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SARASOTA JAZZ FESTIVAL When: March 13-18 Where: Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park Tickets: $48-$125 Info: Visit SarasotaJazzFestival.com Enjoy all the jazz you can handle during this five-day music fest put on by the Jazz Club of Sarasota. Enjoy classics like Dick Hyman as well as fresh voices like Lizz Wright. But don’t miss out on the other fun events, such as the Trolley Pub Crawl and late night Open Jams.

CIRQUE DES VOIX When: March 10-12 Where: Sailor Circus Arena Tickets: $35-$75 Info: Visit CircusArts.org.

Cirque des Voix translates to “Circus of the Voices,” and that’s just what you’ll get with this annual collaboration between the Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale. Enjoy the fusion of death-defying circus arts put to the soundtrack of live choral music for a performance unlike any other.

HERMITAGE TURNS 20: ANDY SANDBERG & BROADWAY FRIENDS IN CONCERT When: March 20 Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets: $25-$250 Info: Visit VanWezel.org To celebrate the Hermitage’s 20th and raise money for hurricane repairs, Artistic Director Andy Sandberg goes back to his Broadway roots, joined by 2023 Grammy nominee and Hermitage fellow Rona Siddiqui.

TRIBUTE TO BALANCHINE When: April 28-29 Where: Sarasota Opera House Tickets: $35-$115 Info: Visit SarasotaBallet.org.

OUTDOOR POPS When: May 5-6 Where: Ed Smith Stadium Tickets: $15-$50 Info: SarasotaOrchestra. org

For this year’s outdoor pops concert, “Dancing in the Street: Music of Motown,” the Sarasota Orchestra will play the best the genre has to offer. Then to top it all off, enjoy a spectacular fireworks show for a home run evening.

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2023 PAWS ON THE RED CARPET Benefiting: Humane Society of Sarasota County When: 11:30 a.m. April 14 Where: Art Ovation Hotel Tickets: $200 Call: 955-4131.

The Humane Society of Sarasota County usually has some razzle-dazzle to go along with its many adorable pets at its annual gala. Some years have been fashion shows, other have had art walks and dance parties. This year has something new — a veritable Hollywood showcase with a red carpet theme that will have everyone owning the night.

FORKS & CORKS GRAND TASTING Benefiting: Sarasota-Manatee Originals When: 11 a.m. April 23 Where: The Ringling Museum of Art Tickets: $175 Call: 365-2800.

After two years away, the Grand Tasting event with the Forks & Corks food and wine festival is officially returning to Sarasota. Guests will sample food and 350 types of wine from more than 40 restaurants with Sarasota-Manatee Originals at the Ringling Museum of Art’s courtyard space. The event is always a busy affair, so make sure to get yourself a ticket while you can.

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SPARCC RUNWAY FASHION SHOW Benefiting: Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center When: 10 a.m. March 31 Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets: $175 Call: 3651976.

SPARCC always goes big with its spring fashion fundraiser, taking over The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota and having guests shop at pop up vendors and its Treasure Chest store before filing into the ballroom for the show. This year is going to have a “Timeless Treasures” theme, so expect plenty of different looks from across the decades.

Benefiting: Child Protection Center When: 6 p.m.

March 29 Where: Michael’s On East Tickets: $250 Call: 365-1277.

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The Child Protection Center is celebrating 10 years of its Blue Ties and Butterflies event this year at Michael’s On East. It’s always an elegant affair with it’s blue color scheme, and that looks to continue this March. The event is key for the organization’s work helping victims of abuse each year, so expect plenty of activity at this function.

AVANT GARDE Benefiting: Ringling College of Art and Design When: 6 p.m.

March 18 Where: Ringling College of Art and Design Tickets: $350 Call: Call 893-2864.

Ringling College of Art and Design’s signature fundraiser brings plenty of colors, costumes and fun to the campus every spring. This year is bringing a “Ringling Rocks the’70s” theme that will include plenty of funkadelic looks, big afros and more.

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MARCH WEDNESDAY MARCH 1 Lecture: Ernani—A success by any other name … Joy McIntyre Sarasota Music Archive 10:30 a.m. at Selby Library Free Visit SarasotaMusicArchive. org.

Lenten Noontime Recital: Sam Nelson Noon at Church of the Redeemer Free Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.

Understanding Opera Talk: Enrico Caruso Sarasota Opera 5:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House’s Kamlet Library Tickets $15 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Josh Sneed 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Runs through March 4 $25 Visit McCurdysComedy.com.

‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’ 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center Runs through March 19 Tickets $17-$37 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

‘Arabian Nights’ 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Pinkerton Theatre Tickets $12-$19 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

‘Madama Butterfly’ Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra Sarasota Concert Association 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $65-$155 Visit SCASarasota.org.

‘Dreamgirls’ 7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Runs through April 9 Tickets $20-$50 Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre. org.

‘The Last Match’ 7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Runs through March 17 Tickets $25-$39 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

‘Madama Butterfly’ takes the stage at Sarasota Opera House Wednesday, March 1.

‘An Inspector Calls’ FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training 7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through March 12 Tickets $35 Visit AsoloRep.org/conservatory.

‘Silent Sky’ Asolo Repertory Theatre 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through March 5 Tickets from $33 Visit AsoloRep.org.

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SEASON THURSDAY MARCH 2 Ability Shining Luncheon Easterseals 10:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $250 Visit Easterseals-SWFL.org.

‘Frankenstein’ Artist Conversation New Music New College 5 p.m. at ACE Lounge Free Visit NewMusicNewCollege. org.

‘Tell and Show: Art and Performance Expressing Identity’ 5:30 p.m. at Hermitage Artist Retreat Tickets $5 Visit HermitageArtistRetreat. org.

‘Company’ Florida Cultural Group 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Runs through March 12 Tickets $30-$38 Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.

‘Don Giovanni’ 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Ken Ludwig’s ‘The Three Musketeers’ Asolo Repertory Theatre 8 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through March 26 Tickets from $33 Visit AsoloRep.org.

