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• The Gardens of the Ringling: A Guided Tour 10:30 a.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $10 to $20. Call 358-3180.

• Music • Dance & Theater • Black Tie • Arts, Festivals & Fun

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• Art After 5 5 to 8 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $5 to $10. Call 358-3180.

• Cause 4 Fashion: Fashionable Fundraiser for Parkinson’s Neuro Challenge Foundation 5:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $95.Call 926-6413.

• Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting ‘Las Meninas’ Asolo Repertory Theatre 6:30 p.m. at home of Bill and Mary Lou Johnson Tickets $200.

Call 351-9010, Ext. 4712.

• ‘I Lombardi’ Sarasota Opera 7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Runs through March 20.

Tickets $19 to $120. Call 366-8450.

• Family Concert: Sounds of Nature Sarasota Orchestra 7 p.m. at South Florida Museum Tickets $10. Call 746-4131.

• ‘Guys and Dolls’ 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Players Runs through March 6, performances at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets $11 to $25. Call 748-5875.

• ‘Don Giovanni’ Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Runs through March 19.

Tickets $19 to $120. Call 366-8450.

• The Artists of the Hermitage Retreat 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $5. Call 360-7399.

• ‘Brassy Broads: The Next Generation’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through March 29.

Tickets $24 to $29. Call 366-9000.

• ‘Twelve Angry Men’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through March 26.

Tickets $25 to $67. Call 351-8000.

• ‘Boeing Boeing’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through April 23.

Tickets $25 to $67. Call 351-8000.

 Maria D’Amato as Mìmi and Harold Meers as Rodolfo, the young lovers in Puccini’s “La bohème,” which runs through March

19, at Sarasota Opera.

• ‘Race’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through April 2.

Tickets $29 to $32. Call 366-9000.

• ‘La bohème’ Sarasota Opera 8 p.m. p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Runs through March 19.

Tickets $19 to $120. Call 366-8450.

• ‘The King and I’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through March 13.

Tickets $12 to $27. Call 488-1115.

• ‘Avenue Q’ 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Runs through April 10, performances at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday, 1:30 p.m. Saturday and 6 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets $25 to $43. Call 366-5454.

• ‘Shear Madness’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through March 7.

Tickets $32 to $34. Call 366-9000.

• ‘The Lady from the Sea’ FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre Runs through March 13.

Tickets $14 to $28. Call 351-8000.

• ‘The Crucible’ Sarasota Opera 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Runs through March 19.

Tickets $19 to $120. Call 366-8450.

• Barrage 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $40. Call 953-3368.

Sarasota Ballet performs “Out of Denmark” March 4 to March 6.

still playing ‘Brassy Broads: The Next Generation’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through March 26. See March 3 listing.

‘Twelve Angry Men’ at Mertz Theatre runs through March 26. See March 3 listing.

‘Boeing Boeing’ at Mertz Theatre runs through April 23. See March 3 listing.

‘Race’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through April 2. See March 3 listing.

‘La bohème’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 19. See March 3 listing.

‘Don Giovanni’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 19. See March 3 listing.

‘Avenue Q’ at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre runs through April 10. See March 3 listing.

‘The King and I’ at Venice Theatre runs through March 13. See March 3 listing.

‘Guys and Dolls’ at Manatee Players runs through March 6. See March 3 listing.

‘The Lady from the Sea’ at Cook Theatre runs through March 13. See March 3 listing.

‘Shear Madness’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through March 7. See March 3 listing.

‘I Lombardi’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 20. See March 3 listing.

‘The Crucible’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 19. See March 3 listing.

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• Masterworks Showcase of Luxury Homes Sarasota Youth Orchestra 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Oaks and Casey Key Tickets $35. Call 685-0425.

• Masterworks Showcase of Luxury Homes Sarasota Youth Orchestra 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Bird Key and St. Armands Circle Tickets $35. Call 685-0425.

• Fridays at Noon Sarasota Opera Noon at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $5. Call 366-8450.

• ‘Out of Denmark’ Sarasota Ballet 8 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $20 to $75. Call 351-0099.

 Artist Series of Sarasota presents Brent Barrett March 13 and 15.

• Celebration of Sailing ‘Another Night in Cuba’ Sarasota Youth Sailing 6 p.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $100. Call 321-4737.

• Miracle Ball ‘Through the Looking Glass’ All Children’s Hospital Guild Sarasota/ Manatee Branch 6:30 p.m. at Field Club Tickets $175. Call 232-1010.

• Dukes of Dixieland 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $40. Call 953-3368.

• ‘Out of Denmark’ Sarasota Ballet 2 and 8 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $20 to $75. Call 351-0099.

• Venice Symphony: Classical Concert 4 and 8 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, Venice Tickets $18 to $25. Call 488-1010.

• Venice Symphony: Classical Concert 8 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, Venice Tickets $18 to $25.

Call 488-1010.

• ‘One Night with Elvis’ 5 and 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Classic Car Museum Tickets $15. Call 355-6228.

• Crossroads III New Music New College 8 p.m. at PepsiCo Arcade, New College of Florida Tickets $15.

Call 487-4888.

• Sarasota Orchestra ‘Behind the Mask’ Gala Sarasota Orchestra 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

 Sarasota Concert Association presents

pianist Emanual Ax March 7, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Selby Gallery, February 25 - April 2, 2011 Rhythm of Structure: Mathematics, Art and Poetic Reflections A compilation of 10 two-person exhibitions exploring the connections between math-based art, music, poetry and contemporary society curated by mathematician/artist John Sims for the Bowery Poetry Club in New York City.

Pi Day Reception: Monday, March. 14, 5, 7 p.m.

Free Pizza and John Sims’ talk on his Pi Quilts.

Closing Reception & Performances: Thursday, March 31, 7 p.m. Closing Reception/Poetic Responses featuring Sarasota’s own Nino and Jessica Pinelli.

Selby Gallery Hours

Monday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Tuesdays- 10:00 a.m. - 7:00p.m.

Contact Us

2700 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL, 34234 Phone: 941.359.7563 or 941.351.5100 Email: selby@ringling.edu Location

Selby Gallery is located on the Ringling College of Art and Design campus, 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

Visit on the Web: www.ringling.edu/selbygallery 52652

• ‘One Night with Elvis’ 5 and 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Classic Car Museum Tickets $15. Call 355-6228.

Tickets $295. Call 487-2743.

SATURDAY

• Viewpoints Lecture Series: ‘By Land and Sea — The China Trade and Its Global Impact’ 10:30 a.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $15 to $20. Call 360-7399.

• Lunch for the Cure honoring Frances Lambert Susan G. Komen for the Cure 10:30 a.m. at Hyatt Regency Sarasota Tickets $85. Call 877-506-6927.

• Covers at Three Sarasota Opera 3 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Free. Call 366-8450.

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• Chocolate Sundae United Cerebral Palsy 1 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $20. Call 957-3599.

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• ‘Out of Denmark’ Sarasota Ballet 2 and 7 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $20 to $75. Call 351-0099.

• ‘Old and New’ Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Church of the Palms Tickets $5. Call 924-4456.

 Yevgeny Sudbin performs at Master-

• Chuck Seipp, U.S. Army Band in Multi-Media Concert 4 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church Free. Call 926-8031.

• Author Luncheon Friends of the Selby Public Library 11:30 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $55. Call 861-1140.

