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Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota

1226 N Tamiami Trail, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941.306.1200 artistseriesconcerts.org Performances at various venues Piano Grand V October 9, 2021 Sarasota Opera House Jonathan Gentry, Fernando Traba And Joseph Holt October 17 & 18, 2021 Fischer/Weisenborne Residence Soobeen Lee, Violin Dina Vainshtein, Piano November 7, 2021 Temple Sinai Emmanuel Ceysson, Harp November 11, 2021 Bird Key Yacht Club William Socolof, Bass–Baritone November 21, 2021

Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243 941.351.8000 asolorep.org Hair November 17, 2021 – January 1, 2022 Our Town January 14 – March 26, 2022 Grand Horizons January 21 – April 1, 2022 The Great Leap February 11 – April 2, 2022 Knoxville April 23 – May 11, 2022 Eureka Day May 13 – June 4, 2022 Hood June 11 – 26, 2022 BardWired: Much Ado About Nothing April 1, 2022

Choral Artists of Sarasota PO Box 52987 Sarasota, FL 34232 941.387.6046 choralartistssarasota.org On the Town November 7, 2021 Bells and Brass December 19, 2021 A Night at the Opera: Choral Artists with Soloist Adelaide Boedecker, Soprano February 20, 2022 She is the Music March 20, 2022 Listen to the Earth April 24, 2022

American Fanfare July 4, 2022

Circus Arts Conservatory

2075 Bahia Vista Sarasota, FL 34236 941.556.5349 circusarts.org Sailor Circus Annual Holiday Show December 26 – 30, 2021 Windjammers Performance January 16, 2022 Circus Sarasota March 6, 2022, Nathan Benderson Park Cirque des Voix March 18 – 20, 2022, Nathan Benderson Park

EnsembleNEWSRQ

PO Box 15372 Sarasota, FL 34277 ensrq.org Don’t Look Down October 11, 2021 First Congregational Church VOID January 31, 2022 First Congregational Church enSRQ + Chroma Trio February 21, 2022 First Congregational Church Vortex Temporum March 28, 2022 First Congregational Church WAVES April 18, 2022 Location TBA

Florida Studio Theatre

1241 N Palm Ave Sarasota, FL 34236 941.366.9000 floridastudiotheatre.org Shades of Bublé July 13 – October 4, 2021 Jukebox Saturday Night September 8 – October 31, 2021

FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243 asolorep.org/conservatory Everybody November 2 – 21, 2021 Belleville January 4 – 23, 2022 The Learned Ladies February 22 – March 13, 2022 Twelfth Night April 5 – 24, 2022

The Island Players

10009 Gulf Dr Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.5755 theislandplayers.org The Savannah Sipping Society September 16 – 26, 2021 Same Time, Next Year November 4 – 14, 2021 Blithe Spirit January 6 – 23, 2022 Ken Ludwig’s A Comedy of Tenors March 3 – 20, 2022 The Psychic May 5 – 15, 2022

Key Chorale

1233C S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239 941.921.4845 keychorale.org Shout Glory! A Gospel Revival September 25 – 26, 2021 Perfect Pitch November 1, 2021 Sheer Grace November 28, 2021 A Holly Jolly Holiday December 17 – 18, 2021 Choral Splendor in 40 Parts January 14 – 15, 2022

Lemon Bay Playhouse

96 W Dearborn St Englewood, FL 34223 941.475.6756 lemonbayplayhouse.com Separate Beds September 8 – 26, 2021 Fox on the Fairway October 20 – November 7, 2021 Magic Elixir Band October 2, 2021 Bill Gladwell October 9, 2021 Chuck Gillespie November 13, 2021 John Tuff and Friends November 20, 2021 Paisley Craze January 8, 2022 Love is Funny February 19, 2022 Jimmy Mazz February 26, 2022 Gid Pool April 9, 2022 James Hawkins April 16, 2022

Manatee Performing Arts Center

502 3rd Ave W Bradenton, FL 34205 941.749.1111 manateeperformingartscenter.com Doubt: A Parable September 9 – 19, 2021 Mamma Mia October 20 – 24, 2021 Dr. Mature’s Got Talent November 17 – 18, 2021 Atlantic City Boys November, 2021 Cinderella: Broadway Version December 2 – 12, 2021 Chaplin: The Musical January 20 – 30, 2022 Temps, Tops and Gladys: A Motown Review February 11, 2022 The Marvelous Martha

by Jane Plitt February 23, 2022 Danny King of the Basement March 3 – 6, 2022 The Will Rogers Follies March 16 – 20, 2022 Titanic: The Musical April 28 – May 8, 2022 Go Ask Alice May 19 – 22, 2022

McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre 1923 Ringling Blvd Sarasota, FL 34236 941.925.FUNY (3869) mccurdyscomedy.com Jodi White September 2– 5, 2021 Frankie Paul September 9 – 12, 2021 Rob Little September 16 – 19, 2021 Derek Richards September 23 – 26, 2021 Bob Zany October 7 – 10, 2021 Josh Sneed November 4 – 7, 2021 Jim McCue December 9 – 12, 2021

Musica Sacra of Sarasota

PO Box 50581 Sarasota, FL 34232 941.405.7322 musicasacrasarasota.org The Infant King December 13, 2021 Christ Episcopal Church, Bradenton EIM Deutsches Requiem February 28, 2022 First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota SEPTEMBER 2021 | SARASOTA SCENE

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Mass in C Major April 25, 2022 First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota

Beehive: The 60’s Musical February 16 – 27, 2022 Some Enchanted Evening March 16 – 27, 2022

New Music New College

The Pops Orchestra

5313 Bay Shore Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243 941.487.4665 newmusicnewcollege.org Fall New Music Salons Pete Carney Quartet September 13, 2021 Club Sudakoff Samantha Bennett & George Nickson October 8, 2021 Mildred Sainer Pavilion Natalie Helm November 29, 2021 Mildred Sainer Pavilion

NewFest Artist Conversation: yMusic March 31, 2022 PepsiCo Arcade yMusic April 2, 2022 PepsiCo Arcade Music by New College Student Composers performed by New College Student Musicians April 10, 2022 Mildred Sainer Pavilion Artist Conversation: Tyshawn Sorey & Jennifer Curtis TBA Tyshawn Sorey & Jennifer Curtis April 12, 2022 Club Sudakoff Artist Conversation: Jiji April 21, 2022 Mildred Sainer Pavilion Jiji April 23, 2022 Mildred Sainer Pavilion Music by New College Student Composers performed by the Sarasota Piano Quartet April 24, 2022 Mildred Sainer Pavilion

The Players Centre for Performing Arts

3501 S. Tamiami Tr, Ste 1130 Sarasota, FL 34239 941.365.2494 theplayers.org Falsettos November 3 – 14, 2021 The Marvelous Wonderettes December 8 – 19, 2021 Forbidden Broadway January 19 – 30, 2022

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PO Box 1622 Sarasota, FL 34230 941.926.POPS (7677) thepopsorchestra.org Sgt. Presley and the Pops Play Tribute to Our Nation’s Veterans November 14 – 15, 2021 Ring in the Holidays December 12 – 13, 2021 Copacabana Valentines February 13 – 14, 2022 The Choice is Yours March 27 – 28, 2022 Some Enchanted Evening March 16 – 27, 2022

Ring Sarasota

P.O. Box 2113 Sarasota, FL 34276 ringsarasota.org Holiday Concert with Pops Orchestra December 13 – 14, 2021 Stage and Screen at Prince of Peace Lutheran, Largo March 20, 2022 Stage and Screen at Community Concerts of Lake City March 25, 2022