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Jazz at Two: Skip Conklng’s Dixie Mix Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.

Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival 4-10 p.m. at J.D. Hamel Park Free Runs through Sunday, March 5 Visit ParagonFestivals.com.

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Ann Morrison and Blake Walton: Sarasolo 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.

Signature Luncheon Tidewell Foundation 11:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

Pops: Gershwin, Berlin & Friends Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Per-

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‘Network’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Gompertz Theatre Runs through March 19 Tickets $25-$39 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

‘Reel Music’ 9 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Court Cabaret Runs through June 25 Tickets $34-$39 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

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‘A Place in the Sun: A Tribute to Stevie Wonder’ 6 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Goldstein Cabaret Runs through April 2 Tickets $34-$39 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

The Texas Tenors take the stage at Venice Performing Arts Center Saturday, March 4.

SATURDAY MARCH 4 Organ Masterclass with Felix Hell 1 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer Free Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.

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Pops: Gershwin, Berlin & Friends Sarasota Orchestra 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $40-$90 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

Asolo Rep Annual Gala Asolo Repertory Theatre 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $500 Visit AsoloRep.org.

The Texas Tenors 7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $36-$100 Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com.

‘Dreamgirls’ Runs through April 9 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. See March 1 listing.

‘Gypsy: A Musical Fable’ Runs through March 19 at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center. See March 1 listing.

‘It’s Alive! A Monstrous Circus On Frankenstein’ New Music New College 8 p.m. at Koski Plaza Tickets $15 Visit NewMusicNewCollege.org.

‘Chicken & Biscuits’ Asolo Repertory Theatre 8 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through April 13 Tickets from $33 Visit AsoloRep.org.

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‘The Rocket Man Show: Tribute to Elton John’ Venice Institute for Performing Arts 3 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $36-$100 Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com.

Sarasota Choir Festival 4 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Free Visit PineShoresPres.org.

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Opera House Tour 10:30 a.m. at Sarasota Opera House Free Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

‘You Look Like a Fun Guy’ The Ringling 11 a.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Free Visit Ringling.org.

‘Let’s Hang On’ Venice Theatre 7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $45 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

Jazz at the Cabaret: Randy Sandke Quartet Jazz Club of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at John C. Court Cabaret Tickets $34-$39 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.

Neil Berg’s 113 Years of Broadway 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $44-$65 Visit VanWezel.org.

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‘You Look Like a Fun Guy’ will be performed at Historic Asolo Theater Monday, March 6.

A Salute to Veterans featuring The Ladies for Liberty 7 p.m. at Humane Society of Sarasota County Tickets $40; veterans free Visit HSSC.org.

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TUESDAY MARCH 7 Pilobolus: Big Five-OH! 7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $22-$82 Visit VanWezel.org.

Michelle Cann, piano Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $30-$50 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 8 J. Warren Mitchell, tenor, Joe Holt, piano Sarasota Music Archive 10:30 a.m. at Selby Library Free Visit SarasotaMusicArchive. org.

Lenten Noontime Recital: Michael Murray Noon at Church of the Redeemer Free Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.

Faux Paws: Couture, Caviar & Champagne Humane Society of Sarasota County 4 p.m. at Sage Tickets $100 Visit HSSC.org.

Great Escapes: ‘American Vibes’ Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $45-$108 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

Teen Scholarships Awards Dinner Teen Court of Sarasota 5:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $150 Visit SarasotaTeenCourt.org.

Pilobolus comes to the Van Wezel Tuesday, March 7.

Darryl Lenox 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Runs through March 12 $25 Visit McCurdysComedy.com.

‘Don Giovanni’ 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

The Temptations and The Four Tops 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $62-$112 Visit VanWezel.org.

‘The ’70s: More Than a Decade’ 8 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Keating Theatre Runs through March 19 Tickets $29-$39 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

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and the Spirit of Israel Ensemble This award-winning quartet of Israeli-American musicians celebrates the musical spirit of Israel, blending heritage with modern jazz sensibilities.

Mission Possible Luncheon Moffitt Cancer Center 11 a.m. at Saslaw Residence Tickets $300 Visit Moffitt.org.

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Great Escapes: ‘American Vibes’ Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $45-$108 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

Community Lecture with Rabbi Steven Leder

Twice named by Newsweek as one of the 10 most influential rabbis in America, Rabbi Leder is the author of five books, including his most recent For You When I am Gone: Twelve Essential Questions to Tell a Life Story

‘Godspell’ 7:30 p.m. at The Players Studio Runs through March 19 Tickets $30; students $13; preview night $28 Visit ThePlayers.org.

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Israel Independence Day Celebrating 75 Years!

‘The Mikado’ 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $37-$77 Visit VanWezel.org.

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‘The 39 Steps’ 7:30 p.m. at The Island Players Runs through March 26 Tickets from $25 Visit TheIslandPlayers.org.

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Jazz at Two: Fred Johnson and Michael Ross Trio Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.

Inspiration Gala Van Wezel Foundation 5 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $1,000 Visit VWFoundation.org.

Comedy and Community 5:30 p.m. at Hermitage Artist Retreat Tickets $5 Visit HermitageArtistRetreat. org.

Great Escapes: ‘American Vibes’ Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $45-$108 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

STILL PLAYING ‘An Inspector Calls’ Runs through March 12 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. See March 1 listing.

‘Chicken & Biscuits’ Runs through April 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. See March 4 listing.

Ken Ludwig’s ‘The Three Musketeers’ Runs through March 26 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. See March 2 listing.

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‘Madama Butterfly’ Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Cirque des Voix Key Chorale & The Circus Arts Conservatory 8 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Tickets $35-$75 Visit CircusArts.org.

Kat Crosby and the Rhythm Gators 8 p.m. at Fogartyville Tickets $15; members $12; students $7.50 Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.

Kenny Loggins: This is it! His Final Tour 2023 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $102-$167 Visit VanWezel.org.

