2021-2022 Arts and Culture Guide, Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County

2021-2022

A R T S & C U LT U R A L A L L I A N C E O F S A R A S O TA C O U N T Y

ARTS AND

CULTURE GUIDE

We Stand for the Arts.

Advocacy Community Outreach Educ ation

SARASOTA IS DEFINED BY ITS ARTS AND CULTURE. Our cultural organizations, artists and proud history of creative expression are crucial to who we are, how we grow and how we lead our lives.

For 35 years the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County has worked to ensure the growth of arts organizations and their audiences, the continuation of the arts in our schools and the empowerment of individual artists to make a

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difference in our community.

We want your involvement.

TO LE ARN MORE GO TO SARASOTA ART S.ORG

Welcome to Sarasota County, Florida’s Cultural Coast, where arts and culture thrive alongside spectacular beaches and warm, inviting weather. Arts are at the heart of this place we call home. It’s our privilege to share them with you in this Guide.

Whether you are a visitor, a new resident or a “local,” you will find this Guide indispensable in exploring our arts scene. In it you will learn about exciting, world-class performances and exhibitions, one-of-a-kind visual art shows, educational programming and family-friendly festivals and fairs. We will even let you in on the hidden gems of Sarasota County, places and groups that make the Cultural Coast so unique.

As the world continues to face challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic, be assured that our arts and cultural venues and organizations have instituted Safe Arts Sarasota, protocols and procedures designed to keep you safe while attending in-person performances and events.

The arts and cultural experiences in Sarasota County define who we are and how we connect with one another. To learn more and for up-to-date listings, please visit our website, SarasotaArts.org.

Sincerely, Jim Shirley Executive Director, director@sarasotaarts.org, Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County

Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County 1226 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SUITE 300 SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34236 941.365.5118 SARASOTAARTS.ORG

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAR ASOTA ARTS.ORG

Jim Shirley EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR@SARASOTAARTS.ORG

Performing Arts

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Museums & Visual Arts

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Samantha Wuerfel COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS@SARASOTAARTS.ORG

Ria Cooper EDUCATION DIRECTOR EDUCATION@SARASOTAARTS.ORG

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Kelley Lavin

A r t s C o m m u n i t i e s & O r g a n i z at i o n s

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Lauren Pritchard ART DIRECTOR LAURENP@SARASOTAMAGAZINE.COM

Guy Vilt PRODUCTION MANAGER GUYV@SARASOTAMAGAZINE.COM

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PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT ORGANIZATION WEBSITES FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.

Installation view of Unraveling: Aranda\Lasch + Terrol Dew Johnson, June 12 – Sept. 26, 2021, Sarasota Art Museum, Photography by: Ryan Gamma

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DARIO ACOSTA

Performing Arts.

ARTIST SERIES CONCERTS OF SARASOTA 1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 300 Sarasota (941) 306-1200 artistseriesconcerts.org

(selected dates)

Piano Grand V

Oct. 9, 2021, 4 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

SooBeen Lee, violin with Dina Vainshtein, piano Nov. 7, 2021, 4 p.m.

Temple Sinai

A Classic Christmas with Frisson Dec. 5, 2021, 7 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

Harmumi Hanafusa, piano and The Hanafusa Sisters Piano Duo

Jan. 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

(Harumi Hanafusa) Jan. 9, 2022, 3 p.m. (The Hanafusa Sisters Piano Duo) Historic Asolo Theater

Merz Trio with Jordan Bak, viola

Jan. 23, 2022, 4 p.m.

Temple Sinai

Anthony Trionfo, flute with Albert Cano Smit, piano Feb. 6, 2022, 4 p.m.

Temple Sinai

NEXUS Chamber Music Chicago Feb. 20, 2022, 4 p.m.

Temple Sinai

Quartet Amabile

March 6, 4 p.m.

Temple Sinai

Classical saxophonist Steven Banks March 27, 2022, 4 p.m.

Temple Sinai

Olga Kern International Piano Competition winner Antonio Chen Guang

ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 351-8000 asolorep.org

Hair

Nov. 17, 2021-Jan. 1, 2022 Previews Nov. 17-19, 2021

June 11-June 26, 2022 Previews June 3-10, 2022

BELLE CANTO 8148 36th St. E. Sarasota (941) 400-2152 bellecanto.org

Our Town

Jan. 14-March 26, 2022 Previews Jan. 12-13, 2022

April 30, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

State College of Florida Studio for the Performing Arts

Grand Horizons

Lin Ye, piano with Daniel Jordan and Samantha Bennett, violin; Rachel Halvorson, viola; Natalie Helm, cello; John Miller, double bass .

The Great Leap

Jan. 21-April 1, 2022 Previews Jan. 19-20, 2022 Feb. 11-April 2, 2022 Previews Feb. 9-10, 2022

Knoxville

May 4, 2022, 4 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

April 23-May 11, 2022 Previews April 15-22, 2022

2 Hot 2 Tango with Ben Bogart, bandoneón and Winnie Cheung, piano

Eureka Day

May 22, 2022, 3 p.m.

Historic Asolo Theater

Hood

May 13-June 4, 2022 Previews May 11-12, 2022

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF SARASOTA 1709 Bonitas Circle Venice (219) 928-8665 chamberorchestrasarasota.org

The Sounds of the Season

Dec. 7, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Church of the Redeemer

Mozart, Bartok, and More!

Feb. 15, 2022, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Church of the Redeemer

Beethoven: Kingma Returns

March 23, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

St. Boniface Episcopal Church

Hidden Gem

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Crowley Museum & Nature Center Pioneers, ho! This historic site on Myakka Road offers a museum, cabin, blacksmith shop and sugar cane mill, as well as nearly 200 acres of old Florida habitat.

CHORAL ARTISTS OF SARASOTA

THE CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY

Sarasota (941) 387-6046 choralartistssarasota.org

2075 Bahia Vista St. Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 355-9805 circusarts.org

On the Town

Nov. 7, 2021, 7 p.m.

Riverview Performing Arts Center

Sailor Circus presents The Annual Holiday Show

Bells and Brass

Dec. 26- 30, 2021 Sunday 1 & 6 p.m.

Monday-Thursday, 7 p.m.

A Night at the Opera

Windjammers Performance (Traditional Circus Music Concert)

Dec. 19, 2021, 5 p.m.

Church of the Redeemer Feb. 20, 2022, 5 p.m.

Church of the Palms

She is the Music

March 20, 2022, 5 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church

Listen to the Earth

April 24, 2022, 5 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

American Fanfare

July 4, 2022, 4:30 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

THE CHORUS & ORCHESTRA OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND Holmes Beach (941) 795-2370 amicco.org

Jan. 16, 2022. 1:30 p.m.

Circus Sarasota 2022

Feb. 11- March 6, 2022 Under the Ulla Searing Big Top (in Nathan Benderson Park, on the island)

DIVERSITY: THE VOICES OF SARASOTA Sarasota (888) 550-6279 diversitysarasota.org

ENGLEWOOD PERFORMING ARTS SERIES 406 N. Indiana Ave. Englewood (941) 473-2787 englewoodpas.org

Linda Gentille, pianist

Nov. 30, 2021. 7:30 p.m.