The Sarasota Ballet

5555 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243 941.359.0099 sarasotaballet.org Program 1: New World October 22 – 24, 2021 FSU Center for Performing Arts Program 2: Day and Night November 19 – 20, 2021 Sarasota Opera House Program 3: Giselle December 17 – 18, 2021 Van Wezel Performing Arts Center Program 4: Love and Betrayal January 28 – 31, 2022 FSU Center for Performing Arts Program 5: Mark Morris Dance Group March 4 – 7, 2022 FSU Center for Performing Arts Program 6: A Comedy of Errors March 25 – 26, 2022 Van Wezel Performing Arts Center Program 7: Serendipitous Movement April 29 – 30, 2022 Sarasota Opera House

Sarasota Choral Society

5317 Fruitville Rd #147 Sarasota, FL 34232 sarasotachoralsociety.org Visit website for performances

Sarasota Chorus of the Keys

P.O. Box 51751 Sarasota, FL 34232 chorusofthekeys.org Sarasota Chorus of the Keys Annual Show of Barbershop Harmony TBA

Sarasota Concert Association PO Box 1714 Sarasota, FL 34230 941.225.6500 scasarasota.org Detroit Symphony Orchestra with Cellist Alisa Weilerstein January 20, 2022 Van Wezel Performing Arts Center Pianist Emanuel Ax Performs Chopin February 1, 2022 Van Wezel Performing Arts Center Russian National Orchestra with Pianist Alexander Malofeev February 8, 2022 Van Wezel Performing Arts Center Violinist Benjamin Beilman and Pianist Alessio Bax February 25, 2022 Riverview Performing Arts Center Takács Quartet with Pianist Joyce Yang March 15, 2022 Riverview Performing Arts Center

Sarasota Concert Band

5317 Fruitville Rd #192 Sarasota, FL 34232 941.650.1177 sarasotaconcertband.org Visit website for performances

Sarasota Contemporary Dance Company

1400 Blvd of the Arts, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 sarasotacontemporarydance.org Voices – Rising Choreographers October 14 – 17, 2021 SCD + Duke Ellington in Collaboration with Shane Chalke B.E. Jazz December 1 – 5, 2021 Dance Makers January 24 – 30, 2022 Cuban Project April 28 – May 1, 2022

Sarasota Cuban Ballet School

501 N Beneva Rd, Ste 700 Sarasota, FL 34232 srqcubanballet.com The Nutcracker December 10 – 11, 2022 Venice Performing Arts Center

Sarasota International Folk Dancers

803 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 941.923.3302 ifdsarasota.webs.com Visit website for performances

Sarasota Jewish Chorale 941.355.8011 SarasotaJewishChorale.org Songs of Peace and Joy Temple Beth Sholom March 27, 2022

Sarasota Music Archive

Selby Public Library, Geldbart Auditorium 1331 First St Sarasota, FL 34236 941.861.1168 sarasotamusicarchive.org Visit website for performances

Sarasota Music Club

PO Box 19613 Sarasota, FL 34276 941.925.3602 sarasotamusicclub.org Visit website for performances

Sarasota Opera

61 North Pineapple Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236 941.328.1300 sarasotaopera.org Ariadne auf Naxos—Opera Film September 12, 2021 Faust—Opera Film September 26, 2021 The Silken Ladder October 29 – November 13, 2021 Tosca February 12 – March 19, 2022 The Daughter of Regiment February 19 – March 18, 2022 The Pearl Fishers March 5 – March 19, 2022 Apprentice Artist Concerts March 11, 2022 Apprentice Artist Concerts March 18, 2022 Covers at 3 March 18, 2022 Attila March 12 – 22, 2022 Sarasota Youth Opera Concert March 20, 2022

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Sarasota Orchestra

709 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 941.953.4252 sarasotaorchestra.org Chamber Soirée 1: Music of Youth September 26, 2021 Discover Mozart 1: Rebirth October 2, 2021 Chamber Soirée 2: Shall We Dance?

October 10, 2021 Great Escapes 1: The Roaring 20s October 13 -16, 2021 Masterworks 1: Portraits in Sound November 5, 6 & 7, 2021 Chamber Soirée 3: American Lyric November 18, 2021 Great Escapes 2: Holiday Lights December 1 – 5, 2021 Masterworks 2: American Voices December 10, 11 & 12, 2021 Chamber Soirée 4: Sarasota String Quartet December 19, 2021 Discover Mozart 2: Winter Dreams December 22, 2021 Masterworks 3: Ohlsson Plays Rachmaninoff January 7, 8 & 9, 2022 Great Escapes 3: Comedy Tonight January 12-16, 2022 Pops 1: Revolution: The Music of The Beatles January 21 & 22, 2022 Chamber Soirée 5: Mendelssohn Octet January 23, 2022 Chamber Soirée 6: Inheritance January 27, 2022 Masterworks 4: Beethoven and Tchaikovsky February 3, 2022 Great Escapes 4: Be Mine February 9 – 13, 2022 Chamber Soirée 7: Voices of Color February 17, 2022 Masterworks 5: Fairy Tales and Fireworks February 25, 2022 Pops 2: The Envelope Please March 4 & 5, 2022 Masterworks 6: New World March 10, 2022 Great Escapes 5: Journey on the Orient Express March 16 – 20, 2022 Masterworks 7: Breaking Boundaries April 1, 2 & 3, 2022 Pops 3: Unforgettable: The American Songbook April 8 & 9, 2022 Pops 2: The Envelope Please March 4 & 5, 2022 Chamber Soirée 8: Quintessential Clarinet April 10, 2022 6

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Great Escapes 6: addles of the Silver Screen April 20 – 23, 2022 Discover Mozart 3: Genius of Youth May 14, 2022

State College of Florida Neel Performing Arts Center 5840 26th St Bradenton, FL 34207 941.752.5252 scf.edu Visit website for performances

Suncoast Concert Band

12308 Lobelia Terrace Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941.907.4123 suncoastconcertband.org Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors December 12, 2021 January 16, February 13, March 13 & April 10, 2022 Northminster Presbyterian Church

Temple Beth Sholom 1050 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34237 941.955.8121 templebethsholomfl.org Azi! Celebration in Music January 9, 2022 Sarasota opera House

Theatre Odyssey PO Box 1383 Sarasota, FL 34230 941.799.7224 theatreodyssey.org Me Talking 2 Me October 14, 2021 That Kiss October 15, 2021 Census October 16, 2021 Window Washer October 17, 2021

Urbanite Theatre

1487 Second St Sarasota, FL 34236 941.321.1397 UrbaniteTheatre.com Visit website for performances

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 941.953.3368 vanwezel.org Classic Albums Live: Led Zeppelin II September 24, 2021 Steve Wright October 21, 2021 Escape to Margaritaville October 29, 2021

Disney Princess: The Concert November 3, 2021 An Evening with Bruce Hornsby November 11, 2021 Straight to Chaser November 12, 2021 Neil Berg’s 50 Years of Rock N’ Roll, Part 4 November 18, 2021 Kathleen Madigan November 19, 2021 Mannheim Steamroller Christmas November 20, 2021 America: 50th Anniversary Tour November 21, 2021 Come From Away November 23 – 28, 2021 Cirque Dreams Holidaze November 29, 2021 Dave Koz and Friends: Christmas Tour 2021 November 30, 2021 Michael Londra’s Celtic Yuletide December 1, 2021 The Temptations and The Four Tops December 2, 2021 STOMP December 5, 2021 An Intimate Evening with David Foster: HITMAN Tour December 6, 2021 George Thorogood and The Destroyers: Good To Be Bad December 7, 2021 Joe Bonamassa December 8, 2021 Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony December 14, 2021 Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert January 3, 2022 Renée Fleming January 5, 2022 Il Divo January 6, 2022 PROUD Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner January 13, 2022 Jay Leno January 15, 2022 Beautiful: The Carol King Musical January 19, 2022 Tango Fire January 24, 2022 Jersey Boys January 25 – 26, 2022 The Choir of Man January 30, 2022 An American in Paris February 2 – 3, 2022 A Tribute to Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul February 9, 2022 Reza: Edge of Illusion February 10, 2022