SATURDAY MARCH 11 Art Market & Open Studios 10 a.m. at Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery Free Visit CreativeLiberties.net.

Sarasota Fine Art Show 10 a.m. at Phillippi Estate Park Free Visit Hotworks.org.

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Ann Morrison and Blake Walton: Sarasolo 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.

Cirque des Voix Key Chorale & The Circus Arts Conservatory 1 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Tickets $35-$75 Visit CircusArts.org.

Great Escapes: ‘American Vibes’ Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $45-$108 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

Antonio Rey Flamenco Troupe From Spain Guitar Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center Tickets $45, $55, $65 Visit GuitarSarasota.org.

‘Ernani’ Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

FST Improv Presents ‘Life’s A Beach’ 8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

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SUNDAY MARCH 12 Sarasota Fine Art Show 10 a.m. at Phillippi Estate Park Free Visit Hotworks.org.

Eight Over 80 Aviva Foundation 10:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $200 Visit AvivaSeniorLife.org.

‘Don Giovanni’ 1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Alleluia! Laudamus Te Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.

Great Escapes: ‘American Vibes’ Sarasota Orchestra 4 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $45-$108 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

MONDAY MARCH 13

A Tribute to John Denver Venice Theatre 7:30 p.m. at Pine View School Tickets $42 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

Opera House Tour 10:30 a.m. at Sarasota Opera House Free Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

English Chamber Orchestra Sarasota Concert Association 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30-$95 Visit SCASarasota.org.

Connections Documentary Film Series: ‘Stewart Udall: The Politics of Beauty’ Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 2:30 p.m. at Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus Tickets $15 Visit OLLIRinglingCollege.org.

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Cirque des Voix Key Chorale & The Circus Arts Conservatory 8 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Tickets $35-$75 Visit CircusArts.org.

‘I Wanna Be Like You!’ Ring Sarasota 4 p.m. at Bee Ridge Presbyterian Church Tickets $10 Visit RingSarasota.org.

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‘And the Hits Keep Coming’ ensembleNEWSRQ 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church Tickets $25 Visit ENSRQ.org.

Voices of the Americas La Musica Chamber Music 7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center Tickets $62 Visit LaMusicaFestival.org.

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Don’t miss Sarasota Jazz Festival Concert: Lizz Wright and Christian Sands on March 15.

Jazz Trolley and Pub Crawl Jazz Club of Sarasota 5 p.m. at University Town Center Mall Tickets $20-$25 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival. com.

‘Ernani’ Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

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7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $42-$112 Visit VanWezel.org.

Dale Jones 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Runs through March 19 $25 Visit McCurdysComedy.com.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 15 Lecture: Der Rosenkavalier—A return to romance, Joy McIntyre Sarasota Music Archive 10:30 a.m. at Selby Library Free Visit SarasotaMusicArchive. org.

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Lenten Noontime Recital: Ann Moe Noon at Church of the Redeemer Free Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.

Sarasota Jazz Festival Concert: Lizz Wright and Christian Sands Jazz Club of Sarasota 6 p.m. at Circus Arts Big Top Tent at Benderson Park Tickets from $48 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival. com.

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‘Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’ Asolo Repertory Theatre 8 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through April 22 Tickets from$33.

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30 THURSDAY MARCH 16 Movie: ‘The Benny Goodman Story’ Jazz Club of Sarasota 9 a.m. at Burns Court Cinema Tickets $15 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival. com.

Arts Advocates Luncheon: Michele Redwine, Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative Arts Advocates 11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $40-$45 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: Allen Carman Project and Marcus Miller Band Jazz Club of Sarasota 6 p.m. at Circus Arts Big Top Tent at Benderson Park Tickets from $48 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival. com.

Sofía Rocha: Making Musical Waves Hermitage Artist Retreat 6:30 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $5 Visit HermitageArtistRetreat. org.

‘Ernani’ Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Ireland with Michael Live 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $22-$62 Visit VanWezel.org.

Masterworks: Emperor Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Neel PAC Tickets $37-$99 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

FRIDAY MARCH 17 Movie: ‘Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool’ Jazz Club of Sarasota 9 a.m. at Burns Court Cinema Tickets $15 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival. com.

A Morning of Beebop, Ballads and Blues Sarasota Music Club 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota Free Visit SarasotaMusic.org.

Apprentice Artist Concert Sarasota Opera Noon at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $10 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: Dick Hyman and Diego Figueiredo and Kurt Elling Super Blue Jazz Club of Sarasota 6 p.m. at Circus Arts Conservatory Tent at Benderson Park Tickets from $48 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival.com.

The opening night of ‘Thérèse’ is Friday, March 17.

STILL PLAYING ‘Reel Music’ Runs through June 25 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Court Cabaret. See March 3 listing.

‘The 39 Steps’ Runs through March 26 at The Island Players. See March 9 listing.

‘Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’ from Asolo Repertory Theatre Runs through April 22 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. See March 15 listing.

Ann Morrison and Blake Walton: Sarasolo 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.

Masterworks: Emperor Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $37-$99 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

‘Sinatra! The Musical’ Florida Cultural Group 2 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets $26.50 Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.

Avant Garde Ringling College of Art and Design 6 p.m. at Ringling College Tickets $350 Visit Ringling.edu.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: Houston Person with Tony Monaco and the Paquito D’Rivera Band Jazz Club of Sarasota 6 p.m. at Circus Arts Conservatory Tent at Benderson Park Tickets from $48 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival.com.

Balance & Imbalance and Judo by Bereishit Dance Co. The Ringling 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10-$35 Visit Ringling.org.

‘Don Giovanni’ 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

‘Thérèse’ Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. at 1732 Rhoades Terrace Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Masterworks: Emperor Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $37-$99 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

Sarasota Jazz Festival Late Night Jam Session Jazz Club of Sarasota 9:30 p.m. at Benderson Park Tower Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival.com.

