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‘AN EVENING WITH JUDY GARLAND’ When: March 1-3 Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Tickets: $35 Info: Call 953-3434.

‘THE CAKE’ When: April 13-28 Where: Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Tickets: From $25.60 Info: Call 351-8000.

‘EVOLVING/ REVOLVING’ When: May 2-5 Where: Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Tickets: From $10 Info: Call 260-8485.

The final performance of the Sarasota Contemporary Dance season has become the group’s annual homage to the development of the company — particularly fitting for the 20182019 season, which is themed “Rooted.” This show will consist of diverse, fresh works by past company collaborators and/ or dancers as well as popular works brought back to life onstage. This year’s production will feature Florida State University School of Dance Professor Emerita Gerri Houlihan; New York University Tisch School of Arts Academic Director and associate arts professor Pamela Pietro; and an aerial work by SCD Co-Founder Rachael Inman.

This heartwarming play by Bekah Brunstetter, the Emmy Award-winning writer and producer of the hit TV series “This is Us,” tells the story of Jen, a bride-to-be whose biggest wish is for her deceased mother’s friend Della, a talented but struggling baker, to make her wedding cake. The only problem is Della’s not too keen on the idea of baking a cake for a same-sex couple. This impactful play tackles the challenging topics of faith, family and, of course, love.

‘COMMON DENOMINATOR: MARY GRANDPRÉ + TOM CASMER.’ When: April 13 through May 12 Where: GAZE Modern, 340 Central Ave. Tickets: Free admission Info: Call 400-0598.

‘NABUCCO’ When: March 2-24 Where: Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Ave. Tickets: From $19 Info: Call 328-1300.

This beloved work by Giuseppe Verdi hasn’t been performed

by Sarasota Opera since 1995, and Artistic Director Victor DeRenzi said both he and the audience have been asking for it. The director told audiences at the season announcement Feb. 3 that he’s excited to show off the company in this piece about the king of Babylon, who takes the Hebrews into captivity after destroying their temple.

While he’s off ruining lives, his rebellious daughter, Abigaille, plots to seize the throne and the affection of her sister’s lover.

This causes Nabucco to declare himself god, and chaos ensues.

Not many married couples can handle a road trip together, let alone a collaborative visual arts project. But illustrator Mary GrandPré and Ringling College of Art and Design illustration professor Thomas Casmer are the perfect pair. GrandPré is best known for her illustrations on Scholastic’s American Harry

No, you’re not in Kansas anymore, so slip into those ruby slippers and pucker up because John Truett might just kiss you tonight. If you didn’t get the hint, Sarasota Orchestra is celebrating the life of iconic movie star Judy Garland in its second pops concert of the season. Enjoy beloved songs from her biggest silver screen hits, ranging from “Wizard of Oz” to “Meet Me in St. Louis.” The orchestra will play live alongside Garland’s original vocals for a haunting, impactful musical experience. Get a glimpse into the life of a star that burned out too soon with rare home movies, photos and Garland’s own reminiscences accompanying the original arrangements.

Potter book covers, and Casmer has worked for small design groups, in-house illustration studios and more. The couple put their creative minds together to create a series of insightful abstract and tradigital paintings on display through May 12. An opening reception is planned for 5-8 p.m. April 13.

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FIREFLY GALA Benefiting: Forty Carrots Family Center When: 6 p.m. Saturday, March 30 Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive Chairwoman: Ariane Dart Tickets: $475 Call: 365-7716, Ext. 318.

Do you wake up in the morning feeling like PDiddy? Kesha does, and she’s coming to Sarasota to make you feel just as alive. This 21-andolder gala brings in a celebrity band or artist every year for a rocking good time. So bring your glitter, make it rain and let us see your hands up for this hit singer who’s making a defiant comeback after the 2017 release of “Rainbow,” her first record in five years.

GIRLS INC. CELEBRATION LUNCHEON Benefiting: Girls Inc. of Sarasota County When: 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 30 Where: Sarasota Municipal Auditorium, 801 N. Tamiami Trail Tickets: $150 Call: 366-6646, Ext. 207.

The annual Celebration Luncheon for Girls Inc. brings tears, laughter and all the emotions in between year after year. This year’s honorees haven’t been announced yet, but if they are anything like the women we saw on stage last year, they will be strong, smart and bold. Pack a few tissues in your purse or pocket, and a bit of cash to purchase handmade items from the girls. The morning starts off with a shopping and social hour before the honorees grace the stage.

PAWS ON THE CATWALK Benefiting: Humane Society of Sarasota County When: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 1 Where: Art Ovation Hotel, 1255 N. Palm Ave. Co-Chairwomen: Donna Koffman and Tammy Karp Tickets: $150 Call: 955-4131, Ext. 121.

Puppies, kittens, fashion, shopping and hot guys?

What more could a girl ask for in one event?

The annual Paws on the Catwalk brings animallovers and fashionistas together for a morning of shopping and runway fashion. The Humane Society of Sarasota even brings in adoptable animals, so guests are able to go home with a new family member (hopefully with their family’s blessing).

RED RIBBON GALA

SEASON CELEBRATION ON STAGE Benefiting: Asolo Repertory Theatre When: 6 p.m. Monday, April 1 Where: FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Tickets: $250 Call: 351-9010, Ext. 4702.

If Laura Stuart Wood is designing the event, you know it will look like none other. At last year’s Season Celebration, guests were transported underwater — there were even live mermaids greeting guests upon arrival. This year, she’s working on a winter in Narnia theme, so we can expect woods, snow and Turkish delight.

Benefiting: CAN Community Health When: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16 Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota, 1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive Co-Chairs: James Amato, Susan Malloy Jones and Terry McKee Tickets: $450 Call: 366-0134, Ext. 10182.

CAN Community Health is working hard to end HIV and AIDS, and this year, the nonprofit is hosting its first gala. The Red Ribbon Gala will take guests into an evening of immersion with special guests Billy Porter and M.J. Rodriguez from the FX hit show “Pose.”

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10 FRIDAY MARCH 1 Paws on the Catwalk Humane Society of Sarasota County 10:30 a.m. at Art Ovation Hotel Tickets $150 Call 955-4131, Ext. 121.

Jazz At Two Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Runs through April 12 Tickets $20; members $10 Call 366-1552.

The Showtime Benefit 3 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $20 Call 488-1115.

Music on Main: Jah Movement 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Main Street Free Call 907-9243.

Nashville’s Music Row Comes to the Ballpark Orioles Charitable Foundation Music & Arts Education Scholarships 6:30 p.m. at the Orioles Training Complex Call 893-6341.

‘Cherry Docs’ 7 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through March 17 Tickets $19-$39 Call 366-9000.

“The Amen Corner” runs through March 3 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe under the direction of Chuck Smith.

‘42nd Street’ 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through March 24 Tickets $15-$36 Call 488-1115.

‘The Wonder Years: The Music Of The Baby Boomers’ 7:30 p.m. at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 9 Tickets from $34 Call 366-9000.

‘The Amen Corner’ 7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Runs through March 3 Tickets $45; students and active military $20 Call 366-1505.

‘An Evening with Rodney’ 7:30 p.m. at The Players Centre for Performing Arts Tickets $25 Call 365-2494.

‘The Magic Flute’ 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Runs through March 23 Tickets from $19 Call 328-1300.

‘Into The Night’ 7:30 p.m. at Kiwanis Theater, Manatee Performing Arts Center Runs through March 17 Tickets from $27 Call 748-1111.

‘Reckless’ FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training 8 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through March 10 Tickets $30 Call 351-8000.

Circus Sarasota Circus Arts Conservatory 7 p.m. at the Big Top in Nathan Benderson Park Runs through March 10 Tickets $15-$55 Call 355-9805.

‘The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time’ 8 p.m. at Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through March 29 Tickets from $29 Call 366-9000.

‘An Evening with Judy Garland’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 Call 953-3434 ‘Mary Poppins’ 8 p.m. at Stone Hall, Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets from $30 Call 748-5875.

‘The Crucible’ Asolo Repertory Theatre 8 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through March 10 Tickets from $30.60 Call 351-8000.

Beppe Gambetta 8 p.m. at Fogartyville Community Arts and Media Center Tickets $15; day of $20 Call 800-838-3006.

‘Guitar Girls’ 7:30 p.m. at Goldstein Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through April 14 Tickets $34-$39 Call 366-9000.

Circus Sarasota 2019 runs through March 10 at the Ulla Searing Big Top behind The Mall at University Town Center.