The Sharpe Family Singers present Broadway Holiday Show

Kate Voss & The Big Boss Band Jan. 11, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Dallas Brass

Feb. 1, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Trevor Panczak

Feb. 15, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Gentri presents Cinematic Pop March 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

The Venice Orchestra

March 22, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

ENSEMBLENEWSRQ Sarasota ensrq.org

Dec. 14, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Cirque des Voix®: Circus of the Voices March 18- 20, 2022 Under the Ulla Searing Big Top (in Nathan Benderson Park, on the Island)

Sailor Circus 73rd Annual Spring Performance

March/April, 2022 Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, 34239

The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling present Summer Circus Spectacular 2022

June-August, 2022 The Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling Museum

FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE 1241 N. Palm Ave. Sarasota (941) 366-9000 floridastudiotheatre.org

Buddy: The Buddy Holly StorY

Nov. 3, 2021 – Dec. 26, 2021 in Gompertz Theatre

Winter Mainstage #2 - TBA

Winter Mainstage #3 - TBA

Jan. 19, 2022 – March 13, 2022 Gompertz Theatre

The Legend of Georgia McBride

March 30, 2022 – May 22, 2022 Gompertz Theatre

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JOHN JONES, CLIFF ROLES

Dec. 8, 2021 – Feb. 27, 2022 Keating Theatre

Vera & Imre Hecht Emerging Artist Series

(All performances at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sarasota) Duo Excelsa, guitar and flute Nov. 15, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Schedule subject to change.

Check organization websites.

Robert Phillips, classical guitarist Dec. 20, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Dr. Sam Desmet, classical guitarist Jan. 17, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Chattanooga Guitar Duo, classical guitarists

Feb. 14, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Luther Enloe, classical guitarist March 14, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Community Youth Classical Guitar Showcase April 18, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

The Wanderers With Musical Arrangements

Sept. 29, 2021 – Jan. 30, 2022 FST’s Court Cabaret

Friends in Low Places

Nov. 17, 2021 – March 20, 2022 Goldstein Cabaret

Laughing Matters

Feb. 9, 2022 – June 12, 2022 Court Cabaret

Cinderella

Oct. 9 - Oct. 30, 2021 Keating Theatre

Deck the Halls

Nov. 27 - Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 Bowne’s Lab

Hare & Tortoise

Jan. 8 - Feb. 19, 2022 Bowne’s Lab

The Grandma that Eats Everything & Other Winning Plays March 26 - April 16, 2022 Keating Theatre

Belleville

Jan. 4-23, 2022

The Learned Ladies

Feb. 22-March 13, 2022

Twelfth Night

April 5-24, 2022

GLENRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7333 Scotland Way Sarasota theglenridge.com

GUITAR SARASOTA (941) 260-3306 guitarsarasota.org

International Concert Series

(All performances at Riverview Performing Arts Center, Sarasota)

Johan Smith, classical guitarist from Switzerland Jan. 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

FSU/ASOLO CONSERVATORY FOR ACTOR TRAINING COURTESY PHOTOS

5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota

(941) 366-9000

asolorep.org/conservatory

Everybody

Nov. 2-21, 2021

Rene Izquierdo, classical guitarist from Cuba

THE ISLAND PLAYERS 10009 Gulf Drive Anna Maria theislandplayers.org

JAZZ CLUB OF SARASOTA 330 S. Pineapple Ave., Suite 111 Sarasota (941) 366-1552 jazzclubsarasota.com (selected dates)

Sunset Jazz on the water at the Crosley Estate Oct. 27, 2021. 5 -8 p.m.

Powel Crosley Estate

Giving Hunger the Blues with Keb’ Mo’

Oct. 31, 2021, noon-9:30 p.m.

Nathan Benderson Park

Monday Night Jazz Cabaret at Florida Studio Theatre Court Cabaret

Sheer Grace, with The Sarasota Ballet’s Studio Company and Trainees Nov. 28, 2021, 4 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

A Holly Jolly Holiday with the Venice Symphony

Dec. 17, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 18, 2021, 3:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Venice Performing Arts Center

Choral Splendor in 40 Parts featuring Les Canards Chantants

Ongoing.

Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival

A.D. 387, Masterwork Series

check website for latest info

KEY CHORALE

David Russell, classical guitarist from Scotland

Sarasota (941) 921-4845 keychorale.org

Laura Snowden, English classical guitarist

Perfect Pitch, Annual Luncheon Supporting Key Chorale’s Mission & Music

April 2, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

This gem is hiding in plain sight, on more than an acre filled with native and tropical plantings right off Tamiami Trail at Boulevard of the Arts. And it’s free!

Jan. 14, 2022, 7:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church Jan. 15, 2022, 4 p.m., St. Boniface Church, Siesta Key

Feb. 5, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

March 5, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Hidden Gem

Sarasota Garden Club

Nov. 1, 2021

Feb. 11, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Palms Feb. 12, 2022, 4 p.m., Church of the Palms

Cirque des Voix® with The Circus Arts Conservatory

March 18, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

March 19, 2022, 2 p.m.

March 20, 2022 1 p.m.

The Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park

Drama and Joviality Concert April 13, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE 96 W. Dearborn St. Englewood (941) 475-6756 lemonbayplayhouse.com

MANATEE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND (941) 363-1237 manateeconcertband.org

Fall Concert

Nov. 13, 2021, 2 p.m.

Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida

Holiday Concert

Dec. 4, 2021, 7 p.m.

Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida

Winter Concert

Feb. 5, 2022, 7 p.m.

Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida

Spring Concert

April 4, 2022, 7 p.m.

Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida

April 8-10, 2022 April 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church April 9, 2022, 4 p.m., St. Boniface Church April 10, 2022, 4 p.m., Venice Presbyterian Church

Tomorrow’s Voices Today, High School Choral Festival

May 1, 2022, 3 p.m.

Riverview Performing Arts Center

LA MUSICA INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 7 lamusicafestival.org

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Sonata A Due

In Remembrance of Derek Han Dec. 7, 2021, 6 p.m.

Michael’s On East Ballroom

Derek Han Memorial Concert April 3, 2022, 3 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

Guitar Spectrum Concert April 10,2022, 3 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

Meet the Musicians

April 12,2022, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Dolphin Aviation

502 Third Ave. W. Bradenton (941) 749-1111 manateeperformingartscenter.com

Schedule subject to change.

Check organization websites.

A Little Night Music

April 5, 2022, 6 p.m.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

Romantic to Modern French Masterpieces Concert April 6, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

Musical Chefs Interactive Dinner April 9,2022, 6 p.m.

Michael’s Wine Cellar

Hidden Gem

North Port Chorale Dating back to 1980, the chorale performs at North Port Performing Arts Center, and welcomes new members—people “who love to sing.” If you join, be prepared to wear black for performances.

DEREK HAN, COURTESY PHOTO

American Roots: Bluegrass featuring The Lubben Brothers

MANATEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

MCCURDY’S COMEDY THEATRE 1923 Ringling Blvd.

Sarasota (941) 925-FUNY (3869) mccurdyscomedy.com

MOVING ETHOS DANCE Sarasota (941) 312-1693 movingethos.org

MUSICA SACRA OF SARASOTA Sarasota (941) 405-7322 musicasacrasarasota.org

NEW MUSIC NEW COLLEGE Caples Fine Arts Complex 5800 Bayshore Road Sarasota (941) 487-4888 newmusicnewcollege.org

yMusic

April 2, 2022, 8 p.m.

PepsiCo Arcade, New College of Florida.

Tyshawn Sorey and Jennifer Curtis: Invisible Ritual

April 13, 2022, 8 p.m.

Club Sudakoff, New College of Florida.

JIJI: Never Not Enough

April 23, 2022, 8 p.m.

Sainer Auditorium, New College of Florida.

OASIS - OPERA FOR ANIMALS SIGNING IS SAVING 8437 Tuttle Ave. #333 Sarasota (941) 351-1007 operaforanimals.org

Feb. 16-19, 22-26, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 20, 26-27, 2022, 2 p.m.

Some Enchanted Evening

March 16-19, 22-26 at 7:30 p.m.