FST Improv Presents ‘Life’s A Beach’ 8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

SATURDAY MARCH 18 ‘Ernani’ Sarasota Opera 1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Sarasota Jazz Festival Late Night Jazz Jam Session Jazz Club of Sarasota 9:30 p.m. at The Benderson Park Tower Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival. com.

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The Choral Evensong at Church of the Redeemer takes place Sunday, March 19.

Known as one of the foremost violinists of our time, Sarah Chang dazzles audiences with her technical virtuosity.

Acclaimed pianist Julio Elizalde joins her for a program of Brahms’ Sonata No. 3 in D minor, and Franck’s Sonata in A Major.

SUNDAY MARCH 19 ‘Thérèse’ Sarasota Opera 1:30 p.m. at 1732 Rhoades Terrace Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Green With Jazz Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.

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‘What a Night: Jersey Boys Meets Mamma Mia’ Venice Institute for Performing Arts 3 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $36-$100 Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com.

March 27, 7:30 pm Van Wezel Music Director JoAnn Falletta leads the Grammy Award-winning orchestra in Dvorak’s Symphony No. 7 and Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto featuring internationally renowned violinist Sandy Cameron.

‘I Wanna Be Like You!’ - Anna Maria Ring Sarasota 4 p.m. at Roser Memorial Church Free Visit RingSarasota.org.

Choral Evensong 4:45 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer Free Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.

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Balance & Imbalance and Judo by Bereishit Dance Co. The Ringling 5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10-$35 Visit Ringling.org.

Masterworks: Emperor Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $37-$99 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

MONDAY MARCH 20 Opera House Tour 10:30 a.m. at Sarasota Opera House Free Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage Arts Advocates 1:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $15 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.

Moonlight & Melodies Dinner Sarasota Opera 6:30 p.m. at Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard, Sarasota Opera House Tickets $200 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Robert Gibson, Classical Guitarist Guitar Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Free Visit GuitarSarasota.org.

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‘Madama Butterfly’ Sarasota Opera 1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

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Screening of ‘Mama Bears’ Documentary 7 p.m. at Fogartyville Free Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.

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‘Thérèse’ Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. at 1732 Rhoades Terrace Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

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‘Family Secrets’ Sarasota Jewish Theatre 1:30 p.m. at The Players Centre Runs through March 26 Tickets $36 Visit ThePlayers.org.

Lecture: Name That (opera) Tune!, Joy McIntyre Sarasota Music Archive 10:30 a.m. at 2140 Brueckner Drive Free Visit SarasotaMusicArchive. org.

Salute to the Stars Award Luncheon Sarasota Opera 11:30 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $75; patron ticket $125 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

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Celebration Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota Tickets $35 Visit ChamberOrchestraSarasota.org.

FRIDAY MARCH 24 Apprentice Artist Concert Sarasota Opera Noon at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $10 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation 10:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $175 Visit SMHF.org.

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Jazz at Two: Mark and Anne Burnell Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.

Tania Vergara Perez 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.

‘Backwards Forwards Back’ 7:30 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre Runs through April 23 Tickets $5-$39 Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com.

Join the Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota for a “Celebration” Thursday, March 23.

‘Madama Butterfly’ Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

‘Xanadu’ 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Pinkerton Theatre Runs through April 16 Tickets $15-$31 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

Vanessa Rubin 8 p.m. at Fogartyville Tickets $30 members; $32 not-yet-members; $16 students Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.

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‘La Sylphide’ The Sarasota Ballet 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets from $35 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.

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‘Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help’ runs through April 22 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. See March 15 listing.

‘Family Secrets’ runs through March 26 at The Players Centre. See March 22 listing.

SATURDAY MARCH 25 Family Art Making Day 9 a.m. at Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery Free Visit CreativeLiberties.net.

Yoga and architecture 10 a.m. at Umbrella House $30-$40 Visit ArchitectureSarasota.org.

‘Backwards Forwards Back’ Runs through April 23 at Urbanite Theatre. See March 24 listing.

‘Xanadu’ Runs through April 16 at Venice Theatre’s Pinkerton Theatre. See March 24 listing.

‘Thérèse’ Sarasota Opera 1:30 p.m. at 1732 Rhoades Terrace Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

‘La Sylphide’ The Sarasota Ballet 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets from $35 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.

Tania Vergara Perez 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.

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FST Improv Presents ‘Life’s A Beach’ 8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

Mike Block & Christylez Bacon, with Patricia Ligia 8 p.m. at Fogartyville Tickets $25; students $17.50 Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.

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Joan Ellison’s Judy Garland: ‘Come On Get Happy’ The Pops Orchestra 3 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center Tickets $30-$50; students/ children $5 Visit ThePopsOrchestra.org.

‘Mendelssohn By Request’ Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.

Sphinx Virtuosi: Songs for Our Times Sarasota Orchestra 4 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $35-$45 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

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Joan Ellison’s Judy Garland: ‘Come On Get Happy’ The Pops Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at SCF Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $30-$50; students/ children $5 Visit ThePopsOrchestra.org.

Connections Documentary Film Series: ‘Good Night Oppy’ Osher Lifelong Learning Institute 2:30 p.m. at Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus Tickets $15 Visit OLLIRinglingCollege.org.

Season Celebration on Stage Asolo Repertory Theatre 7 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre Tickets $250 Visit AsoloRep.org.

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Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Sarasota Concert Association 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35-$115 Visit SCASarasota.org.

Jazz at the Cabaret: Jeremy Carter Quartet Jazz Club of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at John C. Court Cabaret Tickets $34-$39 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.

Jay Leno 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $82-$122 Visit VanWezel.org.

‘The Silver Foxes Present Bodacious Broadway’ 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center Runs through April 2 Tickets $15-$26 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

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Lenten Noontime Recital: James Guyer Noon at Church of the Redeemer Free Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.

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Blue Ties and Butterflies Child Protection Center 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $250 Visit CPCSarasota.org.

Seaside Treasures Luncheon The Florida Center for Early Childhood 10:30 a.m. at Art Ovation Tickets $125 Visit TheFloridaCenter.org.