• ‘Bach to Rock’ Sarasota Orchestra 4 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $20 to $25. Call 953-3434.

• Sinatra Sings Sinatra 7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $55. Call 953-3368.

• ‘The Capitol Steps’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $40. Call 488-1115.

• Patti Highland 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $15. Call 488-1115.

works: “Hero” March 10 through March 13.

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MONDAY

• ‘The Capitol Steps’ 4 and 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $40. Call 488-1115.

• The Moveable Feast 5 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $150. Call 366-9000.

• Monday Night Movies ‘Klute’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

• Emanuel Ax, piano Sarasota Concert Association 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $40 to $60. Call 955-0040.

still playing ‘Twelve Angry Men’ at Mertz Theatre runs through March 26. See March 3 listing.

‘Boeing Boeing’ at Mertz Theatre runs through April 23. See March 3 listing.

‘Race’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through April 2. See March 3 listing.

‘La bohème’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 19. See March 3 listing.

‘Don Giovanni’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 19. See March 3 listing.

‘Avenue Q’ at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre runs through April 10. See March 3 listing.

‘The King and I’ at Venice Theatre runs through March 13. See March 3 listing.

‘Guys and Dolls’ at Manatee Players runs through March 6. See March 3 listing.

‘The Lady from the Sea’ at Cook Theatre runs through March 13. See March 3 listing.

‘Shear Madness’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through March 7. See March 3 listing.

‘I Lombardi’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 20. See March 3 listing.

‘The Crucible’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 19. See March 3 listing.

March 13-15 - BRENT BARRETT, “Broadway” baritone “Music of the Night”

Featuring selections from Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, South Pacific, Kiss Me Kate, West Side Story, My Fair Lady...and more!

March 16 - QUARTET de MINARET

Morning Classical “Coffee” Concert - 10:30 a.m.

March 27 & 29 ANGELA MEADE, soprano – BRADLEY MOORE, piano Opera and art songs

April 3 & 5 - CARPE DIEM STRING QUARTET

A widely varied program including classics, tangos, gypsy tunes, and blues

May 6-8 - REMEMBERING ROMBERG

Including highlights from “The Student Prince” Featuring Mara Bonde, and Marc Schreiner

May 22 & 24 - COURTENAY BUDD, soprano “Arias and Art Songs”

2010 Fifteenth Anniversary 2 0 11 Season

Tickets and information online at www.artistseries.net

CALL 941.360.7399

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‘Brassy Broads: The Next Generation’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through March 26. See March 3 listing.

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MARCH TUESDAY

• Sarasota Opera Guild General Meeting 9:45 a.m. at David Cohen Hall, Symphony Center Call 355-4551.

• Town Hall Series: Elie Wiesel Ringling College Library Association 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $48 to $400. Call 925-1343.

• Fat Tuesday Street Party Goodwill Industries 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $100. Call 355-3721, Ext. 113.

• FST Improv 8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $12. Call 366-9000.

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WEDNESDAY

• Munchtime Musicale: Studio Artists from the Sarasota Opera Sarasota Concert Association Noon at Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Free. Call 955-0040.

• ‘5 Guys Named Moe’ Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 8 p.m. at WBTT Theatre Runs through April 3.

Tickets $25. Call 366-1505.

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• The Gardens of the Ringling: A Guided Tour 10:30 a.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $10 to $20.

Call 358-3180.

• Classical Conversations Sarasota Orchestra Association 10:30 a.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $10. Call 953-3434.

• Art After 5 5 to 8 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $5 to $10. Call 358-3180.

FRIDAY

• Classical Conversations Sarasota Orchestra Association 7 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $8. Call 953-3434.

• Bill Bowers 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $15 to $35. Call 360-7399.  The FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training’s “The Lady from the Sea” runs through March 13, at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

• Johnny Mathis 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $85. Call 953-3368.

• Masterworks: Hero Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $35 to $55. Call 953-3434.

• ‘Watercolors and Wine’ 6 to 8 p.m. at Art Gallery and School of Colleen Cassidy Tickets $30. Call 924-1200.

• ‘The Producers’ 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Runs through March 20.

Tickets $12 to $25. Call 365-2494.

• Bill Bowers 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $15 to $35. Call 360-7399.

• Masterworks: Hero Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $79. Call 953-3434.

 “The King & I” runs through March 13, at Venice Theatre.

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• Springfest 2011 Anna Maria Art League 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Holmes Beach City Hall Field Free. Call 778-2099.

• Springfest 2011 Anna Maria Art League 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Holmes Beach City Hall Field Free. Call 778-2099.

• Doctors for Charity Catholic Charities of Sarasota and Manatee Counties 6 p.m. at University Park Country Club Tickets $125. Call 355-4680.

• ‘Music of the Night’ featuring Brent Barrett Artist Series of Sarasota 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $35 to $40. Call 360-7399.

• Bill Bowers 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $15 to $35. Call 360-7399.

• Masterworks: Hero Sarasota Orchestra 2:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $29 to $46. Call 953-3434.

• ‘Celebration in the Green’ — Celebration of Imagination Children’s Art Auction Temple Beth Sholom Schools 7:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom Social Hall Tickets $125. Call 302-0336.

• Masterworks: Hero Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $50. Call 953-3434.

• Artists Concert Sarasota Opera 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $15 to $40. Call 366-8450.

2010 marked Maestro William J. Barbanera’s milestone of 10 consecutive years as the Sarasota Concert Band’s conductor.

SEASON

still playing ‘Brassy Broads: The Next Generation’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through March 26. See March 3 listing.

‘Twelve Angry Men’ at Mertz Theatre runs through March 26. See March 3 listing.

‘Boeing Boeing’ at Mertz Theatre runs through April 23. See March 3 listing.

‘Race’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through April 2. See March 3 listing.

‘La bohème’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 19. See March 3 listing.

‘Don Giovanni’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 19. See March 3 listing.

‘Avenue Q’ at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre runs through April 10. See March 3 listing.

‘The King and I’ at Venice Theatre runs through March 13. See March 3 listing.

‘The Lady from the Sea’ at Cook Theatre runs through March 13. See March 3 listing.

‘I Lombardi’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 20. See March 3 listing.

‘The Crucible’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 19. See March 3 listing.

‘5 Guys Named Moe’ at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe runs through April 3.

See March 9 listing.

‘The Producers’ at The Players Theatre runs through March 20. See March 10 listing.

January 29 – April 24, 2011 in the Searing Wing

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Buff, or Humes Blush Camellia/Myrtle-Leaved Camellia (detail), from Monograph on the Genus Camellia (London: J&A Arch, 1819) by Samuel Curtis, design by Clara Maria Pope, etching by Weddell.

Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Bequest of Katharine Lane Weems, 1989.656a.

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• Renaissance Luncheon ‘Reaching for the Sky’ Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County 10:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $95. Call 366-1700.

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• Couture in the Courtyard VIP Cocktail Party South Florida Museum 5 to 7 p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue Call 746-4131, Ext. 14.

• Sarasota Ballet Association Luncheon Sarasota Ballet 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $27. Call 822-0198.

• Great Escapes: Spring Training Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $28 to $38. Call 953-3434.

• Monday Night Movies ‘Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

• Natalie Cole 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $85. Call 953-3368.

