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The brainchild of Geordie Rauch, Vic Falck and Jason Thompson, Calusa Brewing Co. is the latest addition to Sarasota’s craft beer industry. The three say they’re eager to honor local history and find their niche in the scene while helping increase local enthusiasm for quality brews. After tasting some of their initial test batches, we can vouch — they’ll have no problem finding enthusiasts.

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by George Balanchine in 1958, the ballet is Balanchine’s love letter to his adoptive home country. The ballet is divided into five movements, all set to the music of America’s march king: John Philip Sousa.

When: April 8 and 9 Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets:$35 to $105 Info: Call 359-0099, or visit sarasotaballet.org.

VERDI FINALE CELEBRATION DINNER, CONCERT AND CELEBRATION Witness history in the making as the Sarasota Opera concludes its Verdi Cycle — an undertaking nearly 30 years in the making.

The evening begins with an outdoor dinner party under a tent in front of the opera house. Afterward, the opera will perform one of Verdi’s final works: the Te Deum and

a duet from Oberto, conte di San Bonifacio, which hasn’t been performed since the 1840s.

The evening will also include highlights of the 28-year cycle, with favorite arias, ensembles and choruses and cocktails and desserts.

Tickets to performance and celebration sold separately.

When: April 27 to May 29 Where: Asolo Repertory Theatre Tickets: $13.50 to $73 Info: Call 351-8000, or visit asolorep.org.

The best things come to those who wait. That sentiment is certainly true for this year’s Asolo Repertory Theatre season and the world-premiere production of the bio-musical, “Josephine.” Arriving at the tail end of Asolo Rep’s current season, which is focusing on the issues of race and identity in America, “Josephine” will dive equally deep into the racial reservoirs through the life story of legendary singer, actress and entertainer Josephine Baker (1906-1975), the original triple-threat. Baker became an international sex symbol, performing throughout America and Europe during the 1920s and ’30s. Baker will be brought to life by Deborah Cox, and the production is bound for Broadway soon after the Asolo Rep run.

‘ASHTON & BALANCHINE’ In the sixth program of its 25th season, the Sarasota Ballet will perform“Ashton & Balanchine,” featuring works

by Sir Frederick Ashton and George Balanchine. Sarasota Ballet will be the first company to add Ashton's “Enigma Variations” to its repertoire. Closing the program is perhaps the most

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When: 5, 7 and 9:30 p.m.

March 20 Where: Sarasota Opera House Tickets: $24 to $120 for the concert; $75 to $250 for the celebration Info: Call 328-1300.

CENTER FOR ASIAN ART GRAND OPENING AND COMMUNITY FESTIVAL The Ringling’s highly anticipated Center for Asian Art in the Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt Gallery of Asian Art will open May 15. The new $10.2 million, 25,000-square-foot center, designed by architecture firm Machado Silvetti, includes 18,000 square feet of renovated existing museum space, a new 7,500-squarefoot, three-story pavil-

ion and 6,800 square feet of gallery space to house rotating exhibitions from the museum’s collection and programs exploring Asian culture. The pavilion will be linked to the museum via a new bridge. The day-long festival will feature performances, storytelling, games, demonstrations, culinary tours and gallery guides.

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ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE’S ANNUAL GALA: CABARET AT THE TROPICANA Viva Cuba! Asolo Repertory Theatre’s annual gala is themed “Cabaret at The Tropicana” this year, and it is bound to be a good time.

Guests will enjoy an elegant evening celebrating the world-known Cuban cabaret and nightclub,

The Tropicana Club (where Nat King Cole, Josephine Baker and other mambo and jazz musicians performed).

Musical entertainment will feature sounds from the 1950s with a popular jazz band and cabaret show.

Benefiting: Asolo Repertory Theatre When: 6 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Chairs: Ann Charters, Caroline Ellerson, Susan Malloy Jones and Jennifer Rust Tickets: $300 | Call 3519010, Ext. 4702.

AN EVENING AT THE AVANT-GARDE: ‘BRINGING THE CHARACTERS TO LIFE!’ A toast to the success of Ringling College alumni, this annual event invites guests to bring to life the characters created by alumni themselves. In the words of the save the date, “Pack a bow and arrow to become Princess Merida, from ‘Brave,’ spike up your hair to transform into Hiro, from ‘Big Hero 6,’ or dress in icy blue to mimic Elsa from ‘Frozen’.”

Benefiting: Ringling College of Art and Design When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 Where: Ringling College of Art and Design Campus Chairs: Joan and Bob Tufts Tickets: $250 | Call: 309-0118.

PIQUE NIQUE: SUR LA BAIE Grab your hats, grab your best girlfriends and head out to the bayfront grounds of New College for an unforgettable afternoon.

Expect champagne, an incredible runway show put on by The Met, a delicious lunch (Michael’s On East, of course), more champagne and a guest appearance from Derby hat designer, Christine A. Moore, at this year’s event. The best part, it’s all in the name of raising money for New College Library Foundation.

Benefiting: New College of Florida and the Jane Bancroft Cook Library When: 11 a.m. on Friday, March 11 Where: New College Bayfront Chairs: Honorary Chair: Audrey Coleman Tickets: $150 | Call: 487-4800.

A FASHIONABLE GALA: ‘HOT HAVANA NIGHTS’ The annual Designing Daughters “A Fashionable Gala” gets better and better each year.

This year, it’s bringing the heat with a “Hot Havana Nights” themed event. If the event’s invitation, which just recently surfaced on social media, is any indicator, this event is going to be full of surprises and designed

to the T. Leave it to the Designing Daughters to book a not-so-typical event venue for the occasion. This year’s location: Servandos.

Expect Cuban flair and fun — colorful, Havanainspired attire, cigars, live music and great food. Bonus, VIPs get a wristband for the exclusive VIP lounge upstairs.

Benefiting: Designing Daughters of Sarasota When: 8 p.m. Saturday, April 22 Chairs: Kelsey Alholm, Meghan Buchanan, Ashley Markley and Lauren Graham Wohlwend Tickets: $95 | Visit www.designingdaughterssarasota.com

GOING FOR THE GOLD: ‘AN UNBRIDLED EVENING FOR THE KIDS’ Dress in your Kentucky Derby finest and head to The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota for the YMCA Foundation of Sarasota’s 25th annual Going for the Gold event. The event, which is themed around the 142nd Kentucky Derby, will begin with a social hour, where guests will watch the Derby on a multi-screen display while enjoying Southern-inspired cocktails.

Expect Southern luxe cuisine for dinner, live and silent auctions and live music and dancing to sounds of Serenade of Souls for the rest of evening.

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Collecting Recollections: Henry Barragan The Ringling 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $5, or free for members Call 360-7399.

Lion of Judah Luncheon Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee 11 a.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $75 Call 371-4546.

‘Following Jesus with a Rock ’n’ Roll Heart’ 5:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Free Call 925-3869.

“Stupid F%#*ing Bird” runs through March 13 at Urbanite Theatre.

‘Yesterday’ 6 p.m. at the Goldstein Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through May 8 Tickets $30 to $36 Call 366-9000.

‘Ah, Wilderness!’

7:30 p.m. at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Runs through April 10 Tickets $25 to $77 Call 351-8000.

‘Fidelio’ 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

‘Macbeth’ 7:30 p.m. at the FSU Center for Performing Arts Cook Theatre Runs through March 13 Tickets $28 to $29 Call 351-8000.

‘Butler’ 8 p.m. at the Keating Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $36 to $42 Call 366-9000.

Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $15 to $70 Call 953-3368.

“Outside Mullingar” runs through March 27 at Florida Studio Theatre.

‘Outside Mullingar’ 8 p.m. at the Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through March 27 Tickets $36 to $42 Call 366-9000.