Dean Napolitano 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Runs through April 2 $25 Visit McCurdysComedy.com.

‘Paralyzed’ 7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre Runs through April 21 Tickets $18-$39 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

Glitz at The Ritz Salvation Army 11:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $85 Visit SalvationArmyFlorida.org.

‘A World of Harmony’ Sarasota Jewish Chorale 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Sholom Tickets $20; at door $25 Visit SarasotaJewishChorale. org.

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FRIDAY MARCH 31 SPARCC Runway Fashion Show Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center 10 a.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $175 Visit SPARCC.net.

Jazz at Two: Sarasota Jazz Project Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.

‘Cruise It or Lose It’ 7 p.m. at The Players Studio Tickets $15 Visit ThePlayers.org.

Masterworks: ‘A Hero’s Life’ Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $37-$99 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

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Sarasota Fine Art Show 10 a.m. at Phillippi Estate Park Free Visit Hotworks.org.

April Fools Fête Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $150 Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre. org.

Sarasota Fine Art Show 10 a.m. at Phillippi Estate Park Free Visit Hotworks.org.

Florida Winefest Brunch Florida Winefest 11 a.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $225 Visit FloridaWinefest.org.

Sarasota Opera Gala Sarasota Opera 5:30 p.m. at Grand Tent on Pineapple Avenue in front of Sarasota Opera Tickets from $25 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.

Fairytale Ball Children First 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $300 Visit ChildrenFirst.net.

‘Make it a Broadway Night’ Manatee Concert Band 7 p.m. at Neel PAC $15 Visit ManateeConcertBand. org.

Masterworks: ‘A Hero’s Life’ Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $37-$99 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

FST Improv Presents ‘Tournament of Fools’ 8:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

Masterworks: ‘A Hero’s Life’ Sarasota Orchestra 2:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $37-$99 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

Appalachian Road Show 7 p.m. at Fogartyville Tickets $27; members $22; students $13.50 Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.

DeSota Baroque Concert 7:30 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer Tickets $25 Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.

TUESDAY APRIL 4 ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training 8 p.m. at The Ringling Runs through April 23 Tickets $35 Visit AsoloRep.org/conservatory.

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Gaelic Storm and The High Kings - The Mighty Tour 2023 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $27-$72 Visit VanWezel.org.

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‘Driving Miss Daisy’ Florida Cultural Group 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Runs through April 23 Tickets $27-$31 Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.

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‘Puffs’ 7 p.m. at The Players Studio Tickets $15 Visit ThePlayers.org.

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La Musica Festival La Musica Chamber Music 6:45 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $62 Visit LaMusicaFestival.org.

‘Puffs’ 7 p.m. at The Players Studio Tickets $15 Visit ThePlayers.org.

Between II by Dancing Earth The Ringling 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10-$35 Visit Ringling.org.

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SUNDAY APRIL 9 Feder Duo Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 4 p.m. at Temple Sinai Tickets $40 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.

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‘Paralyzed’ Runs through April 21 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre. See March 29 listing.

Great Escapes: ‘Sounds of Spring’ Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $45-$108 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ from FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training runs through April 23. See April 4 listing.

‘Driving Miss Daisy’ Runs through April 23 at Manatee Performing Arts Center. See April 5 listing.

TUESDAY APRIL 11 La Musica Festival Fireworks La Musica Chamber Music 6:45 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $62 Visit LaMusicaFestival.org.

‘Mean Girls’ 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Runs through April 16 Tickets $47-$122 Visit VanWezel.org.

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Jazz at Two: Tom Carabasi Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.

Great Escapes: ‘Sounds of Spring’ Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $45-$108 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

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Evening Under The Stars State College of Florida Foundation 5:30 p.m. at SCF Venice Campus Tickets $150 Visit SCF-Foundation.org.

FST Improv Presents ‘Comedy Roulette’ 7:30 p.m. at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre Runs through May 27 Tickets $15 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.

SUNDAY APRIL 16 ‘Meet the Williams’ Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.

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Hard Heart Burlesque 8 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre $37 Visit McCurdysComedy.com.

MONDAY APRIL 17 Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage Arts Advocates 1:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $15 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.

The Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner takes place Sunday, April 16.

Mozart Requiem K. 626 ~ Bach Cantata BWV 104 Choral Artists of Sarasota 7 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer Tickets $35; students $5 Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.

Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley 7 p.m. at Fogartyville Tickets $27; members $22; students $13.50 Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.

‘1976’ ensembleNEWSRQ 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church Tickets $25 Visit ENSRQ.org.

‘The Brothers Doobie’ Venice Theatre 7:30 p.m. at Venice Community Center Tickets $38 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

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The Magnificat - John Rutter Musica Sacra Sarasota 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota Tickets $35; students free Visit MusicaSacraSarasota. org.

Guitar Sarasota Community Showcase Guitar Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Free Visit GuitarSarasota.org.

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‘Hazing’ Documentary 7 p.m. at Fogartyville Free Visit WSLR.org/fogartyville.

‘Cats’ 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $42-$97 Visit VanWezel.org.

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‘Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue’ 7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Runs through May 28 Tickets $20-$50 Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre. org.

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JIJI, guitar Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 5:30 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $40 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.

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Ryan Belleville 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Runs through April 23 $28 Visit McCurdysComedy.com.

Sailor Circus: ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ Circus Arts Conservatory 7 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Tickets $20-$40 Visit CircusArts.org.

‘All the Sex I’ve Ever Had’ The Ringling 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10-$35 Visit Ringling.org.

FRIDAY APRIL 21 Jazz at Two: James Suggs Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubOfSarasota.org.

“All the Sex I’ve Ever Had” comes to the Historic Asolo Theater Saturday, April 22.

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‘All the Sex I’ve Ever Had’ The Ringling 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10-$35 Visit Ringling.org.

‘Fairytales and Flutes’ The Venice Symphony 7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $33-$61 Visit TheVeniceSymphony.org.

‘Pops: Broadway Bound’ Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Tickets $40-$90 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

SATURDAY APRIL 22 Family Art Making Day 9 a.m. at Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery Free Visit CreativeLiberties.net.