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8:00 pm | Ed Smith Stadium Enjoy classic favorites such as Aretha Franklin’s You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman, Tina Turner’s Proud Mary and Joan Jett’s I Love Rock n’ Roll. Our guest vocalists also salute the music of Carole King, Janis Joplin, Minnie Riperton and Heart. Vocalists include Grammy-nominated Cassidy Catanzaro, The Voice contestant Katrina Rose, and Broadway and jazz vocalist Shayna Steele. Get yourself some ballpark fare, sit back in the stands and enjoy the Orchestra performing from the field.

A spectacular fireworks display closes out an evening of hits and home runs.

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SATURDAY MARCH 2 ‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’ Asolo Repertory Theatre 2 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through March 31 Call 351-8000.

‘An Evening with Judy Garland’ Sarasota Orchestra 2:30 and 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 Call 953-3434.

Showtime Benefit 3 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $22 Call 488-1115.

Bethesda House Mardi Gras Madness Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice Inc. 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $150 Call 355-4680, Ext. 311.

‘Mary Poppins’ 8 p.m. at Stone Hall, Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets from $30 Call 748-5875.

Vive les Folies Bergère Asolo Repertory Theatre 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $400 Call 351-9010, Ext. 4702.

Free Pre-Performance ‘Nabucco’ Introductory Talk 6:45 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House, Felding Hall Runs through March 24 Free, reservations required Call 328-1300.

Spring Ballet Extravaganza The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School 7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $14-$47 Call 218-3779.

‘Nabucco’ 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Runs through March 24 Tickets from $19 Call 328-1300.

Cynthia Sayer and Her Hot Jazz Quartet performs March 2.

‘Sweat’ Asolo Repertory Theatre 8 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through April 13 From $30.60 Call 351-8000.

Claudia Schmidt 8 p.m. at Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center Tickets $12; day of $15 Call 800-838-3006.

Cynthia Sayer and Her Hot Jazz Quartet 8 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $27.50; students and Sarasota Jazz Club members $22.50 Call 552-5325.

FST Improv: ‘Life’s A Beach’ 8:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 28 Tickets $15 Call 366-9000.

Asolo Gala After-Party Asolo Repertory Theatre 10:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $50 Call 351-9010, Ext. 4702.

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STILL PLAYING Jazz At Two runs through April 12 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota.

See March 1 listing.

‘42nd Street’ runs through March 24 at Venice Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘Cherry Docs’ runs through March 17 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘The Wonder Years: The Music of the Baby Boomers’ runs through June 9 at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

Circus Sarasota runs through March 10 at the Big Top in Nathan Benderson Park.

See March 1 listing.

‘The Amen Corner’ runs through March 3 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

See March 1 listing.

‘Guitar Girls’ runs through April 14 at Goldstein Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘The Magic Flute’ runs through March 23 at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 1 listing.

‘Into The Night’ runs through March 17 at Kiwanis Theater, Manatee Performing Arts Center.

See March 1 listing.

‘Reckless’ runs through March 10 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

See March 1 listing.

‘The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time’ runs through March 29 at Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘The Crucible’ runs through March 10 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

See March 1 listing.

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‘Nabucco’ runs through March 24 at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 2 listing.

‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’ runs through March 31 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

See March 2 listing.

FST Improv: ‘Life’s A Beach’ runs through June 28 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

‘Sweat’ runs through April 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

See March 2 listing.

‘Turandot’ runs through March 22 at Sarasota Opera House.

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Sarasota Orchestra’s Sarasota String Quartet performs at 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 3, at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center.

Goldie’s Legacy Brunch Hershorin Schiff Community Day School 11 a.m. at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens Tickets $85; patrons $180 Call 552-2770.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: ‘Jazz in the Park’ Jazz Club of Sarasota Noon at Phillippi Estate Park Free Call 366-1552.

‘Turandot’ 1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Runs through March 22 Tickets from $19 Call 328-1300.

Spring Ballet Extravaganza The Sarasota Cuban Ballet School 2 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $14-$47 Call 218-3779.

‘Mary Poppins’ 2 p.m. at Stone Hall, Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets from $30 Call 748-5875.

Celtic Woman — Ancient Land Tour 3 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $43.95-$119.28 Call 953-3368.

24th Annual Sarasota Choir Festival 4 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Free Call 350-0896.

Sarasota String Quartet Sarasota Orchestra 4 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets from $36 Call 953-3434.

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MONDAY MARCH 4 Tour of the Historic Sarasota Opera House 10:30 a.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $12 Call 328-1300.

RCLA Town Hall Lecture Series: Caroline Kennedy 10:30 a.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Call 309-5100.

APRIL 21 • Multiple Seatings Beginning at 10 A.M. Celebrate Easter Sunday with a buffet brunch, a leisurely egg hunt, children’s activities, and live music.

Take family photos with the Easter Bunny overlooking beautiful Sarasota Bay.

Ringling by the Bay 6 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $15; members $5 Call 358-3180.

‘Orpheus and His Lyre’ Featuring Matthew Aucoin ensemblenewSRQ 8 p.m. at First Congregational Church Tickets $20; students $10 Email george@ensemblenewsrq.org.

MAY 12 • Multiple Seatings Beginning at 10 A.M. Sweeping views of Sarasota Bay provide the perfect backdrop for honoring mothers at Selby Gardens.

With an exquisite buffet provided by Michael’s On East, mothers are sure to have a delightful day.

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The traveling show “Rain — A Tribute to the Beatles” makes its local stop at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

TUESDAY MARCH 5 Fine Arts Society of Sarasota Art Tours 10 a.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Free Call 330-0680.

Abilities Shining Luncheon Easter Seals Happiness House 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $175 Call 786-4605.

Principal Artists Roundtable 5 p.m. at Kamlet Library, Sarasota Opera House Tickets $20 Call 328-1300.

Goodwill Mardi Gras Gala Goodwill Manasota 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $200 Call 355-2721.

‘Rain — A Tribute to the Beatles’ 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $37-$82 Call 953-3368.

Fashion Show and Luncheon Bradenton Opera Guild 11:30 a.m. at Lakewood Ranch Country Club Tickets $40; patrons $50 Call 755-7426.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 6

Music Matinee — Sarasota Opera Studio Artists Sarasota Concert Association Noon at Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Free Call 225-6500.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: ‘Round Midnight’ Jazz Club of Sarasota 9:30 a.m. at Burns Court Cinema Tickets $15; members $10 Call 366-1552.

Tom Purviance: Piano Works of Chopin Sarasota Music Archive 10:30 a.m. at Selby Library Geldbart Auditorium Free Call 861-1168.

Gauguin Nights 6 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $50; members $45 Call 366-5731.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: Mainstage Concerts Jazz Club of Sarasota 6:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Sarasota Tickets $55; members $45 Call 366-1552.

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An Evening with Judy Collins 7:30 p.m. at Stone Hall, Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets $27-$37 Call 748-5875.

‘In a Word’ 8 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre Runs through April 14 Tickets $5-$31 Call 321-1397.

High Time 8 p.m. at Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center Tickets $15; day of $20 Call 800-838-3006.

Garden to Plate Wine Dinner takes place at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

THURSDAY MARCH 7 Sarasota Jazz Festival: ‘Round Midnight’ Jazz Club of Sarasota 9:30 a.m. at Burns Court Cinema Tickets $15; members $10 Call 366-1552.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: Pub Crawl by Trolley Jazz Club of Sarasota 5:30 p.m. in Downtown Sarasota Tickets $20; day of $25 Call 366-1552.

Fighting for Truth + Care for All: Planned Parenthood’s Sarasota Dinner and Silent Auction Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida 6 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Sarasota Tickets $225 Call 209-7949.

My Three Sons Vocal Quartet Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 6 p.m. at Plantation Golf & Country Club Tickets $48 Call 306-1202.

Youth Opera Courtyard Concerts 6:30 p.m. at Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard, Sarasota Opera House Free Call 328-1300.

More Than A Movie: ‘Shrek’ 5:30 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $15; members $13.50; children 6-17 $10; children under 5 free Call 358-3180.

‘A Flea In Her Ear’ 8 p.m. at Island Players Theater Runs through March 24 Tickets $20 Call 1-580-965-5665.

Garden to Plate Wine Dinner 6 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $200 Call 248-2585.

Ringling Underground 8 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $15; members and college students with ID free Call 358-3180.

FRIDAY MARCH 8 Concerts at Noon: Apprentice Artists Noon at Lee & Bob Peterson Great Room, Sarasota Opera House Tickets $5 Call 328-1300.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: ‘Jazz-Themed Stages’ Jazz Club of Sarasota Noon at Hyatt Regency Sarasota Tickets $40; members $30 Call 366-1552.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: Mainstage Concerts Jazz Club of Sarasota 6:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Sarasota Tickets $55; members $45 Call 366-1552.

