Cirque/Cyrk/Cirkus: Circus Posters Across Europe March 4 – June 20. The Ringling Circus Museum, 5401 Bay Shore Rd., Sarasota. Around the globe, some aspects of circus performance remain universal, while others take on a local personality. Audiences are always thrilled by the highflying feats of an aerialist, the danger of an exotic animal act, or the comedic antics of a clown. However, circuses also reflect the unique cultural climate of each region through the mediums of performances and advertising. This exhibition explores how 20th century circuses of Eastern and Western Europe expressed their strong individual identities in print. Tickets: 941.359.5700
The Rocky Horror Show Through March 19. Tuesday – Saturday at 8 p.m and again at midnight. Venice Theatre's Pinkerton Stage, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice. Let’s Do The Time Warp Again! Join in the fun (audience participation encouraged) as newlyweds Brad and Janet seek shelter at a mysterious castle on a dark and stormy night, where they encounter Dr. Frank N Furter, his "perfect" creation Rocky, and an assortment of other crazy characters. Adult content. Audience discretion advised. Tickets $15 for students; $29 for adults. 941.488.1115 | www.venicestage.com
ETHEL on the Beach March 11 at 5:30 p.m. Hermitage Artist Retreat, 6660 Manasota Key Road, Englewood. FREE community programs are the heart and soul of the Hermitage Artist Retreat. The incredible string quartet ETHEL, known for its collaborations with top composers, has worked with many Hermitage fellows. Come hear why the NY Times called ETHEL “extraordinarily skilled, passionate musicians,” when they perform music by Hermitage composers on the beachfront of the Hermitage campus. Simply bring your beach chair and refreshments to enjoy this wonderful evening. 941.475.2098, ext 8 | www.HermitageArtistRetreat.org.
Sarasota Opera 2016 Winter Festival Since 1989, Sarasota Opera has been committed to performing all of the works, both operatic and non-operatic, of Giuseppe Verdi. At the completion of the Verdi Cycle on March 20, 2016, Sarasota Opera will be the only company in the world to have performed every work of Giuseppe Verdi. The final week of the 2016 Winter Festival Season will be a dedicated “Verdi Festival.” In addition to the new productions of Aida and The Battle of Legnano, Sarasota Opera will present two concerts dedicated to the music of Verdi, an international Verdi Conference, a 28 season retrospective exhibit on the Verdi Cycle, as well as many other events. 941.328.1300 | www.sarasotaopera.org.
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