‘Pops: Broadway Bound’ Sarasota Orchestra 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Tickets $40-90 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

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Laura Snowden, Classical Guitarist Guitar Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center Tickets $37, $39, $41 Visit GuitarSarasota.org.

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‘Graceland’ and ‘Asleep On the Wind’ Venice Theatre 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center Runs through May 7 Tickets $15-$28 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

Sailor Circus: ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ Circus Arts Conservatory 2 and 7 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Tickets $20-$40 Visit CircusArts.org.

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‘Graceland’ and ‘Asleep On the Wind’ runs through May 7 at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center. See April 21 listing.

Sailor Circus: ‘Around the World in 80 Days’ Circus Arts Conservatory 1 and 5 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Tickets $20-$40 Visit CircusArts.org.

‘Spring Into Summer’ Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.

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‘American Roots’: CSN Crosby Stills & Nash Folk Rock with The Lubben Brothers Key Chorale 5 p.m. at St. Boniface Church Tickets $35-$45 Visit KeyChorale.org.

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Postmodern Jukebox: Life in the Past Lane Tour 7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $47-$67 Visit VanWezel.org.

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Tomorrow’s Voices Today: High School Choral Festival Key Chorale 7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $10 Visit KeyChorale.org.

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Don’t miss Cameron Crozman on cello at Sarasota Yacht Club.

THURSDAY APRIL 27 Spring Lunch in the Gardens Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 11 a.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $150 Visit Selby.org.

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Cameron Crozman, cello Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $60 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.

Spring Soiree Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Tickets $150 Visit BBSun.org.

‘Evolving/Revolving’: Jehanne Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater Tickets $10-$45 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.

John DiCrosta 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Runs through April 30 $25 Visit McCurdysComedy.com.

‘Sunset Boulevard’ Florida Cultural Group 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Runs through May 14 Tickets $30-$42 Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.

FRIDAY APRIL 28 Jazz at Two: Rodney Rojas Jazz Ensemble Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.

En Plein Air Wine Dinner Sarasota Art Museum 6 p.m. at Sarasota Art Museum Tickets $300 Visit SarasotaArtMuseum.org.

‘Evolving/Revolving’: Jehanne Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater Tickets $10-$45 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.

‘Queen Nation’: Tribute to the Music of Queen Venice Institute for Performing Arts 7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $36-$80 Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com.

‘Tribute to Balanchine’ The Sarasota Ballet 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $35 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.

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Pamela Z New Music New College 8 p.m. at Club Sudakoff Tickets $15 Visit NewMusicNewCollege. org.

‘Tribute to Balanchine’ The Sarasota Ballet 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $35 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.

SUNDAY APRIL 30

‘Evolving/Revolving’: Jehanne Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater Tickets $10-$45 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.

‘Evolving/Revolving’: Jehanne Sarasota Contemporary Dance 3 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater Tickets $10-$45 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.

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20th Anniversary Season A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HERMITAGE HURRICANE REPAIRS

‘Summer Is Coming’ Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.

‘50 Years Later: A Tribute to the Woodstock Generation’ Venice Theatre 7:30 p.m. at Venice Community Center Tickets $35 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

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The Sarasota Ballet Gala The Sarasota Ballet 5 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $500 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.

HERMITAGE TURNS 20: ANDY SANDBERG & Broadway Friends in CONCERT Mon, March 20 7:30 pm at the Van Wezel

Pamela Z will perform at 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 29, at Club Sudakoff.

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Be sure to make RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles Friday, May 5 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

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WEDNESDAY MAY 3

FRIDAY MAY 5

Bob Phillips 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Runs through May 7 $25 Visit McCurdysComedy.com.

Dick Vitale Gala V Foundation 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $1,000 Visit V.org.

Modern Works Festival 7 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre Runs through May 7 Tickets $5-$20 Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com.

‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!’ 7 p.m. at The Players Studio Tickets $15 Visit ThePlayers.org.

THURSDAY MAY 4

‘The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) (revised) [again]’ 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Pinkerton Theatre Runs through May 21 Tickets $15-$29 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

‘How The Other Half Loves’ 7:30 p.m. at The Island Players Runs through May 14 Tickets From $25 Visit TheIslandPlayers.org.

RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $37-$87 Visit VanWezel.org.

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‘Annie KIDS’ Florida Cultural Group 2 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets $11.50-$20 Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.

‘Reel Music’ Runs through June 25 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Court Cabaret. See March 3 listing.

‘Cash, The Killer, and The King’ Venice Institute for Performing Arts 7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $36-$100 Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter. com.

‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!’ 7 p.m. at The Players Studio Tickets $15 Visit ThePlayers.org.

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‘Visit Joe Whitefeather (and bring the family!)’

Runs through May 21 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Gompertz Theatre. See April 5 listing.

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FST Improv Presents ‘Comedy Roulette’ Runs through May 27 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Bowne’s Lab Theatre. See April 15 listing.

CirCus of the VoiCes

Fri Mar 10 - sun Mar 12 new location: sailor circus arena

The CAC teams up with the Key Chorale to present an exhilaratingly unique show that combines live singing & music by the 40+ piece Cirque Orchestra with professional circus artists.

‘Big Sexy: The Fats Waller Revue’ Runs through May 28 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. See April 19 listing.

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Gulf Coast Honor Band Concert Sarasota Concert Band 5 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House $20 Visit SarasotaConcertBand. org.

Designer Brunch Asolo Repertory Theatre 10 a.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $50 Visit AsoloRep.org.

‘Grace The Spirit of Aretha’ Key Chorale and Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Tickets $35-$100 Visit KeyChorale.org.

All operas performed in the original language with translations above the stage.

OPERA LOVERS WEEKS: MARCH 14-26

Jazz at the Cabaret: Scotty Wright Jazz Club of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at John C. Court Cabaret Tickets $34-$39 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.

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ivaldi and Mendelssohn Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $30-$60 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.