Tommy Davidson 6:30 and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $29 Call 925-3869.

Maryville College Concert Choir 7 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Free Call 922-1597.

‘Poetry And Liberty’ The Sarasota Ballet 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35-$115 Call 359-0099.

SATURDAY MARCH 9 6th Annual Sarasota Spring Fine Art Paragon Festivals and Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association 10 a.m. at Downtown Sarasota on Gulf Stream Free Call 487-8061.

31st Annual Springfest Festival Of Fine Arts & Fine Art Crafts Anna Maria Island Art League 10 a.m. at Holmes Beach City Field Free; Call 778-2099.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: ‘Jazz-Themed Stages’ Jazz Club of Sarasota Noon at Hyatt Regency Sarasota Tickets $20; members $15 Call 366-1552.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: ‘Generations of Jazz’ Afternoon Concert Jazz Club of Sarasota Noon at Hyatt Regency Sarasota Tickets $20; members $15 Call 366-1552.

‘Poetry And Liberty’ The Sarasota Ballet 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 Call 359-0099.

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My Three Sons Vocal Quartet performs March 7 at Plantation Golf & Country Club in Venice with Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota.

Author Signing: Circus Legends Extravaganza 2 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota Free Call 365-7900.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: Mainstage Concerts Jazz Club of Sarasota 3 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Sarasota Tickets $55; members $45 Call 366-1552.

Cause 4 Hope Neuro Challenge Foundation 5:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $250 Call 926-6413.

Tommy Davidson 6:30 and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $29 Call 925-3869.

Kaleidoscope of Creativity Booker High School VPA 7 p.m. at the Rooftop of Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Tickets $100 Call 355-2967, Ext. 65244.

Banyan Ball: World Traveler The Out-of-Door Academy 7 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $350 Call 554-3405.

Kaleidoscope of Creativity Booker High School VPA 7 p.m. at Rooftop, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Tickets $100 Call 355-2967.

Pavel Haas Quartet

March 15 • 7:30 pm

Riverview Performing Arts Center Shostakovich • Quartet No. 7 in F-sharp Minor, Op. 108 and Quartet No. 8 in C Minor, Op. 110 Beethoven • Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3

David Russell, Classical Guitarist GuitarSarasota 7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center Tickets $35-$49, students $5 Call 260-3306.

‘Celebrating Bernstein’s World’ Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25-$45 Call 306-1202.

‘Rita / Susanna’s Secret’ 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Runs through March 23 Tickets from $19 Call 328-1300.

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April 3 • 7:30 pm • Van Wezel Berlioz • Roman Carnival Overture Brahms • Piano Concerto No. 2 Prokofiev • Selections from Romeo & Juliet

Legends of American Music with Johnny Rodgers 8 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $22.50; GPAC families $17.50 Call 552-5325.

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31st Annual Springfest Festival Of Fine Arts & Fine Art Crafts Anna Maria Island Art League 10 a.m. at Holmes Beach City Field Free Call 778-2099.

Renowned artist Chuck Smith directs “Lil and Louis.”

SUNDAY MARCH 10 6th Annual Sarasota Spring Fine Art Paragon Festivals and Sarasota Downtown Merchants Association 10 a.m. in downtown Sarasota on Gulf Stream Avenue Free Call 487-8061.

‘Celebrating Bernstein’s World’ Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 3 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25-$45 Call 306-1202.

‘Out of This World’ Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Call 907-4123.

Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ Key Chorale 4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Tickets $30-$40 Call 921-4845.

Celebrate Sarasota Ring Sarasota 4 p.m. at Rosser Memorial Community Church Free, donations accepted Call 451-7601.

Sarasota Jazz Festival: ‘Lil and Louis, A Play with Music’ Jazz Club of Sarasota 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Tickets $25 Call 587-8290.

Jo Morello’s play “Lil and Louis, A Play with Music” runs March 10 at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

‘Let’s Hang On’ Frankie Valli Tribute Show 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $42 Call 488-1115.

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On Pointe Luncheon The Sarasota Ballet 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Free, reservation required Call 225-6519.

Apprentice and Studio Artists Concert Sarasota Opera Noon at Venice Public Library Free Call 328-1300.

‘Let’s Hang On’ Frankie Valli Tribute Show 3 and 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $42 Call 488-1115.

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Mendelssohn’s ‘Elijah’ Key Chorale 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Tickets $30-$40 Call 921-4845.

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Technical Staff Roundtable 5 p.m. at Kamlet Library, Sarasota Opera House Tickets $20 Call 328-1300.

Youth Opera Courtyard Concerts 6:30 p.m. at Donna Wolf Steigerwaldt Courtyard, Sarasota Opera House Free Call 328-1300.

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Jazz At Two runs through April 12 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota.

See March 1 listing.

‘Cherry Docs’ runs through March 17 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘42nd Street’ runs through March 24 at Venice Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘The Wonder Years: The Music of the Baby Boomers’ runs through June 9 at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘The Magic Flute’ runs through March 23 at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 1 listing.

‘Into The Night’ runs through March 17 at Kiwanis Theater, Manatee Performing Arts Center.

See March 1 listing.

‘The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time’ runs through March 29 at Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘Nabucco’ runs through March 24 at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 2 listing.

Sarasota Opera’s ’19 Winter Opera Festival season runs through March 24.

‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’ runs through March 31 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

See March 2 listing.

FST Improv: ‘Life’s A Beach’ runs through June 28 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

‘Sweat’ runs through April 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

See March 2 listing.

‘Turandot’ runs through March 22 at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 3 listing.

‘A Flea In Her Ear’ runs through March 24 at Island Players Theater.

See March 7 listing.

‘In a Word’ runs through April 14 at Urbanite Theatre.

See March 8 listing.

‘Rita / Susanna’s Secret’ runs through March 23 at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 9 listing.

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 13 Award Luncheon Bradenton Opera Guild 11:30 a.m. at IMG Country Club at El Conquistador Tickets $30; patrons $45 Call 538 7262.

Sarasota Opera Studio Artists Performance Sarasota Music Archive Noon at Selby Library Geldbart Auditorium Free Call 861-1168.

Wine and Design: Tropical Paradise 6 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $75; members $65 Call 366-5731.

Pavel Haas Quarter performs for Sarasota Concert Association on Friday, March 15, at Riverview Performing Arts Center.

Erik Myers 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $21 Call 925-3869.

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‘Love Sung in the Key of Aretha’ 7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Runs through April 28 Tickets $45; students and active military $20 Call 366-1505.

THURSDAY MARCH 14 Concerts at Noon: Orchestra Soloists — Verdi Transcriptions Noon at Lee & Bob Peterson Great Room, Sarasota Opera House Tickets $5 Call 328-1300.

Author Signing: Political Cartoonist Paul Szep 2 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota Free Call 365-7900.

‘Earshot - An Initiative for New Music’ Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets from $15 Call 953-3434.

Disney’s touring production of “The Lion King” runs March 14-31 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Interactive Dinner JoshProvides Epilepsy 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $225 Call 302-0070.

Champagne and Diamond Gala Women’s Council of Realtors Manatee County 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club Tickets $85 Visit wcrdiamonds.com.

Erik Myers 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $21 Call 925-3869.

Guitar Ensemble — ‘Light The Fire’ State College of Florida 7:30 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $10 Call 752-5351.

‘The Lion King’ 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Runs through March 31 Tickets from $82 Call 953-3368.

‘Blown Sideways Through Life’ 8 p.m. at The Players Centre for Performing Arts Runs through March 24 Tickets $18 Call 365-2494.

FRIDAY MARCH 15 Johanna Fincher, Soprano, and Luis Gonzalez, Baritone Sarasota Music Club 10:30 a.m. at Eicher Auditorium, Sunnyside Village Free, but donations appreciated Call 925-3602.

Concerts at Noon: Studio Understudies Noon at Lee & Bob Peterson Great Room, Sarasota Opera House Tickets $5 Call 328-1300.

Erik Myers 6:30 and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $21 Call 925-3869.

Party on the Pass Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium 6:30 p.m. at Mote Aquarium Courtyard Tickets $125 Call 388-4441, Ext. 139.

In Studio Performance Series with Rosanna Tavarez 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio Tickets $20 Call 260-8485.

Pavel Haas Quarter Sarasota Concert Association 7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center Tickets $25-$69 Call 225-6500.