‘Ragtime’ 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Runs through March 13 Tickets $32; $15 for students and $13 for children Call 488-1115.

‘Rocky Horror Show’ 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Runs through March 19 Tickets $29, or $15 for students Call 488-1115.

‘Stupid F%#*ing Bird’ 8 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre Runs through March 13 Tickets $24, or $5 for students Call 321-1397.

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‘Great Escapes 5: Unforgettable’ Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $36 Call 953-3434.

Orchid Evenings 6 to 9 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Runs Wednesdays through March 23 Tickets $35, or $25 for members Call 366-5731.

Bermuda Mavericks 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 Call 925-3869.

‘Aida’ 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

‘Laughing Matters (Vol. 5) Lock the Gates!’

7:30 p.m. at the Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 12 Tickets $30 to $36 Call 366-9000.

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‘The Sam Cooke Story’ 8 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Runs through April 9 Tickets $38, or $27 for students and active military Call 366-1505.

‘Butler’ 8 p.m. at the Keating Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $36 to $42 Call 366-9000.

‘The McCartney Years’ 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $20 to $45 Call 953-3368.

“Aida” runs through March 19 at the Sarasota Opera House.

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Literati Book Club: ‘The China Collectors: America’s Century-Long Hunt for Asian Art Treasures’ 7 to 8 p.m. at the JohnsonBlalock Education Center, Art Library, The Ringling Call 359-5700, Ext. 2700.

Bermuda Mavericks 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 Call 925-3869.

“All the Way” runs through April 9 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

THURSDAY MARCH 3 Art After 5 5 to 8 p.m. at The Ringling Runs every Thursday Tickets $10, or free for members Call 359-5700.

Planned Parenthood 50th Anniversary Gala: ‘Celebrate! Planned Parenthood’ Dinner and Auction Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida 6 p.m. at Powel Crosley Estate Tickets $200 Call 365-3913, Ext. 1167.

‘All the Way’ 7:30 p.m. at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Runs through April 9 Tickets $25 to $77 Call 351-8000.

‘The Battle of Legnano’ 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

‘Great Escapes 5: Unforgettable’ Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $36 Call 953-3434.

‘Butler’ 8 p.m. at the Keating Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $36 to $42 Call 366-9000.

Ringling Underground 8 to 11 p.m. at the Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard Tickets $10, or free for students Call 359-5700.

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $50 to $80 Call 953-3368.

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Music through the Decades 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center Tickets $20, or $15 for members Call 383-8811.

National Theatre Live: ‘Behind the Beautiful Forevers’ 1 and 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $20, or $18 for members Call 360-7399.

Covers at 3 3 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $5 Call 328-1300.

Bobby Collins 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $29 Call 925-3869.

Great Escapes 5: ‘Unforgettable’ Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $36 Call 953-3434.

‘Cosí fan tutte’ 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

40th Anniversary Hospitabull Gala USF Sarasota-Manatee College of Hospitality & Tourism Leadership 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $125 Call 359-4603.

10th Annual Hearts Afire Benefit 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $125.

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FST Improv: ‘Life’s a Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at the Browne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs every Friday Tickets $15 Call 366-9000.

‘Butler’ 8 p.m. at the Keating Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $36 to $42 Call 366-9000.

Bobby Collins performs at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre March 4 and 5.

‘Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat’ 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $50 to $80 Call 953-3368.

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ArtSlam 2016 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Old Main Street in downtown Bradenton Free Visit Realizebradenton.com Mixon’s Orange Blossom Craft Fair 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Mixon Fruit Farms Free Call 748-5829, Ext. 280.

15th Annual Downtown Venice Art Classic 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Venice Free Call 561-746-6615.

‘Fidelio’ 1:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

Asolo Rep Annual Gala: ‘Cabaret at the Tropicana’ 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $300, $500 or $1,000 Call 351-9010, Ext. 4702.

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Love Me Do Gala Cat Depot 6:30 to 11 p.m.

Tickets $175 Call 366-2404.

The Great Mates Anchors Away Gala Turning Points 6 to 11 p.m. at the Bradenton Yacht Club Tickets $75 Call 722-5936.

Longboat Key Center for the Arts Fundraiser 6:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Center for the Arts Tickets $75 Call 383-2345.

Bobby Collins 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $29 Call 925-3869.

‘Aida’ 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

FST Improv: ‘Out of Bounds’ 7:30 p.m. at the Browne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs every Saturday Tickets $15 Call 366-9000.

Trio Celeste Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25 to $45 Call 360-7399.

‘Great Escapes 5: Unforgettable’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $36 Call 953-3434.

‘Butler’ 8 p.m. at the Keating Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $36 to $42 Call 366-9000.

Asolo Rep Annual Gala After Party 10:30 p.m. at Louie’s Modern Tickets $40 Call 351-9010, Ext. 4702.

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New Music New College Third Coast Percussion APRIL 30, 8 p.m.

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SUNDAY MARCH 6 15th Annual Downtown Venice Art Classic 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Venice Free Call 561-746-6615.

One World Award Luncheon Honoring Circus Arts Conservatory Sarasota Sister Cities 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $40 Call 485-5199.

‘My Favorite Things: The Music of Rogers and Hammerstein’ Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 3 p.m. at the North Port Performing Arts Center Tickets $30 Call 306-1202.

‘When Irish Eyes are Smiling: A St. Patrick’s Day Celebration’ 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Church Tickets $15 Call 371-4974.

‘The Battle of Legnano’ 1:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

The Savory Swing Band Double Feature 3 p.m. at St. Andrew United Church of Christ Tickets $10 Call 346-2248.

Huntley Brown Concert 3 p.m. at Englewood United Methodist Church Tickets $10; children and students free with paid adult Call 474-5588.

Suncoast Concert Band: ‘Fantasia and Pictures’ 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Call 907-4123.

Chamber Soiree 7: ‘Brass to Bassoon’ Sarasota Orchestra 4 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $32 Call 953-3434.

21st Annual Sarasota Choir Festival 4 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Free Call 922-1597.

Bermuda Mavericks 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 Call 925-3869.

Music Fine Arts at First Church 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Tickets $10 Call 955-0935.

“My Favorite Things” takes place at the North Port Performing Arts Center Sunday, March 6.

Singspiration V: ‘If Music Be the Food of Love’ 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church Tickets $10 Call 955-0935.

Moody Blues 7 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $50 to $80 Call 953-3368.

Trio Celeste Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25 to $45 Call 360-7399.

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Town Hall Lecture Series: Robin Roberts Ringling College Library Association 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Call 925-1343.

Musical Mondays with June LeBell 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Palms Call 365-6404.

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TUESDAY MARCH 8 Social and Singers Sarasota Opera Guild 9:45 a.m. at the Jewish Congregation of Venice, Free Call 549-1068.

The Lord’s Warehouse Fashion Show and Luncheon 10 a.m. at the Longboat Island Chapel Tickets $25 Call 383-4738.

Conversation about Paul Rudolph 10:30 a.m. at the Johnson-Blalock Education Center, The Ringling $5, or free for members Call 358-3180.

Books and Coffee Friends of the Selby Library 10:30 a.m. at the Selby Public Library Auditorium, Free Call 861-1140.

Rudolf Nureyev with Robert de Warren 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center Tickets $20, members $15 Call 383-8811.

Inaugural Festival: ‘The Americans’ EnsembleNewSRQ 7:30 p.m. at the Church of the Palms Tickets $21.97 Visit Ensemblenewsrq.org.

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Artists’ Choice Concert 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $10 to $40 Call 328-1300.

‘The Battle of Legnano’ 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ 8 p.m. at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Runs through April 17 Tickets $24 to $81 Call 351-8000.