WEDNESDAY MAY 10 Melissa Etheridge 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $62-$102 Visit VanWezel.org.

‘Man of La Mancha’ Asolo Repertory Theatre 8 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through June 11 Tickets from $35 Visit AsoloRep.org.

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Ever Onward Season 27 MICHELLE CANN, piano March 7, 7:30 pm Historic Asolo Theater

Winner of the 2022 Sphinx Medal of Excellence recognizing extraordinary classical Black and Latinx musicians, Michelle Cann’s program includes repertoire by Florence Price, whose music Cann has championed.

SAMANTHA BENNETT, violin

March 23, 11:00 am performance followed by lunch Sarasota Yacht Club Principal second violin of Sarasota Orchestra and co-artistic director of ensembleNEWSRQ, Samantha Bennett’s program is music that has inspired her career. She’ll lead us on a journey through the centuries, performing works by Prokofiev and Berio, as well as perhaps the most famous unaccompanied violin piece of all, the Chaconne of JS Bach.

THURSDAY MAY 11 Auxiliary Celebration Luncheon SPARCC 11 a.m. at Laurel Oak Country Club Tickets TBD Visit SPARCC.net.

The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $52-$72 Visit VanWezel.org.

FRIDAY MAY 12 Spring Showcase with Giuseppina Carla 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance. org.

SATURDAY MAY 13 Here’s to Summer Artist Market Creative Liberties 10 a.m. at Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery Free Visit CreativeLiberties.net.

Discoveries: ‘Musical Postcards’ Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $32-$70 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.

SUNDAY MAY 14 Viola Royale Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Tickets $40 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.

The Teenyboppers: Teen Improv Troupe 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center Tickets $15 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

‘Annie Kids’ Penguin Players Florida Cultural Group 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets $11.50-$20 Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.

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Celebrating Young Talent Sarasota Music Club 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota Free Visit SarasotaMusicClub.org.

FEDER DUO Cheryl Losey Feder, harp Abraham Feder, cello

April 9, 4:00 pm • Temple Sinai

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Cheryl Losey and Abraham Feder began their orchestral careers on the same day in 2008 as they both assumed principal positions in the Sarasota Orchestra. He introduced himself as she was tuning her harp, and the rest is history.

This program includes the Feders’ own transcriptions of music by Bach and Johann Strauss, Jr. This project is supported in part by the Community Foundation of Sarasota County; Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida (Section 286.25 Florida Statutes); The Exchange; Gulf Coast Community Foundation; National Endowment for the Arts; the Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenues; and the Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation.

Pride | Be Fabulous 3 p.m. at Fogartyville Free Visit FabAF.org.

Spring Showcase with Giuseppina Carla 3 and 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance. org.

Sarasota Orchestra will perform its “Musical Postcards” Saturday, May 13.

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STILL PLAYING

‘Annie Kids’ Penguin Players Florida Cultural Group 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets $11.50-$20 Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.

‘Reel Music’ Runs through June 25 at Florida Studio Theatre’s Court Cabaret.

See March 3 listing.

‘Man of La Mancha’ from Asolo Repertory Theatre Runs through June 11 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts. See May 10 listing.

TUESDAY MAY 16

WEDNESDAY MAY 17

FRIDAY MAY 19

Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage Arts Advocates 1:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $15 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.

Mike Paramore 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Runs through May 21 $25 Visit McCurdysComedy.com.

In Studio with Andrea Ward 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.

‘Annie Kids’ Penguin Project Florida Cultural Group 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets $11.50-$20 Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.

‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ 7 p.m. at The Players Studio Tickets $15 Visit ThePlayers.org.

‘Annie Kids’ Penguin Project Florida Cultural Group 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets $11.50-$20 Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.

Pinky’s Players present ‘Keep a Song In Your Heart’ Venice Theatre 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center Tickets $22 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

SATURDAY MAY 20 ‘The Drowsy Chaperone’ 7 p.m. at The Players Studio Tickets $15 Visit ThePlayers.org.

Pinky’s Players present ‘Keep a Song In Your Heart’ Venice Theatre 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center Tickets $22 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

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You can catch Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio’s “In the Round” on Friday, May 26.

SUNDAY MAY 21

FRIDAY MAY 26

Pinky’s Players present ‘Keep a Song In Your Heart’ Venice Theatre 2 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center Tickets $22 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.

‘In the Round’ 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio Tickets from $20 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.

End of Year Show The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School 7:30 p.m. at Riverview High School Tickets TBA Visit SRQCubanBallet.org.

MONDAY MAY 22 Jazz at the Cabaret: La Lucha Trio Jazz Club of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at John C. Court Cabaret Tickets $34-$39 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.

Family Art Making Day 9 a.m. at Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery Free Visit CreativeLiberties.net.

St. Armands Fine Art Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Free Visit ParagonFestivals.com

SUNDAY MAY 28 St. Armands Fine Art Festival 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Armands Circle Free Visit ParagonFestivals.com.

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Choral Evensong 5:15 p.m. at Redeemer Sarasota Free Visit RedeemerSarasota.org.

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Jazz on the Water Jazz Club of Sarasota 2:30 p.m. at Marina Jack II at Marina Plaza Tickets $30-$35 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.

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ALL ANGELS GALLERY 563 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. 383-8161. AllAngelsLBK. org. Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to noon Sunday.

March 2 through April 30 “Fran Powers one woman show.” Opening reception TBD. May 1 through June 28 “S. Giblin one woman show.”

Opening reception TBD.

ARCHITECTURE SARASOTA 265 S. Orange Ave. 3642199. ArchitectureSarasota. org. Open 10 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday; 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Sunday.

ART GALLERIES GALLERIES

530 BURNS GALLERY 530 Burns Lane. 951-0620.

530BurnsGallery.com. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

March 3 through April 5 “Into The Blues.” Opening reception 6-8 p.m. March 3.

April 7 through May 3 “Whimsical Palms.” Opening reception 6-8 p.m. April 7.