‘The Players Follies & The Flash Tappers In Movin’ On’ 7:30 p.m. at The Players Centre for Performing Arts Tickets $20 Call 365-2494.

Po’ Ramblin’ Boys 8 p.m. at Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center Tickets $15; day of $18 Call 800-838-3006.

SEASON SATURDAY MARCH 16

In Studio Performance Series with Rosanna Tavarez 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Studio Tickets $20 Call 260-8485.

Creative Arts Association Spring Art Show and Sale Creative Arts Association of Lakewood Ranch 9 a.m. at Lakewood Ranch Town Hall Free Call 907-8244.

2nd Annual Lakewood Ranch Winter Fine Art Festival Paragon Festivals and Main Street at Lakewood Ranch 10 a.m. in Downtown Lakewood Ranch Free Call 487-8061.

Umbrella House Tour Sarasota Architectural Foundation 11 a.m. at 1300 Westway Drive Tickets $40 Call 364-2199.

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An Evening with Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ Van Wezel Foundation 5 p.m. at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $275; children $185 Call 366-5578.

Erik Myers 6:30 and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $21 Call 925-3869.

Red Ribbon Gala CAN Community Health 6:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $450 Call 366-0134, Ext. 10182.

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Sarasota Architectural Foundation hosts a monthly tour of the Umbrella House, and the next is March 16 at the Lido Shores home.

‘Earshot — An Initiative for New Music’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets from $15 Call 953-3434.

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SEASON SUNDAY MARCH 17 2nd Annual Lakewood Ranch Winter Fine Art Festival Paragon Festivals and Main Street at Lakewood Ranch 10 a.m. at Downtown Lakewood Ranch Free; Call 487-8061.

Eight Over 80 Aviva — A Campus for Senior Life 10:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East $200; Call 203-6237.

Jazz with Pizzazz: New Orleans Style The Venice Symphony 11 a.m. at Plantation Golf and Country Club Tickets from $80 Call 207-8822.

Author Signing: Andrea Gabor 2 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota Free; Call 365-7900.

Lulo Reinhardt and Daniel Stelter perform March 17 at Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center.

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‘Buddy Returns’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $38 Call 488-1115.

MONDAY MARCH 18 ‘Buddy Returns’ 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $38 Call 488-1115.

Ringling by the Bay 6 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $15; members $5 Call 358-3180.

‘It’s Miller Time’ Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5; Call 907-4123.

Stan Kenton All Star Big Band Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 3 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $25-$45 Call 306-1202.

‘From Ireland with Luck’ Belle Canto Women’s Vocal Ensemble 4 p.m. at Siesta Key Chapel Tickets $10; Call 400-2152.

Celebrate Sarasota Ring Sarasota 4 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church Free, donations accepted Call 451-7601.

Lulo Reinhardt and Daniel Stelter 7 p.m. at Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center Tickets $18; day of $23 Call 800-838-3006.

Nick Haas, Flamenco, Bossa Nova and Jazz Guitarist GuitarSarasota 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Free Call 260-3306.

‘The Sacred Stage’ Musica Sacra of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ Tickets $25; students free Call 405-7322.

TUESDAY MARCH 19 16th Annual Luncheon and Silent Auction Samaritan Counseling 11 a.m. at Church of the Palms Tickets $125 Call 926-2959.

Celebration/Installation Luncheon Sarasota Opera Guild 11:30 a.m. at Venice Yacht Club Tickets $65 Call 201-819-3402.

Annual Picnic Sarasota Opera Guild 5 p.m. at Turtle Beach Tickets $35 Call 383-1109.

STILL PLAYING Jazz At Two runs through April 12 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota.

See March 1 listing.

‘Guitar Girls’ runs through April 14 at Goldstein Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

FST Improv: ‘Life’s A Beach’ runs through June 28 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

‘Turandot’ runs through March 22 at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 3 listing.

‘42nd Street’ runs through March 24 at Venice Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘A Flea In Her Ear’ runs through March 24 at Island Players Theater.

See March 7 listing.

‘The Wonder Years: The Music Of The Baby Boomers’ runs through June 9 at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘In a Word’ runs through April 14 at Urbanite Theatre.

See March 8 listing.

‘The Magic Flute’ runs through March 23 at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 1 listing.

‘Into The Night’ runs through March 17 at Kiwanis Theater, Manatee Performing Arts Center.

See March 1 listing.

‘The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time’ runs through March 29 at Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘Rita / Susanna’s Secret’ runs through March 23 at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 9 listing.

‘Love Sung in the Key of Aretha’ runs through April 28 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

See March 13 listing.

‘Blown Sideways Through Life’ runs through March 24 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

See March 14 listing.

‘Nabucco’ runs through March 24 at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 2 listing.

‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’ runs through March 31 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

See March 2 listing.

‘Sweat’ runs through April 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

See March 2 listing.

Lauren Yee’s “In a Word” runs through April 14 at Urbanite Theatre.

MARCH

Erik Myers 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $21 Call 925-3869.

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WEDNESDAY MARCH 20 Close-up on Opera Sarasota Music Archive 10:30 a.m. at Selby Library Geldbart Auditorium Free Call 861-1168.

Hero of History Luncheon Historical Society of Sarasota County 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $100 Call 364-9076.

‘Sound Of The Stage’ Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets from $40 Call 953-3434.

Hear & Now Ear Research Foundation 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $200 Call 365-0367.

Sarasota Orchestra’s Great Escapes 5 “Sound of the Stage,” conducted by Andrew Lane, runs March 2024 at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center and includes pieces by Sousa, Strauss and more.

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THURSDAY MARCH 21 ‘Mallets and Forethought’ with George Nickson Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $48 Call 306-1202.

Glitz at the Ritz-Carlton: Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon The Salvation Army 11:15 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $75 Call 552-5177.

Yoga Nights 5:45 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $15; members $13.50 Call 359-5700.

MARCH

‘Buyer & Cellar’ 7 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through April 12 Tickets from $19-39 Call 366-9000.

‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ 7:30 p.m. at Stone Hall, Manatee Performing Arts Center Runs through April 7 Tickets from $37 Call 748-5875.

‘Sound of the Stage’ Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $40 Call 953-3434.

‘Jazz at the Movies’ State College of Florida 7:30 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $10 Call 752-5351.

“Mallets and Forethought” with George Nickson takes place Thursday, March 21, at Michael’s On East.

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‘Sound of the Stage’ Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $40 Call 953-3434.

Garden to Plate Wine Dinner 6 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $200 Call 366-5731.

Tropical Nights: Hot Havana Nights Meals on Wheels Plus 6 p.m. at Grove Tickets $200 Call 747-4655.

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D.L. Hughley 6:30 and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $42 Call 925-3869.

‘Mozart and Mahler’ The Venice Symphony 7:30 p.m. at The Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $25 to $42 Call 207-8822.

‘Cirque Des Voix’ Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale 7:30 p.m. at the Big Top in Nathan Benderson Park Tickets $20-$55 Call 355-9805.

‘Disenchanted’ 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through April 14 Tickets $15-$36 Call 488-1115.

‘Noises Off’ 7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through April 20 From $26.10 Call 351-8000.

Tannahill Weavers 8 p.m. at Fogartyville Community Media & Arts Center Tickets $20; day of $25 Call 800-838-3006.

SATURDAY MARCH 23 Viewpoint Lecture and Demonstration Moving Ethos Dance 10:30 a.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 Call 360-7399.

‘Cirque Des Voix’ Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale 2 p.m. at Big Top in Nathan Benderson Park Tickets $20-$55 Call 355-9805.

‘Mozart and Mahler’ The Venice Symphony 3:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $25 to $42 Call 207-8822.

Avant-Garde: A Magical Evening 6 p.m. at Ringling College of Art and Design Tickets $300 Call 309-0108.

Jazzy Ladies Fashion Show ArtCenter Manatee 11 a.m. at Palm Aire Country Club Tickets $46 Call 746-2862.

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D.L. Hughley 6:30 and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $42 Call 925-3869.

Spring Concert Manatee Community Concert Band 7 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Free Call 363-1237.

‘Sound of the Stage’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $40 Call 953-3434.

Hershorin Schiff Community Day School’s Pour’em Another: World Tour fundraiser takes place March 23 at Michael’s On East.

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State College of Florida Guitar Ensemble 5 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Free; Call 922-1597.

‘Neil Diamond Tribute’ State College of Florida Foundation 2 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $40 Call 752-5398.

The Romm Family Trio performs March 24 at St. Boniface Church.