March 20, 26-27 at 2 p.m.

NORTH PORT PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION 6400 W. Price Blvd.

North Port (941) 426-8479 nppaa.net

NORTH PORT CONCERT BAND northportconcertband.com

NORTH PORT CHORALE thenorthportchorale.org

NORTH PORT SYMPHONY northportsymphony.com

PERLMAN MUSIC PROGRAM/ SUNCOAST (941) 955-4942 perlmanmusicprogramsuncoast.org

PMP Winter Residency

Dec. 26, 2021-Jan. 8, 2022 Various times; check website USFSM Campus

THE POPS ORCHESTRA Sarasota (941) 926-POPs (7677) thepopsorchestra.org

Sgt. Presley and The Pops Pay Tribute to Our Nation’s Veterans

PMP Celebration Concert Jan. 8, 2022, 5 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

Nov. 14, 2021, 3 p.m., Riverview Performing Arts Center, Sarasota Nov. 15, 2021, 7:30 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center, Bradenton.

Juilliard String Quartet

Ring in the Holidays

March 13, 2022, 7 p.m.

Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota

THE PLAYERS CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS

Dec. 12, 2021, 3 p.m. Sunday in the Riverview Performing Arts Center, Sarasota Dec. 13, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Neel Performing Arts Center, Bradenton.

Copacabana Valentines

The Crossings at Siesta Key 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130 Sarasota (941) 365-2494 theplayers.org

Feb. 13, 2022, 3 p.m., Riverview Performing Arts Center, Sarasota Feb.14, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center, Bradenton.

Falsettos

Presidents Day at Patriot Plaza

Nov. 3-6, 8-13, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 7, 13-14, 2021, 2 p.m.

ROD MILLINGTON, COURTESY PHOTO

Beehive: The 60’s Musical

The Marvelous Wonderettes

Dec. 8-11, 14-18, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 12, 18-19, 2021, 2 p.m.

Forbidden Broadway

Jan. 19-22, 25-29, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 23, 29-30, 2022, 2 p.m.

Feb. 21, 2022, 3 p.m.

The Choice is Yours

March 27, 2022, 3 p.m., Riverview Performing Arts Center, Sarasota March 28, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center, Bradenton.

RING SARASOTA Sarasota ringsarasota.org

Concert with Pops Orchestra

Dec. 12, 2021, 3 p.m.

Riverview High Performing Arts Center

Concert with Pops Orchestra

Dec. 13, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Neel Performing Arts Center, Bradenton

Stage & Screen Concert

April 3, 2022, 3 p.m.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Venice

Stage & Screen Concert

April 10, 2022, 4 p.m.

Peace Presbyterian Church, Lakewood Ranch

Stage & Screen Concert

April 24, 2022, 6 p.m.

Church of the Palms, Sarasota

THE RINGLING 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota ringling.org

RISE ABOVE PERFORMING ARTS SARASOTA (941) 702-4747 riseabovearts.com

SARASOLO PRODUCTIONS, INC. Sarasota (941) 400-2036 sarasolo.org

2021 SaraSolo FallFest

Oct. 11-17, 2021 (live and virtual) Live shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

New College Black Box Theatre

SoloSynergy

Jan. 25-29, 2022 (live and virtual) Location: TBA

2022 SaraSolo WinterFest

Feb. 15-20, 2022 (live and virtual) Live shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Location: TBA

Emoting Our Differences, a SaraSolo collaboration with Out Of Door Academy and Embracing Our Differences.

March 20-21, 2022 Times and location: TBA

2022 SaraSolo SpringFest

May 20-21, 2022 (live and virtual) Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Location: TBA

THE SARASOTA BALLET 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 359-0099 sarasotaballet.org

Program 1 – New World

Oct. 22-24, 2021 Oct. 22, 7:30 p,m.

Oct. 23, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 24, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

FSU Center for the Performing Arts

Program 2 – Day & Night

Nov. 19-20, 2021 Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 20, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

Program 3 – Giselle

Dec. 17-18, 2021 Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 18, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Jan. 28-31, 2022 Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 29, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 30, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 31, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

FSU Center for the Performing Arts

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Program 4 – Love & Betrayal

Hidden Gem

Program 5 – Mark Morris Dance Group

Theatre Odyssey

March 4-7, 2022 March 4, 7:30 p.m.

March 5, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

March 6, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

March 7, 7:30 p.m.

FSU Center for the Performing Arts

Program 6 – A Comedy of Errors

This small company hosts festivals for ten-minute plays, student plays and one-act plays. The 2021 one-act fest in October features four Florida premieres, including one from a twotime Obie winner.

March 25-26, 2022 March 25, 7:30 p.m.

March 26, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra with cellist Alisa Weilerstein

Program 7 – Serendipitous Movement

Pianist Emanuel Ax Performs Chopin

Jan. 20, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

SARASOTA CONTEMPORARY DANCE 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 300 Sarasota (941) 260-8485 sarasotacontemporarydance.org

April 29-30, 2022 April 29, 7:30 p.m.

April 30, 2 and 7:30 p.m.

Sarasota Opera House

Feb. 1, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

All performances at the Jane B. Cook Theatre in Sarasota at 7 p.m., 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota

Voices

SARASOTA CHORAL SOCIETY SARASOTA

The Russian National Orchestra with pianist Alexander Malofeev Feb. 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

sarasotachoralsociety.org

SARASOTA CHORUS OF THE KEYS SARASOTA chorusofthekeys.org

Sarasota Chorus of the Keys Annual Show

Feb. 26, 2022, 2 and 7 p.m.

Riverview Performing Arts Center (Riverview High School)

SARASOTA CONCERT ASSOCIATION Sarasota (941) 225-6500 scasarasota.org

Violinist Benjamin Beilman with pianist Yekwon Sunwoo

Oct. 14-17, 2021

SCD + Duke Ellington in collaboration with Shane Chalke B.E. Jazz Dec. 1- 5, 2021

Feb. 25, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Riverview Performing Arts Center

Takács Quartet with pianist Joyce Yang

March 15, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Riverview Performing Arts Center

SARASOTA CONCERT BAND 5317 Fruitville Road #192 Sarasota, FL (941) 650-1177 sarasotaconcertband.org

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Dance Makers

Jan. 24-30, 2022

Cuban Project

April 28-May 1, 2022

SARASOTA CUBAN BALLET SCHOOL 504 N. Beneva Road, Suite 700 Sarasota (941) 365-8400 sarasotacubanballetschool.com

Ten Year Anniversary Celebration

Oct. 27, 2021, 6:30 p.m.

Manatee Performing Arts Center

The Nutcracker

Dec, 10 -11, 2021 Venice Performing Arts Center

Summer Intensive

June 13-July 22, 2022 501 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota

On Stage 2022

July 23, 2022 Location to be determined

BLACK BOX PERFORMANCES Dates to be determined 501 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota

SARASOTA FOLK CLUB 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota (941) 377-9256 sarasotafolk.org

SARASOTA INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS (Sarasota Grapeviners) 803 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 923-3302 Ifdsarasota.webs.com

(941) 355-8011 sarasotajewishchorale.org

SARASOTA MUSIC ARCHIVE Selby Public Library 1331 First St. Sarasota

(941) 861-1168

sarasotamusicarchive.org

SARASOTA MUSIC CLUB Sarasota (941) 925-3602 sarasotamusicclub.org

Hidden Gem

Light Chasers Have you ever painted outdoors, in “plein air”? This group, 700 members strong, meets Thursday mornings at various Sarasota County locations to do just that. Join them.

All 2021-2022 concerts at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota Performances begin at 10:30 a.m.