Audra McDonald February 11, 2022 The Simon and Garfunkel Story February 12, 2022 The Four Phantoms in Concert February 14, 2022 Paul Anka Greatest Hits: His Way February 20, 2022 Celtic Thunder: Ireland February 23, 2022 Engelbert Humperdinck: Reflections Tour February 28, 2022 Sweet Caroline Tour March 1, 2022 Menopause the Musical March 2, 2022 Celtic Woman: Postcards From Ireland March 3, 2022 RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles March 6, 2022 Itzhak Perlman in Recital March 8, 2022 Neil Berg’s 112 Years of Broadway March 9, 2022 Sheléa: Natural Woman – A Night of Soul March 16, 2022 An Evening with Chris Botti March 17, 2022 Anastasia March 18, 2022 ABBA The Concert March 27, 2022 Kenny G April 5, 2022 An Officer and a Gentleman April 6 – 7, 2022 Terry Fator: It Starts Tonight April 10, 2022 Rick Thomas: Mansion of Dreams April 11, 2022 Johnny Mathis: The Voice of Romance Tour April 12, 2022 South Pacific April 14 – 15, 2022 Fiddler on the Roof April 19 – 21, 2022 One Night of Queen May 7, 2022

Venetian Harmony Chorus 701 N Indiana Ave Englewood, FL 34223 941.480.1480 venetianharmony.com Visit website for performances

The Venice Chorale

The Venice Performing Arts Center 1 Indian Ave Venice, FL 34285 941.484.8491 thevenicechorale.org Holiday Joy Concert December 12, 2021

Venice Concert Band

1 Indian Avenue Venice, FL 34285 veniceconcertband.org Our Heroes November 1, 2021 Holiday Joy December 6, 2021 See the USA January 24, 2022 Bach to Broadway February 21, 2022 Twelve Little Notes March 21, 2022 Spring Bouquet April 25, 2022

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts

1 Indian Ave Venice, FL 34285 941.218.3779 veniceperformingartscenter.com The Long Run: A Journey through the Music of the Eagles November 26, 2021 NightBird SWFL: The Ultimate Tribute to Stevie Nicks November 27, 2021 Dancing Dream: A Tribute to ABBA December 1, 2021 The Turnstiles: The Ultimate Tribute to Billy Joel December 19, 2021 Majesty of Rock: Journey through the Perry Years January 8, 2022 Free Fallin’: Tom Petty Tribute January 29, 2022 Good Vibrations January 30, 2022 Vienna Boys Choir February 2, 2022 ZZ’s Best: ZZ Top Tribute February 12, 2022 Meatloaf Tribute February 18, 2022 Boss Project: Bruce Springsteen Tribute February 27, 2022 Rhythm of the Dance March 5, 2022 The Beatles vs. The Stones March 11, 2022 H2O: The Music of Hall and Oats March 12, 2022 Simply Tina: Tina Turner Tribute April 2, 2022 Queen Nation Queen Tribute April 9, 2022 Ticket to the Moon: ELO Tribute April 15, 2022

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SARASOTA CONCERT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS

2022 Great Performers Series

Venice Musicale

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PO Box 179 2357 S Tamiami Trail #3 Venice, FL 34292 941.488.4902 venicemusicale.org Visit website for performances

The Venice Symphony

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New York Bee Gees Tribute April 16, 2022 The Terry Myers Orchestra April 24, 2022 Breathe: Pink Floyd Tribute April 30, 2022 Rocket Man Show: Rus Anderson as Elton John May 14, 2022

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Venice Performing Arts Center 1 Indian Ave Venice, FL 34285 941.207.8822 thevenicesymphony.org Brahms and The Boys November 19 – 20, 2021 A Holly Jolly Holiday December 17 – 18, 2021 Under the Big Top: A Tribute to the Circus January 14 – 15, 2022 A Night at the Oscars February 4 – 5, 2022 Superheroes and Schummann February 25 – 26, 2022 Game of Romes March 18 – 19, 2022 Fantasy, Firebird, and Fabiola April 22 – 23, 2022

Venice Theatre

140 W Tampa Ave Venice, FL 34285 941.488.1115 venicetheatre.org Almost, Maine September 24 – October 10, 2021 The Mystery of Irma Vep September 24 – October 10, 2021 She Kills Monsters October 22 – November 7, 2021 The Great American Trailor Park Musical October 29 – November 28, 2021

Assisted Living the Musical: THE HOME for the Holidays November 19 – December 19, 2021 A Christmas Carol December 10 – 20, 2021 Ain’t Misbehavin’ January 14 – February 6, 2022 Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill January 21 – February 20, 2022 Disney’s Beauty and the Beast February 25 – March 27, 2022 The Last Five Years March 4 – April 3, 2022 To Kill a Mockingbird April 15 – May 1, 2022 Blackbird April 15 – May 1, 2022 Hamlet May 13 – 29, 2022 Bugsy Malone May 20 – 29, 2022

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe

1646 10th Way Sarasota, FL 34236 941.366.1505 westcoastblacktheatre.org Eubie!

October 6 – November 21, 2021 Joyful! Joyful!

December 1 – 30, 2021 Ruby January 12 – February 27, 2022 Broadway in Black March 10 – April 24, 2022 From Birmingham to Broadway & Float Like a Butterfly May 4 – 29, 2022

MUSEUMS & VISuAL ARTS

530 Burns Gallery

530 Burns Lane Sarasota, FL 34236 941.951.0620 530burnsgallery.com Work by artists Fabio Dal Bonie, Mossimo Media, Guido Borelli, Danka Borelli, Paolo Passoni, Old Masters, Art Journey, Sharon Grimes, Stone, Eduardo Montana, and Andrea Hillebrand Current

AlexArt International Gallery 25 North Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 813.465.1249 alexartinternational.com

Alfstad & Contemporary 1419 5th St. Suite A Sarasota, FL 34236 941.366.6400 alfstadand.com

Art Avenue

3501 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239 941.894.7405 artavenueflorida.com

ArtCenter Manatee

209 9th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941.746.2862 artcentermanatee.org Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Exhibit September 30 – October 26, 2021 Acrylic Painters USA October 26 – November 19, 2021 Reflections October 26 – November 19, 2021 James Griffin: The Road to Home November 23 – December 28, 2021 Holiday Extravaganza November 23 – December 28, 2021 Small But Mighty – Off the Wall November 23 – December 28, 2021 Charisma of Color: Visions of Spino & Spann January 3 – February 4, 2022 Members Exhibition January 3 – February 4, 2022 154th American Watercolor Society Traveling Exhibition February 8 – March 18, 2022 Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Exhibition February 8 – March 18, 2022 Manatee County School District Annual Exhibition March 22 – April 8, 2022 SEPTEMBER 2021 | SARASOTA SCENE

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Southern Watercolor Society April 12 – May 13, 2022 All Creatures Big and Small May 17 – June 24, 2022 My Happy Place June 28 – July 29, 2022

The Artists’ Guild of Anna Maria Island

Art Center Sarasota

Boulevard Fine Art South

707 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 941.365.2032 artsarasota.org Petticoat Painters September 2 – October 2, 2021 Art Venti September 2 – October 2, 2021 A Fine Line September 2 – October 2, 2021