Russian National Orchestra Sarasota Concert Association 7:30 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $45 to $90 Call 225-6500.

‘My Name is Asher Lev’ 8 p.m. at the Keating Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through March 27 Tickets $36 to 42 Call 366-9000.

The Russian National Orchestra performs at the Van Wezel Tuesday, March 8.

The Music of Harry James 8 p.m. at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $15 Call 552-5325.

‘Disney Fantasia’ 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $50 to $80 Call 953-3368.

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‘All the Way’ runs through April 9 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

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‘Ragtime’ runs through March 13 at the Venice Theatre.

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‘Ah, Wilderness!’ runs through April 10 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘Stupid F%#*ing Bird’ runs through March 13 at Urbanite Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘Yesterday’ runs through May 8 at the Goldstein Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘Rocky Horror Show’ runs through March 19 at the Venice Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘Laughing Matters (Vol. 5) Lock the Gates!’ runs through June 12 at the Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

The Orchid Show runs through March 27 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

See March 1 listing.

‘Outside Mullingar’ runs through March 27 at the Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘The Sam Cooke Story’ runs through April 9 at Westcoast Black Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

FST Improv: ‘Life’s a Beach’ runs every Friday at the Browne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 4 listing.

FST Improv: ‘Out of Bounds runs every Saturday at the Browne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

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Glitz at The Ritz-Carlton: Honoring Keith and Linda Monda The Salvation Army 11:15 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $75 Call 552-5177.

Fifth Annual Save Our Seabirds Soirée 6 to 9 p.m. at Mote Marine Aquarium Tickets $100 Call 388-3010.

Conductor Dinner Series featuring Music Director, Anu Tali and Masterworks 6 Soloist Guy Braunstein Sarasota Orchestra 6 p.m. at The Field Club Tickets $150 Call 487-2737.

Sweetgrass Farms Farm to Fork Dinner by Chef Louis Robinson Florida State Beekeeper Association 6:30 p.m. at Sweetgrass Farms Tickets $115 Call 780-0907.

MMD Legends Dinner 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Wine Cellar Tickets $350 Call 993-9173.

Scott Novotny 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $18 Call 925-3869.

Jim Breuer performs at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Friday, March 11.

Inaugural Festival: ‘The Americans’ EnsembleNewSRQ 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church Tickets $21.97 Visit Ensemblenewsrq.org.

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FRIDAY MARCH 11 An Insider’s Look at Sarasota Artists The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Galleria at Ringling College Tickets $25 at the event, or $20 in advance Call 330-0680.

Creators and Collectors Tour The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ulla Searing Student Center, Ringling College of Art and Design Tickets $25 at the event, or $20 in advance Call 330-0680.

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Gordon Lightfoot 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $41 to $52 Call 953-3368.

Uncle Sam’s Orchestra: ‘The Story of the Seventh U.S. Army Symphony’ with June LeBell 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center Tickets $20, or $15 for members Call 383-8811.

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SATURDAY MARCH 12 An Insider’s Look at Sarasota Artists The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Galleria at Ringling College Tickets $25 at the event, or $20 in advance Call 330-0680.

Creators and Collectors Tour The Fine Arts Society of Sarasota 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ulla Searing Student Center, Ringling College of Art and Design Tickets $25 at the event, or $20 in advance Call 330-0680.

Art and a Movie: ‘The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi’ 1:30 p.m. at the JohnsonBlalock Education Center, The Ringling Tickets $5, or free for members Call 358-3180.

2016 Banyan Bash The Out-of-Door Academy 7 p.m. at The Dick Vitale Family Student Center & DART Stem Center - Uihlein Campus Tickets $150 Call 554-3403.

‘The Battle of Legnano’ 1:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

Scott Novotny 7 and 9 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $18 Call 925-3869.

SPARCCle Gala ‘Masquerade’ Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center 6 p.m. at the Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $250 Call 365-0208, Ext. 106.

‘Cosí fan tutte’ 8 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

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George Winston, Piano 8 p.m. at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $42.50 to $47.50 Call 552-5325.

Masterworks 6: ‘Our Town’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 Call 953-3434.

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Chocolate Sundae and Food Festival United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Florida Inc. VIP at 1 p.m.; General admission at 1:30 p.m., at Michael’s On East Tickets $35 for VIP; $25 general admission; $30 at the door; $10 for children ages 6 to 12 and free for children younger than 5 Call 251-4956.

‘Aida’ 1:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors: ‘Shamrocks and Other Green Things’ 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Call 907-4123.

Jazz at First Church 4 and 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Free Call 955-0935.

Eckerd College Choir in Concert 5 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church, Free Call 922-1597.

Cinema Paradiso 2016 Gala Aging in Paradise Resource Center 5 p.m. at the Sarasota Bay Club, Tickets $100 Call 383-6493.

Scott Novotny 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $18 Call 925-3869.

Masterworks 6: ‘Our Town’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 Call 953-3434.

Showcase Luncheon Friends of the Sarasota Ballet 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $35 Call 923-0298.

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

Music Fine Arts at First Church: Duke University Chorale 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Tickets $10 Call 955-0935.

MONDAY MARCH 14 Play Reading: ‘August: Osage County’ led by Jenny Aldrish Walker Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild 9:30 a.m. at the FSU Performing Arts Center Free Call 504-4729.

Musical Mondays with June LeBell 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Palms Call 365-6404.

Great Performers Series: Olga Kern Sarasota Concert Association 7:30 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $65 Call 225-6500.

Young Artist Program: Ariel Blue Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 7:30 p.m. at the Westcoast Black Theatre Tickets $25 Call 366-1505.

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Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 3 pm Venice Performing Arts Center

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Alexandra Kazovsky and Gershon Gerchikov, violins; Jan Grüning, viola; and Amit Even-Tov, cello

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TUESDAY MARCH 15 Collecting Recollections: Nicole Feld The Ringling 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $5, or free for members Call 360-7399.

Town Hall Lecture Series: General David H. Petraeus Ringling College Library Association 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Call 925-1343.

Hermitage Fellow Jane Fine Exhibit and Art Talk 5 p.m. at the Englewood Art Center Free Call 474-5548.

Laugh your pants off — The Skivvies perform at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre March 15.

‘Aida’ 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

The Skivvies 7:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $22 Call 925-3869.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 16 Munchtime Musicales: Sarasota Opera Studio Artists Sarasota Concert Association Noon at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Free Call 351-7467.

‘Saturday Night Fever’ 3 and 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 to $55 Call 953-3368.

‘France: A Tale of Two Cities: Paris and Perpignan’ Sarasota Sister Cities 4 p.m. at the Herald-Tribune Community Room Tickets $5 Call 225-1268.

Lecture Series 4: ‘A Wedding Bouquet’ 6 p.m. at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $35 Call 359-0099.

John Dicrosta 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘The Battle of Legnano’ 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

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Al Hixon’s Jazz Concert and Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner Aging in Paradise Resource Center 3:30 p.m. concert and 5 p.m. dinner at the Longboat Island Chapel Tickets $20 at the door, or $15 in advance; dinner $15 Call 383-6493.

John DiCrosta 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

Paris Flea Market Preview Sarasota Orchestra Friends 7 p.m. at Paws Plus Tickets $5 Call 953-4252.

‘Bye Bye Birdie’ 7:30 p.m. at the Manatee Performing Arts Center Runs through April 3 Tickets $27 to $30 Call 758-5875.

‘Retrospective’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7:30 p.m. at the Jane B. Cook Theater, FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $23 to $46 Call 359-0099.

‘The Young Verdi’ 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $5 to $100 Call 328-1300.

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Bradenton Opera Guild Award Luncheon 11:30 a.m. at the Rosedale Country Club Tickets $35 to $50 Call 794-6569.