Music of Broadway + Tin-Pan Alley Michael Treni, Jazz Trombone Al Dominguez, Jazz Piano

Broadway Show Tunes Jane Hoffman, Flute Donald Bryn, Piano

Jan. 21, 2022

A Delightful Interlude Afternoon Delight (Barbershop) Quartet with Bob, Dick, Jim & Vern

Feb. 18, 2022

Oct. 15, 2021

Nov. 19, 2021

Together for the Holidays Julia Dadekian, Vocals Constance Bulawka, Piano Dec. 17, 2021

Upsetting the Classical Tradition: Beethoven and the Next 100 Years Alan Wasserman, Classical Piano Beloved Opera, Operetta, Broadway + Popular Classics!

Anne Tormela, Lyric Coloratura Soprano March 18, 2022

Suncoast Music Scholarships 2022 Winners Concert May 14, 2022

SARASOTA MUSICA VIVA (941) 870-9885 sarasotamusicaviva.org

SARASOTA OPERA 61 N. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota (941) 328-1300 sarasotaopera.org

The Silken Ladder (La scala di seta) by Gioachino Rossini Six performances, Oct. 29-Nov. 13, 2021

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Tosca by Giacomo Puccini

Eight performances, Feb. 12-March 19, 2022

The Daughter of the Regiment (La Fille du régiment) by Gaetano Donizetti Seven performances, Feb. 19-March 18, 2022

The Pearl Fishers (Les Pêcheurs de perles) by Georges Bizet Six performances: March 5-19, 2022

Attila by Giuseppe Verdi

Five performances: March 12-22, 2022

SARASOTA OPERA GUILD (941) 374-2914 sarasotaopera.org

Social and Singers.

Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15 10 a.m.

Church of the Redeemer

SARASOTA ORCHESTRA 709 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 953-4252 sarasotaorchestra.org

DON MILLINGOTN, SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/HRYSHCHYSHEN SERHII

SARASOTA JEWISH CHORALE

STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA 5840 26th St. Bradenton (941) 752-5252 scf.edu

STRINGS CON BRIO COMMUNITY STRING ORCHESTRA Sarasota (941) 677-3291 stringsconbrio.org

SUNCOAST CONCERT BAND (941) 907-4123 suncoastconcertband.org

THEATRE ODYSSEY SARASOTA (941) 799-7224 theatreodyssey.org

VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL 777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 953-3368 vanwezel.org (selected dates)

Steven Wright: Live in Concert Oct. 21, 2021. at 8 p.m.

Escape to Margaritaville Oct. 29, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

An Evening with Bruce Hornsby Nov. 11, 2021, 8 p.m.

Mannheim Steamroller Christmas

An Intimate Evening with David Foster Hitman Tour Dec. 6, 2021, 8 p.m.

Nov. 20, 2021, 8 p.m.

Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony

Come From Away - Sarasota Premiere!

Renee Fleming

Nov, 23-28, 2021

Jan. 5, 2022, 8 p.m.

Cirque Dreams Holidaze

Il divo

Nov. 29, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Jan. 6, 2022, 8 p.m.

The Temptations and The Four Tops

Jay Leno

Dec. 2, 2021, 8 p.m.

Dec. 14, 2021, 8 p.m.

Jan. 15, 2022, 8 p.m.

Beautiful – The Carole King Musical Jan. 18-19, 2022 Tuesday 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday 2 p.m.

Bernadette Peters

Jan. 23, 2022, 7 p.m.

Tango Fire

Jan. 24, 2022, 8 p.m.

Jersey Boys

Jan. 25-26, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

The Choir of Man

Jan. 30, 2022, 7 p.m.

An American in Paris

Feb. 2-3, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Audra McDonald

Feb. 11, 2022, 8 p.m.

Celtic Woman: Postcards from Ireland March 3, 2022. 7 p.m.

Itzhak Perlman in Recital

March 8, 2022, at 8 p.m.

URBANITE THEATRE

COURTESY PHOTO, PICASA, DARRENN BELL

1487 Second St. Sarasota (941) 921-1397 urbanitetheatre.com

At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen Oct. 29-Dec. 12, 2021

The Smuggler

Jan. 14-Feb, 27, 2022

A Skeptic and a Bruja

April 1-May 8, 2022

Athena

June 10-July 10, 2022

VENETIAN HARMONY CHORUS 701 N. Indiana Ave. Englewood (941) 480-1480 venetianharmony.com

THE VENICE CHORALE The Venice Performing Arts Center 1 Indian Ave. Venice (941) 484.8491 thevenicechorale.org

Joy, Joy, Joy – Christmas with the Venice Chorale Dec. 12, 2021, 7 p.m.

Here Comes the Sun – Songs of Love, Life, and Light Feb. 13, 2022, 7 p.m.

Jazz Divine – Sacred Rhythm

Our Heroes

Nov. 1, 2021

Holiday Joy

Dec. 6, 2021

See the USA

Jan. 24, 2022

April 10, 2022, 7 p.m.

Bach to Broadway

THE VENICE CONCERT BAND

Twelve Little Notes

1 Indian Ave. Venice veniceconcertband.com All performances at 7 p.m., Venice Performing Arts Center

Feb. 21, 2022

March 21, 2022

Spring Bouquet

April 25, 2022

THE VENICE INSTITUTE FOR PERFORMING ARTS 1 Indian Ave. Venice (941) 218-3779 veniceperformingartscenter.org

2357 S. Tamiami Trail #3 Venice (941) 488-4902 venicemusicale.org

Hidden Gem

Sarasota Shell Club Longing for someone to discuss your conchs, whelks and sand dollars with? This club, around since 1963, has knowledgeable members and an annual show each February.

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Oct. 28, 2021, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Happy Birthday Beethoven

Nov. 18, 2021, 3 p.m., Venice Library Community Room

Encore Chorus Sing and Rejoice

Dec. 16, 202, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

Musical Variety

Jan. 20, 2022, 3 p.m., Venice Library Community Room

COURTESY, BARBARA BANKS, SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/SERGE SKIBA

VENICE MUSICALE

Fantasy, Firebird, and Fabiola

70th Anniversary Gala Open House

Feb. 17, 2022, 2 p.m., Venice Community Center

Encore Chorus Spring into Song March 17, 2022, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

2022 Scholarship Awardees

May 5, 2022, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

THE VENICE SYMPHONY 1 Indian Ave. Venice (941) 207-8822 thevenicesymphony.org All performances at Venice Performing Arts Center

Brahms and The Boys

Nov. 19, 2021, 3:30 p.m.

Nov. 20, 2021, 7:30 p.m.

Guest artist Thomas Hooten

A Holly Jolly Holiday

Dec. 17, 2021, 3:30 p.m.

Dec. 18, 2021, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Guest artist Key Chorale

Under the Big Top: A Tribute to the Circus

Jan. 14, 2022, 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 15, 2022, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Guest artist Coya Bailey Jones

A Night at the Oscars

Feb.4, 2022, 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 5,2022, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m.

Guest artist Eric Rigler

COURTESY PHOTOS

Superheroes and Schumann Feb. 25, 2022, 3:30 p.m.

Feb. 26, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Guest artist Marcus Ratzenboeck

Game of Romes

March 18. 2022, 3:30 p.m.

March 19, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Eubie !

Oct. 6-Nov. 21, 2021

April 22, 2022, 3:30 p.m.

April 23, 2022, 7:30 p.m.

Guest artist Fabiola Kim

Joyful! Joyful!

