Sound Immersion with the Sound Sisters and Crystal Intentions – 7-8pm. Enjoy the healing sounds of the crystal and Tibetan bowls as they blend with the sacred sound of the gongs. This event is a fund raiser for Rising Tide. Suggested donation $15 or as affordable. Doors open 6:30pm. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Contact Joy Yackley 941-812-8695.
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Introduction to Tarot – 1-2pm. 3-pt series, continues Jan 24 & 31. Michael Newton Brown is teaching. $15/class. Pixie Dust Metaphysical Boutique, 1476 Main St, Sarasota. 941-366-6325.
Community HU Song – 10-11am. Come experience for yourself how your days can be enhanced by singing the word ‘HU’ from your heart to God, for 20 minutes. You can do this exercise at any time. It is for everyone of any background or religious belief. Light refreshments follow. Free, AmericInn, 5931 Fruitville Rd (W of I-75), Sarasota, 941-358-0325, Meetup.com/EckankarInSarasota. Laughter Workshop – 1-2:30pm. Come for an afternoon of joy and laughter! Become one with a vibration of bliss through a unique and creative fun-filled class. You will leave rejuvenated, stress free and with tools to engage laughter, everywhere you are. Joy and Laughter: Decreases the negative effects of stress, helps breakthrough subconscious inhibitions, boosts the immune system, inspires creativity, enhances communication and self-esteem. With Josie Melcher, Certified International Laugh Teacher. $20. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, www.TheSpiritUniversity.com. Learn Energetic Healing with Reiki 1 – 1-5pm. In this fun and powerful one-day class, learn Reiki healing along with other advanced techniques. Anyone with a compassionate heart and a commitment to learn can become a practitioner of energy healing. Workshop includes: Reiki 1 Certification and Attunement, Aura Clearing, Hand Positions, SelfTreatment, Healing Others, Body Scanning, Develop your Practice, Reiki in Hospitals. Enable yourself to fully claim the healing power within you. Class size is limited; pre-registration required. $80 plus $18 manual. The Spirit University, 373 Braden Ave, Sarasota. 941-544-5874, Light@VictoriaAckerman. com, www.TheSpiritUniversity.com. Roy Eugene Davis – 2pm. Paramahansa Yogananda disciple will share lessons and meditation techniques. All are welcome. Love Offering. The Sanctuary, Unity of Sarasota, 3023 Proctor Rd (between Beneva & Swift), Sarasota. Please call to reserve your spot, 941-955-3301. UnityOfSarasota.com. Grande Piano: Chopin & Friends – 4-5:30pm. Experience the romance, poetry and spirituality of great piano music played by the ardently passionate, world-renowned concert virtuoso Eleonora Lvov. $15. Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota, 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. 941-358-0235. EleonoraLvov.com. Sunday in the Park – Outside, Plein Air Painters local chapter Light Chasers with paintings for sale off the easel. Inside, local musicians led by Sal Garcia for your listening and dancing pleasure. Nibbles and beverages included. $20/per person; $15/ members. Pioneer Park, 1260 12th St, Sarasota. Reservations required, 941-364-9076, hsosc.com.
John of God, Crystal Light Bed Session – Call or email to book your session with Michele Denise, authorized John of God guide. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 828-423-1482. Michele@CrystalHealingBed.com.