• Wittman and Vazques Duo GuitarSarasota 7:30 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota Call 362-2991.

• Camerata Ireland with conductor and pianist Barry Douglas and soprano Celine Byrne Sarasota Concert Association 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $40 to $60. Call 955-0040.

MARCH

• Silver Foxes 19th annual Follies 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $24. Call 488-1115.

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Natalie Cole performs March 16, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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• Banyan Becoming: ‘70’ by Phillip Hall Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Tickets $15. Call 358-5330.

• ‘A Madcap Evening … At the Circus’ Senior Friendship Centers 6:30 p.m. at Senior Friendship Center Tickets $150. Call 556-3205.

• Cynthia Sayer and Sparks Fly 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $12 to $18. Call 365-2494.

• ‘Music of the Night’ featuring Brent Barrett Artist Series of Sarasota

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7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $35 to $40. Call 360-7399.

• The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $140. Call 953-3368.

• FST Improv 8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $12. Call 366-9000.

 Conductor and pianist Barry Douglas performs March 14, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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MARCH THURSDAY

Auditorium Tickets $10 to $15. Call 955-0935.

• The Gardens of the Ringling: A Guided Tour 10:30 a.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $10 to $20. Call 358-3180.

• Art After 5: Gallery Walk and Talk 6 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $5 to $10. Call 359-5700.

• Art After 5: Jazz on the Bay 5 to 8 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $5 to $10. Call 359-5700.

• Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale Preview Party 5 to 8 p.m. at Sarasota Municipal

• Backstage at the Ballet with Iain Webb 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $35. Call 360-7399.

• Great Escapes: Spring Training Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $36 to $45. Call 953-3434.

• Silver Foxes 19th annual Follies 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $24. Call 488-1115.

SEASON Tickets $10 to $65. Call 953-3368.

• REO Speedwagon 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

• SCF Jazz Ensembles 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $4 to $8. Call 752-5252.

still playing ‘Brassy Broads: The Next Generation’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through March 26. See March 3 listing.

‘Twelve Angry Men’ at Mertz Theatre runs through March 26. See March 3 listing.

‘Boeing Boeing’ at Mertz Theatre runs through April 23. See March 3 listing.

‘Race’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through April 2. See March 3 listing.

‘La bohème’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 19. See March 3 listing.

‘Don Giovanni’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 19. See March 3 listing.

‘Avenue Q’ at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre runs through April 10. See March 3 listing.

‘I Lombardi’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 20. See March 3 listing.

‘The Crucible’ at Sarasota Opera runs through March 19. See March 3 listing.

‘5 Guys Named Moe’ at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe runs through April 3.

See March 9 listing.

“Rhythm of Structure: Mathematics, Art and Poetic Reflections” exhibit runs through April 2, at Selby Gallery at Ringling College of Art and Design.

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‘The Producers’ at The Players Theatre runs through March 20. See March 10 listing.

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• Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium Tickets $6. Call 955-0935.

• 11th annual Art at the Ranch Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch Free. Call 746-2862.

• Salute to the Stars Sarasota Opera 11:30 a.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $65. Call 366-8450, Ext. 402.

• Asian Cultural Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $5 to $17. Call 366-5731.

• Great Escapes: Spring Training Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $31 to $38. Call 953-3434.

• Pineapple Antiques Show and Sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium Tickets $6. Call 955-0935.

• Black and White Starry Night HOPE Family Services 6 p.m. at Fete Ballroom at Polo Grill Tickets $100. Call 747-8499.

“Brassy Broads: The Next Generation” runs through March 29, at Florida Studio Theatre.

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• Towles Court Art Walk 6 to 10 p.m. at Towles Court Call 374-1988.

• Moonlight Movies ‘Despicable Me’ Sarasota Film Festival 7:45 p.m. at Booker Middle School Free. Call 364-9514.

• Silver Foxes 19th annual Follies 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $24. Call 488-1115.

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SEASON • Silver Foxes 19th annual Follies 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $24. Call 488-1115.

• Chris Botti 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $65. Call 953-3368.

• Great Escapes: Spring Training Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $45 to $69. Call 953-3434.

• The Banyan Ball The Out-of-Door Academy 6 p.m. at The Out-of-Door Academy, Uihlein Campus Tickets $200. Call 554-3408.

• Rhythm of the Dance 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $50. Call 953-3368.

• Cardinal Mooney Dinner Auction Cardinal Mooney Catholic High School 6 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Sarasota Tickets $80. Call 379-2647.

• ‘Las Meninas’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through May 15.

Tickets $17 to $65. Call 351-8000.

• Curtis Institute of Music in Sarasota 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $30. Call 360-7399.

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• Sarasota County Teacher of the Year Awards Luncheon Education Foundation of Sarasota County 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $75. Call 927-0965.

• 11th annual Art at the Ranch Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Street at Lakewood Ranch Free. Call 746-2862.

• Asian Cultural Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $5 to $17. Call 366-5731.

• Richard Nader’s Doo Wop Celebration!

8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $60. Call 953-3368.

• The Art and Music of the Baroque featuring Sarasota Orchestra String Quartet 2 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $15 to $25. Call 360-7399.

• Silver Foxes 19th annual Follies 2 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $24. Call 488-1115.

• Jazz at the Glenridge: Big Bands 2 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $15. Call 552-5325.

• ‘Irish Spring’ Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Payne Park Tickets $5. Call 924-4456.

• ‘Spring Awakening’ 7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $75. Call 953-3368.

• The Kingston Trio 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $40. Call 488-1115.

• Verdi Concert Celebrating the 150th Anniversary of The Risorgimento (unification of Italy) Sarasota Opera 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $25 to $75. Call 366-8450.

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• Play Readers Annual Luncheon Asolo Rep Theatre Guild 10:30 a.m. at Cook Theatre Call 809-9304.

• Town Hall Series: Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Gopnik Ringling College Library Association 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $48 to $400. Call 925-1343.

• Couture in the Courtyard Fashion Show and Luncheon South Florida Museum 11 a.m. at South Florida Museum Tickets $65. Call 746-4131, Ext. 14.

• The Glitz at the Ritz-Carlton honoring Diane and Robert Roskamp The Salvation Army of Sarasota 11:15 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $75. Call 364-8845, Ext. 221.

• The Kingston Trio 4 and 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $40. Call 488-1115.

• Monday Night Movies ‘Network’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

• Banyan Becoming: ‘The Loneliness of the Armadillo’ by George Lefferts Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Tickets $15. Call 358-5330.  “Race” runs through April 2, at Florida Studio Theatre.

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• 23rd annual Celebration Luncheon Girls Inc. of Sarasota County 10:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $75. Call 366-6646, Ext. 207.

• Art of Food: Dining on the Palace Car 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $60 to $75. Call 358-3180.

• Celebrity Chefs and Wine Tasting Jewish Family & Children’s Service of Sarasota, Manatee, Inc. 5:30 p.m. at The Longboat Key Club and Resort Tickets $75. Call 366-2224, Ext. 138.

• Starry Night Dinner Series highlighting ‘Deathtrap’ Asolo Repertory Theatre 6:30 p.m. at Home of Carolyn Keystone and Jim Meekison Tickets $200.

Call 351-9010, Ext. 4712.

“Marilyn Monroe” by Jon Greeley will be on display through March 26, at Art Uptown.