VENICE THEATRE

Ruby

140 W Tampa Ave. Venice (941) 488-1115 venicetheatre.org

Broadway in Black

WESTCOAST BLACK THEATRE TROUPE 1646 10th Way Sarasota (941) 366-1505 westcoastblacktheatre.org

Dec. 1-30, 2021 Jan. 12-Feb. 24, 2022 March 9-April 24, 2022

One-Act Plays - From Birmingham to Broadway and Float Like a Butterfly May 4-29, 2022

Schedule subject to change.

Check organization websites.

COURTESY PHOTO

Museums & Visual Arts.

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ANNA MARIA ISLAND ART LEAGUE City Hall Field 5901 Marina Drive Holmes Beach (941) 778-2099 islandartleague.org

ARTCENTER MANATEE 209 Ninth St. W. Bradenton (941) 746-2862 artcentermanatee.org

Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Curated Exhibit Sept. 28-Oct. 22, 2021

Acrylic Painters USA

Oct. 26-Nov. 19, 2021

James Griffin: The Road To Home Nov. 23-Dec. 28, 2021

Artful Holidays Sale Dec. 2, 3 & 4, 2021

Dec. 9-Jan. 15, 2022

ARTISTS’ GUILD OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND

Holmes Beach (941) 778-6648 islandgallerywest.com

Group Show: Art in Common Places

5414 Marina Drive Holmes Beach amiartistsguild.com

Jim Wheeler Feathers

Solo Show: Bassmi Ibrahim Group Show: Cup Culture

Dec. 9-Jan. 15, 2022

Open Call: Juried Show

Holiday Pottery Sale

Dec. 9-Jan. 15, 2022

ARTCENTER SARASOTA

Solo Show: Vitus Shell Solo Show: Javier Rodriguez Group Show: Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative

Dec. 4, 2021

707 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 365-2032 artsarasota.org

Jan. 27-March 6, 2022

EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES Sarasota (341) 404-5710 embracingourdifferences.org

Embracing Our Differences

International Art Exhibit Sarasota’s Bayfront Park Jan. 15-April 10, 2022

ENGLEWOOD ART CENTER Ringling College of Continuing Studies 350 S. McCall Road Englewood ringling.edu/eac

FLORIDA MARITIME MUSEUM 4415 119th St. W. Cortez (941) 708-6120 floridamaritimemuseum.org

COURTESY PHOTOS

Solo Show: Sibel Kocabasi Group Show: Art Center Sarasota Instructors Juried Photography Show: Sarasota Architecture Oct. 14-Nov. 27, 2021

Solo Show: Philomena Marano Group Show: Women Potters Open Call: Juried Show March 17-April 16, 2022

Art Center Takeover: North Sarasota County Schools Spring Show April 20-30, 2022

FLORIDA SUNCOAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY 7215 11th Ave. W. Bradenton (941) 792-0608 suncoastwatercolor.com

ISLAND GALLERY WEST 5368 Gulf Drive

Oct. 2021

Jody Goldman A Walk on the Wild Side Nov. 2021

All Members Show — Holiday Happiness Dec. 2021

Darryl Goldman Simple Memories Jan. 2022

Joanna Karpay For the Birds Feb. 2022

Sue Elliot Wonderful World March 2022

THE JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART (THE RINGLING) 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota (941) 359-5700 ringling.org

CIMAFUNK (Opening Season Party )

Oct. 15, 2021

Hard Bodies: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Sculpture

Oct. 30, 2021-Jan. 23, 2022

Rhodnie Désir: Conversations

Nov. 14, 2021 – April 3, 2022

Metadata: Rethinking Photography from the 21st Century March 6, 2022-Aug. 28, 2022

Small Works Show-”Get Inspired by your Favorite Artist” Oct. 4-Nov. 5, 2021

Sarasota (941) 924-0818 lightchasersinc.com

“Get Inspired by West and Wild” Exhibit

Light Chasers Quick Draw Contest

“Get Inspired by the Holidays” Exhibit

Phillippi Estate Park Farmer’s Market Feb. 16, 2022

Light Chasers 9th Annual Paint Sarasota Paint Out

various locations in Sarasota County (TBD) Feb. 20-27, 2022

Light Chasers 11th Annual Members Show & 9th Annual Featured Artists Show 9th Annual Paint Sarasota Paint Out Show Phillippi Estate Park, Sarasota March 9-10, 2022

MARIETTA MUSEUM OF ART & WHIMSY 2121 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34234 (941) 364-3399 whimsymuseum.org

NORTH PORT ART CENTER 5950 Sam Shapos Way North Port, FL 34287 (941) 423-6460 northportartcenter.com

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Nov. 8-26, 2021

Nov. 29, 2021-Jan. 7, 2022

“Anything Goes” Exhibit Jan. 10-Feb. 28, 2022

“I’m Like A Bird” Exhibit

Feb. 22-March 31, 2022

North Port High School Exhibit April 1-13, 2022

Amateur Artist Show

April 18-May 13, 2022

“Garden Party” Exhibit” May 16-June 24, 2022

“Cheeseburger in Paradise” Exhibit June 27-July 29, 2022

Creatively Abled Exhibit Aug. 6- 27, 2022

“True Colors” Exhibit Sept. 5-Oct. 7, 2022

GALLERIES OF RINGLING COLLEGE 2700 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34234 (941) 359-7563 ringlingcollege.gallery Oct. 18- May 10, 2022. Check website for date and time.

Art Walk

Friday, Oct. 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Lee Mayer, Landscapes

Patricia Thompson + Skylight Galleries

Illest of Ill

PALM AVENUE ARTS ALLIANCE palmavenue.com

Willis Smith Gallery

Newtown Alive Exhibition

Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery

POW! The Comic Art of Mike Zeck from the Costas Collection, pt. 1 Lois and David Stulberg Gallery

PS340: War Paint: Profiles of Courage Nov. 1-Dec. 10

Art Walk

Friday, Jan. 21, 4:30-7:30 p.m.

Art Walk

Friday, March 4, 4:30 -7:30 p.m.

Tom and Peggy Root

Patricia Thompson + Skylight Galleries

Ligature XI

Willis Smith Gallery

Tom Blackshear: Native American Nouveau Willis Smith Gallery

Schedule subject to change. Check organization websites.

COURTESY PHOTOS

LIGHT CHASERS: PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE SUNCOAST

A Few of Our Favorite Things pt. 2 Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery, Therman Statom Lois and David Stulberg Gallery

Regan Dunnick, Plum Bob’s Ulysses pt. 2 PS340

Best of Ringling

Patricia Thompson + Skylight Galleries, Willis Smith Gallery, Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery, Lois and David Stulberg Gallery April 8-15, 2022

Senior Thesis

Patricia Thompson + Skylight Galleries, Willis Smith Gallery, Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery, Lois and David Stulberg Gallery May 5-10

SARASOTA ART MUSEUM 891 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 309-7662 sarasotaartmuseum.org

Art and Race Matters: The

Career of Robert Colescott Samo Davis: Happiness in ROYGBIV Until Oct. 31, 2021

THE SOUTHERN ATELIER 7226 21st St. E. Sarasota (941) 753-7755 southernatelier.org

Charles McGill: In the Rough Until Nov. 21, 2021

Xaviera Simmons: The structure the labor the foundation the escape the pause

Figure Drawing with James Martin

Until November 2022

Oct. 23-24, 2021

Carlos Bunga

Oct. 23, 2021-Feb. 13, 2022

Hidden Gem

Judith Linhares: The Artist as Curator

The Hermitage Artist Retreat

Nov. 26, 2021-April 2022

Danner Washburn

Dec. 8, 2021-May 2022

COURTESY PHOTOS

Coke Wisdom O’Neal: Box Spring 2022

Daniel Lind-Ramos: Maria Spring/Summer 2022

Tucked away on a blissful spot of beachfront on Manasota Key, the Hermitage is a perfect place for live, outdoor Gulfside readings, talks and performances by noted artists of all kinds.