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National Theatre Live: ‘As You Like It’ 1 and 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $20, or $18 for members Call 360-7399.

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Maestro Hector Olivera Organ Concert 7 p.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church Tickets $15 to $25 Call 923-1691.

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Pops 2: ‘Disney in Concert’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $32 Call 953-3434.

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Florida Winefest and Auction Grand Tasting and Auction Florida Winefest and Auction Charities 11 a.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Bayfront Tickets $150 Call 952-1109.

Paris Flea Market Sarasota Orchestra Friends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Paws Plus Tickets $5 Call 953-4252.

Art Against Homelessness Turning Points 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Free Call 747-1509.

ViewPoint Lecture: ‘Barnum’s Bird: Art, Advertising, and the Cult of Celebrity’ The Ringling 10:30 a.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10, or $5 for members and students Call 360-7399.

‘Cirque des Voix’ Circus Arts Conservatory 2 p.m. at the Circus Sarasota Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park Tickets $20 to $55 Call 355-9805.

The Disco Ball Lakewood Ranch Community Fund 6:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club Tickets $175 Call 556-5442.

Cyrus Chestnut will perform at the Glenridge March 19.

An Evening at the Avant-Garde: Bringing Characters to Life 6:30 p.m. at the Ringling College of Art and Design Tickets $250 to $350 Call 309-0118.

John DiCrosta 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘Aida’ 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $19 to $125 Call 328-1300.

‘Retrospective’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7:30 p.m. at the Jane B. Cook Theater, FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $23 to $46 Call 359-0099.

Cyrus Chestnut, Piano Jazz 8 p.m. at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $27.50 Call 552-5325.

Pops 2: ‘Disney in Concert’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $32 Call 953-3434.

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Paris Flea Market Sarasota Orchestra Friends 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Paws Plus Tickets $5 Call 953-4252. ‘Famous Arias and Overtures from Celebrated Operas’ Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra 2 p.m. at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church Tickets $25 Call 795-2370. ‘Retrospective’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance

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Sarasota Concert Band 3 p.m. at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $20 Call 552-5325.

Suncoast Concert Band: ‘Alleluia’ 3 p.m. at Church of the Palms Tickets $5 Call 907-4123. ‘Cirque des Voix’ Circus Arts Conservatory 5 p.m. at the Circus Sarasota Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park Tickets $20 to $55 Call 355-9805.

Verdi Finale Celebration Dinner, Concert and After Party 5, 7 and 9:30 p.m. at the

Sarasota Opera House Tickets $250, or $75 for after party Call 328-1300.

John DiCrosta 5:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

The Peking Acrobats 7 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $45 Call 953-3368.

MONDAY MARCH 21 On Pointe Luncheon Sarasota Ballet Dance — The Next Generation 11:30 a.m. at the FSU Center for Performing Arts Call 359-0099.

Palms Call 365-6404.

Hermitage Fellow Sadie Barnett Art Talk 11 a.m. at the Venice Art Center Free Call 485-7136.

Ringling by the Bay 5 to 8 p.m. at Bolger Campiello, The Ringling Tickets $10, or free for members Call 358-3180. ‘Bullets Over Broadway’ 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $55 Call 953-3368.

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‘Following Jesus with a Rock ’n’ Roll Heart’ 5:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Free Call 925-3869.

‘STOMP’ 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $50 to $70 Call 953-3368.

The Silver Foxes: ‘Back to Broadway’ 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Tickets $25 Call 488-1115.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 23 Dale Jones 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘La cage Aux Folles’ 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Runs through April 10 Tickets $25 to $30 Call 365-2494.

The Irish Tenors 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $55 to $70 Call 953-3368.

The Silver Foxes: ‘Back to Broadway’ 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Tickets $25 Call 488-1115.

Dale Jones performs at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre through March 27.

THURSDAY MARCH 24 Gallery Walk and Talk: ‘Samurai: The Art of Armor’ 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at The Ringling Free with admission Call 359-5700.

Cause4Hope Gala ‘Shak’n not Stirred’ Neuro Challenge Foundation 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets: $175 Call 926-6413.

Dale Jones 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘Lettice and Lovage’ 8 p.m. at the Island Players Theatre Runs through April 10 Tickets $20 Call 778-5755.

Linda Eder with Robert Cucciolo 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $45 to $65 Call 953-3368.

The Silver Foxes: ‘Back to Broadway’ 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Tickets $25 Call 488-1115.

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‘The Midtown Men’ 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 to $65 Call 953-3368.

Eadweard Muybridge, Nude Victorians, The Wild, Wild West and the Origins of Motion Pictures 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Longboat Key Education Center Tickets $20, or $15 for members Call 383-8811.

SATURDAY MARCH 26

Dale Jones 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘Song of the Shadows’ Tenebrae Concert 7:30 p.m. at Englewood United Methodist Church Freewill offering Call 474-5588.

The Silver Foxes: ‘Back to Broadway’ 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Tickets $25 Call 488-1115.

‘Million Dollar Quartet’ 2 and 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $50 to $75 Call 953-3368.

Dale Jones 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

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SUNDAY MARCH 27 Easter Brunch 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $75; $50 for members; $25 for children ages 4 to 11 and free for children ages 3 and younger Call 366-5731.

Aretha Franklin 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $55 to $180 Call 953-3368.

Dale Jones 5:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

TUESDAY MARCH 29 IllumiNation Series: ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ 6:30 p.m. at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Mezzanine Tickets $10, or $150 for series Call 351-8000.

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Embracing Our Differences 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bayfront Park Runs through May 31 Free Call 404-5710.

Inside the Asolo Rep: ‘Disgraced’ Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild 10 a.m. at the Asolo Repertory Theatre, Cook Theatre Tickets $5, or free for members Call 351-8000.

Founders’ Luncheon Designing Women Boutique 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Call 366-5293.

AJC Spring Awards Dinner honoring Edie and David Chaifetz 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $250 Call 365-4955 The African Children’s Choir 7 p.m. at The Church at Bradenton Free Call 792-3462.

Flip Shultz 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

Music Fine Arts at First Church: Organized Rhythm: Organ and Percussion Duo 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Tickets $15 Call 955-0935.

‘Disgraced’ 8 p.m. at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Runs through April 24 Tickets $17 to $47 Call 351-8000.

Whiskey Obsession Festival Dram Dance 8 p.m. at the Gator Club Tickets $10 Call 366-5969.

THURSDAY MARCH 31 April Fool’s Fete Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 6 to 10 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $100 Call 366-1505, Ext. 106.

Flip Shultz 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

Sailor Circus Spring Performance 7 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Tickets $20, or $15 for children ages 12 and younger Runs through April 9.

Call 355-9805.

The Panel of Whiskey Experts Whiskey Obsession Spirits Festival 7 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $50 Call 400-9889.

Spring Dance Performance Booker VPA 7 p.m. at the Booker VPA Theatre Tickets $15; $10 for seniors and $5 for students Call 355-2967.

An Evening with Sophia Loren 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $80 to $115 Call 953-3368.

Venus in Fur 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Runs through April 17 Tickets $29; $15 for students and $13 for children Call 488-1115.

STILL PLAYING The Orchid Show runs through March 27 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

See March 1 listing.

‘My Name is Asher Lev’ runs through March 27 at the Keating Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 9 listing.

‘Outside Mullingar’ runs through March 27 at the Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘Bye Bye Birdie’ runs through April 3 at the Manatee Performing Arts Center.

See March 17 listing.

‘The Sam Cooke Story’ runs through April 9 at Westcoast Black Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ runs through April 17 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

See March 9 listing.

Rainforest Masks runs through April 22 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

See March 10 listing.

‘Disgraced’ runs through April 24 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

See March 30 listing.