Art Review SRQ

1269 1st St. Sarasota, FL 34236 941.306.3278 artreviewsrq.com North American Fine Art Collection (1700 – 1900) Current Limited Edition Serigraph Current European Fine Art Collection (1700 – 1900) Current Abstract Art Current

Art Uptown

1367 Main Street Sarasota, FL 34236 941.955.5409 artuptown.com New Color Perspectives Through September 24, 2021 Building Sarasota’s Stories September 25 – October 29, 2021 Cortez, the Fishing Village October 30 – November 26, 2021 Donna Carrion, Jewelry Artist December 3, 2021 Glass Shapes by Esther K. Jensen January 1 – 28, 2022 The Imaginarium by Melanie Carlstein January 29 – February 25, 2022 Painted Words by Liz Cole February 26 – March 25, 2022 The Art of Losing by Evelyn McCorristin Peters March 26 – April 19, 2022

The Artful Giraffe 1861 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, FL 34236 941.388.3700 artfulgiraffe.com 10

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5414 Marina Dr. Holmes Beach, FL 34217 941.778.6694 amiartistsguildgallery.com 110 Colonia Lane East, Nokomis, FL 34275 941.220.1227 boulevardfineart.com

Chasen Galleries

1830 South Osprey Ave. Suite 102 Sarasota, FL 34239 941.260.5787 chasengalleries.com Visit website for upcoming exhibitions.

Clyde Butcher Galleries 237 Warfield Ave, Venice, FL 34285 941.486.0811 clydebutcher.com Visit website for upcoming exhibitions.

Creaturo Gallery

1269 1st St. Sarasota, FL 34236 941.953.6163 creaturogallery.com Vist website for upcoming exhibitions.

Dabbert Gallery

46 South Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 941.955.1315 dabbertgallery.com Summer Showcase Through September 28, 2021

Embracing Our Differences P.O. Box 2559 Sarasota, FL 34230 941.404.5710 embracingourdifferences.org Winter/Spring Showcase January 15 – April 10, 2022 Bayfront Park, Sarasota

Fine Arts Society of Sarasota P.O. Box 1432 Sarasota, FL 34230 fineartsarasota.com Vist website for upcoming exhibitions.

Florida Maritime Museum 4415 119th St. West P.O. Box 100 Cortez, FL 34215 941.708.6120 floridamaritimemuseum.org Captain’s Corner Current Main Gallery Current Maritime Library Current

Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society

suncoastewatercolorsociety.online FSWS Online Fall Exhibition October 15 – November 20, 2021 Art Center Manatee Juror: Kim Minichiello February 8 – March 18, 2022 Venice Art Center Juror: Hodges Soileau April 10 – 28, 2022

Galleria Silecchia

20 South Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 941.365.7414 galleriasilecchia.com Visit website for upcoming exhibitions.

Grace Howl Contemporary Art 1570 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, Fl 34236 941.539.5302 gracehowlart.com Visit website for upcoming exhibitions.

Helmuth Stone

1467 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236 941.260.9703 helmuthstone.com European Fine Art, Antiques, Estate Jewelry Auction September 26, 2021

Kira Lee Art Gallery

kiraleeart.com Visit website for upcoming exhibitions.

Ligon Fine Art

20 North Lemon Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 832.361.0308 angelaligonart.com Celebration of Life September 3, 2021

First Friday Art Walks First Fridays, October, 2021 – August, 2022 One Man Show November 12, 2021 A Year Inspired December 3, 2021 New Year, New Beginnings January 7, 2022 For Love and Art February 4, 2022

Lina Rincon Art Gallery & Studio 1734 4th St. Sarasota, FL 34236 813.541.7548

Lipstick Lex

lipsticklex.com Visit website for current artwork available for purchase.

Louise Runion Gallery 1269 1st St., #6 Sarasota, FL 34236 301.807.0505 louiserunion.com Abstract Art Galaxies Wildlife Black & White Faces Landscapes Ongoing

Mara Art Studio and Gallery 1421 5th St. Suite A Sarasota, FL 34236 941.914.8110 marastudiogallery.com WOMXN: Together For Art Through September 30, 2021

Meg Krakowiak megkrakowiak.com Abstract Art Sailing Landscapes Florals Seaside Views Beaches Ongoing

North Port Art Center

5950 Sam Shapos Way North Port, FL 34287 941.423.6460 northportartcenter.org Get Inspired by Sound August 28 – October 1, 2021 Get Inspired by Your Favorite Artist October 2 – November 5, 2021 SEPTEMBER 2021 | SARASOTA SCENE

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Get Inspired by Wet and Wild November 6 – 26, 2021 Get Inspired by the Holidays November 27, 2021 – January 7, 2022

Charles McGill Through November 21, 2021 Xaviera Simmons Through November 30, 2022

Oddity Tattoo Studio and Gallery

SARTQ

Oddity tattoo.com Visit website for upcoming exhibitions.

Palm Avenue Fine Art 10 South Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236 941.388.7526 palmavenueart.com Vist website for upcoming exhibitions.

Ringling Museum

5401 Bayshore Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243 941.359.5700 ringling.org Skyway 20/21: A Contemporary Collaboration Through September 26, 2021 Women in Print – Circus Museum Through October 10, 2021 Prints, Ceramics and Glass from Japan Through January 16, 2022 Hard Bodies: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Sculpture October 31, 2021 – January 23, 2022 Rhodnie Désir: Conversations November 14, 2021 – April 3, 2022 As Long as There is Sun, As Long as There is Light November 21, 2021 – August 13, 2023 Metadata: Rethinking Photography from the 21st Century March 6 – August 28, 2022

Sarasota Art Museum

1001 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 sarasotaartmuseum.org Unraveling: Aranda\Lasch + Terrol Dew Johnson Through September 26, 2021 Art and Race Matters: The Career of Robert Colescott Through October 31, 2021 Samo Davis: Happiness in ROYGBIV Through October 31, 2021 12

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sartq.com Visit website for upcoming exhibitions.

Southern Atelier

7226 21st St. East Sarasota, FL 34243 Southernatelier.org Sculpture with Stephen Perkins: Structural Anatomy of the Figure September 11 – 13, 2021 Figure Drawing with James Martin October 23 – 24, 2021 Qiang Huang: Still Life Painting in Oil November 15 – 18, 2021 From Chaos to Cosmos: Paul Ingbretson Workshop December 6 – 9, 2021 Painting Florals with Robert Johnson January 24 – 28, 2022 HUIHAN: Narrative Painting February 6 – 19, 2022 Portrait Painting with Mary Minifie March 21 – 25, 2022 Sculpture with Stephen Perkins: Structural Anatomy of the head April 9 – 11, 2022 Steven Assael: Figure Painting May 16 – 20, 2022

SPAACES

Spaaces.art A Solo Exhibit

by Vanessa Diaz October 1, 2021 Exhibit and Panel Talk “Shifting Perceptions” Exhibition: November 6 – 20, 2021 Panel Talk: November 13, 2021 Compose, Recompose, Decompose: Forming Social Constructs December 4 – 11, 2021 The Language of Ephemera January 8 – 22, 2022 Say their Names February 5 – 12, 2022 My Beautiful February 5 – 12, 2022 Seeking Love: The Journey February 25 – 28, 2022

Properties of Ground: Post Painterly Abstraction March 19 – April 2, 2022 The Queue: Beyond the Surface April 16 – May 7, 2022 Ah Who Runs Dis May 21 – June 11, 2022

Stakenborg/Greenberg Fine Art 1545 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236 941.487.8001 stakenborgfineart.com

State of the Arts 1525 State St. Sarasota, FL 34236 941.955.2787 sarasotafineart.com URBANAQUARIUM Current

William Hartman Gallery 48 South Palm Ave. Sarasota, Fl 34236 941.955.4785 wmhartmangallery.biz Art from Nature Old Sarasota Photographs Ongoing

William Kelley Gallery

williamkelleyart.com Visit website for upcoming events.