Qiang Huang: Painting the Still Life in Oil Nov. 15-18, 2021

Master Workshop with Huihan: Narrative Painting Feb. 6-19, 2022

Master Workshop with Mary Minifie: Portrait Painting March 21-25, 2022

Master Workshop: Steven Assael: Figure Painting May 16-20, 2022

STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA ART GALLERY 5840 26th St. W. Bradenton (941) 752-5225 scf.edu/artgallery

SURFACE DESIGN GUILD SARASOTA sarasotasurfacedesign.com

TOWLES COURT ART DISTRICT 1938 Adams Lane Sarasota towlescourt.com

VENICE ART CENTER 390 Nokomis Ave. Venice (941) 485-7136 veniceartcenter.com

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SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MATT GIBSON

History, Science & Education.

Hidden Gem

Ring Sarasota The musicians of this ensemble are truly there “with bells on,” utilizing 111 handbells and 73 chimes during a typical concert performance. It’s a lot more sound than you might expect.

ADULT AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT (ACE) - NORTH PORT 4445 Career Lane North Port ace-sarasota.com

ADULT AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT (ACE) - SARASOTA 4748 Beneva Road Sarasota ace-sarasota.com

ANNA MARIA ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 402 Pine Ave. Anna Maria (941) 778-0492 amihs.org

C.G. JUNG SOCIETY OF SARASOTA P.O. Box 50611 Sarasota, (941) 952-8188 cgjungsarasota.org

7101 Palmer Blvd.

Sarasota (941) 371-6377 bigcathabitat.org

March 12, 2022

Kevin Costello: Nature Symbolism in Art and Psyche

Visit website for event times.

April 1, 2022

Dr. Constance Avery-Clark & Dr. Dominic Calahan: Fathers and Daughters, A Complex Mirror

Barbara Shocket & David Eisner: Free Zoom Classic Film Seminars

Nov. 13, 2021

Dr. James Hollis: The Personal Myth in Turbulent Times Jan. 21-22, 2022

Kevin Costello: Nature Symbolism in Art and Psyche Feb. 2, 2022

Marilyn Marshall: The Erotic Psyche: The Myth of Psyche and Eros Feb. 4, 2022

BIG CAT HABITAT

Muriel McMahon: Gravediggers in Times of Transition, Fairy Tales and the Archetypal Dimension of Psyche

Muriel McMahon: The Fairy Tale, Exploring the Sacred and Profane Worlds March 11, 2022

Second Tuesday of the Month

CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE GULF COAST 400 Palmetto Ave. Osprey (941) 918-2100 conservationfoundation.com

CROWLEY MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER 16405 Myakka Road Sarasota (941) 322-1000 crowleyfl.org

HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY

SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MANIVANNAN T, COURTESY PHOTO

1260 12th St. Sarasota (941) 364-9076 hsosc.com

MANATEE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM 1015 Sixth St. W. Palmetto (941) 721-2034 manateecountyagmuseum.com

Schedule subject to change.

Check organization websites.

MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK 1404 Manatee Ave. E. Bradenton (941) 749-7165 manateevillage.org

An Old Florida Christmas Dec. 11, 2021

MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 900 S. Palm Ave. Sarasota (941) 366-5731 selby.org

MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota (941) 388-4441

mote.org

2022 Special Lecture Series (City Island Campus) January 10, 2022 January 17, 2022 January 24, 2022 January 31, 2022 Doors open at 5:30 Lecture begins at 6:30

NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA 5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 487-4153 nch.edu/new-topics-new-college

Sarasota Music Archive Venture to the second floor at downtown’s Selby Library and enter a world of vinyl records, sheet music, music books, memorabilia and more. Plus, there are listening stations.

OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE Ringling College Museum Campus 1001 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 309-5111 olliringlingcollege.org

POWEL CROSLEY ESTATE 8374 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL (941) 722-3244 bradentongulfislands.com/ crosley-estate

RINGLING COLLEGE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Sarasota rclassociation.org Town Hall Lecture Series, all events held at the Van Wezel at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.:

Lisa Genova

Nov. 1, 2021

Annie Leibovitz Nov. 15, 2021

Gov. Chris Christie Jan. 17, 2022

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Hidden Gem

Hidden Gem

Ikebana International Sarasota Chapter

Ronan Farrow

SARASOTA INSTITUTE OF LIFETIME LEARNING (SILL)

Karen Gordon Mills

Sarasota (941) 365-6404 sillsarasota.org

Paul Nicklen

Feb. 7, 2022 Feb. 21, 2022

March 15, 2022

Tony Dungy

March 28, 2022

RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN 2700 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 351-5100 ringling.edu

SARASOTA CHILDREN’S GARDEN 1670 10th Way Sarasota (941) 330-1711 sarasotachildrensgarden.com

SARASOTA GARDEN CLUB 1131 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota (941) 955-0875 sarasotagardenclub.org

COURTESY PHOTOS, SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ELLARIA

Flower Show

Oct. 21, 2021

SWELL Event (Weddings) February 8, 2022

Gardens In Paradise 8th Annual Garden Tours March 26, 2022

Civic Awards

March 31, 2022

Ikebana Society Annual Exhibition April 6, 2022

SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS 3701 Bay Shore Road Sarasota (941) 355-5305 sarasotajunglegardens.com

SUNCOAST ALLIANCE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING (SCALL) Sarasota suncoastlifelonglearning.org

SUNCOAST SCIENCE CENTER Faulhaber Fab Lab 4452 S. Beneva Road Sarasota (941) 840-4394 suncoastscience.org

Love flower arranging? Try it the ancient Japanese way with members of Ikebana Chapter 115, which meets regularly for workshops and lectures.

THE BISHOP MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURE 201 10th St. W. Bradenton (941) 746-4131 bishopscience.org

VENICE HERITAGE Venice (941) 237-0478 veniceheritage.org

Schedule subject to change.

Check organization websites.

DARIO ACOSTA COURTESY PHOTO

Festivals & Fairs.

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Schedule subject to change.

Check organization websites.

FERRARIS ON THE CIRCLE

Nov. 6, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota starmandscircleassoc.com

BRADENTON RIVERWALK ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Nov. 6-7, 2021 Bradenton paragonartevents.com

MUSIC ON MAIN

First Friday, Oct.-Dec. 2021 Main St., Lakewood Ranch lwrcac.com/events

U.S. DRAGON BOAT FEDERATION NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Oct. 1-3, 2021 Nathan Benderson Park nathanbendersonpark.org

26TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SARASOTA CRAFT FESTIVAL Oct. 2-3, 2021 First Street and Central Ave, Sarasota artfestival.com

JAGFEST- CONCOURS DE ELEGANCE

Hidden Gem

Halo Arts Project Visual artists often can use financial support, and Halo steps up with its fellowship awards program. Plus, at its annual art auction guests get to rock out to live music.

Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2021 Venice Airport Fairgrounds chalkfestival.org

Oct. 9, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota starmandscircleassoc.com

SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGES, COURTESY PHOTOS

SARASOTA CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL Oct. 15-17, 2021 Motorworks Brewing, Bradenton celtoberfest.org

SARASOTA ROCKTOBERFEST Oct. 15-17, 2021 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com

2021 CHALK FESTIVAL ‘SPIRITED’ & PAVEMENT MUSIC FESTIVAL

MULTICOLOR FESTIVAL

Oct. 16, 2021 Van Wezel South Lawn, Sarasota unidosnow.org

ST. ARMANDS BOAT SHOW

Oct. 16-17, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota starmandscircleassoc.com

13TH ANNIVERSARY FRIGHT NIGHT ON ST. ARMANDS

33RD ANNUAL DOWNTOWN VENICE ART FESTIVAL Nov. 6-7, 2021 Venice artfestival.com

32ND ANNUAL ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE ART FESTIVAL

Oct. 31, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota starmandscircleassoc.com

Nov. 13-14, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota artfestival.com

SARASOTA BOAT EXPO

SIESTA KEY CRYSTAL CLASSIC: MASTER SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION

Nov. 5-7, 2021 Robarts Arena, Sarasota sarasotaboatexpo.com

Nov. 13 -15, 2021 Ocean Boulevard, Siesta Key siestakeycrystalclassic.com

SARASOTA FALL FINE ART FESTIVAL

SARASOTA SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Nov. 20-21, 2021 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com

Jan. 14-16, 2022 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com

PONIES UNDER THE PALMS MUSTANG AND FORD SHOW

EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBIT

Nov. 21, 2021 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch lakewoodranch.com

Jan. 15-April 10, 2022 Bayfront Park, Sarasota embracingourdifferences.org

HOLIDAY NIGHT ON ST. ARMANDS

SARASOTA BRADENTON SPRING HOME SHOW

Dec. 3, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota starmandscircleassoc.com

Jan. 21-23, 2022 Robarts Arena, Sarasota sarasotafair.com

BRADENTON BLUES FESTIVAL

ENGLEWOOD SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL

ART AND DESIGN SHOW Dec. 3-5, 2021 Robarts Arena, Sarasota sarasotafair.com

SIESTA BEACH SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Dec. 3-5, 2021 Siesta Key Pavilion, Siesta Key paragonartevents.com

PORSCHES IN THE PARK Dec. 11, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota starmandscircleassoc.com

SARASOTA HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Dec. 11-12, 2021 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com

BRADENTON RIVERWALK SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL

Dec. 17-19, 2021 Riverwalk Pavilion, Bradenton paragonartevents.com

ENGLEWOOD’S ROCK & ROLL NEW YEAR’S PARTY Dec. 31, 2021-Jan. 1, 2022 Englewood paragonartevents.com

SARASOTA WINTER FINE ART FESTIVAL

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Jan. 21-23, 2022 Dearborn Street Plaza, Englewood paragonartevents.com

COQUINA BEACH WINTER ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Jan. 29-30, 2022 Bradenton Beach paragonartevents.com

14TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN VENICE CRAFT FESTIVAL Jan. 29-30, 2022 Venice artfestival.com

19TH ANNUAL ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE ART FESTIVAL Jan. 29-30, 2022 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota artfestival.com

SARASOTA HIGHLAND GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL

Feb. 5, 2022 Sarasota Fairgrounds, Sarasota sarasotahighlandgames.com

SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/DARREN BRODE, COURTESY PHOTO

Dec. 3-4, 2021 bradentonbluesfestival.org

LIDO BEACH FINE ART FESTIVAL Feb. 5-6, 2022 Lido Beach, Sarasota paragonartevents.com

LONGBOAT KEY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS IN SARASOTA COUNTY Feb. 5-6, 2022 600 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key artfestival.com

SHELL SHOW

Feb. 11-12, 2022 Potter Building, Sarasota Fairgrounds sarasotafair.com

THUNDER BY THE BAY MUSIC AND MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL Feb. 18-20, 2022 Sarasota Fairgrounds, Sarasota sarasotafair.com

21ST ANNUAL DOWNTOWN VENICE ART CLASSIC March 5-6, 2022 Venice artfestival.com

COQUINA BEACH SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL March 5-6, 2022 Bradenton Beach paragonartevents.com

SARASOTA SPRING FINE ART FESTIVAL March 5-6, 2022 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com

ENGLEWOOD SHRIMP & MUSIC FESTIVAL March 11-13, 2022 Dearborn Street Plaza, Englewood paragonartevents.com

Hidden Gem

Strings con Brio A relative newbie (since 2015), this conducted string ensemble is completely volunteer, with musicians ranging from students to pros.

Maybe you can pull a few strings to get in.

34TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SARASOTA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Feb. 19-20, 2022 Main Street, Sarasota artfestival.com

SARASOTA WINTER CRAFT SHOW

COURTESY PHOTOS

Feb. 26-27, 2022 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com

SARASOTA BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL March 4-6, 2022 Robarts Arena, Sarasota paragonartevents.com

LAKEWOOD RANCH FINE ART FESTIVAL

SARASOTA SPRING CRAFT SHOW

LAKEWOOD RANCH ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL

19TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SARASOTA ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL

SHARK’S TOOTH FESTIVAL

SARASOTA CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL

March 12-13, 2022 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch paragonartevents.com

April 2-3, 2022 Central Avenue, Sarasota artfestival.com

LIDO BEACH SPRING CRAFT SHOW April 2-3, 2022 Lido Beach, Sarasota paragonartevents.com

April 9-10, 2022 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com

April 9-11, 2022 Venice Airport Fairgrounds

SUNCOAST BOAT SHOW April 22-24, 2022 Marina Jack, Sarasota suncoastboatshow.com

April 23-24, 2022 Lakewood Ranch paragonartevents.com

May 6-8, 2022 Robarts Arena, Sarasota paragonartevents.com

ST. ARMANDS SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL May 20-22, 2022 St. Armands Circle Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com

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Arts Communities & Organizations.

AIA FLORIDA GULF COAST CHAPTER Sarasota (941) 315-8242 aiagulfcoast.org

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE SARASOTA 715 N. Washington Blvd.

Sarasota afsarasota.com

ALL CHILDREN’S MUSIC FOUNDATION 2150 Wason Road Sarasota (941) 306-9444

ANNA MARIA ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 402 Pine Ave. Anna Maria (941) 778-0492 amihs.org

ARCHITECTURE SARASOTA

Arts Advocates Gallery at The Crossings 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 119, Sarasota

CREARTE LATINO CULTURAL CENTER Airport Mall Plaza 8251 15th St. E. Sarasota creartelatino.org

FLORIDA WEST COAST BEAD SOCIETY

Head to this popular little venue and you’ll find a gift shop with handcrafted items, a pottery center, glass arts studio and, of course, an art gallery.

Sign up for a class!

floridawestcoastbeadsociety.com

EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY 1960 Landings Blvd.

Sarasota (941) 927-0965 edfoundationsrq.org

EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES Sarasota (941) 404-5710 embracingourdifferences.org

265 S Orange Ave. Sarasota architecturesarasota.org

FOUNDERS GARDEN CLUB OF SARASOTA

ART IN COMMON PLACES

Founded 1927 - Member of Tee Garden Club of America Sarasota foundersgcsarasota.org

artincommonplaces.com

Hidden Gem NeidraPort Lafontant, at North right, with her neice, Art Center Niia PierreAntoine.

FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER Chidsey Building: 701 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 275-2810 foschc.org

FRIENDSHIP KNOT QUILTERS’ GUILD Meetings held at Sarasota Community Church 4041 Bahia Vista St. Sarasota friendshipknotquiltersguild.com

GULF COAST CHAPTER OF THE US NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR UN WOMEN gulfcoast@unwomen-usnc.org

ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF SARASOTA COUNTY

RYAN GAMMA, COURTESY PHOTO

1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 300 Sarasota (941) 365-5118 sarasotaarts.org

ARTS ADVOCATES CHARTERED AS THE FINE ARTS SOCIETY OF SARASOTA Sarasota (941) 330-0680 artsadvocates.org

GULF COAST ITALIAN CULTURE SOCIETY Sarasota gcics.org

HALO ARTS PROJECT (941) 328-8052 haloartsproject.com

Angels for Artists Virtual Art Event

Jan. 26, 2022 haloartsproject.com/event

Angels for Artists Rock n Roll & Art Event Jan. 27, 2022 Mara Gallery, 1421 Fifth St, haloartsproject.com/event

HERMITAGE ARTIST RETREAT 6660 Manasota Key Road Englewood (941) 475-2098 hermitageartistretreat.org

The Hermitage Artist Retreat provides residencies to diverse artists from around the world to create and develop new works of visual art, theater, music, literature, and more. The public is invited to preview their work at free performances, lectures, concerts, play readings and interactive experiences.