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• The Gardens of the Ringling: A Guided Tour 10:30 a.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $10 to $20. Call 358-3180.

• Diamonds in the Rough Luncheon featuring Linda Larsen Sunshine From Darkness 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $65. Call 504-6717.

• Art After 5 5 to 8 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $5 to $10. Call 359-5700.

• Feel the Beat 7:30 p.m. at Longboat Key Center for the Arts Tickets $20 to $25. Call 383-2345.

• Element Au Preview Party YMCA Foundation of Sarasota 5:30 p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue Call 487-3395.

• Apprentice Artists in Concert Sarasota Opera 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $10. Call 366-8450.

• Kate Weare Company 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $15 to $35. Call 360-7399.

• Jury’s Irish Cabaret 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $40. Call 953-3368.

• FST Improv 8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $12. Call 366-9000.

• Ron White 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $60. Call 953-3368.

• ‘Romeo and Juliet’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through April 10.

Tickets $12 to $27. Call 488-1115.

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• 20th Anniversary Gala Celebration honoring Jean Weidner Sarasota Ballet 5:30 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $275.

Call 359-0099, Ext. 106.

‘Brassy Broads: The Next Generation’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through March 26. See March 3 listing.

‘Twelve Angry Men’ at Mertz Theatre runs through March 26. See March 3 listing.

‘Boeing Boeing’ at Mertz Theatre runs through April 23. See March 3 listing.

‘Race’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through April 2. See March 3 listing.

‘Avenue Q’ at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre runs through April 10. See March 3 listing.

‘5 Guys Named Moe’ at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe runs through April 3.

See March 9 listing.

‘Las Meninas’ at Mertz Theatre runs through May 15. See March 18 listing.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Venice Theatre runs through April 10. See March 24 listing.

• Iconcept 2011 Art Center Sarasota 7 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota Tickets $40. Call 365-2032.

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• Elizabeth and Raymond Chenault — Duo Organist Recital 7:30 p.m. at The Church of the Redeemer Tickets $12. Call 955-4263.

• H’Attitude Scholarship Luncheon and Hat Show Business and Professional Women of North Sarasota 11 a.m. at Fete Ballroom at Polo Grill Tickets $40. Call 351-8155.

and Design Tickets $200. Call 359-7589.

• Fuzión Dance Artists Dance Concert 2 and 8 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $15 to $30. Call 359-0099.

• South Sarasota Cattle Barons Ball American Cancer Society At Plantation Golf and Country Club Tickets $100. Call 328-3758.

• Kate Weare Company 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $15 to $35. Call 360-7399.

• Three Dog Night 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $60. Call 953-3368.

• Fuzión Dance Artists Dance Concert 8 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $15 to $30.

Call 359-0099.

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• The Firefly Gala Forty Carrots Family Center 6 p.m. at The Concession Golf Club Tickets $225. Call 365-7716.

• An Evening at the Avant-Garde ‘Once Upon a Time …’

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• Jason Vieaux GuitarSarasota 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Tickets $18 to $25. Call 360-7399.

• Kate Weare Company 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $15 to $35. Call 360-7399.

• Tango Buenos Aires 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $50. Call 953-3368.

• New Music: On the Cutting Edge Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $15 to $20. Call 953-3434.

• Sarasota Concert Band presents ‘An Evening at the Movies’ 8 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $12. Call 552-5325.

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• When Angels Purr — A Stimulating Afternoon of Celebration for Cat Lovers Humane Society of Sarasota County, Inc. Noon at Michael’s On East Tickets $40. Call 955-4131, Ext. 121.

MONDAY

• Wedges for Wishes Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Sarasota Region Noon at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club, Lakewood Ranch Tickets $275 to $1,000.

Call 952-WISH. • Monday Night Movies ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

The Hermitage Artist Retreat 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $150. Call 475-2098.

• Beyond the Sea SYC Charitable Foundation 6 p.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $150. Call 388-2126.

• Fuzión Dance Artists Dance Concert 2 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $15 to $30. Call 359-0099.

• Engelbert Humperdinck 7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $75. Call 953-3368.

• A Concert to Benefit the Gloria Musicae Music Library and Faith Luthern Church Gloria Musicae 4:30 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church Tickets $25 to $75. Call 360-7399.

• Soprano Angela Meade Artist Series of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $35 to $40. Call 360-7399.

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• Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors Big Band Concert 7:30 p.m. at Payne Park Auditorium Tickets $5. Call 955-9452.

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• Banyan Becoming: ‘Linda Lovely Goes to Broadway’ by Ann Morrison Banyan Theater Company 8 p.m. at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre Tickets $15. Call 358-5330.

• Golda’s Balcony 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $55. Call 953-3368.

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• Spring Fling honoring Betsy Bagby Sarasota Opera 11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $45.

Call 925-1220.

• The Carreño Dance Festival Luncheon Carreño Dance Festival 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $30. Call 776-0676.

• Soprano Angela Meade Artist Series of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $35 to $40.

Call 360-7399.

• ‘Ring of Fire’ 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Players Runs through April 15.

Tickets $11 to $25. Call 748-5875.

• ‘Grease’ 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $75. Call 953-3368.

“Trees, Land and Water” by Marge Bennett will be on display through March 31, at Elizabeth Stevens Gallery.

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• FST Improv 8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $12. Call 366-9000.

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• ‘Laughing Matters: Unconditional Surrender’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 18.

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• The Gardens of the Ringling: A Guided Tour 10:30 a.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $10 to $20. Call 358-3180.

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• Classical Conversations Sarasota Orchestra Association 10:30 a.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $10. Call 953-3434.

• Salon Series Luncheon and Lecture Designing Women Boutique 11:30 a.m. at Designing Women Boutique Tickets $16. Call 544-7612.

• The Artists of the Hermitage Retreat: Puppeteer Hoby Ford 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $5. Call 360-7399.

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• Simply Sarasota Kitchen Tour Junior League of Sarasota 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various homes Tickets $30. Call 953-5600.

• Music • Dance & Theater • Black Tie • Arts, Festivals & Fun

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• Monday Night Movies ‘On Golden Pond’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

• Kathy Griffin 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $84. Call 953-3368.

• La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Concert 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $40.

Call 366-8450, Ext. 3.

• Masterworks: Paradise Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $35 to $55. Call 953-3434.

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• ‘Mr. B! A Tribute to George Balanchine’ Sarasota Ballet 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $20 to $75. Call 351-0099.

• ‘Mr. B! A Tribute to George Balanchine’ Sarasota Ballet 2 and 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $20 to $75. Call 351-0099.

• ‘Affaire to Remember’ Anna Maria Island Community Center 5 p.m. at Anna Maria Island Community Center Tickets $150. Call 778-1908.

• Senior Friendship Center Gala Senior Friendship Centers 5:30 p.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $75. Call 556-3205.

• Orchid Ball ‘The Great Gatsby’ Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 6:30 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $250. Call 366-5731, Ext. 229.

• Concert featuring Finalists of Scholarship Competition Artist Series of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Free. Call 360-7399.

• Masterworks: Paradise Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $79. Call 953-3434.

• Standup Comedy of Carmen Ciricillo 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $15. Call 365-2494.

TUESDAY

• Carpe Diem String Quartet Artist Series of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $35 to $40. Call 360-7399.

• ‘Deathtrap’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through May 14.

