future of our downtown. The six-week series will take place at Art Ovation Hotel and explore the evolution of downtown Sarasota over the last two decades with a group of four distinguished speakers, Andres Duany, David Houle, Mitchell Silver, and Victor Dover. Speakers will address vital topics including the current downtown master plan and how it was shaped two decades ago, how downtown has developed since then, the macro-level forces affecting the city, effective current downtown planning practices, and insights drawn from successful urban planning in other locales. Lectures will be held on Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 14 and Feb. 28. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit architecturesarasota.org.
Each year, Circus Sarasota the professional arm of the Circus Arts Conservatory, offers a showcase of top global circus artists performing in a one-ring traditional circus setting. Featuring new and innovative acts, the Circus Sarasota 2024 production will offer high-flying action, heart-stopping thrills, laugh-out-loud comedic antics, and acts that defy both expectations and the boundaries of physical limitations. Circus Sarasota runs Friday, February 16-Sunday, March 10, 2024; showtimes are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 2 and 7 p.m.; Fridays at 7 p.m.; and Sundays at 1 and 5 p.m. Performances take place under a brand new, custom-designed Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle, Sarasota. Tickets are $30-$80, and there is a 20 percent discount on the opening week, thanks to support from WWSB ABC 7. Parking can be secured on-site for $10. Visit circusarts.org or call the Box Office at 941-355-9805.
Sarasota Chorus of the Keys, celebrating its 75th Anniversary, will present its Annual Show, Your Dreams Will Come True, on February 17, 2024, at 2:30 and 7 p.m. at the Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota. The Chorus will perform the exciting sounds of four-part acapella harmony and will be joined by a special guest quartet, My Three Sons, who are also members of the highly regarded Ditchfield Family Singers. It is a show you won’t want to miss. Order tickets online at www.ChorusoftheKeys.org. Call 941-224-0314 for information.
Cat lovers rejoice in celebrating Neko no Hi, or Cat Day in Japan. Join Dr. Rhiannon Paget, Curator of Asian Art, as she discusses her newest book, Divine Felines: The Cat in Japanese Art. This talk will take place in the John M. McKay Visitors Pavilion where Dr. Paget will discuss the feline image and presence in over 300 years of Japanese art. Following the illustrated lecture, Dr. Paget will sign copies of Divine Felines: The Cat in Japanese Art, available for purchase in the Museum Store. This event is free and advanced registration is recommended. A limited number of seats will be reserved for ticket holders. Learn more and register at ringling.org.
The Perlman Music Program Suncoast presents The Carr-Petrova Duo and their new album, HERS, in a special evening of music comprised entirely of works by female composers. Featuring violist and PMP alum Molly Carr, the newest member of the acclaimed Juilliard String Quartet, and Bulgarian educator and pianist Anna Petrova, the duo will premier HERS in Sarasota. This concert vibrantly celebrates the vision, strength, resilience, and vital contributions of the female sex throughout history. Through music and storytelling, the Carr-Petrova Duo will lead the audience through the inspirations, battles, and incredible accomplishments of eight fearless women, from Hildegard Von Bingen in the 12th century to Beyonce, and share centuries of heartbreak, struggles, and triumphs that comprise the female experience. The concert is Sunday, March 3, at The Harvest, 3650 17th Street, Sarasota. The event begins with an artist talk at 6 p.m., followed by the concert at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased at PMPSuncoast.org.
For more than a decade, Theresa Caputo, known worldwide as the Long Island Medium, and star of the new Lifetime Series Raising Spirits, has touched the lives of millions of fans, comforting supporters when they need it most. Now Sarasota fans will get their chance at healing when the acclaimed medium and beloved personality appears live at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall on Thursday, April 11 at 7:30pm. Known for her unique ability to communicate with those who have passed on, Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience brings Theresa face-to-face with her fans as Spirit guides her through the audience. A full-stage video display ensures that everyone in the theater has an up-close experience regardless of seat location. Through personal life stories, candid humor, and intimate details about her gift to communicate with those who have passed, the beloved television personality and best-selling author delivers healing messages to her audience, reassuring them with the revelation that their deceased loved ones are still with them, just in a different way. Recognized as one of the most renowned mediums for over 20 years, Theresa Caputo Live: The Experience is an awe-inspiring event you will not want to miss. Learn more about Theresa at www.theresacaputo.com. Tickets start at $64.23 and can be purchased at www.VanWezel.org, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office. Pre-show dining is available through Mattison’s at the Van Wezel which is located inside the theatre. Reservations can be made on VanWezel.org or through the box office.
Irish dancers and musicians from Edmonds Herbert W. Armstrong College and Armstrong Dance will embark on their fifth U.S. tour beginning May 5, visiting 10 states over seven weeks with their show Celtic Throne, The Royal Journey of Irish Dance. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall will host a one-night performance at 7:30 p.m., June 2. Celtic Throne, The Royal Journey of Irish Dance explores the ancient origins of Irish step dance and celebrates the millennia-long journey of a music-and-dance-loving people as they migrate from the ancient Near East to Ireland, Scotland, England and the United States. Tickets to Celtic Throne, The Royal Journey of Irish Dance begin at $25 and can be purchased at VanWezel.org. For more information, please visit celticthrone.com.