‘Yesterday’ runs through May 8 at the Goldstein Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

Embracing Our Differences runs through May 31 at Bayfront Park.

See March 30 listing.

‘All the Way’ runs through April 9 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

See March 3 listing.

‘Laughing Matters (Vol. 5) Lock the Gates!’ runs through June 12 at the Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

Sailor Circus Spring Performance runs through April 9 at Sailor Circus Arena. See March 31 listing.

FST Improv: ‘Life’s a Beach’ runs every Friday at the Browne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 4 listing.

‘Ah, Wilderness!’ runs through April 10 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

FST Improv: ‘Out of Bounds runs every Saturday at the Browne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre. See March 5 listing.

‘La cage Aux Folles’ runs through April 10 at The Players Theatre. See March 23 listing.

‘Lettice and Lovage’ runs through April 10 at the Island Players Theatre.

See March 24 listing.

‘Venus in Fur’ runs through April 17 at the Venice Theatre.

See March 31 listing.

Art After 5 runs every Thursday at The Ringling.

See March 3 listing.

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36 FRIDAY APRIL 1 Celebration Luncheon Girls Inc. of Sarasota County 10:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $125 Call 366-6646, Ext. 207.

Historic Spanish Point Annual Luncheon 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $95 to $175 Call 966-5214.

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Wine Walk to Ca’ d’Zan 6 to 10 p.m. at The Ringling Tickets $135, $120 for members or $200 for VIP Call 358-3180.

Spring Dance Performance Booker VPA 7 p.m. at the Booker VPA Theatre Tickets $15; $10 for seniors and $5 for students Call 355-2967.

Flip Shultz 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

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Greenfield Prize Dinner Honoring Coco Fusco 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $275 Call 475-2098, Ext. 2.

Flip Shultz 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

Whiskey Obsession Spirits Festival 7:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $50 to $211 Call 400-9889.

Spring Dance Performance Booker VPA 7 p.m. at the Booker VPA Theatre Tickets $15; $10 for seniors and $5 for students Call 355-2967.

Masterworks 7: ‘Legends’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at the Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $30 Call 953-3434.

Masterworks 7: ‘Legends’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 Call 953-3434.

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SUNDAY APRIL 3

Creative Conversation: ‘My Life and Work’ with Coco Fusco Hermitage Artist Retreat 1 p.m. at the Ringling Museum of Art Free Call 475-2098, Ext. 8.

Garden Music Series: The Miami Jazz Project 1 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $19; $6 for children ages 4 to 11 and free for members Call 366-5731.

Masterworks 7: ‘Legends’ Sarasota Orchestra 2:30 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 Call 953-3434.

Suncoast Concert Band: ‘April and Music’ 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Call 907-4123.

Friendship Around the World Gala Friendship Centers 6 p.m. at The Friendship Center Tickets $175 Call 556-3205.

Flip Shultz 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘Unplugged’ 7 p.m. at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Tickets $7 Call 351-8000.

Gloria Musicae Singers: ‘Barnum’s Bird’ 7 p.m. at the Neel Auditorium, State College of Florida Tickets $30 at the door, or $25 in advance Call 387-6046.

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TUESDAY APRIL 5 ‘Following Jesus with a Rock ’n’ Roll Heart’ 5:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Free Call 925-3869.

Meet the Musicians La Musica 5:30 p.m. at Gateway Bank South Trail Banking Center Tickets $20 Call 366-8450, Ext. 7.

Gloria Musicae Singers: ‘Barnum’s Bird’ 7 p.m. at the Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $30 at the door, or $25 in advance Call 387-6046.

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‘Broadway! The Big Band Years’ 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $25 to $55 Call 953-3368.

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‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Runs through April 24 Tickets $28; $15 for students and $13 for children Call 488-1115.

SEASON WEDNESDAY APRIL 6 Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Call 907-4123.

Opera Trivia Night Sarasota Opera Guild 4 to 6 p.m. at the Peterson Great Room, Sarasota Opera House Tickets $25 at the door, or $20 in advance Call 408-0613.

10th Annual Paws on the Catwalk Humane Society of Sarasota County 10 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota; Lunch at noon Tickets $125 Call 955-4131, Ext. 103.

THURSDAY APRIL 7 Ringling Underground 8 to 11 p.m. at the Ringling Museum of Art Courtyard Tickets $10, or free for students Call 359-5700.

Prohibition Party A Life Story Foundation 7 p.m. at The Lake Club Tickets $125 Call (713) 443-2972.

Keith Alberstadt performs at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre April 6 through April 10.

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Keith Alberstadt 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

La Musica Opera House Concert: Program II 8 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $40 Call 366-8450, Ext. 7.

‘Alabama Story’ 8 p.m. at the Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through May 28 Tickets $36 to $42 Call 366-9000.

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FRIDAY APRIL 8 Giving Matters Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon Association of Fundraising Professionals 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $50 Call 955-3000.

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Musical Chefs La Musica 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $150 to $250 Call 371-6798.

Dishes for Wishes Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida 6:30 p.m. at Fete Ballroom, Polo Grill Tickets: $150 Call 952-9474.

Keith Alberstadt 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘Ashton & Balanchine’ 7:30 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 to $105 Call 359-0099.

A Taste of La Musica Chamber Music Festival 3:30 p.m. at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center Free Call 552-5325.

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16th annual Children First Gala ‘Sea of Dreams!’

Children First 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $200 Call 953-3877, Ext. 152.

38th Annual Siesta Fiesta 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Siesta Key Village Free Call (561) 746-6615.

Art and a Movie: ‘Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai’ 1:30 p.m. at the JohnsonBlalock Education Center, The Ringling Tickets $5, or free for members Call 358-3180.

‘Ashton & Balanchine’ 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 to $105 Call 359-0099.

SCBB Red Hot & Blue Suncoast Communities Blood Bank 6:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Yacht Club Call 954-1600, Ext. 124.

Evening Under the Stars: Out of this World SCF Foundation 6:30 p.m. at SCF Venice Tickets $15 to $25 Call 752-5930.

Artist Series Concerts presents “Homage to Pablo Casals,” Saturday, April 9.

Keith Alberstadt 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘Homage to Pablo Casals’ Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25 to $45 Call 360-7399.

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La Musica Opera House Concert: Program III 2:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $40 Call 366-8450, Ext. 7.

Suncoast Concert Band: ‘Springing Into Summer’ 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Call 907-4123.

Jazz at First Church 4 and 5:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Free Call 955-0935.

Keith Alberstadt 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘Homage to Pablo Casals’ Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25 to $45 Call 360-7399.

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‘Monday, Monday’ 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Tickets $29 Call 488-1115.

MONDAY APRIL 11 Play Reading: ‘Picnic,’ led by Connie McManus Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild 9:30 a.m. at the FSU Performing Arts Center Free Call 504-4729.

‘Monday, Monday’ 3 and 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Tickets $29 Call 488-1115.

Simply Sonatas at Sainer La Musica 5:30 p.m. at the Sainer Pavilion, New College of Florida Tickets $30 Call 366-8450, Ext. 7.

April Macie performs at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre April 13 through April 17.

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Garden Music Series: Seth Walker 1 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $19; $6 for children ages 4 to 11; free for members Call 366-5731.

‘Masterworks: The Genius of Composers 20 Years Young’ Concert The Venice Chorale 3:30 p.m. at the Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $15 to $20, or $5 for students Call 484-8491.

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IllumiNation Series: ‘Disgraced’ 6:30 p.m. at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Mezzanine Tickets $10, $150 for series Call 351-8000.

‘Celtic Nights: Spirit of Freedom’ 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $15 to $55 Call 953-3368.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 13 Munchtime Musicales: Belle Canto Women’s Chorus Sarasota Concert Association Noon at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Free Call 351-7467.