Wyland Gallery

314 John Ringling Blvd.

Sarasota, FL 34236 941.388.5331 wylandgalleries ofthefloridakeys.com Stephen Muldoon September 3 – 4, 2021 Steve Barton September 10 – 12, 2021 Jim Warren September 17 – 18, 2021 Stephen Harlan October 21 – 23, 2021

Walfrido Garcia November 11 – 14, 2021 Jim Warren December 3 – 4, 2021 Stephen Muldoon December 17 – 18, 2021

Valerie Studio and Gallery 1301 Main St. Sarasota, FL 34236 231.622.3434 valerieabstractart.com Visit website for upcoming exhibitions.

Village of the Arts villageofthearts.com Visit website for upcoming events.

Venice Art Center 390 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, Fl. 34285 941.485.7136 veniceartcenter.com Visit website for upcoming events.

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Adult and Community Enrichment (ACE) — North Port 4445 Career Lane North Port, FL 34289 ace–sarasota.com

Adult and Community Enrichment (ACE) — Sarasota 4748 Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 ace–sarasota.com

Anna Maria Island Historical Society

402 Pine Ave Anna Maria, FL 34216 941.778.0492 amihs.org Museum Monday – Friday: 10am – 1pm

Big Cat Habitat

7101 Palmer Blvd Sarasota, FL 34240 941.371.6377 bigcathabitat.org Wild-O-Ween October 30 & 31, 2021 “Escape To Africa” Fundraising Dinner November 20, 2021 Wild Yoga Fox & Lemur Yoga September 4, 12, October 2, 17, & November 14, 2021 Yoga with Tigers October 23, 2021

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

201 10th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 941.746.4131 bishopscience.org IQuest Second Saturday every month think + drink (science) Second Wednesday every month Stelliferous Last Wednesday every month KidSpace Second & fourth Saturday of each month Lunch & Learn Second & fourth Wednesday of each month

C.G. Jung Society of Sarasota

PO Box 50611 Sarasota, FL 34232 941.952.8188 cgjungsarasota.org Barbara Shocket & David Eisner: Free Zoom Classic Film Seminars Second Tuesday of the Month INsight Lecture & Workshop Series Dr. Constance Avery-Clark & Dr. Dominic Calahan: Fathers and Daughters, A Complex Mirror November 13, 2021 Zoom Workshop Dr. James Hollis: The Personal Myth in Turbulent Times January 21 & 22, 2022 Zoom Lecture & Workshop Kevin Costello: Nature Symbolism in Art and Psyche February 2, 2022 Excursion | Historic Spanish Point Marilyn Marshall: The Erotic Psyche: The Myth of Psyche and Eros February 4, 2022 Lecture | Carlisle Inn, Sarasota Zoom alternate if live event canceled Marilyn Marshall: Workshop: The Erotic Psyche: The Myth of Psyche and Eros February 4, 2022 Lecture | Carlisle Inn, Sarasota Zoom alternate if live event canceled Muriel McMahon: The Fairy Tale, Exploring the Sacred and Profane Worlds March 11, 2022 Zoom Lecture Muriel McMahon: Gravediggers in Times of Transition, Fairy Tales and the Archetypal Dimension of Psyche March 12, 2022 Zoom Workshop Kevin Costello: Nature Symbolism in Art and Psyche April 1, 2022 Lecture | Carlisle Inn, Sarasota Zoom alternate if live event canceled

Conservation Foundation of the Gulf Coast

Manatee County Agricultural Museum

Crowley Museum & Nature Center 16405 Myakka Rd Sarasota, FL 34240 941.322.1000 crowleyfl.org

Upcoming Exhibits Underwater Farms Through November 12, 2021 An Icy Enterprise Through November 12, 2021 Birds of Southwest Florida December 1, 2021 – February 25, 2022 20th Anniversary Showcase Exhibit March 5 – December 20, 2022

Historical Society Of Sarasota County

Manatee Village Historical Park

400 Palmetto Ave Osprey, FL 34229 941.918.2100 conservationfoundation.com Food Truck Friday Night with Killik’s Kitchen September 17, 2021 Conservation Foundation Lunch and Learn September 21 & October 19, 2021 January 19, February 16, March 16 & April 26, 2022 Shakespeare in Nature October 10, 2021 Mary Lundeberg Share the Shore Exhibit Art Reception October 14, 2021 Wild About Nature Festival November 6, 2021 Mary Lundeberg Program November 16, 2021

1260 12th St Sarasota, FL 34236 941.364.9076 hsosc.com Garden Days October 9, 2021 & May 7, 2022 Conversations at The Crocker October 12 & November 9, 2021 January 11, February 8, March 8 & April 12, 2022 2021 Hero of History Award Luncheon— Honoring Jon Thaxton November 18, 2021 “History is Fun” Day December 1, 2021 January 6 & March 2, 2022 Sunday Afternoon Socials January 16, February 13, March 20 & April 24, 2022

515 10th Ave. West, Palmetto, FL 34221 941.721.2034 manateecountyagmuseum.com Celebration of Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day – Experience America September 18, 2021 Palmetto’s Christmas in the Park December 3, 4 & 10, 2021 Christmas in the Park Tours December 7, 8 & 9, 2021 Heritage Festival March 5, 2022 Florida Highwaymen Artists Show and Sale May 7, 2022

1404 Manatee Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208 941.749.7165 manateevillage.org Museum Visits Open Monday – Friday & 2nd/4th Saturdays of the month Digital Exhibits - The Old Meeting House: New Beginnings and the 1887 Church - A Courthouse for the New County:The 1860 Courthouse - The Fogarty Boat Works at Manatee Village Historical Park

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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens

900 S Palm Ave Sarasota, FL 34236 941.366.5731 Selby.org For full list of exhibits and events, please visit website.

Downtown Sarasota Campus In Dialogue with Nature: Glass in the Gardens Through September 26, 2021 We Dream A World: African American Landscape Painters of Mid-Century Florida, The Highwaymen Through September 26, 2021 VIRTUAL 41st Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition August 19 – September 3, 2021 The Orchid Show 2021: Aerialists from the Tree Top to the Big Top October 9 – November 28, 2021 Selby Spooktacular October 31, 2021 Lights in Bloom®: An Open-Air Holiday Light Show December 11 – 23, 26, 2021 & January 2, 2022 Historic Spanish Point Campus VIRTUAL 41st Annual Juried Photographic Exhibition August 19 – September 3, 2021 Seeing the Invisible September 20 – August 21, 2021 Spooky Stories and Ghost Tours at The Point October 29 & 30, 2021 Performances at the Point November 23, 2021

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34236 941.388.4441 mote.org Half Off Weekends in September September 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 & 26, 2021 Mote A-SCARE-ium October 23, 24, 30 & 31, 2021 Oceanic Evening – The Magic of Mote October 30, 2021

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Veterans Day November 11, 2021 Free Admission for Veterans Breakfast with the Sharks November 27 & December 28 2021 Winter Break Camp December 27 – 31, 2021 Farm to Fillet January 16, 2022 Spring Break Camp March 14 – 18, 2022 Breakfast with the Sharks March 19, April 16 & July 2, 2022 Party on the Pass March 25, 2022 Mother’s Day May 8, 2022 Free Admission for Moms Father’s Day June 19, 2022 Free Admission for Dads