‘The Four Freshmen’ 2 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $35; Jazz Club Members members, GPAC families and students $30 Call 552-5325.

Joy of Jazz Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Venice Centennial Park Free; Call 366-1552.

Author Signing: Mark Weston and Carol Weston 2 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota Free Call 365-7900.

‘Sound of the Stage’ Sarasota Orchestra 2:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $40 Call 953-3434.

‘That’s Entertainment’ Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Church of the Palms Tickets $5 Call 907-4123.

‘By George, I Think We’ve Done It!’ The Pops Orchestra 3 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center Tickets $5-$30 Call 926-7677.

Romm Family Trio 4 p.m. at St. Boniface Church Free; Call 349-5616.

‘Cirque Des Voix’ Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale 5 p.m. at the Big Top in Nathan Benderson Park Tickets $20-$55 Call 355-9805.

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D.L. Hughley 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $42 Call 925-3869.

MONDAY MARCH 25 Principal Film Series: ‘Dame Margot Fonteyn, Ballet Royalty’ The Sarasota Ballet 6 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $15 Call 359-0099.

The 27th Annual Silver Fox Show 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through March 30 Tickets $25 Call 488-1115.

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‘By George, I Think We’ve Done It!’ The Pops Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $5-$30 Call 926-7677.

TUESDAY MARCH 26 ‘Piano Pizzazz Meets Fiddle Finesse’ Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 11 p.m. at Plantation Golf & Country Club Tickets $48 Call 306-1202.

Sarasota Chorus of the Keys’ Super Guest Night for Singing takes place Tuesday, March 26.

Collaboration Celebration Glasser/Schoenbaum Human Services Center 11:30 a.m. at The Westin Tickets $100 Call 365-4545, Ext. 102.

HospitaBull The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $175 Call 359-4582.

Super Guest Night for Singing Sarasota Chorus of the Keys 6:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church Chapel Annex Free; Call 518-522-5755.

WEDNESDAY MARCH 27 Close-up on Opera Sarasota Music Archive 10:30 a.m. at Selby Library Geldbart Auditorium Free; Call 861-1168.

Salon Series 2019: Philanthropy: Art or Science?

5:30 p.m. at Designing Women Boutique Tickets $28 Call 366-5293.

John Dicrosta 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18 Call 925-3869.

STILL PLAYING Jazz At Two runs through April 12 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota.

See March 1 listing.

‘Nabucco’ runs through March 24 at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 2 listing.

‘Guitar Girls’ runs through April 14 at Goldstein Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

FST Improv: ‘Life’s A Beach’ runs through June 28 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

‘42nd Street’ runs through March 24 at Venice Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘A Flea In Her Ear’ runs through March 24 at Island Players Theater.

See March 7 listing.

‘The Wonder Years: The Music Of The Baby Boomers’ runs through June 9 at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

‘In a Word’ runs through April 14 at Urbanite Theatre.

See March 8 listing.

‘A Doll’s House, Part 2’ runs through March 31 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

See March 2 listing.

‘Sweat’ runs through April 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

See March 2 listing.

‘Love Sung in the Key of Aretha’ runs through April 28 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

See March 13 listing.

‘Blown Sideways Through Life’ runs through March 24 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

See March 14 listing.

Asolo Repertory Theatre’s “A Doll House, Part 2” runs through March 31.

‘Buyer & Cellar’ runs through April 14 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 20 listing.

‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ runs through April 7 at Stone Hall, Manatee Performing Arts Center.

See March 21 listing.

‘Disenchanted’ runs through April 14 at Venice Theatre.

See March 22 listing.

‘Noises Off’ runs through April 20 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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State College of Florida Chamber Music presents “Close Encounters of the Music Kind” on March 28 at Neel Performing Arts Center.

THURSDAY MARCH 28 Dinner Series 3, New Discoveries Dinner Sarasota Orchestra 6 p.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $175 Call 487-2740.

Sunset Soiree Save Our Seabirds 6 p.m. at Michael’s on the Bay at Selby Gardens Tickets $250 Call 388-3010.

John Dicrosta 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18 Call 925-3869.

‘Close Encounters of the Music Kind’ SCF Chamber Music 7:30 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $10 Call 752-5351.

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SPARCCle Gala — Black & White Ball Safe Place And Rape Crisis Center 6 p.m. at The Westin Sarasota Tickets $275 Call 365-0208, Ext. 110.

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Meow Masquerade Cat Depot 6:30 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Sarasota Tickets $150 Call 366-2404, Ext. 310.

Women & Medicine Educational Luncheon Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation 10:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $125 Call 917-1286.

John Dicrosta 6:30 and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18 Call 925-3869.

Wine Walk to Ca’ d’Zan 5:30 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $135; VIP $200 Call 358-3180.

Union Tanguera and Kate Weare: ‘Sin Salida’ 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $20-$30 Call 360-7399.

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‘A ‘Beary’ Big Adventures and Other Winning Plays’ 11 a.m. at Keating Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through April 20 Tickets $10 Call 366-9000.

John Dicrosta 6:30 and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18 Call 925-3869.

‘Diva Wars’ Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra 2 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $25 Call 224-279-5527.

‘Liverpool Live:’ Beatles Tribute 2 p.m. at Stone Hall, Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets from $37 Call 748-5875.

Firefly Gala Forty Carrots Family Center 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $475 Call 365-7716, Ext. 318.

EE Prison Ministry Banquet with Dr. Charles Mulli EE Prison Ministry 6:30 p.m. at Heritage Oaks Country Club

Masquerade Ball 7 p.m. at Southern Atelier Tickets $20; day of $25 Call 752-7755.

Union Tanguera and Kate Weare: ‘Sin Salida’ 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $20-$30 Call 360-7399.

SUNDAY MARCH 31 The Risen Christ Cantata EUMC Music Ministry Concert Series 9:15 and 11 a.m. at Englewood United Methodist Church Sanctuary

Celebrate Sarasota Ring Sarasota 3 p.m. at Sun City Center United Methodist Church Free, donations accepted Call 451-7601.

‘Music of the Americas’ Sarasota Orchestra 4 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $25 Call 953-3434.

John Dicrosta 5:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18 Call 925-3869.

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April Fools’ Fete Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $100 Call 366-1505.

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Ringling by the Bay 6 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $15; members $5 Call 358-3180.

Season Celebration On Stage 6:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $250 Call 351-9010, Ext. 4702.

TUESDAY APRIL 2 Fine Arts Society of Sarasota Free Art Tours 10 a.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Free Call 330-0680.

WEDNESDAY APRIL 3 2019 Annual Luncheon: Bee-Dazzled Historic Spanish Point 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $100 Call 966-5214.

Linda Fairstein Book Talk and Signing 5 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota Free Call 365-7900.

Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Sarasota Concert Association 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30-$85 Call 225-6500.

Florida Winefest & Auction’s Pique Nique Sur La Baie luncheon takes place at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 4, on the Bayfront Patio of Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, and the cost is $175 per ticket.

‘Wednesday’s Child’ 8 p.m. at Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through May 24 Tickets from $25 Call 366-9000.

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Dining in the Dark Southeastern Guide Dogs 6 p.m. at Art Ovation Hotel Tickets by table only Call 729-5665.

Florida Winefest & Auction Winemaker Dinner Party Florida Winefest & Auction 6:30 p.m. at Mattison’s Forty-One Tickets $250 Call 952-1109.

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Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $17-$62 Call 953-3368.

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Banquet on the Block Florida Winefest & Auction 6:30 p.m. along Lemon Avenue Tickets $250 Call 952-1109.

‘Around The World In 88 Keys’ 7:30 p.m. at The Players Centre for Performing Arts Tickets $20; premium $25 Call 365-2494.

‘The Cake’ 7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through April 28 Tickets from $25.60 Call 351-8000.

Diamond Anniversary Dinner Sarasota Opera 7:30 p.m. at Art Ovation Hotel Tickets $295 Call 328-1300.

‘Peace And Joy’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets from $37 Call 953-3434.

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STILL PLAYING Jazz At Two runs through April 12 at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota.

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‘Guitar Girls’ runs through April 14 at Goldstein Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

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‘42nd Street’ runs through March 24 at Venice Theatre.

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‘The Wonder Years: The Music Of The Baby Boomers’ runs through June 9 at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

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‘Buyer & Cellar’ runs through April 14 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

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‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ runs through April 7 at Stone Hall, Manatee Performing Arts Center.

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‘Disenchanted’ runs through April 14 at Venice Theatre.