Tickets $17 to $65. Call 351-8000.

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MONDAY

• Starry Night Dinner Series Celebration Asolo Repertory Theatre 6:30 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre mainstage Tickets $200.

Call 351-9010, Ext. 4712.

• Moonlight Movies ‘Megamind’ Sarasota Film Festival 8 p.m. at Laurel Nokomis School Free. Call 364-9514.

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• Asolo Rep Unplugged 8 p.m. at Asolo Rep Rehearsal Hall No. 1 Tickets $5. Call 351-8000.  Sarasota Ballet performs “Mr. B! A Tribute to George Balanchine” April 1 and 2.

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• Garden Music Series 1 to 3 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Call 366-5731.

• Masterworks: Paradise Sarasota Orchestra 2:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $29 to $63. Call 953-3434.

• Classic Melodies and Film Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Payne Park Auditorium Tickets $5. Call 924-4456.

• AJC 2011 Human Relations Award Dinner honoring Gerri Aaron American Jewish Committee 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $250. Call 365-4955.

• ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through April 23.

Tickets $12 to $27. Call 488-1115.

• SCF Chamber Ensembles 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $4 to $8. Call 752-5252.

Jennifer Hines performs with the Sarasota Orchestra March 31 through April 3.

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still playing ‘Boeing Boeing’ at Mertz Theatre runs through April 23. See March 3 listing.

‘Race’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through April 2. See March 3 listing.

‘Avenue Q’ at Golden Apple Dinner Theatre runs through April 10. See March 3 listing.

‘5 Guys Named Moe’ at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe runs through April 3.

See March 9 listing.

• Asolo Rep Unplugged 7 p.m. at Asolo Rep Rehearsal Hall No. 1 Tickets $5. Call 351-8000.

‘Las Meninas’ at Mertz Theatre runs through May 15. See March 18 listing.

• Carpe Diem String Quartet Artist Series of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $35 to $40. Call 360-7399.

‘Ring of Fire’ at Manatee Players runs through April 15. See March 29 listing.

• Jazz Ambassadors Big Band Concert 7:30 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $5. Call 955-9452.

‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Venice Theatre runs through April 10. See March 24 listing.

‘Laughing Matters: Unconditional Surrender’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through June 18. See March 30 listing.

‘Deathtrap’ at Mertz Theatre runs through May 14. See April 1 listing.

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ at Venice Theatre runs through April 23. See April 5 listing.

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• Pique-nique Sur la Baie New College of Florida 11 a.m. at Bayside Gardens of College Hall, New College of Florida Tickets $125. Call 487-4600.

• Marjorie North’s ‘Get the Scoop’ Luncheon Asolo Repertory Theatre 11:30 a.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre Tickets $45. Call 351-9010, Ext. 4702.

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s “Boeing Boeing” runs through April 23, at Mertz Theatre.

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• The Gardens of the Ringling: A Guided Tour 10:30 a.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $10 to $20. Call 358-3180.

• ‘Watercolors and Wine’ 6 to 8 p.m. at Art Gallery and School of Colleen Cassidy Tickets $30. Call 924-1200.

• ‘Viagra Falls’ 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $45. Call 953-3368.

• Women Helping Women Luncheon Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast At Michael’s On East Call 926-2959.

• Great Escapes: Hot Summer Nights Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $36 to $45. Call 953-3434.

• ‘Ghost-Writer’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 4.

Tickets $29 to $32. Call 366-9000.

• Art After 5 5 to 8 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $5 to $10. Call 359-5700.

• Lazy Fairy Improv 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494.

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• Great Escapes: Hot Summer Nights Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $31 to $38. Call 953-3434.

• Sarasota Film Festival Various locations Runs through April 17.

Call 364-9514.

• Banyan Birthday Bash Banyan Theater Company 6:30 p.m. at Powel Crosley Mansion Tickets $75. Call 358-5330.

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• La Musica Open Rehearsal 3:30 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Free. Call 552-5325.

• Women’s Passover Celebration The Jewish Federation of SarasotaManatee 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Call 371-4546, Ext. 110.

• Great Escapes: Hot Summer Nights Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $28 to $38. Call 953-3434.

APRIL

• La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Concert 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $40.

Call 366-8450, Ext. 3.

• Musica Sacra Cantorum presents Beethoven Mass in C major 7:30 p.m. at St Boniface Church, Siesta Key Tickets $20. Call 794-5507.

• St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $80. Call 953-3368.

• Venice Symphony: Classical Concert 8 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, Venice Tickets $18 to $25. Call 488-1010.

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• Short Stacks Family Film Day Sarasota Film Festival 9 a.m. to noon at Sarasota High School Tickets $5 to $10. Call 364-9514.

• Paint the Town 2011 Art Center Manatee Various locations, downtown Bradenton Call 746-2862.

• Princess and Pirate Ball Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) 4:30 p.m. at Girl Scouts Conference Center Tickets $40 to $60.

Call 365-0208, Ext. 106.

• Garden Music Series 1 to 3 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Call 366-5731.

• Venice Symphony: Classical Concert 4 and 8 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, Venice Tickets $18 to $25. Call 488-1010.

• Tropical Nights Meals on Wheels PLUS of Manatee 6 p.m. at private home Tickets $150. Call 749-0100.

• Lakewood Ranch Community Fund Gala ‘Geishas, Blossoms & Buddhas — All Aboard the Orient Express’ Lakewood Ranch Community Fund 7 p.m. at Fete Ballroom, Polo Grill Tickets $200. Call 556-5442.

• Jim Brickman 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $10 to $45. Call 953-3368.

• La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Concert 2:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $40. Call 366-8450, Ext. 3.

• ‘Coast-2-Coast Hitsville, USA’

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• Hollywood Nights Student Cinema Showcase Sarasota Film Festival Call 364-9514.

• ‘Men Who Love to Cook’ Asolo Repertory Theatre 6 p.m. at Longboat Key Club and Resort Tickets $150. Call 351-9010, Ext. 4712.

• The Broadway Boys 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $30.

Call 488-1115.

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• Great Escapes: Hot Summer Nights Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $45 to $69. Call 953-3434.

• ‘Coast-2-Coast Hitsville, USA’ 8 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $25. Call 552-5325.

• Asolo Rep Unplugged 8 p.m. at Asolo Rep Rehearsal Hall No. 1 Tickets $5. Call 351-8000.

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• Sarasota Ballet Association Luncheon Sarasota Ballet 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $27. Call 822-0198.

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• The Broadway Boys 4 and 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $30. Call 488-1115.

• Monday Night Movies ‘Sophie’s Choice’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

• Trio Voila GuitarSarasota 7:30 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota Call 362-2991.

• The Mozart ‘Requiem’ — Special Edition by Robert Levin Gloria Musicae 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $25. Call 360-7399.

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• Paint the Town 2011 Art Center Manatee Various locations, downtown Bradenton Call 746-2862.

• Ballet & Buffet with Sarasota Ballet Designing Women Boutique 10:45 a.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $40. Call 544-7612.

• ‘Tartuffe’ by Moliere FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training 8 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Runs through May 1.

Tickets $14 to $28. Call 351-8000.

• SCF Music Student Showcase 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Cneter Tickets $4 to $8. Call 752-5252.

still playing ‘Boeing Boeing’ at Mertz Theatre runs through April 23. See March 3 listing.