Oh Baby! Life Cycles of the Sea Exploration Gallery Fossil Creek

Endless Oceans Classes Florida Coastal Habitats September 20, 2021 Florida Marine Invertebrates September 27, 2021 Florida Sea Turtles October 4, 2021 Florida Marine Mammals October 11, 2021 Florida Sharks & Rays October 18, 2021 Florida Fish Ecology October 25, 2021 Red Tide & Environmental Health November 1, 2021 Coral Reefs & Ocean Acidification November 8, 2021 Field Explorations November 15, 2022

Powel Crosley Estate

Year–Round Exhibits The Teeth Beneath: The Wild World of Gators, Crocs and Caimans Shark Zone Creatures from the Reef Florida Bay Habitats Sea Turtles: Ancient Survivors Manatees Otters & Their Waters From the River to the Seas

New College of Florida

5800 Bay Shore Rd Sarasota, FL 34243 941.487.4153 NCF.edu Benefiting New College Foundation.

For a list of programs and events, please visit website.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

Ringling College of Continuing Studies 1050 S Tuttle Ave, Bldg 1 Sarasota, FL 34237 olliatringlingcollege.org For a list of camps, programs, and events, please visit website.

8374 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243 941.722.3244 bradentongulfIslands.com/crosley– estate/

Ringling College of Art + Design

2700 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34234 941.351.5100 ringling.edu See Museums & Visual Arts for gallery exhibits.

Ringling College Library Association

PO Box 814 Sarasota, FL 34230 RCLAssociation.org TOWN HALL: Lisa Genova November 1, 2021 TOWN HALL: Annie Leibovitz November 15, 2021 TOWN HALL: Gov. Chris Christie January 17, 2022 TOWN HALL: Paul Nicklen February 7, 2022 TOWN HALL: Ronan Farrow February 21, 2022 TOWN HALL: Karen Gordon Mills March 15, 2022 TOWN HALL: Tony Dungy March 28, 2022

Sarasota Children’s Garden

1670 10th Way Sarasota, FL 34236 941.330.1711 SarasotaChildrensGarden.com For full list of nature, gardening, & art programs, please visit website.

Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning (SILL) 8499 S Tamiami Trail, Box 219 Sarasota, FL 34238 941.365.6404 SILLSarasota.org

Sarasota Jungle Gardens

3701 Bay Shore Rd Sarasota, FL 34234 941.355.5305 sarasotajunglegardens.com Schedule of events available online.

Year–Round Exhibits Free roaming flamingos Alligator feeding pool Alligator, crocodiles, giant tortoises, snakes and many other reptiles Parrots Birds of prey Lemurs African porcupine Coati Mundi Muntjac deer Petting zoo

SunCoast Alliance for Lifelong Learning (SCALL) PO Box 1072 Sarasota, FL 34236 suncoastlifelonglearning.org Lifelong Learning Expo 2022 TBA

Suncoast Science Center

Faulhaber Fab Lab 4452 S Beneva Rd Sarasota, FL 34233 941.840.4394 suncoastscience.org For a list of camps, programs, and events, please visit website.

Venice Heritage PO Box 1190 Venice, FL 34284 941.237.0478 veniceheritage.org

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FESTIVALS & FAIR

SEPTEMBER 2021 Selby Gardens Virtual Juried Photographic Exhibition Online selby.org September 1 – 3, 2021

Ringling Underground Museum Courtyard ringling.org September 2, 2021

A Taste of Venice Hotel Venezia atasteofvenicefl.com September 2, 2021

Labor Day Regatta

Sarasota Sailing Squadron sailingsquadron.com September 3 – 5, 2021

Downtown Venice Craft Festival Venice venicegov.com September 4 – 5, 2021

Literacy Under the Trees Oscar Scherer State Park floridastateparks.org September 4, 2021

AquaPalooza

Marine Max Marina visitsarasota.com September 5, 2021

Tribute to Heroes Luncheon The Grove grovelwr.com September 9, 2021

Sarasota Bradenton Fall Home Show

Sarasota Fairgrounds chalkfestival.org September 10 – 12, 2021

Smithsonian Day

Local Museums smithsonianmag.com September 18, 2021

NBP Rec Days!

Nathan Benderson Park nathanbendersonpark.com September 22, 2021 18

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Harvey Milk Festival

The Rosemary District Virtual Access harveymilkfestival.org Septemeber 23 – October 2, 2021

Free Music Friday Centennial Park venicegov.com September 24, 2021

OCTOBER 2021 Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival Orange and Main artfestival.com October 2 –3, 2021

Fruitville Grove Pumpkin Festival

Fruitville Grove haunts.com Weekends, October 2 – 31, 2021

Old Miakka Fall Hootenanny Old Miakka Schoolhouse facebook.com/1914schoolhouse October 3, 2021

Atlanta Braves Farmer’s Market CoolToday Park bravesfarmersmarket.org October 6, 2021

Festival d’Elegance

Jaguar Club of Sarasota suncoastjaguarclub.com October 9, 2021

Top Dog 2021

Bradenton Yacht Club dantesden.org October 9, 2021

A Taste of Sarasota

The Meadows Country Club atasteofsarasota.com October 13, 2021

Sarasota Celtic Music Festival Motorworks Brewing celtoberfest.org October 15 – 17, 2021

Rocktoberfest

JD Hamel Park paragonartevents.com October 15 – 17, 2021

Anna Maria Island Bay Fest Pine Avenue annamariaislandchamber.org October 16, 2021

Hunsader Farms Pumpkin Festival

Hunsader Farms hunsaderfarms.com Weekends, October 16 – 31, 2021

Hungarian Festival

Robarts Arena hungarianfestivalsarasota.com October 16 – 17, 2021

Florida International Air Show Punta Gorda Airport Ffzloridaairshow.com October 16 – 17, 2021

NOVEMBER 2021 Sarasota Boat Expo Robarts Arena sarasotaboatexpo.com November 5 – 7, 2021

Ferrari Show

St. Armands Circle starmandscircleassoc.com November 6, 2021

Venice Art Fest

Downtown Venice artfestival.com November 6 – 7, 2021

Suncoast Renaissance Festival Sarasota County Fairgrounds suncoastrenaissancefestival.com Weekends, November 6 – 30, 2021

St. Armands Boat Show

Brunch on the Bay

American Vintage Market

Siesta Key Crystal Classic

Arcadia Rodeo

Suncoast Food & Wine Festival

Florida Inline Skating Marathon and 5K Run

Fall Art Festival

Circle Park starmandscircleassoc.com October 16 – 17, 2021

Robarts Arena americanvintagemarkets.com October 16 – 17, 2021

Arcadia Rodeo arcadiarodeo.com October 16 – 17, 2021

Nathan Benderson Park floridainlineskatingmarathon.com October 17, 2021

A Taste of North Port North Port City Hall cityofnorthport.com October 23, 2021

2021 Chalk Festival

Venice Airport chalkfestival.org October 29 – November 1, 2021

Fright Night

St. Armands Circle starmandscircleassoc.com October 31, 2021

USF Campus sarasotamanatee.usf.edu Weekends, November 7, 2021

Siesta Key Beach siestakeycrystalclassic.com November 12 – 15, 2021

Premier Sports Campus suncoastfoodandwinefest.com November 13, 2021

St. Armands Circle starmandscircleassoc.com November 13 – 15, 2021

Fall Art Show & Sale

Lakewood Ranch Main St. Lakewoodranch.com November 19, 2021

Taste of Chanukah

The Jewish Federation atasteofchanukah.com November 28, 2021

DECEMBER 2021 Siesta Beach Seafood & Music Festival Siesta Key Beach seafoodfestivals.com December 3 – 5, 2021