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‘Noises Off’ runs through April 20 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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‘Sweat’ runs through April 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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‘Follies’ runs through April 14 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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FST Improv: ‘Life’s A Beach’ runs through June 28 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

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“A ‘Beary’ Big Adventures and Other Winning Plays” runs through April 20 at Keating Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

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‘In a Word’ runs through April 14 at Urbanite Theatre.

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‘Love Sung in the Key of Aretha’ runs through April 28 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

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‘Wednesday’s Child’ runs through May 24 at Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

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‘Clybourne Park’ runs through April 21 at Kiwanis Theater, Manatee Performing Arts Center.

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Evening Under the Stars State College of Florida Foundation and The Venice Symphony 6 p.m. at State College of Florida — Venice Tickets $25 Call 752-5398.

Fairytale Ball Children First 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $250 Call 953-3877.

Henderson-Kolk Classical Guitar Duo GuitarSarasota 7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center Tickets $35-$49, students $5 Call 260-3306.

‘Classical Trios’ with The Goldstein-Peled-Fiterstein Trio Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25-$45 Call 306-1202.

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‘Classical Trios’ with The Goldstein-Peled-Fiterstein Trio Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 3 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25-$45 Call 306-1202.

‘Pomp And Circumstance’ Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Call 907-4123.

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Music for Flute, Piano and Organ 4 p.m. at St. Boniface Church Free Call 349-5616.

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La Musica Concert I La Musica International Chamber Music Festival 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $45 Call 366-8450, Ext. 7.

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Dale Jones 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18 Call 925-3869.

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Blossoms Garden Party 11 a.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum Tickets $80; members $72 Call 360-7399.

‘Hollywood Hits’ Sarasota Orchestra 2:30 and 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 Call 953-3434.

Moving Ethos Dance debuts its Ringling residency piece, “girlwoman,” on April 12-13 at Historic Asolo Theater.

‘Fauré Requiem’ Key Chorale 4 p.m. at St. Boniface Church Tickets $25 Call 921-4845.

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STILL PLAYING ‘Disenchanted’ runs through April 14 at Venice Theatre.

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‘The Wonder Years: The Music of the Baby Boomers’ runs through June 9 at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

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‘Sweat’ runs through April 13 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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FST Improv: ‘Life’s A Beach’ runs through June 28 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

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See March 8 listing.

‘Love Sung in the Key of Aretha’ runs through April 28 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

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‘Follies’ runs through April 14 at The Players Centre for Performing Arts.

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‘Wednesday’s Child’ runs through May 24 at Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

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‘Clybourne Park’ runs through April 21 at Kiwanis Theater, Manatee Performing Arts Center.

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‘The Cake’ runs through April 28 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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Sarasota Opera Guild Prologue 2 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $20 Call 960-1453.

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La Musica Concert III La Musica International Chamber Music Festival 3 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $45 Call 366-8450, Ext. 7.

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‘Cinematic Sounds’ Sarasota Orchestra 4 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets from $36 Call 953-3434.

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La Musica Concert IV La Musica International Chamber Music Festival 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $45 Call 366-8450, Ext. 7.

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‘Third Time’s a Charm’ SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $15 Call 752-5351.

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Alan Cumming: ‘Legal Immigrant’ 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $17-$77 Call 953-3368.

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Sarasota Youth Opera 4 p.m. at St. Boniface Church Free Call 349-5616.

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Lee Greenwood and Crystal Gayle 7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $37-$87 Call 953-3368.

Yoga Nights 8:30 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $15; members $13.50 Call 359-5700.

MONDAY APRIL 29

TUESDAY APRIL 30 Girls Inc. Celebration Luncheon Girls Inc. of Sarasota County 10:30 a.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium Tickets $150 Call 366-6646, Ext. 207.

The Illusionists — Live From Broadway 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $37-$87 Call 953-3368.

‘The Wonder Years: The Music Of The Baby Boomers’ runs through June 9 at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

DINE. SHOP. ENJOY. Located in historic downtown Sarasota on First Street.

FST Improv: ‘Life’s A Beach’ runs through June 28 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

‘Love Sung in the Key of Aretha’ runs through April 28 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.

See March 13 listing.

‘Wednesday’s Child’ runs through May 24 at Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See April 3 listing.

‘The Cake’ runs through April 28 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

See April 5 listing.

‘Cat on a Hot Tin Roof’ runs through April 28 at Venice Theatre.

See April 12 listing.

FST Improv: ‘FST Freestyle’ runs through May 25 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See April 20 listing.

‘Barnum’ runs through May 12 at Stone Hall, Manatee Performing Arts Center.

See April 25 listing.

APRIL

CVA Honoree Awards Luncheon Community Video Archives Noon at Michael’s On East Tickets $100 Call 365-7052.

STILL PLAYING

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‘Race’ runs through May 12 at Venice Theatre.

See April 26 listing.

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Kellen Erskine 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18 Call 925-3869.

68 WEDNESDAY MAY 1 Lunch in the Gardens: Flowers as Art in Paradise Marie Selby Botanical Gardens 11 a.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $150 Call 366-5731.

‘Dance, Dance, Dance’ Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets from $40 Call 953-3434.

THURSDAY MAY 2 ‘Dance, Dance, Dance’ Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets from $40 Call 953-3434.

‘Evolving/Revolving’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7:30 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $10-$49 Call 260-8485.

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‘Present Laughter’ 8 p.m. at Island Players Theater Runs through May 12 Tickets $20 Call 580-965-5665.

Sarasota Orchestra’s “Dance, Dance Dance” runs May 1-4 at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center and features pieces by Bizet, J. Strauss Jr., Daugherty, Ronan Hardiman, Larry Moore and more.

‘Evolving/Revolving’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7:30 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $10-$49 Call 260-8485.

‘Tomorrow’s Voices Today’ Key Chorale 7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $10 Call 921-4845.

SATURDAY MAY 4 Mint Julep & Roses Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy 5 p.m. at Sarasota Manatee Association for Riding Therapy Tickets $100 Call 322-2000.

‘Evolving/Revolving’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance 7:30 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $10-$49 Call 260-8485.

‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ 7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts Runs through June 1 From $26.10 Call 351-8000.

FRIDAY MAY 3 ‘Dance, Dance, Dance’ Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets from $40 Call 953-3434.

‘Dance, Dance, Dance’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets from $40 Call 953-3434.

Music on Main: La Lucha Band 6 p.m. on Lakewood Ranch Main Street Free Call 907-9243.

‘William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play’ 7 p.m. at The Players Centre for Performing Arts Tickets $15 Call 365-2494.

‘William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play’ 7 p.m. at The Players Centre for Performing Arts Tickets $15 Call 365-2494.

Sarasota Contemporary Dance’s “Evolving/Revolving” runs May 2-5.

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70 SUNDAY MAY 5 Forks & Corks Grand Tasting The Sarasota-Manatee Originals Noon at The Ringling Tickets $150 Call 365-2800.

‘Evolving/Revolving’ Sarasota Contemporary Dance 2 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $10-$49 Call 260-8485.

Sarasota Orchestra’s “Women Rock” runs May 10-11 at Ed Smith Stadium.

Jazz on the Water Jazz Club of Sarasota 3 p.m. at Marina Jack II Tickets $35 Call 366-1552.

Organist Nathan Laube 6 p.m. at St. Boniface Church Free Call 349-5616.

TUESDAY MAY 7

THURSDAY MAY 9

Fine Arts Society of Sarasota Free Art Tours 10 a.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Free Call 330-0680.

Debra Digiovanni 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18 Call 925-3869.

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14th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival Theatre Odyssey Various times at Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $25; students $10 Call 799-7224.

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SEASON FRIDAY MAY 10 Debra Digiovanni 6:30 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18; Call 925-3869.

14th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival Theatre Odyssey Various times at Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $25; students $10 Call 799-7224.

Recital: ‘Opera Composers in Song’ 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets from $10 Call 328-1300.

Honk! A Musical Tale of ‘The Ugly Duckling’ 7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through May 19 Tickets $12-$22 Call 488-1115.

‘Women Rock’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium Tickets from $15 Call 893-6300.

SATURDAY MAY 11 Debra Digiovanni 6:30 p.m. and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18 Call 925-3869.

‘Women Rock’ Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium Call 893-6300.

14th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival Theatre Odyssey Various times at Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $25; students $10 Call 799-7224.

Theatre Odyssey’s Ten-Minute Play Festival runs May 9-12 at the FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

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‘The Wonder Years: The Music of the Baby Boomers’ runs through June 9 at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 1 listing.

Join a national campaign to deliver healthy meals locally.

FST Improv: ‘Life’s A Beach’ runs through June 28 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 2 listing.