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is excited to welcome Kenny G to Sarasota on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 7pm. Tickets start at $40 and can be purchased at www.VanWezel.org, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should contact 941-263-6726. Pre-show dining is available through Mattisons at the Van Wezel which is located inside the theatre. Reservations can be made on VanWezel.org or through the box office.
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is excited to welcome The Concert, A Tribute to ABBA to Sarasota on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 8 p.m. The Concert: A Tribute To ABBA continues to be the top ABBA tribute group in the world, dazzling all who see with their fantastic performance while playing the most iconic hits from ABBA, including Mamma Mia, S.O.S, Money, Money, Money, The Winner Takes All, Waterloo, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, and Dancing Queen. Tickets are $30-$75 and can be purchased at www.VanWezel.org, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should contact 941-263-6726. Pre-show dining is available through Mattisons at the Van Wezel which is located inside the theatre. Reservations can be made on VanWezel.org or through the box office.
The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is excited to welcome George Thorogood and The Destroyers to Sarasota on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 7:30pm. Five decades, 15 million albums and more than 8,000 performances later, few bands can still rock the house like George Thorogood and Destroyers. Tickets start at $41.50 and can be purchased at www.VanWezel.org, by calling the box office at 941-263-6799 or by visiting the box office Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Groups of 10 or more should contact 941-263-6726.
Join us for a day of fun and outdoor adventure at the Wild About Nature Festival on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Reconnect with the great outdoors and help foster a love of nature in the next generation as you spend a day in the sun on the beautiful shores of Little Sarasota Bay at Bay Preserve. Families of all ages are encouraged to take part in this fun-filled day of nature-based education and exploration. The wide variety of activities includes dip-netting, face painting, hula-hoop lessons, crafts, games, and more. There will be live music and food trucks making this a guaranteed good time. This is a FREE family festival open to all. Registration is not required. The event will take place at our Bay Preserve headquarters located at 400 Palmetto Ave. in Osprey. For more information, visit conservationfoundation.com.
The 2024 season of Sarasota Institute of the Lifetime Learning Music Monday Series presents performances and lively conversations with renowned and emerging performers, January 8-March 25, on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Palms in Sarasota; and Mondays at 3 p.m. at Venice Presbyterian Church in Venice. https://sillsarasota.org/index.htm.
Longtime friends Chef Charles Amherst of Chaz 51 Steakhouse in Venice and Barbara Gerdeman, co-founder of Creative Liberties Artist Studios in Sarasota, have joined forces to create a series of interactive live art dinner showcases called A Taste of Art. The first of these events takes place Thursday, February 1, 5:30-8 p.m., at Chaz 51 Steakhouse, 549 US 41 Bypass N, Venice. The events will continue on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings. Guests who visit Chaz 51 on these evenings will be able to witness the creation of captivating works of art in real-time. To make a reservation, call Chaz 51 Steakhouse at 941-484-6200. To find out which artists are scheduled for February, check out the calendar at CreativeLiberties.net.
Geckos Grill & Pub’s Award-winning Trivia-Think While You Drink! If you love Trivia, join the fun at Geckos all year round. All Trivia starts at 7:30pm. We will have prizes, giveaways and specials plus the Geckos made-to-order fare, signature cocktails and hospitality you love. Monday trivia will be held at the Clark Road location in Palmer Crossing and on Tuesdays at the SR 64 location in Braden River Plaza. The SR 64 location will be taking a break from Trivia in October, but will start back up in April. On Wednesdays, trivia will take place at the Hillview Street location in Southside Village. www.GeckosGrill.com.
Connect with local business owners at every Thursday at Oscura. Lets Connect is a community of collaborative business professionals from the Manatee and Sarasota County areas. RSVP on Eventbrite to attend, admission is free.
Siesta Key Rum runs free year-round tours for guests to learn the story of the craft distillery, the awards they have won and the secret to how they make their rums taste so good. During our 30-45 minute tour we will discuss the following topics: history of Siesta Key Rum, an overview of the awards our small company has won, what makes our rums taste so good, the rum-making process from mashing and fermentation to distillation, barrel aging and bottling of our rums. After the tour, we welcome you to sample a freshly made Siesta Key Rum cocktail, stock up on your favorite rums and browse our gift shop. 2212 Industrial Blvd., Sarasota.
It is always 5 oclock somewhere, so escape to Jimmy Buffetts Margaritaville. The popular musical with a buffet of Buffett hits promises to change your attitude and latitude. Paradise is found in this jukebox jam, Jimmy Buffetts Escape to Margaritaville. To learn more and purchase tickets, visit venicetheatre.org.
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