May 5-31 “Glaze.” Opening reception 6-8 p.m. May 5.

ALEXART INTERNATIONAL ART GALLERY

25 N. Pineapple Ave. 813-4651249. AlexArtInternational.com.

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday.

March 1-31 “Colorado Spring”

Luca Molnar is one of the artists featured in solo exhibitions at Art Center Sarasota through March 11.

April 1-30 “Gulf Breeze.” Opening reception 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

April 1.

May 1 through May 31 “Desert Winds.” Opening reception 4-6 p.m. May 1.

Through April 30 “Tropical Modernism: Design for Climate”

ART CENTER SARASOTA 707 N. Tamiami Trail. 365-2032.

ArtSarasota.org. Open 10 a.m.

5 p.m. Monday through Friday; Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Through March 11 Annual Juried Members Show and solo exhibitions by Luca Molnar, Eugene Ofori Agyei and Marlon Tobias March 23 through April 29 Large-Scale Juried Show and solo exhibitions by Jeanne Guertin-Potoff, Rebecca Zweibel and Karen Arango.

Opening reception 6-8 p.m.

March 23.

May 9-20 North Sarasota County Schools Spring Art Show

RECLAIMING HOME CONTEMPORARY SEMINOLE ART

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MAR 18 – SEP 4

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Oil on wood panel, 36 × 36 in. Courtesy of the artist.

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Paid for in part by Sarasota County Tourist Development Tax Revenues. This exhibition is supported, in part, by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation; The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Endowment; the Mandell and Madeleine Berman Foundation Endowment; and the Bob and Diane Roskamp Endowment. Sponsored, in part, by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture; the Florida Council on Arts and Culture; and the National Endowment for the Arts. Special thanks to The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts for supporting the Curatorial Research Fellowship.

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FEB 22–APR 9, 2023

Through March 24 “Maro Lorimer: Peace Time.”

Opening reception 6-9 p.m March 3.

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April 1- 28 “Emotions in Motion by James Gabbert.” Opening reception 6-9 p.m. April 7.

GRACE: THE SPIRIT OF ARETHA A CONCERT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH KEY CHORALE

April 29 through May 26 “Unique Differences.” Opening reception 6-9 p.m. May 5.

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Monday, Friday and Saturday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.

Artcenter Manatee’s “Women’s Contemporary Artists” opening reception will occur on April 27.

Through March 31 “International Watercolor Society Florida USA Second Biennial Exhibition.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 2.

Through March 31 “Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Exhibition.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 2.

April 4-21 Manatee County School District Annual K-12 Exhibition.

Opening reception 5-7 p.m.

April 6.

April 25 through May 19 “Women’s Contemporary Artists.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. April 27.

April 25 through May 19 “Animals Animals and More Animals Open Juried Show.”

Opening reception 5-7 p.m.

April 27.

Danielle Brown | Photography by Frank Atura

Johan Kobborg’s Production of

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CreativeLiberties.net. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.

March 4 through May 27 “Sarasota Art Colony (1930s-1970s)”

March 7-31 “CREATE: An exhibition of self expression.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 7.

CHASEN GALLERIES 1830 S. Osprey Ave., Suite 102.

260-5787. ChasenGalleries. com. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

You can see the Bisaillon Brothers’ “Modern Simplicity” as part of “Colorful Inspirations” at Chasen Galleries March 16-April 19.

March 16 through April 19 “Colorful Inspirations.”

Opening reception 5-8 p.m.

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April 20 through May 17 “3-D.” Opening reception 5-8 p.m. April 20.

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April 4 through May 12 Bonnie Childs: “Tropical Birds in Paradise.” Opening reception 5-6:30 p.m. April 20.

ISLAND GALLERY WEST 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

778-6648. IslandGalleryWest. com. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Sunday.

DABBERT GALLERY 46 S. Palm Ave. 955-1315.

DabbertGallery.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

March 3-31 Kasia Bruniany: “Inspired to Imagine.” Opening reception 6-9 p.m. March 3.

April 7-29 “Local Color Florida Style.”

Opening reception 6-9 p.m.

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May 5-27 “Springs Promise.” Opening reception 6-9 p.m. May 5.

HARMONY GALLERY 709 N. Tamiami Trail. 9534252. SarasotaOrchestra.org/ about/community/harmonygallery. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Through April 3 Booker High School VPA Student Exhibition. Opening reception 5-6:30 p.m. March 22.

Through March 31 Terri Westbrook: “Serene Scapes.” Opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 10.

April 1-30 Marie Garafano: “It’s All About the Light.” Opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 14.

May 2-31 Pat O’Neill: “A Touch of Paradise”

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Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

Through March 10 Ringling College of Art and Design Spring Student Show

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Through June 25 “Tiffany: The Pursuit of Beauty in Nature”

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March 2-25 “Metaphors: Finding the Poetic in the Mundane Cornwell Pierce - Palombo.” Opening reception 6-8 p.m. March 2.

STATE OF THE ARTS GALLERY 1525 State St. 468-6914.

SarasotaFineArt.com. Open 12 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Through April 1 “Swimmingly”

STUDIO ON 5TH 1350 Fifth St., Suite 2. 3308091. SusanCronkArt.com.

Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Through June 30 “Permanent Exhibit of Susan Cronk”

THE DANCING CRANE GALLERY 1101 10th Ave. W., Bradenton.

744-1333. Dancing-Crane. com. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday.

March 3 through May 27 Spring Show 2023

THE JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART 5401 Bay Shore Road. 3595700. Ringling.org. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Through March 26 June Clark: “Harlem Quilt” Through May 28 “Gods and Lovers”: Paintings and Sculptures from India

The Dancing Crane Gallery’s Spring Show runs March 3-May 27.

Through Jan. 7, 2024 “As long as there is sun, as long as there is light”: Selections from the Bring Gift and The Ringling Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art March 18 through Sept. 4 “Reclaiming Home”: Contemporary Seminole Art

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