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Bradenton Blues Festival

Music on Main

Bradenton Blues Brunch

Night of Lights

Orchids in Paradise

Sarasota Antiques Show

Siesta Beach Seafood & Music Festival

Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival

St. Armands Art Festival

Showfolks Holiday Circus Festival

Sarasota Open Air Fine Art Show

Porsches in the Park

Embracing Our Differences

LECOM Park bradentongulfislands.com December 3, 2021

St. Armands Circle starmandscircleassoc.com December 3, 2021

Siesta Key Beach seafoodfestivals.com December 3 – 5, 2021

Payne Park facebook.com/events December 10, 2021

St. Armands Circle starmandscircleassoc.com December 11, 2021

Atomic Holiday Bazaar

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium festivalnet.com December 11, 2021

Snow Globe Wonderland Sun N Fun RV Resort sunrvresorts.com December 17, 2021

Christmas Carol Sing

First United Methodist Church firstsrq.com December 19, 2021

New Year’s Eve Pineapple Drop

Downtown Sarasota rove.me December 31, 2021

JANUARY 2022 Shake, Rattle and Soul Fest Sarasota Fairgrounds tributefestivals.rocks January 6, 2022

Lakewood Ranch Main St. lakewoodranch.com/events January 7, 2022

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium sarasotaorchidsociety.org January 9, 2022

JD Hamel Park paragonartevents.com January 14 – 16, 2022

Phillippi Mansion Grounds artsandeducationinc.com January 15, 2022

P.O. Box 2559 Sarasota, FL 34230 941.404.5710 embracingourdifferences.org January 15 – April 10, 2022

Memphis Motown Soul Experience Venice Community Center tickets.sunevents.com January 16, 2022

Venice Craft Festival Downtown Venice festivalnet.com January 19, 2022

Sarasota Bradenton Spring Home Show Robarts Arena sarasotafair.com January 21 – 23, 2022

Sarasota National Stamp Exhibition

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium sarasotastampclub.com January 21 – 23, 2022

Bradenton Boat Show

Bradenton Convention Center bradentonboatshow.com January 21, 2022

Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille mattisons.com January 23, 2022

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium exhpo.com January 28, 2022

St. Armands Circle starmandscircleassoc.com January 29, 2022

FEBRUARY 2022 Zumba on the Key

Siesta Key Beach thesarasotamoms.com February 2 – 3, 2022

Artwalk Weekend

Village of the Arts, Bradenton manateechamber.com February 4, 2022

Lido Beach Winter Fine Art Festival Lido Beach Pavillion festivalnet.com February 5 – 6, 2022

Plantation Festival Arts & Crafts Show Gamble Plantation floridastateparks.com February 5 – 6, 2022

Thunder by the Bay Sarasota Fairgrounds festivalnet.com February 18, 2022

First Watch Sarasota Music Half Marathon

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall events.com February 19, 2022

Venice Antique Show

Venice Community Center festivalnet.com February 19, 2022

Festival of the Arts Downtown Sarasota festivalnet.com February 19, 2022

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Plain Compassion Fundraiser

Pinecraft Park facebook.com/events/pinecraft–park February 22, 2022

ROAR! With Forty Carrots Venice Community Center fortycarrots.com February 23, 2022

Free Self Defense Seminar Jurassic Martial Arts, Palmetto manateechamber.com February 24, 2022

Sarasota Antique Show

Sarasota Municipal Auditorium exhpo.com February 26, 2022

Run for Hope

Payne Park runsignup.com February 26, 2022

MARCH 2022 Music on Main

Lakewood Ranch Main Street manateechamber.com March 4, 2022

Art Classic

Downtown Venice festivalnet.com March 5, 2022

Quilting by the Gulf Quilt Show

Venice Community Center eventcrazy.com March 5, 2022

The Showtime Benefit Venice Theatre venicetheatre.org March 5, 2022

Sarasota Saint Paddy’s Festival JD Hamel Park festivalnet.com March 11, 2022

Lakewood Ranch Fine Art Festival

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Sarasota Open Air Fine Art Show

Phillippi Mansion Grounds hotworks.org March 12 – 13, 2022

Venice Book Fair

Season 26

Stars on the Rise

Monty Andrews Arboretum sarasotaarts.org March 19, 2022

Spring Fest

Building on our Legacy Steven Banks

Emmanuel Ceysson

Marina Drive, Holmes Beach festivalnet.com March 19 – 20, 2022

My Hometown Fest

Nathan Benderson Park nathanbendersonpark.com March 26, 2022

Chili Cook–Off and Family Festival

Vieness Piano Duo

Quartet Amabile

SooBeen Lee

Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture and the Florida Council on Arts and Culture.

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Ringling Museum Courtyard eatlikealocal.com April 29 – May 3, 2022

Sarasota Film Festival Various Locations – Check Website sarasotafilmfestival.com April 30 – May 9, 2022

MAY 2022 Sarasota Cinco de Mayo Festival Robart’s Arena seafoodfestivals.com May 6 – 8, 2022

Venice AACA Car Show

Sarasota Cars & Coffee

Centennial Park, Venice veniceaaca.com March 27, 2022

APRIL 2022

Shark’s Tooth Festival Venice Airport Festival Grounds eventseeker.com April 9, 2022

Towles Court Art Walk

ArtistSeriesConcerts.org (941) 306-1202

Forks & Corks Food & Wine Festival

Sarasota Jazz Festival

Lido Beach Pavillion festivalnet.com April 2, 2022

Merz Trio

Downtown Bradenton desotohq.com April 23, 2022

Florida Railroad Museum facebook.com/ events/12210 March 26, 2022

Lido Beach Spring Fine Art Festival

Anthony Trionfo

Hernando Desoto Parade

Towles Court Artist Colony towlescourt.com April 16, 2022

Suncoast Boat Show Marina Jack 10times.com April 22, 2022

Nathan Benderson Park nathanbendersonpark.org May 9 – 13, 2022

Ford’s Garage eventbrite.com May 14, 2022

Sarasota Seafood & Music Festival JD Hamel Park 10times.com May 20 – 22, 2022

Bradenton Blues Brunch Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille mattisons.com May 22, 2022

JUNE 2022 Free Mondays at Ringling Museum Ringling Museum ringling.org Mondays in June, 2022

Thrifty Thursdays

The Children’s Garden sarasotachildrensgarden.com Thursdays in June, 2022

ARTS COMMUNITIES

Arts & Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County

1226 N Tamiami Trail, Ste 300 Sarasota, FL 34236 941.365.5118 sarasotaarts.org Visit website for full list of events, exhibitions, performances, and lectures.

Center for Architecture Sarasota

265 S Orange Ave Sarasota, FL 34236 cfasrq.org Visit website for full list of events, exhibitions, and lectures.

Florida Creativity Alliance 4331 Woodmans Chart Sarasota, FL 34235 440.724.4427 flcreativity.com 19th Annual Florida Creativity Conference March 11-13, 2022

Florida West Coast Bead Society

floridawestcoastbeadsociety.com

Founders Garden Club of Sarasota PO Box 25612 Sarasota, FL 34277 foundersgcsarasota.org “Be Inspired…In Bloom” Luncheon November 12, 2021 Hyatt Regency Sarasota

Friendship Knot Quilters’ Guild

friendshipknotquilters.com Classes Cassandra Beaver “Piecing Full Circles” November 17, 2021 Zoom Beverly Fine “Barrage – No Fail Designing and Sewing Straight Seams” January 18, 2022 Sarasota Community Church Joyce Grande “Hexies 3 Ways” February 22, 2022 Sarasota Community Church Jann Warfield “Intentional Accidental Curves” March 22, 2022 SEPTEMBER 2021 | SARASOTA SCENE

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Hermitage Artist Retreat

6660 Manasota Key Rd Englewood, FL 34223 941.475.2098 hermitageartistretreat.org Visit website for full list of events, exhibitions, and lectures.