‘Las Meninas’ at Mertz Theatre runs through May 15. See March 18 listing.

‘Ring of Fire’ at Manatee Players runs through April 15. See March 29 listing.

‘Laughing Matters: Unconditional Surrender’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through June 18. See March 30 listing.

‘Deathtrap’ at Mertz Theatre runs through May 14. See April 1 listing.

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ at Venice Theatre runs through April 23. See April 5 listing.

‘Ghost-Writer’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through June 4. See April 6 listing.

Sarasota Film Festival runs through April 17. See April 7 listing ‘Tartuffe’ by Moliere at Historic Asolo Theater runs through May 1. See April 12 listing.

‘Victoria Victoria’ at The Players Theatre runs through April 24. See April 14 listing.

‘The Complete Works of Wm. Shakespeare: Abridged’ at Venice Theatre runs through May 1. See April 14 listing.

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• Giving Matters Luncheon featuring Barbara Metzler Association of Fundraising Professionals, Southwest Florida Chapter 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $40. Call 921-5410.

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• Sarasota Film Festival’s Cinema Tropicale Celebration Sarasota Film Festival 7 p.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Call 364-9514.

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• La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Concert 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $40. Call 366-8450, Ext. 3.

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• The Gardens of the Ringling: A Guided Tour 10:30 a.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $10 to $20. Call 358-3180.

• Asolo Rep Unplugged 2 p.m. at Asolo Rep Rehearsal Hall No. 1 Tickets $5. Call 351-8000.

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• Art After 5 5 to 8 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $5 to $10. Call 359-5700.

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• ‘Victoria Victoria’ 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Runs through April 24.

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• Designing Women Boutique Estate Sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Designing Women Boutique Call 544-7612.

• Towles Court Art Walk 6 to 10 p.m. at Towles Court Call 374-1988.

• ‘Coast-2-Coast Hitsville, USA’ 8 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $25. Call 552-5325.

• Pops: Hitchcock Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $29 to $57. Call 953-3434.

• La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Concert 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $40. Call 366-8450, Ext. 3.

• ‘The Innocents’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through May 14.

Tickets $17 to $65. Call 351-8000.

• ‘Dearly Departed’ 8 p.m. at David S. and Anne V. Howard Studio Theatre Runs through April 23.

Tickets $5 to $10. Call 752-5252.

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• Designing Women Boutique Estate Sale 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Designing Women Boutique Call 544-7612.

• Viewpoints Lecture Series: Ten English Flower Gardens 10:30 a.m. to noon at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $15 to $20. Call 360-7399.

• Playdate at the Asolo Designing Women Boutique 12:30 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre Tickets $40. Call 544-7612.

• Party on the Pass Mote Marine Laboratory 6 p.m. at Mote Aquarium’s Courtyard Tickets $75. Call 388-4441.

• 10th annual Cattle Barons’ Ball ‘White Out Cancer’ American Cancer Society 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $200. Call 328-3760.

• Sarasota Film Festival’s Filmmaker Tribute Sarasota Film Festival 7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Call 364-9514.

• Michael Chapdelaine GuitarSarasota 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Tickets $18 to $25. Call 360-7399.

 “Old Park Gate” by V. Zabelin is on display at Lazare Gallery.

• ‘Coast-2-Coast Hitsville, USA’ 8 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $25. Call 552-5325.

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• Music • Dance & Theater • Black Tie • Arts, Festivals & Fun

• Garden Music Series 1 to 3 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Call 366-5731.

• ‘Coast-2-Coast Hitsville, USA’ 3 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $25. Call 552-5325.

• Musical Potpourri Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Payne Park Auditorium Tickets $5. Call 924-4456.

• Closing Night Film ‘Beginners’ Sarasota Film Festival At Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 Call 364-9514.

• Pianist David Yoshiaki Ko Artist Series of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Piano DistributorsSarasota Tickets $40. Call 360-7399.

• Cotton Patch Gospel 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $25. Call 488-1115.

• ‘Fair and Unbalanced’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Tickets $17 to $65. Call 351-8000.

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• Second City Fair and Unbalanced 4 and 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Call 351-8000.

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TUESDAY

• Sarasota Opera Guild General Meeting 9:45 a.m. at David Cohen Hall, Symphony Center Call 355-4551.

• Shall We Dance 7:30 p.m. at Longboat Key Center for the Arts Tickets $20 to $25. Call 383-2345.

• Pianist David Yoshiaki Ko Artist Series of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Piano DistributorsSarasota Tickets $40. Call 360-7399.

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• The Gardens of the Ringling: A Guided Tour 10:30 a.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $10 to $20. Call 358-3180.

• Cotton Patch Gospel 4 and 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $25. Call 488-1115.

• Monday Night Movies ‘Terms of Endearment’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

SEASON

 The Borup-Ernst Duo performs April 29 and 30, at New College of Florida.

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• Munchtime Musicale: Second Winds from the Sarasota Orchestra Sarasota Concert Association Noon at Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Free. Call 955-0040.

• ‘Hi-De-Hi-De-Ho! Cab Calloway’ Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 8 p.m. at WBTT Theatre Runs through May 15.

Tickets $25. Call 366-1505.

• Community Video Archives Luncheon Community Video Archives 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $75. Call 365-7052.

• Art After 5: Jazz on the Bay 5 to 8 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $5 to $10. Call 359-5700.

• Musical Theatre Ensemble Showcase 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Cneter Free. Call 752-5252.

• Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $75. Call 953-3368.

• Monty Python’s ‘Spamalot’ 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $75. Call 953-3368.

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• The Borup-Ernst Duo New Music New College 3:30 p.m. at Mildred Sainer Pavilion, New College of Florida Tickets $15. Call 487-4888.

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• Musical Theatre Ensemble Showcase 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Cneter Free. Call 752-5252.

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• Dennis Lambert 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $25 to $60. Call 953-3368.

• Musical Theatre Ensemble Showcase 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Cneter Free. Call 752-5252.

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• Garden Music Series 1 to 3 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Call 366-5731.

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• Monday Night Movies ‘Places in the Heart’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

• Faculty Recital featuring Dr. Felicia Brunelle 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Cneter Tickets $4 to $8. Call 752-5252.

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• Salon Series Luncheon and Lecture Designing Women Boutique 11:30 a.m. at Designing Women Boutique Tickets $16. Call 544-7612.

• Venice Symphony: Pops Concert 8 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, Venice Tickets $18 to $25. Call 488-1010.

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• Consumer Tasting, Brunch and Tasting Auction 2011 Florida Winefest and Auction 11 a.m. at Polo Grill, Lakewood Ranch Tickets $75 to $175. Call 952-1109.

• Fabulous Foxes and Hot Mamas Luncheon United Cerebral Palsy 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $40. Call 957-3599.

• ‘Spring Surprise!’

Sarasota Ballet 2 and 8 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $20 to $75. Call 351-0099.

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• The Borup-Ernst Duo New Music New College 8 p.m. at Mildred Sainer Pavilion, New College of Florida Tickets $15. Call 487-4888.

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• Art After 5 5 to 8 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $5 to $10. Call 359-5700.

• Winemakers Dinners 2011 Florida Winefest and Auction 6:30 p.m. at various locations Tickets $125 to $150. Call 952-1109.