“An Afternoon of Operetta” on May 12 stars soprano Emily Martin.

SUNDAY MAY 12

Debra Digiovanni 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18 Call 925-3869.

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14th Annual Ten-Minute Play Festival Theatre Odyssey Various times at Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $25; students $10 Call 799-7224.

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Mother’s Day Brunch 10:30 a.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $80; members $70; children 4-11 $30; children 3 and under free Call 366-5731.

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‘An Afternoon of Operetta’ Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 4 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $20-$55 Call 306-1202.

‘Wednesday’s Child’ runs through May 24 at Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See April 3 listing.

FST Improv: ‘FST Freestyle’ runs through May 25 at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre.

See April 20 listing.

‘Barnum’ runs through May 12 at Stone Hall, Manatee Performing Arts Center.

See April 25 listing.

‘Race’ runs through May 12 at Venice Theatre.

See April 26 listing.

‘Present Laughter’ runs through May 12 at Island Players Theater.

See May 2 listing.

‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’ runs through June 1 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

See May 4 listing.

‘Honk! A Musical Tale of The Ugly Duckling’ runs through May 19 at Venice Theatre.

See May 10 listing.

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’70s Soul Party Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 8 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium Tickets $15-$45 Call 893-6300.

SUNDAY MAY 19 ‘Shrek Jr.’ 2 p.m. at The Players Centre for Performing Arts Tickets $15 Call 365-2494.

MONDAY MAY 20 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe presents ’70s Soul Party at 8 p.m.

Saturday, May 18, at Ed Smith Stadium for $15-$45 a ticket.

SATURDAY MAY 18

Ringling by the Bay 6 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Tickets $15; members $5 Call 358-3180.

‘Shrek Jr.’ 7 p.m. at The Players Centre for Performing Arts Tickets $15 Call 365-2494.

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Helen Keaney 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18; Call 925-3869.

Helen Keaney 6:30 and 8:50 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $18 Call 925-3869.

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530 BURNS GALLERY 530 Burns Lane. 951-0620.

530burnsgallery.com. Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 1 to 9 p.m. Sunday.

March 8 through 19 Kathe Fraga: Solo Exhibition.

Opening Reception from 6-9 p.m. March 8.

April 12 through 24 Gary Borse: Solo Exhibition.

Opening reception from 6-9 p.m. April 12.

May 10 through June 14 Gallery Artist Group Show.

Opening reception from 6-9 p.m. May 10.

ALEXART INTERNATIONAL ART GALLERY 25 N. Pineapple Ave. 813-4651249. Alexartinternational.com.

Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday.

March 1 through April 5 Massimo Meda’s “Spring Flowers.” Opening reception from 6-9 p.m. March 1.

April 5 through May 3 Fabio Dal Boni’s “Sun Reflections.” Opening reception from 6-9 p.m. April 5.

May 3 through 31 Massimo Meda’s “Exotic Islands.” Opening reception from 6-9 p.m. May 3.

Artwork: “The Golden Hour” by Gary Borse is available at 530 Burns Gallery.

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ALL ANGELS BY THE SEA 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.

Through March 31 Al Cianfarani One-Man Show.

Opening reception from 5-8 p.m. March 20.

April 3 through 30 John Young One-Man Show May 1 through 31 Collins and Bopp Show

ALL CAMPUS GALLERIES, RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

Lynn Davison’s “Under the Lights” is available at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art.

2700 N. Tamiami Trail. 3597563. ringling.edu/galleries.

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

April 6 through 20 Annual Best of Ringling Juried Exhibitions May 6 through 9 Senior Thesis Exhibitions

ALLIANCE GALLERY 1226 N. Tamiami Trail. 3655118. Sarasotaarts.org. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

March 5 through April 5 A Study in Glass, Steve Litis & Susan Kutno. Opening recep-

tion from 5-6:30 p.m. March 6.

April 10 through May 15 “A Potpourri of Genres” with Karen Chandler, Ivonne Henry and Susan Mass. Opening reception from 5-6:30 p.m.

April 17.

ALLYN GALLUP CONTEMPORARY ART 1288 N. Palm Ave. 366-2454.

Allyngallup.com. Open noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

March 1 through 29 Work by Lynn Davison

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Artuptown.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m.

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Through March 29 Rita Rust’s “Drawn by the Water.” Opening reception from 5-9 p.m. March 1.

The North Sarasota County School Spring Art Show runs April 23 to May 3 at Art Center Sarasota.

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March 14 through April 19 “Unbound.” Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. March 14.

May 8 through 17 Booker High School VPA Senior Exhibit

April 23 through May 3 North Sarasota County School Spring Art Show

May 30 through July 5 “Made Fresh.” Opening reception from 5 -7 p.m. May 30.

March 30 through April 26 Dion Kurczek’s ‘Fluid Visions.’

Opening reception from 5-9 p.m. April 5.

April 27 through May 24 New Artists “Uptown Views.”

Opening reception from 5-9 p.m. May 3.

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ARTCENTER MANATEE

Featuring Barbara Krupp.

Opening reception from 6-9 p.m. March 1.

209 Ninth St. W. 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 through Thursday.

May 3 through 31 “Marble, Metal & More.”

Opening reception from 6-9 p.m. May 3.

April 5 through 30 Abstraction Without Boundaries. Opening reception from 6-9 p.m. April 5.

Through March 29 Florida Color Pencil Society Curated Show. Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 28.

Through March 29 Acrylic Painters USA Annual Juried Show. Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Feb. 28.

Kris Parins’ Rooftops on the Danube” is at ArtCenter Manatee.

April 30 through May 17 Manatee County School District Show. Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. May 2.

April 2 through 26 Annual Member Open Juried Show. Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. April 4.

April 2 through 26 Petticoat Painters. Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. April 4.

May 21 through June 21 “Fur, Feathers Flora & Fauna Open Juried Show.” Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. May 23.

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

Dabbertgallery.com.

Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday through Saturday.

March 1 through 30 Details of Red Delights

DEBBIE DANNHEISSER FINE ART GALLERY 1938 Adams Lane. 350-8839.

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ENGLEWOOD ART CENTER 350 S. McCall Road, Englewood. 474-5548. ringling.edu/ eac. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday through Saturday.

March 5 through 14 23rd Annual Youth Exhibition.

Opening reception from 1-3 p.m. March 9.

GALLERIA SILECCHIA 20 S. Palm Ave. 365-7414.

Galleriasilecchia.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. First Friday of each Month. Open Monday by appointment.

March 1 through April 30 A Lifetime of Sculpture by Nathaniel Kaz (1917-2010).

Opening reception 6-9 p.m.

March 1 during First Friday.

“Starry-eyed Encounter” by Kasis Bruniany is part of “Abstraction Without Boundaries” at Dabbert Gallery.

March 15 through April 30 The Magic of Glenna Goodacre

April 1 through 30 “Illusions on Aluminum:” Paul Tamanian Original Abstracts.

Opening reception from 6-9 p.m. April 5, during First Friday.

May 3 through 31 “Zen Master in Glass:” Hiroshi Yamano. Opening reception from 6-9 p.m. May 3 during First Friday.

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340 Central Ave. 400-0598.

Gazemodern.com. Open 5-9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday and other days by appointment.

March 2 through April 7 “Specimens: Contemporary Letterpress.” Opening reception from 5-8 p.m. March 2.

April 13 through May 12 “Common Denominator: Mary Grandpré + Tom Casmer.”

Opening reception 5-8 p.m.

April 13.

Right: Several pieces by artist Julie Brogan will be on display April 1 to May 24 at Harmony Gallery for “Body As Landscape.”

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HARMONY GALLERY 709 N. Tamiami Trail. 9534252. sarasotaorchestra.org/ about/community/harmonygallery. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

March 1 through 29 “Louis Miller: A Celebration of Life in Oil Paints and Pastels.”

Opening reception from 5-6:30 p.m. March 6.

April 1 through May 24 “Body as Landscape.”

Opening reception from 5-6:30 p.m. April 4.

ISLAND GALLERY WEST

Bokos. Opening reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 8.

April 1 through 30 “Cigar Box Guitars” by Jerry Patridge. Opening reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 12.

May 1 through 31 Land & Sea — Artscapes of Florida by Joanna Karpay

LOIS AND DAVID STULBERG GALLERY

1188 Martin Luther King Jr. Way. 359-7563. ringling.edu/ galleries. Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

Through March 16 “Real Fashion Photography”

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

Monday through Sunday.

March 1 through 31 “Small Wonders” by Sue

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“Real Fashion Photography” runs through March 16.