Lakewood Ranch Main St

8100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd Bradenton, FL 34202 941.907.9243 lakewoodranch.com Music on Main November 5, 2021 Music by Rebel Heart Cyclefest November 7, 2021 Ponies Under the Palms Ford Powered Car Show November 21, 2021 Chanukah Celebration November 29, 2021 Music on Main December 3, 2021 Music by Midnight Mama Carriage Rides, Strolling Carolers & Santa Strolls December 2, 8 & 16, 2021 Jingle Run December 17, 2021 Christmas on Main hosted by Grace Community Church December 22, 2021

Events at Lakewood Ranch

6220 University Pkwy Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 941.907.6000 lakewoodranch.com/events Yoga Flow with Sound Meditation September 4, October 2, November 6 & December 4, 2021 Intro To Gardening September 15, 2021 Flower Crown Making September 18, 2021 Aloha Ukulele Tuesdays, September 21 – October 26, 2021 Tai Chi October 11, 18 & 25, 2021 Players In The Park Musical Theater October 13, 20 & 27 November 3, 10 & 17, 2021 Group Guitar 101 October 16 - November 6, 2021

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Singing In The Park October 30 & November 6, 2021 Salsa Dancing November 6, 2021 Macrame Wall Hanging November 20, 2021 Lakewood Ranch Mindful Triathlon November 20, 2021 Art In The Park December 5, 2021

Manasota Weavers Guild

PO Box 17876 Sarasota, FL 34276 manasotaweaversguild.com Live weaving demonstration September 18, 2021 ACE Booth, Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market Introduction to Weaving: Give It A Try! November 30 & December 7, 2021 ACE Program at SCTC

The Parrish Arts Council

parrishartscouncil.org Bradenton Area Convention Center Annual East2West Art Market November 20 & 21, 2021 ArtConversations!

Online

Petticoat Painters

petticoatpaintersfl.com

Realize Bradenton

941.621.6471 realizebradenton.com Movie Night in the Beer Garden Every Wednesday Motorworks Brewery Bradenton Farmers Market Every Saturday from October through May Create, All Media Open Juried Exhibition September 8 – 24, 2021 ArtCenter Manatee Manatee County Pride Festival September 18, 2021 Bradenton Blues Fest December 3 – 5, 2021

Sarasota County Film And Entertainment Office 1680 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL 34236 941.309.1200 filmsarasota.com

Sarasota Fiction Writers sarasotafictionwriters.com

Sarasota Film Society

Burns Court Cinemas 506 Burns Court Sarasota, FL 34236 Lakewood Ranch Cinemas 10715 Rodeo Drive #8 Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202 941.955.3456 filmsociety.org

Sarasota Garden Club 1131 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236 941.955.0875 sarasotagardenclub.org Flower Show October 21, 2021 SWELL Event 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 Italian Cultural Events, Inc. PO Box 17292 Sarasota, FL 34276 italyinsarasota.com See website for schedule.

Sarasota Pen Women

941.342.8542 sarasotapenwomen.com Susan Klaus, Author and Member October 20, 2021 Meg Krakowiak November 10, 2021 Fun’ Raising Silent Auction December 15, 2021 Diana de Avila/Digital Artist, Savant, Clothes Designer January 12, 2022 Zolton Karpathy, VP Circus Arts February 9, 2022 The Artist’s Journey March 12, 2022 Susan Kutno, Glass Artist and Owner of Sarasota School of Glass March 16, 2022

“Launching Leaders in the Arts” Performance Awards Luncheon April 27, 2022

Venice Main Street

Sarasota Screenwriters

Village of the Arts

sarasotascreenwriters.com

Sarasota Shell Club PO Box 4124 Sarasota, FL 34230 sarasotashellclub.com Annual Sarasota Shell Show February 11 – 12, 2022

South Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild

southsarasota modernquiltguild.com Curves and Transparencies Workshop with Carolina Oneto October 3, 2021

Sumi–E Society of America Sarasota Chapter

sarasotasumi–e.ipower. com

Tapestry Artists of Sarasota

8069 Stirling Falls Cir Sarasota, FL 34243 941.359.1765 americantapestry\alliance. org View website for full list of events and exhibitions.

U.S. National Committee for UN Women Gulf Coast Chapter

PO Box 4102 Sarasota, FL 34230 941.923.1050 unwomenusa.org/gcc Strides Against Violence: Women’s Empowerment Walk October 1 – December 4, 2021 Through Women’s Eyes International Film Festival March 10 – 14, 2022

941.484.6722 venicemainst.com See Festivals & Fairs section.

Bradenton, FL 941.747.8056 villageofthearts.com Art Walks First Friday & Saturday every month.

Visit Sarasota County 701 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 941.955.0991 visitsarasota.org Savor Sarasota Restaurant Week June 1 – 14, 2022

Women Contemporary Artists

3619 Quail Hollow Place Bradenton, FL 34210 941.739.3677 womencontemporaryartist.com

WSLR+Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center 525 Kumquat Ct Sarasota, FL 34236 941.894.6469 Concerts Stateless September 14, 2021 At the Ready September 28, 2021 Not Going Quietly October 12, 2021 And So I Stayed October 26, 2021 Time Sawyer October 28, 2021 Very Merry Jerry Day November 7, 2021 Mary Gauthier November 19, 2021 The Neutral Ground March 23, 2022

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THE FUTURE, STARRING

THE PLAYERS EYES EXPANDING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA’S ‘CULTURAL COAST’ Community theatre is designed to inspire creativity and engage an entire population. It encourages participation in the performing arts that sets the stage for the future. It’s a grassroots initiative The Players Centre for Performing Arts has championed across the Suncoast since its inception nearly a century ago – and that mission continues to live on. Community theatre, locally built with volunteers from actors to ticket takers, has created what’s now a hallmark attraction for thousands of patrons near and far flocking yearly to the Sarasota-Manatee area for high-quality entertainment.

You than $340 million nonprofit arts and culture industry on the Suncoast that impacts local families, businesses and education.

That partnership further promotes thought-provoking creativity regionwide through donations to the Center Stage Capital Campaign.

The Players Centre recently announced its 92nd season of shows with six indoor performances, beginning in October with [title of show]. That series is only possible through the active involvement of local volunteers – ushers, actors, stage crew and donors – who shape the area’s arts and culture productions.

Staging the region’s future starts in the community and The Players Centre is excited to lead the way.

That remains the signature purpose of The Players Centre as the organization looks to spotlight Lakewood Ranch, which was recently named the nation’s best-selling community in a midyear survey by real estate consulting firm RCLCO. The community theatre will build a two-stage, multi-use facility in the Waterside Place development, providing easy access to impactful shows, as well as an extension of The Players Studio’s longstanding programs offered for all ages. The Players Centre, temporarily located in its new 152-seat performance space known as “Studio 1130” in The Crossings at Siesta Key, aims to achieve this goal through its ongoing Center Stage Capital Campaign – the fundraising driver to raise $26.5 million and stage shows by 2025 in Lakewood Ranch.

But it’s not an initiative strictly beneficial to The Players Centre.

The community is a stakeholder in molding what’s now a more

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