A Celebration of Women’s Voices Noon at Holley Hall Free Call 955-0935.

Blue Ties and Butterflies Child Protection Center 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $175 Call 365-1277.

La Musica Opera House Concert: Program IV 8 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $40 Call 366-8450, Ext. 7.

THURSDAY APRIL 14 Gallery Walk and Talk: ‘Ink, Paint and Gold: Islamic Manuscripts’ 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at The Ringling Free with admission Call 359-5700.

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April Macie 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ 7:30 p.m. at the Manatee Performing Arts Center Runs through May 1 Tickets $26 Call 758-5875.

‘Doubt, A Parable’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Runs through April 24 Tickets $18 Call 365-2494.

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‘Nora’ 7:30 p.m. at the FSU Center for Performing Arts Cook Theatre Runs through March 13 Tickets $27 to $29 Call 351-8000.

April Macie 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

Trio Voila 8 p.m. at the Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $4 to $8 Call 752-5252.

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STILL PLAYING ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ runs through May 1 at the Manatee Performing Arts Center.

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‘Venus in Fur’ runs through April 17 at the Venice Theatre.

See March 31 listing.

‘Yesterday’ runs through May 8 at the Goldstein Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

Rainforest Masks runs through April 22 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

See March 10 listing.

‘Nora’ runs through May 13 at the FSU Center for Performing Arts Cook Theatre.

See April 12 listing.

‘Disgraced’ runs through April 24 at the Asolo Repertory Theatre.

See March 30 listing.

‘Alabama Story’ runs through May 28 at the Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See April 6 listing.

‘Doubt, A Parable’ runs through April 24 at The Players Theatre.

See April 14 listing.

‘Laughing Matters (Vol. 5) Lock the Gates!’ runs through June 12 at the

Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

Embracing Our Differences runs through May 31 at Bayfront Park.

See March 30 listing.

Bayfront Gardens Tour runs Fridays and Saturdays through April at The Ringling.

See March 4 listing.

Art After 5 runs every Thursday at The Ringling.

See March 3 listing.

FST Improv: ‘Life’s a Beach’ runs every Friday at the Browne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

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Celebration Dinner and Installation of Officers Sarasota Opera Guild 5:30 p.m. at The Field Club Tickets $50 Call 921-7416.

‘Close to You’ 3 and 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Tickets $29 Call 488-1115.

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Bermuda Mavericks 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 Call 925-3869.

‘Friday Night Live’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $10 Call 365-2494.

Food and Travel Festival Noon to 6 p.m. at Selby Five Points Park Free Call 921-0518.

Chamber Soiree 8: ‘Cello Time’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $32 Call 953-3434.

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‘The Drowning Girls’ 8 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre Runs through May 22 Tickets $24, or $5 for students Call 321-1397.

A Fashionable Gala ‘Hot Havana Nights’ Designing Daughters of Sarasota 8 p.m. at Servandos Tickets $95 Visit designingdaughterssarasota.com.

Cirque Mechanics Pedal Punk 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $20 to $60 Call 953-3368.

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Tim Wilkins 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘The Smell of the Kill’ 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Runs through May 8 Tickets $25 to $30 Call 365-2494.

‘Josephine’ 8 p.m. at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Tickets $24 to $81 Call 351-8000.

ZZ Top 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $105 Call 953-3368.

THURSDAY APRIL 28 Conversation with the Library: ‘John Ringling’s Books on British Art: Collecting from the Aristocracies’ Estates’ 10:30 a.m. at the JohnsonBlalock Education Center, The Ringling Tickets $5 or free for members Call 358-3180.

Gallery Walk and Talk: ‘Ink, Silk and Gold: Behind the Beauty’ 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. at The Ringling Free with admission Call 359-5700.

Artist Conversation: Third Coast Percussion 5 p.m. at the Mildred Sainer Pavilion, New College of Florida Call 487-5000.

Dana Louise and the Glorious Birds perform at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center Saturday, April 30.

Cocktails at the Cook: ‘Nora’ 6:30 p.m. at the FSU Center for Performing Arts Cook Theatre Tickets $25 Call 351-8000.

Tim Wilkins 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘Metamorphoses’ 8 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Runs through May 15 Tickets $28; $15 for students and $13 for children Call 488-1115.

Spring Fling Concert 7 p.m. at SCF Bradenton Performance Pavilion Tickets $4 to $8 Call 752-5351.

FRIDAY APRIL 29 Shine On 2016 Visible Men Academy 6 p.m. at the Visible Men Academy Tickets $150 Call 924-7675.

Tim Wilkins 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘Wheeldon & Ashton’ Sarasota Ballet 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $35 to $105 Call 359-0099.

Billy Gardell 8 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $40 to $55 Call 953-3368.

SATURDAY APRIL 30 Pre-Performance Matinee Lunch Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Noon at Louie’s Modern Tickets $20 Call 923-0298.

Dana Louise and the Glorious Birds 2 p.m. at the Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $20 Call 552-5325.

‘Wheeldon & Ashton’ Sarasota Ballet 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Sarasota Opera House Tickets $35 to $105 Call 359-0099.

Firefly Gala Forty Carrots Family Center 6 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club

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Tim Wilkins 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

QuinTango Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25 to $45 Call 360-7399.

Celtic Woman: ‘Destiny’ 7:30 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $58 to $90 Call 953-3368.

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Garden Music Series: Chuchito Valdes 1 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $19; $6 for children ages 4 to 11; members free Call 366-5731.

Tim Wilkins 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

QuinTango Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 2 and 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25 to $45 Call 360-7399.

Open House, Featuring Dancing, Singing and Pianist 3 p.m. at Allegro Music Academy Free Call 358-8511.

Suncoast Concert Band: ‘Across the U.S.A.’ 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church

WEDNESDAY MAY 4 Goodwill Ambassador Luncheon Goodwill Manasota 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $20 Call 355-2721, Ext. 104.

Great Escapes 6: ‘Latin Nights’ Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $36 Call 953-3434.

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Friends of the Sarasota Ballet Soirée TBD at the Sarasota Opera House Call 359-0099.

36th Annual Photographic Exhibition 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Runs through June 5 Tickets $19; $6 for children ages 4 to 11; members free Call 366-5731.

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Student Dance Show Booker VPA 7 p.m. at the Booker VPA Theatre Tickets $10, or $5 for students Call 355-2967.

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Going for the Gold Gala: An Unbridled Evening for the Kids YMCA Foundation of Sarasota 5:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota Tickets $350 Call 951-1366, Ext. 6.

‘My Favorite Things: The Music of Rogers and Hammerstein’ Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25 to $45 Call 360-7399.

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Josh Blue 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $23 Call 925-3869.

Center for Asian Art in the Dr. Helga Wall-Apelt Gallery of Asian Art Grand Opening and Community Festival 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ringling Museum of Art Free Call 359-5700.

Ringling by the Bay 5 to 8 p.m. at Bolger Campiello, The Ringling Tickets $10, or free for members Call 358-3180.

Outdoor Pops Triple Play Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium Tickets $15 Call 893-6300.

The Outdoor Pops Triple Play features Amy Whitcomb, Maria Wirries and Carol McCartney.

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Men Who Cook and Brew 6 p.m. at Mattison’s Bayside at the Van Wezel Tickets $200 Call 351-9010, Ext. 4702.

TUESDAY MAY 17 ‘James and the Giant Peach’ 7 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Tickets $18; $13 for students and $10 for children Call 488-1115.

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‘Boeing-Boeing’ 8 p.m. at the Island Players Theatre Runs through May 29 Tickets $20 Call 778-5755.

Senior Dance Show Booker VPA 7 p.m. at the Booker VPA Theatre Tickets $10, or $5 for students Call 355-2967.