Schedule subject to change.

Check organization websites.

1260 12th St. Sarasota (941) 364-9076 hsosc.com

IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SARASOTA CHAPTER Sarasota Iisarasota.com

Ikebana Demonstrations and Workshops Fourth Monday at 10 a.m.

October 2021-April 2022 Sarasota Garden Club

Holiday luncheon and demonstration by Margy Metzler of the Kado Sensho Ikenobo School Dec. 10, 2021, 10:30 a.m.

Bird Key Yacht Club

54th Annual Exhibition: Blossoms on the Bayfront

April 6, 1- 5 p.m. and April 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Sarasota Garden Club

LAKEWOOD RANCH MAIN STREET 8100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd.

Bradenton (941) 907-9243 lwrcac.com/events

MANATEE ARTS EDUCATION COUNCIL 1023 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 215 Bradenton (941) 251-4937 manateeschools.net 022 30 2ARTS0 2 1 &- 2CULTURE GUIDE

MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK 1404 Manatee Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34208 manateevillage.org

MANASOTA WEAVERS GUILD Sarasota manasotaweaversguild.com

PALM AVENUE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION palmavenue.com

(941) 621-6471 realizebradenton.com

First Friday Gallery Walks on Palm Avenue

Bradenton Blues Festival Weekend 10th Anniversary

6-9 p.m.

Every first Friday of each month

THE PARRISH ARTS COUNCIL parrishartscouncil.org

NEW COLLEGE FOUNDATION 5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota (941) 487-5000 ncf.edu/alumni-and-friends/ the-foundation

NORTH PORT AREA ART GUILD 5950 Sam Shapos Way North Port (941) 423-6460 northportartcenter.org

REALIZE BRADENTON

East2West Art Market

Bradenton Area Convention Center 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto Nov. 20, 2021, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nov 21, 2021, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

PETTICOAT PAINTERS petticoatpaintersfl.com

Dec. 3-5, 2021 LECOM Park bradentonbluesfestival.org

Music in the Park

Fridays, Mar.-April 2022, 6 p.m.

Riverwalk Amphitheater 606 Third Ave. W., Bradenton

SARTQ Artist Collective sartq.com

SARASOTA ALLIANCE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION Sarasota (941) 254-3002 preservesrq.org

Kaleidoscope of the Arts: An Evening of Discovery

Jan. 15, 2022, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Plantation Golf and Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd.

Venice, FL

Kaleidoscope of the Arts Radio Show Weekly broadcast on Wednesdays 12:04 p.m. on WKDW 97.5 FM and online at kdwradio.com

NORTH PORT PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION 6400 W Price Blvd.

North Port (313) 770-0471 nppaa.net

CHIP LITHERLAND, COURTESY PHOTO

HISTORIC & PRESERVATION COALITION OF SARASOTA COUNTY

UNIDOS NOW 1750 17th St., Building C2 Sarasota (941) 256-0625 unidosnow.org

VENICE MAIN STREET (941) 484-6722 venicemainst.com See Festivals & Fairs Section

VILLAGE OF THE ARTS 1227 12th St. W. Bradenton (941) 747-8056 villageofthearts.com

Themed First Friday Artwalks

SARASOTA CHORAL SOCIETY 5317 Fruitville Road Sarasota (941) 343-9894 sarasotachoralsociety.org

SARASOTA COUNTY FILM & ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE

Sarasota facebook.com.italyinsarasota

Lecture: Bernini & Barromini

SARASOTA SHELL CLUB

SARA DE SOTO CHAPTER

Film and discussion “Night of Cabiria”

Burns Court Cinemas 506 Burns Court Sarasota Lakewood Ranch Cinemas 10715 Rodeo Drive #8 Lakewood Ranch (941) 955-3456 filmsociety.org

SARASOTA GARDEN CLUB 1131 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota (941) 955-0875 sarasotagardenclub.org

Awards Program: “Launching Leaders in the Arts” in Arts, Music, Letters April 27, 2022

Nov. 18, 2021, 11 a.m., Selby Library

1680 Fruitville Road Sarasota (941) 309-1200 filmsarasota.com

SARASOTA FILM SOCIETY

March 16, 2022

Lecture: Caravaggio’s Rome

Dec. 9 2021, 11 a.m., Selby Library

Daughters of the American Revolution (941) 953-7955 facebook.com/saradesoto.fssdar

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SARASOTA ITALIAN CULTURAL EVENTS, INC.

Speaker: Artist and owner of Sarasota School of Glass Susan Kutno,

Meet Artists of Sarasota Opera

Jan. 26, 2022, Sarasota Opera Feb. 16, 2022, 11 a.m.

Lakewood Ranch Cinema

SARASOTA PEN WOMEN (941) 735-1888 sarasotapenwomen.org

Speaker: Local author Susan Klaus Oct. 20, 2021

Speaker: Contemporary artist Meg Krakowiak Nov. 10, 2021

Sarasota sarasotashellclub.com

SUMI-E SOCIETY OF AMERICA SARASOTA CHAPTERISTS

VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY Sarasota (941) 955-0991 visitsarasota.org

WEDU Sarasota (941) 375-9435 wedu.org

WOMEN CONTEMPORARY ART womencontemporaryartists.com

sarasotasumi-e.weebly.com

SUNCOAST ALLIANCE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING (SCALL)

WSLR+ FOGARTYVILLE COMMUNITY MEDIA & ARTS CENTER

Sarasota (941) 408-3723 suncoastlifelonglearning.org

525 Kumquat Court Sarasota (941) 894-6469 wslr.org/music

SUNCOAST BLACK ARTS COLLABORATIVE

Time Sawyer

Speaker: Artist and author Diana de Avila

Bradenton suncoastblackartscollaborative.org

Speaker: Circus Arts Conservatory VP Zolton Karpathy

TAPESTRY ARTISTS OF SARASOTA

Jan. 12, 2022

Feb. 9, 2022

First Friday and Saturdays year-round

Sarasota (941) 359-1765 americantapestryalliance.org

Oct. 28, 2021

Very Merry Jerry Day Nov. 7, 2021

Mary Gauthier Nov. 19, 2021

Schedule subject to change.

Check organization websites.

Get Outside

ENERGY IS HIGH, THE SUN IS SHINING, AND THE ARTS ARE ALIVE. GET OUTSIDE! Meander – Bruce White 022 32 2ARTS0 2 1 &- 2CULTURE GUIDE

Sprite – Frank Colson

Public Art Neidra Lafontant, at Resources right, with her neice, Niia PierreAntoine.

Reacquaint yourself with old friends and new additions to the City’s public art collection.

Visit our website for more information at sarasotafl.gov or contact Mary Davis Wallace, Public Art Senior Planner at marydavis.wallace@ sarasotafl.gov | 941-263-6349

SARASOTA IS A CREATIVELY DRIVEN CITY BURSTING WITH POSSIBILITIES.

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Step outside to engage with our public art collection in a new light. Our city’s story is rich in history, innovation, and imagination, and we look forward to ushering our program into an even brighter future.

Quiet Energy Micah Parker

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