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• Venice Symphony: Pops Concert 4 and 8 p.m. at Church of the Nazarene, Venice Tickets $18 to $25. Call 488-1010.

• American Business Women’s Association Runway Event ABWA Sunrise Chapter 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $65. Contact ABWASunriseChapter@gmail.com

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• A Taste of Winefest 2011 Florida Winefest and Auction Noon to 4 p.m. at Phillippi Estate Park Tickets $15. Call 952-1109.

SEASON SATURDAY

• The Players Follies presents ‘Obsessions’ 2 and 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $18. Call 365-2494.

• Garden Music Series 1 to 3 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Call 366-5731.

• Journey to Genius: Irving, George and Aaron — Inventing the America Sound Sarasota Orchestra 4 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $25 to $50. Call 953-3434.

• ‘Spring Surprise!’

Sarasota Ballet 2 and 7 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $20 to $75. Call 351-0099.

• ‘Element Au: Celebrating 20 Years of Going for the Gold’ YMCA Foundation of Sarasota County 6 p.m. at Frank G. Berlin, Sr. YMCA Tickets $250. Call 951-1336.

• May Finale Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Payne Park Auditorium Tickets $5. Call 924-4456.

• University of Michigan Men’s Glee Club 7:30 p.m. at The Church of the Redeemer Tickets $5. Call 955-4263.

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• Journey to Genius: Irving, George and Aaron — Inventing the America Sound Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $25 to $55. Call 953-3434.

• Monday Night Movies ‘Moonstruck’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

• 17th Annual Guilder Award Performances and Presentation Asolo Rep Theatre Guild 7:30 p.m. at Cook Theatre Call 716-903-8848.

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8 Courtenay Budd will perform “Arias and Arts Songs” May 22 and 24, at Historic Asolo Theater.

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• Garden Music Series 1 to 3 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Call 366-5731.  ”Element Au: Celebrating 20 Years of Going for the Gold” takes place Saturday, May 7.

• ‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Players Runs through May 21.

Tickets $11 to $25. Call 748-5875.

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WEDNESDAY

• Lazy Fairy Improv 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Call 365-2494.

Sarasota Orchestra presents “Irving, George and Aaron: Inventing the America Sound” May 7, at Sarasota Opera House.

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• Liberace! A Performance Spectacular starring Martin Preston 8 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $22.50. Call 552-5325.

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FRIDAY

still playing ‘Las Meninas’ at Mertz Theatre runs through May 15. See March 18 listing.

‘Laughing Matters: Unconditional Surrender’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through June 18. See March 30 listing.

‘Deathtrap’ at Mertz Theatre runs through May 14. See April 1 listing.

• Walk for Wishes Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida, Sarasota Region 4:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club, Lakewood Ranch Tickets $10. Call 952-WISH.

• 10th annual Physicians Golf Tournament Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s Physicians Endowment Fund 11:30 a.m. at The Concession Golf Club Tickets $395. Call 917-1286.

‘Ghost-Writer’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through June 4. See April 6 listing.

• Sparccle on the Links Golf Tournament Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center 12:30 p.m. at Plantation Golf and Country Club Tickets $95. Call 365-0208, Ext. 106.

• ‘Tee it Up for the CRC’ Senior Friendship Centers At Heritage Oaks Golf and Country Club Tickets $100. Call 556-3205.

‘Hi-De-Hi-De-Ho! Cab Calloway’ at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe runs through May 15. See April 20 listing.

‘Tartuffe’ by Moliere at Historic Asolo Theater runs through May 1. See April 12 listing.

‘The Innocents’ at Mertz Theatre runs through May 14. See April 15.

‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ at Manatee Players runs through May 21. See May 3 listing.

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• ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through May 22.

Tickets $12 to $27. Call 488-1115.

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• Musical Morning and Spring Luncheon Sarasota Youth Orchestra 10 a.m. at Sarasota Bay Club Call 685-0425.

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• Chamber Soiree: Quartet Duo Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $24 to $30. Call 953-3434.

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• ‘The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through May 22.

Tickets $12 to $27. Call 488-1115.

 Asolo Repertory Theatre’s “Las Meninas” runs through May 15.

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• ‘Moonlight FantaSea’ Gala Children First 6:30 p.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $200. Call 953-3877, Ext. 124.

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• Paws on the Catwalk Humane Society of Sarasota County At Michael’s On East Tickets $65. Call 955-4131, Ext. 121.

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• The Players Kids present ‘Unhappily Ever After’ 7 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $8. Call 365-2494.

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• 4th annual Sharon Monk Golf Tournament Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County At Golf and Country Club of Sarasota Tickets $100. Call 366-1700.

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• Monday Night Movies ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

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• Designing Daughters’ A Fashionable Gala Designing Women Boutique 7 p.m. at Michael’s Wine Cellar Tickets $75. Call 544-7612.

• RHPM! At Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $15 to $35. Call 360-7399.

• ‘George Gershwin Alone’ 8 p.m. at Mertz Theatre Runs through June 5.

Tickets $17 to $65. Call 351-8000.

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• Hurricane Bash Golf Tournament and Celebrity Chef Cook-off American Red Cross Noon at University Park Country Club Tickets $125.

Call 379-9300, Ext. 255.

• Towles Court Art Walk 6 to 10 p.m. at Towles Court Call 374-1988.

• Dick Vitale Gala honoring Roy Williams and John Calipari The V Foundation for Cancer Research 6:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $1,000. Call 919-380-9505.

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SATURDAY

‘Laughing Matters: Unconditional Surrender’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through June 18. See March 30 listing.

• Playdate at the Asolo Designing Women Boutique 12:30 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre Tickets $40. Call 544-7612.

‘Ghost-Writer’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through June 4. See April 6 listing.

• ‘Arias and Arts Songs’ featuring Courtenay Budd Artist Series of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $35 to $40. Call 360-7399.

‘The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood’ at Venice Theatres runs through May 22.

See May 12 listing.

‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ at Manatee Players runs through May 21. See May 3 listing.

‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ at Venice Theatre runs through May 22. See May 10 listing.

‘George Gershwin Alone’ at Mertz Theatre runs through June 5. See May 19 listing.

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• Monday Night Movies ‘Dead Man Walking’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7.

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• ‘Arias and Arts Songs’ featuring Courtenay Budd Artist Series of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $35 to $40. Call 360-7399.

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• Salon Series Luncheon and Lecture Designing Women Boutique 11:30 a.m. at Designing Women Boutique Tickets $16. Call 544-7612.

‘Laughing Matters: Unconditional Surrender’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through June 18. See March 30 listing.

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‘The Diary of Anne Frank’ at Venice Theatre runs through May 22. See May 10 listing.

‘Ghost-Writer’ at Florida Studio Theatre runs through June 4. See April 6 listing.

‘Seven Brides for Seven Brothers’ at Manatee Players runs through May 21. See May 3 listing.

MONDAY

• Monday Night Movies ‘Fargo’ 7 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $7. Call 360-7399.

‘The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood’ at Venice Theatres runs through May 22.

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‘George Gershwin Alone’ at Mertz Theatre runs through June 5. See May 19 listing.

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Anna Maria Island Art League 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach.

778-2099. www.islandartleague.org Open 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

March 4 to April 3 — Student exhibit.

Opening reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

March 4.

March 12 and 13 — 23rd annual Springfest.