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National Theatre Live: ‘Les Liasons Dangereuses’ 1 and 6:30 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $20, or $18 for members Call 360-7399.

Players Kids Presents: ‘Annie, Jr.’ 7 p.m. at The Players Theatre Runs through May 22 Tickets $15 Call 365-2494.

The Midnight Swinger 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

‘James and the Giant Peach’ 7 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Tickets $18; $13 for students and $10 for children Call 488-1115.

‘James and the Giant Peach’ 7 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Tickets $18; $13 for students and $10 for children Call 488-1115.

The Midnight Swinger 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

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SUNDAY MAY 22 ‘James and the Giant Peach’ 2 p.m. at the Venice Theatre Tickets $18; $13 for students and $10 for children Call 488-1115.

The Midnight Swinger 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

MONDAY MAY 23 ‘Kaleidoscope’ 6 p.m. at the Asolo Repertory Theatre Free Call 351-8000.

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STILL PLAYING ‘Metamorphoses’ runs through May 15 at the Venice Theatre.

See April 28 listing.

‘Boeing-Boeing’ runs through May 29 at the Island Players Theatre.

See May 19 listing.

‘The Drowning Girls’ runs through May 22 at Urbanite Theatre.

See April 22 listing.

Embracing Our Differences runs through May 31 at Bayfront Park.

See March 30 listing.

Players Kids Presents: ‘Annie, Jr.’ runs through May 22 at The Players Theatre.

See May 21 listing.

36th Annual Photographic Exhibition runs through June 5 at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

See May 6 listing.

‘Alabama Story’ runs through May 28 at the Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See April 6 listing.

‘Laughing Matters (Vol. 5) Lock the Gates!’ runs through June 12 at the Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

‘Driving Miss Daisy’ runs through May 28 at Westcoast Black Theatre.

See April 20 listing.

Josh Sneed 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

THURSDAY MAY 26 Josh Sneed 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

FRIDAY MAY 27 Josh Sneed 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19 Call 925-3869.

Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota celebrates 20 years 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 29, at the Historic Asolo Theater.

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20th Year Retrospective Concert Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25 to $45 Call 360-7399.

Josh Sneed performs at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre through May 29.

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20th Year Celebration Concert Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at the Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25 to $45 Call 360-7399.

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ART GALLERIES ALFSTAD & CONTEMPORARY

1419 Fifth St., Sarasota. 3666400. Facebook.com/alfstad. and. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday through Saturday.

March 4 through April 1 “Andrea Dasha Reich: Flying Colors.” Opening reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. March 4. Free.

April 7 through May 6 “Alain Huin: Beach Bodies.”

Opening reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free.

May 12 through June 10 “Collaboration Prints: 2016 Edition.” Opening reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free.

ALL ANGELS BY THE SEA EPISCOPAL CHURCH ART GALLERY 563 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key. 383-8161. AllangelsLBK.org.

Open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to noon Sunday.

April 28 through August 31 Peter J. Christ March 31 through April 27 Kristin G. Gustafson March 2 through March 30 Jill Hastings-Ellis

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1288 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota.

366-2454. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

March 3-31 “Transference: Our lives in France, Florida, New York, Japan.” Opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 4.

“Shela and Me Forever,” by Jana Millstone, is part of the Petticoat Painters exhibition at Art Center Sarasota.

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5312 Holmes Blvd., Bradenton Beach. 778-2099. Islandartleage.org. Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton.

746-2862. Artcentermanatee. org. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday; and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

March 8 Black & White Exhibit.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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March 1 through March 25 “Fine Craft and Photography” and “12x12” in the Kellogg and Searle galleries.

April 8 St. Stephens Visual Arts Exhibit

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April 9 and 10 28th Annual Springfest 2016 Festival of Fine Arts & Fine Crafts 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at City Hall Field, Holmes Beach.

Free.

707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

365-2032. artsarasota.org.

Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

March 17 through April 23 Petticoat Painters 2016 Opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. March 17. Free; “Sojourn Anthropocene: A Brief Visit to the Present;” “MASHterpieces III” and “New/Renew.”

March 1 through March 5 “SARTQ : Print,” “ASALH: Black Muse 2016” and “Visually Speaking” March 2 through March 5 “Fabulous Arts Boutique (FAB)” Opening reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 2. Free.

April 10 Art Center Sarasota 90th Anniversary Celebration Brunch 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East.

Tickets $90. Call 365-2032.

“Range to Basin” by Susan Klein, at Art and Frame of Sarasota.

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March 10 through April 8 Women Contemporary Artists Spring Exhibit. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. March 10.

6:30 p.m. Monday, March 7 Dr. Robert Boxley: “Art and the Brain,” at Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Free.

1055 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 366-2301. Art-suppliessarasota.com. Open 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday to Friday; and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach. 778-6694. amiarstistsguildgallery.com. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

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5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 11 Featured Artists’ Reception: Maria Garafano and Dee Pastorious. Free.

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6:30 p.m. Monday, April 4 Richard Brasil: Vertical Artist at Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Free.

March 4 through March 30 “The Way of the Brush.” Opening reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 11.

5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 Featured Artists’ Reception: Erica Page, Kathy Sparks and Joanne Wilhelm. Free.

6:30 p.m. Monday, May 2 “Food and Wine Meets Art” at Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, 4408 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach. Free.

1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

365-5118. Open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

April 4 through April 28 “Sumi-E Painters: Looking East.” Opening reception 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 6.

ART UPTOWN GALLERY

1367 Main St., Sarasota. 9555409. artuptown.com Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Fridays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m.

Sundays.

April 1 through May 2 “Figuring It Out.” Opening reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m.

March 1 through March 25 “Bronze Sculpture” by James Gabbert. Opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. March 4.

May 6 through May 30 “Mystic May.” Opening reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, May 6.

March 26 to April 29 “Gulf Impressions” by Kasia Bruniany. Opening reception from 6 to 9 p.m. April 1.

THE DANCING CRANE GALLERY

April 30 to May 27 Open Juried Landscape Show.

Public reception from 6 to 9 p.m. May 6.

1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton.

744-1333. Dancing-crane.com.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 6 to 9 p.m. first Fridays.

DABBERT GALLERY

76 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota.

955-1315. Dabbertgallery.com.

Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 6 to 9 p.m. on first Fridays.

March 4 through March 26 First Friday Reception: Alfred Cianfarani, Lorene Erickson, Joan Schnuerch and group exhibition.

March 4 through March 28 Barbara Krupp: “From a Shout to a Whisper;” Allan Teger: “Bikes, Bubbles and Birds.”

Opening reception from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 4.

April 1 through May 28 “No Fooling” May 6 “Spring Renewal”

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20 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota.

365-7414. Galleriasilecchia.com.

Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on first Fridays.

March 1 through March 31 Paul Tamanian, American oil painter and sculptor; Laurie Tennent, American photographer March 4 Palm Avenue First Friday Art Walk featuring Sarasota Opera performing excerpts from 6 to 9 p.m.

April 1 through April 30 Glenna Goodacre, American bronze sculptor; Marsha Hammel, Americal oil painter

709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

953-4252. Open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and during concerts.

March 1 through April 1 Laurel Maul. Opening reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. May 9. Free.

April 4 through May 27 Brooks Palmer Tracey Opening reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. April 6. Free.

ISLAND GALLERY WEST

5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach.

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

Monday through Saturday.

March 1 through March 31 “Reflections” acrylic paintings

by Marlane Wurzbach. Opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. March 11. Free.

April 1 through April 30 “Cigar Box Guitars: Playable Wall Art” by Jerry Patridge.

Opening reception 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 8.

May 2 through May 31 “Old Florida Splendor, Landscapes & Vistas” by Joanna Karpay. Opening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. May 2. Free.