Qi Gong – 7-8pm. Qi Gong opens pathways in the body to circulate and stimulate the body’s internal processes to allow for the smooth flow of Qi (energy), which can increase strength and produce vitality. $20. Angel Ministries, 2269 S Tamiami Trl, Venice. Dr Bill Phil Philpot, DOM, AP, LMT 941587-1288. AngelMinistriesfl.org. John of God, Crystal Light Bed Session – Call or email to book your session with Michele Denise, authorized John of God guide. The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light, 5041 Ringwood Mdw, Bldg G-2, Sarasota. 828-423-1482. Michele@CrystalHealingBed.com.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20 Open House – 9am-6pm. Come meet Dr Patrick Dower, DC. Enjoy healthy snacks while learning what our wellness office has to offer you and your family. Free. 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota. 941924-1227. DowerPower.com. Master Share for Reiki III – 7-9pm. Masters of all lineages come together to share, expand, enhance and brush up on their Reiki. Wear comfortable clothes. $5 Suggested Donation. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Rev Zan Benham, 941-922-7839. Zan@Woman-Spirit.com. WomanSpirit.com. 42nd Street – 8pm. Jan 20-21. The quintessential backstage musical comedy classic 42nd Street is the song-and-dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story and includes familiar songs such as: We’re in the Money, Lullaby of Broadway, Shuffle Off to Buffalo, and the title song. Directed by Mark Bramble and choreographed by Randy Skinner, the team who staged the 2001 Tony Award-winning Best Musical Revival. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. Info, 941-953-3368, VanWezel.org.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Wordier Than Thou Storytellers Open Mic – 6:30pm doors open. 7pm readings begin. Featured readers will kick off the night, followed by open mic slots. Open mic readers get 10 minutes and will be timed. We encourage all readers to stay to the end and support everyone who signs up to share their work. Open mic format focuses on storytelling and fiction (no poetry or music). Come share your finest prose, or if you’re just in the mood for listening, catch some tales from the area’s wordsmiths. $5. Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center, 525 Kumquat Ct, Sarasota. 941-545-5635. Fogartyville.org. Disney’s The Little Mermaid Musical – 7pm. Jan 21-23. Presented by the Out-of-Door Academy Middle School. Audiences have been falling in love with the little mermaid since Hans Christian Andersen first set her down on paper newly two centuries ago. In 1989, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, a sparkling example of musical storytelling
on film, inaugurated a renaissance in Disney animation. Nearly two decades later, the stage production of The Little Mermaid opened at the LuntFontanne Theatre on January 10, 2008. We are pleased to present it to the community. Not only will adults of a certain age remember the animated feature and the amazing score, young people will look to it because it is a wonderful reminder of the perils of wish fulfillment and powers of love. Outof-Door Academy, 5950 Deer Dr, Sarasota. Information, 941-554-5958, oda.edu. Interiorology: Mind, Body & Spirit – 7-9pm. Facilitator Laurel James. Awaken the possibilities, positive aspects, and expressions of your True Self within your home. $20. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. RSVP 941361-3006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 MAX T3 – 7:30am. MAXT3 workout for all ages and fitness levels. Transform your life with just 12 minutes a day. Scientifically proven to be better than classic cardio! 2226 Gulf Gate Dr, Sarasota. 941-924-1227. DowerPower.com. Sarasota Native American Indian Festival – Fri 9am-5pm. Sat 10am-6pm. Sun 10am-5pm. Jan 2224. Experience authentic Native American culture and artistry with handmade, one-of-a-kind fine arts and crafts, paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, bead work and leather work, along with Native American food. Native American drumming, singing and various styles of music and dance throughout the weekend. Festival continues to be a tribute to the extraordinary life of artist Rex A Begaye, its founder. $8/adult, $3/ages 6-12, Free 5 and under. Sarasota Fairgrounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota. Info, 941-928-7892, snaif@mail.com, SarasotaNativeAmericanIndianFestival.wordpress.com. Tarot with a Twist and/or Psychic Numerology – 10:30am-5:30pm. Guest reader Joanne Leo will assist you in gaining clarity in your life. Standard reader rates apply. Elysian Fields, Midtown Plaza, 1273 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota. RSVP 941-3613006, ElysianFieldsOnline.com. Love Crystal Activation – 5:30pm. Every 4th Friday. Since ancient times, magical intentions have been infused into crystals with specific goals for one’s self or others. Lucia Gabriela has been infusing and activating crystals with love since childhood, experiencing magic at a young age. While creating sacred space for healing, she shares with her private clients powerful crystal activations through sacred love ceremonies composed of many moon, sun, water, ether, fire, air & earth rituals, guided meditation, toning, sound healing, palo santo & cacao clearings, and Love Reiki energy. Bring your crystals and/or buy them at the store. Love Offering $10. Crystal Cave, 1899 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. RSVP 516-287-0242. SacredLoveTemple.com. Women’s Full Moon Meditation with Patricia Walsh: Manifesting Your Potential – 6:30pm. Doors close 7pm. Drawing on her work in evolutionary astrology, Patricia uses guided visualization and the Full Moon in Leo to help the women find the key to unlocking their unlimited potential. Circle meets on New and Full Moons. $10 Donation. Rising Tide, 5102 Swift Rd, Sarasota. Info, Jo Mooy 941-355-1414, JoMooy@gmail.com.
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