April 8 to May 8 — “Lighten Up!” exhibit. Opening reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. April 8.

May 13 to 29 — 17th annual Manatee High exhibit. Opening reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 13.

Through March 31 — David Lieberman exhibit. Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m.

March 4.

Through March 31 — “From Russia with Love” by Judy Kramer. Artist lecture 12:30 p.m. March 5.

April — Featured artist: Lagana. Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m. April 1.

Elizabeth Stevens Gallery 1945 Morrill St., Sarasota. 365-4222.

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Through March 31 — “Branching Out”

by Marge Bennett. Opening reception March 18.

Through April 30 — “Mo’ Art,” a collaboration of paintings and mosaics

by Debbie Dannheisser and mosaic artist, Janice Schmidt. On display at Pastry Art, 1512 Main Street.

April and May — 2nd annual Spring Fling featuring gallery artists.

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“Figure on an Oriental Rug” by Glenn Harrington is on display at Galleria Silecchia.

Art Center Manatee at ComCenter Gallery 9040 Town Center Rd., Lakewood Ranch. Call 746-2862.

Through March 20 — Susan McAnany photography exhibit.

March 23 to May 8 — Frank Creaturo mixed-media exhibit. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. March 27.

May 11 to June 19 — “Through the Blue Door 2” by Geza Darrah. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. May 15.

Art Center Sarasota 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 3652032. www.artsarasota.org. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

 “Under Florida the Sun” by Robert Baxter will be on display through March 28, at Dabbert Gallery.

8:30 p.m. March 4.

April 1 to May 2 — “Hidden Cities”

by Barbara Krupp. Opening reception 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 1.

April 1 to May 2 — “Bodyscapes” by Allan Teger. Opening reception 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 1.

The Dancing Crane Gallery 1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton. 7441333. www.dancing-crane.com. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 6 to 9 p.m. first Fridays.

Art Center Manatee 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. www.artcentermanatee.org. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Friday, Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.

March 11 — Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society exhibit.

Through March 18 — National Watercolor Society’s Traveling exhibit.

March 15 to April 8 — “Creative Basketry” presented by the Venetian Society of Basket Weavers. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. March 24.

March 15 to April 8 — “Basking in Color” exhibit by Jerome Chelsey.

Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. March 24.

March 15 to April 8 — Lakewood Ranch artists exhibit. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. March 24.

April 12 to May 6 — “Anything Goes” photography exhibit. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. April 14.

April 12 to May 6 — Lakewood Ranch Creative Artists Association exhibit. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m.

April 14.

April 14 to May 6 — St. Petersburg Representational Art Association exhibit.

Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. April 14.

May 7 — 3 to 7 p.m., “Rock n’ Art.” May 10 to June 3 — Ocean Theme Members exhibit. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. May 12.

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Through March 28 — “Feed the Soul” exhibit.

March 29 to April 22 — Community Show. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m.

March 29.

April 25 to May 16 — North Sarasota County Schools exhibit.

May 26 to July 30 — “Garden: A Collaboration with Nature.” Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. May 26.

Art Uptown 1367 Main St., Sarasota. 955-5409. www.artuptown.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Through March 26 — “Marilyn & Friends” exhibit by Jon Greeley. Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m. March 4.

March 26 to April 29 — “Dream Weaver” textile art exhibit. Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m. April 1.

Colleen Cassidy Art School, Gift and Framing Gallery 4613 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 9241200. Open 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Through May 31 — “The Perfect Blend” by Colleen Cassidy.

Dabbert Gallery 76 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 955-1315. www.dabbertgallery.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday.

Through March 28 — “Portraits, Palms and Pelicans.” Opening reception 6 to

“Megaera” by Jon Greeley will be on display through March 26, at Art Uptown.

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Galleria Silecchia 20 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 365-7414. www.galleriasilecchia.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. first Fridays and by appointment.

March 4 to 31 — Glenna Goodacre and Joe McFadden exhibits.

March 11 to 31 — Glenn Harrington and Homero Aguilar exhibits.

April 1 to May 6 — Ulla Darni and William Berra exhibits.

May 6 to 31 — Hiroshi Yamano and Leo E. Osborne exhibits.

SEASON Harmony Gallery at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 9534252. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday and during concerts.

Through April 1 — Featured artist: Eileen Cohen. Opening reception 5 to 6:30 p.m. March 3.

April 4 to May 17 — Featured artists: Ringling students. Opening reception 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 5.

Hodgell Gallery 46 Palm Ave. S., Sarasota. 366-1146. www.hodgellgallery.com. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Through March 23 — Incendiary Dreams Lampworking exhibit. Opening reception March 3.

March 24 to April 30 — Keith Clayton exhibit.

Island Gallery West 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. 778-6648. www. islandgallerywest.com. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

March — Featured artist: Nancy Faris. Opening reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 4.

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Opening reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

April 8.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota. 3595700. www.ringling.org. Open 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. seven days a week.

Through April 11 — “Tumbling and Twisting Talents Under the Big Top.” Through April 24 — “Gardens in Perpetual Bloom: Botanical Illustration in Europe and America.”

May 21 to Aug. 15 — “Beyond Bling: Voices of the Hip-Hop in Art.”

Lazare Gallery 10 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota.

487-7134. www.lazaregallery.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

March 3 to 30 — “Artistic Search for Perfection,” Russian Realist paintings

by Soviet and Russian era masters.  “Wonder” by Glenna Goodacre is on display at Galleria Silecchia.

April 1 to 28 — “Windows to the Russian Soul” exhibit.

Longboat Key Center for the Arts, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. 383-2345. www.lbkca.org. Open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Through March 31 — LBKCA Members Show. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. March 3.

Through March 31 — LBKCA Student Show. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m.

March 3.

April 7 to May 12 — 2nd annual Juried Photography exhibit. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. April 7.

April 7 to May 12 — Tapestry Artists Guild exhibit.

May 19 to July 21 — RCAD Creatives: Fiore Custode. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. May 19.

May 19 to July 21 — RCAD Creatives: Nathan Skiles. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. May 19.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota. 366-5731. www.selby.org. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Through March 28 — Sarasota Sumi-e Society exhibition.

March 4 to April 15 — 7th annual Borucan Rainforest Mask exhibit. Opening reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 3. Meet the Artist sessions 1 to 3 p.m.

March 5, 6, 12 and 13.

June 5 to 29 — 31st annual Juried Photography exhibit.

Paradise Gallery 5666 Palmer Blvd., Sarasota. 378-1234.

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Through March 15 — “Figurative Delight” by Marsha Hammel.

March 16 to 30 — “Landscapes” by Barbara Simmons.

April 1 to 15 — “Romance” by Sheri.

Selby Gallery at Ringling College of Art and Design 2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

359-7563. www.ringling.edu/selbygallery. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Through April 2 — “Rhythm of Structure: Mathematics, Art and Poetic Reflections” exhibit. Pi Day reception 5 to 7 p.m. March 14. Closing reception and performances 7 p.m. March 31.

April 8 to 22 — Best of Ringling Juried

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March 4 to April 6 — “Convergence/ Divergence” by Craig Rubadoux Sr. and Craig Rubadoux Jr. Opening reception 6 to 8 p.m. March 4.

April 15 to 29 — SCF Art Student Exhibition. Opening reception noon to 2 p.m. April 15.

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