LONGBOAT KEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, A DIVISION OF RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key. 383-2345. Lbkca.org.

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

March 9 through March 30 2016 Community Juried Exhibition

MANATEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 502 Third Ave., W., Bradenton.

758-5875. Manateeperformingartscenter.com. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

March 10 through April 10 “Strong Women of the StageCostume Exhibition” April 12 through May 12 “Karen de Leon Stuart-Oil Painting Exhibition”

THE RINGLING

5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota.

359-5700. Ringling.org. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week and until 8 p.m. Thursdays.

March 1 through April 17 “Samurai: The Way of the Warrior” March 1 through May 1 “Ink, Silk and Gold: Islamic Art” from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

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March 1 through Oct. 6 Walker Guest House Replica March 4 through June 20 “Cirque/Cyrk/Cirkus: Circus Posters Across Europe”

RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

2700 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 351-5100. Ringling.edu/ selbygallery. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and Wednesday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday.

4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 4 Ringling College of Art and Design Artwalk. Free.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 20, at madeby Gallery Meet Alumni/Disney Artist Tim Rogerson. Free.

March 1 through March 19 “Nature in Glass” at the Richard & Barbara Basch Gallery March 4 through April 2 “Photography and Film Constructs” at the Willis Smith Gallery. Opening reception from 4:30 to 7 p.m. March 4. Free.

April 8 through May 13 2016 Best of Ringling Annual Juried Student Exhibitions at all campus galleries. Free.

STATE OF THE ARTS GALLERY

1525 State St., Sarasota. 9552787. Sarasotafineart.com Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

March 1 through June 1 “Wabi Sabi: The Art of Imperfection”

April 29 through June 10 2016 Annual Ringling College Senior Thesis Exhibitions at all campus galleries. Free.

May 20 through June 10 “Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Community Exhibition” at the Willis Smith Gallery. Free.

March 1 through April 1 “Ferenc Beleznay: Recent Photographs” at the Patricia Thompson Gallery

“Wabi Sabi,” at State of the Arts Gallery, explores the beauty of imperfection.

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Voted Best Burger in Manatee County 2 years running!

Handmade, gourmet STUFFED hamburgers. Delicious side dishes. Unique appetizers. Great assortment of local craft beer. FULL BELLY is a can’t miss. Feeling adventurous? Dive in to the acclaimed peanut butter and maple bacon stuffed burger. Bringin’ Fun back to the Bun! Mon – Thu: 11am – 9pm; Fri – Sat: 11am – 10pm; Sun: 12pm – 8pm. Happy Hour Mon – Fri: 4-7pm.

FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE. 8742 SR 70 East, Lakewood Ranch 941.727.7111 | fullbellystuffedburgers.com

FULL BELLY STUFFED BURGERS

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Maine Lobster Take them live or we’ll steam for you!

Maine Steamers Cod • Haddock Cherrystones and More!

941-918-2529 8780 S. Tamiami Tr., Sarasota FL, 34238

www.lotsalobstersarasota.com Join us on Facebook at Lotsa Lobster

Tues-Sat 11-6, Sun 11-4, Closed Monday

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Next to SkyKing fireworks, just south of Sarasota Square Mall

LOTSA LOBSTER is a Maine lobster and New England seafood market. Although they don’t have dine in, Suzanne or Keith can steam the lobsters for you. Come in and pick your own from our 1,000 gallon tank, or call ahead and we will have it ready for you to take home and eat.

Our seafood is fresh from the North and includes, haddock, cod, sword, tuna, salmon, sea scallops, mussels, steamer clams, stuffies and crab cakes. We offer a local selection of grouper, snapper, shrimp and stone crabs. Treats from the freezer include, frog legs, octopus, langostino, crawfish meat and more.

Try Suzanne’s Summer Salad - just ask for a sample.

Open Tuesday - Saturday 11 - 6; Sunday 11 - 4; Closed Monday.

8780 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.918.2529 | lotsalobstersarasota.com

Marker 4 Restaurant Waterfront Dining

MARKER 4 RESTAURANT

Marker 4 Restaurant located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway at Fisherman’s Wharf Marina is the home of fresh, creative seafood with seasonal selections for all palates. Marker 4 offers open air waterfront dining with a touch of sophistication. Enjoy a juicy grouper sandwich or bowl of homemade lobster bisque while watching the sailors and boaters meander down the ICW. Come visit Marker 4’s Tiki Hut for a hand-crafted cocktail and watch a beautiful Venice sunset. The tiki hut features live music weekly. Old Florida Charm … New Florida Flavor!

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509 N. Tamiami Trail, Venice 941.786.3291 | marker4.com

7275 S Tamiami Trail, Sarasota | 1 N Lemon Avenue, Sarasota 941.330.0440 | mattisons.com

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Awarded Best Chef in Sarasota, this local, award-winning, Chef-owned culinary group offers outdoor dining in the heart of downtown Sarasota at Mattison’s City Grille and, just over the Siesta Key Bridge, is Mattison’s Forty-One, a highly acclaimed, family-friendly restaurant. Mattison’s Catering is a full service, in-house/off-site company using fresh, natural, and local ingredients for weddings, events, parties and more.

Mattison’s Bayside is the in-house caterer at the Van Wezel, offering pre-show dining along with catered weddings and events. Mattison’s offers outstanding service, and quality ingredients, while supporting the community, regional farmers and culinary suppliers.

MATTISON’S

6631 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key 941.349.4024 | miguelsrestaurant.net

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Dine to your heart’s content at Miguel’s Restaurant, specializing in French and continental cuisine. Serving Siesta Key since 1983 with a wide selection of homemade and creative European-style dishes, we pride ourselves on serving unique lost table-side meals! Cozy up in this hideaway, just over Siesta’s South bridge, and feel a million miles away from it all. In addition to exquisite cuisine, Miguel’s offers an extensive wine list, full bar, and decadent desserts. Happy Hour daily from 4 - 6 pm with specially priced 4-course dinner menu options, such as Lamb Chops, Roast Duck, and Filet de Boeuf Chasseur.

Reservations recommended in season.

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MIGUEL’S FRENCH CONTINENTAL CUISINE

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9105 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key 941.349.2212 | opheliasonthebay.com

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When you visit Ophelia’s, one of the first things you’ll notice is their view. The two glass walled dining rooms and outside open air patio give you an unfettered, eye-level view of Little Sarasota Bay. Our executive chef Daniel Olson is constantly reinventing our menu to offer guests new and appealing tastes. You’ll enjoy classic American cuisine enhanced with international flavors, leading to a unique and truly memorable culinary experience. Our nightly printed menu features the freshest possible ingredients: Florida grown fruits and vegetables and fish that is flown in daily. Ophelia’s on the Bay is the perfect place for Sunday brunch, served 11 am - 2 pm, or dinner served nightly from 5 - 10 pm.

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for the love of home

TAMPA 2906 West Kennedy Blvd.

SARASOTA 1411 1st St. COMING SOON!

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A membership at Longboat Key Club puts you at the center of the island’s vibrant social scene with exclusive amenities, elite member-only events and a calendar full of exciting activities. Our recent multimillion dollar enhancements include 45 holes of golf over two newly renovated courses, upgraded locker rooms, brand new spa facilities, an upgraded fitness center and new touches in our eight restaurants and lounges. The award –winning Tennis Gardens offers the region’s premier facility for tennis enthusiasts and our 291 slip marina has earned the designation as one of the Top 25 Marinas in North America. Be part of the region’s premier Club EXPERIENCE, become a member today!

Juliette Valin, Director of Membership

To arrange for your personal tour and membership preview, call Juliette Valin 941.387.1661 or email Membership@LongboatKeyClub.com

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