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MADEBY GALLERY 2700 N. Tamiami Trail. 8220442. Madebygallery.com.

Open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

March 24 Meet Disney Artist/Alumnus Tim Rogerson April 5 Ringling College Campus Art Walk

ODDITY TATTOO AND ARTS 1778 Main St. 955-6246. instagram.com/odditygallerysrq. Open noon to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

April 20 and 21 Johnny Phantasm Book Release and Comic Art Show

RICHARD AND BARBARA BASCH GALLERY 2700 N. Tamiami Trail. 3597563. ringling.edu/galleries.

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

Through March 30 “10th Anniversary Glass Then and Now” from the Richard and Barbara Basch Collection

“Renaissance of Passion: Extended Exhibit” runs March 1-30.

Have your Office and Guest Room too

RETURNED

PEACE CORPS VOLUNTEERS

2019 Celebration of Service Awards Luncheon

SPACE QUEEN

Wednesday, May 1, 2019 11:30 to 1 pm

At last, an attractive way to hide your guest bed.

Free up Space for a Desk, Sewing Area, Craft Room, Playroom or for your exercise equipment!

Keynote Speaker:

Leslie Glass, Author & Founder of Reach Out Recovery

Michael’s On East

1212 S. East Avenue, Sarasota, 34239

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INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Our 2019 Celebration of Service Award will be presented to:

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Returned Peace Corps Volunteers is a service organization of motivated change makers who wish to work side by side with local leaders to tackle the most pressing challenges of our community.

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1525 State St. 955-2787.

Sarasotafineart.com. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday.

Scylla Liscomb’s Strangefire Art will be featured March 1-30 at The Dancing Crane Gallery along with work by Cesar Madeiros.

SOUTHERN ATELIER 7226 21 St. E. 753-7755.

Southernatelier.org. Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

March 1 through 30 “Renaissance of Passion: Extended Exhibition” May 17 through June 17 Charles Miano: Red Chalk

Drawings. Opening reception from 5-7 p.m. May 19.

STAKENBORG GREENBERG 1545 Main St. 487-8001.

Stakenborg-greenberg.com.

Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

Through April 1 “Masters to Modern”

THE JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART 5401 Bay Shore Road.

359-5700. Ringling.org.

Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and until 8 p.m. Thursday.

March 3 through Sept. 1 “Mi Mod”

Through April 21 “Knights”

THE DANCING CRANE GALLERY

Through May 5 “Woodblock Prints from Postwar Japan”

1019 10th Ave. W., Bradenton.

744-1333. Dancing-crane.com.

Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursday through Saturday and First Fridays until 9 p.m.

March 17 through Sept. 8 “Interpolations: Artwork from the Ringling and Monda Collections”

March 1 through 30 Art by Scylla Liscomb, Cesar Madeiros and More. Opening reception from 6-9 p.m.

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April 4 through May 21 “Kaleidoscope.” Opening reception from 6-9 p.m. April 5.

March 17 through Sept. 29 Natasha Mazurka: “Order Systems” April 13 through July 21 Fourth Quarter: Senior Athletes and Their Indomitable Spirit

GALLERIES

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“Where the Guests are the Show” Wear your most Elegant & Fashionable Chapeau

Works like this can be found at the Florida Suncoast Transparent Watercolor Show from March 6 to April 6 at The Studio at Gulf and Pine.

T H U R S D AY • A P R I L 4 T H

THE STUDIO AT GULF AND PINE

Under Tent - Sarasota Bayfront South Lawn Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM

Wine, Bubbles & Signature Cocktail Reception 12:00 PM –1:30 PM

Reserved Seated Luncheon 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM

EST. 1991

FLORIDA WINEFEST AUCTION Reservations

www.floridawinefest.org or call 941-952-1109 Over 8.5 million awarded to local disadvantaged children.

March 3 through April 6 Florida Suncoast Transparent Watercolor Show. Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. March 14.

April 10 through May 1 John and Margaret Bayalis’ “Complementary Creations.”

Opening reception from 6-8 p.m. April 18.

$175.00 per person

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“Apre La Fete” on the Patio

10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria.

778-1906. Studioatgulfandpine. com. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesday through Saturday.

May 8 through 18 2nd Annual “Sharing Our Shores.” Opening reception from 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 16.

WYLAND GALLERY 314 John Ringling Blvd. 3885331. Wylandgalleriessarasota. com. Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

March through May Various Artist Meet-and-Greets

DINING OUT

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This elegant restaurant is known for specialties such as their Rack of Lamb, Pepper Steak, Pommes Gratin Dauphinois and daily fresh seafood offerings.

For more than 32 years, the Bijou sets the standard for enduring excellence in fine dining, with both locals & visitors flocking to enjoy their highly-rated & award wining cuisine influenced by owner JeanPierre Knaggs’ South African & French heritage.

Make sure you also try their new Happy Hour & Bar Bites menus from 5 - 6:30 pm. With an expansive wine list, sumptuous lunch & dinner specials & impeccable, friendly service, the Bijou Café remains a jewel in the heart of Sarasota’s downtown Theatre & Arts District. Valet Parking Available.

1287 1st St, Sarasota 941.366.8111 | bijoucafe.net

TH E B I J O U C A F E

B L A S É C A F ÉJAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI LOUNGE

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Discover Siesta Key’s greatest venue! Nestled among the lively bars and restaurants in Siesta Key Village, the enchanting Blase Cafe & Martini Bar is a longtime landmark among the local, bringing good times to the Key for over 22 years! Within the charming, art-filled walls you will feel as if you’re dining in an artist’s studio. The passion for art comes through on the plate, with creatively concocted dishes. Join us for nightly live entertainment, including local favorites, Callie & the Whole Band, Lady Bee & the Buzz and Rob Viola, to name a few. Come kick back after a day at the beach & enjoy one of our infamous chocolate, espresso, cucumber or Siesta Joy martinis & watch as the Key comes alive at Blasé! There’s no other place like it! Open Daily 4 pm - Whenever

5263 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key 941.349.9822 | theblasecafe.com

D A RU M A 5459 FRUITVILLE ROAD | 941.342.6200

Sarasota North | 941.342.6600 Sarasota South | 941.552.9465 darumarestaurant.com

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Enjoy superb Japanese cuisine that is fun, fascinating and delicious. Choose between our Traditional dining or Hibachi table-side cooking by classically trained chefs. Select from our Traditional Japanese favorites and innovative combinations such as Shrimp Teriyaki, Tempura, Sesame Chicken, Filet Mignon, Seafood and much more.

Our Sushi lounge has freshly prepared selections made to your order. Savor Japanese delights like sashimi, sushi, and makimono. Relax with a craft signature cocktail or enjoy an after dinner drink in our friendly piano lounge.

Visit Daruma tonight for an elegant dining experience!

DINING OUT

Family-owned & operated in Sarasota for over 13 yrs, El Toro Bravo sets the standard for the area’s best in Southwest Mexican cuisine. With a history deeply rooted in New Mexico, they are known for their chile rellenos and original non-fried chimichangas, in addition to a host of other favorites such as sopapillas, chile colorado, fajitas and homemade flan! El Toro Bravo’s full-service bar was awarded “#1 Margarita” by the People’s Choice Awards and features over 27 premium tequilas for you to enjoy!

A favorite among travelers, Trip Advisor has awarded ETB their Hall of Fame distinguishment for the last 4 years and counting! MENTION THIS AD TO RECEIVE ONE SMALL (but delectable) CINCO QUESO RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED: 941-924-0006 M-TH 11-9; F-S 11-10; CLOSED SUNDAY

WHERE IT'S LOVE AT FIRST BIT E!

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3218 Clark Rd, Sarasota 941.924.0006 | eltorobravosarasota.com

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Element is an upscale, modern Mediterranean grill located in the heart of Downtown Sarasota.

Inspired by his childhood in Europe and his passion for culinary innovation, Chef Nils takes the classic dishes and flavors of southern Europe and imbues them with unique gastronomic twists and flares. The restaurant’s elegant ambience reflects a modern take on the elements of the earth, accented by theatrical touches and a knowledgeable staff committed to exceeding expectations. Element has created a unique experience that encompasses all the elements of a truly memorable, special, and one-of-a-kind dining experience. Element offers an extensive wine list and a craft cocktail bar, as well as a private dining room perfect for events and celebrations.

1413 Main St, Sarasota 941.724.8585 | elementsrq.com

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What Locals know: OFF season is THE season!

Enjoy a scenic drive along the Gulf, take in the sunset, and find yourself in an historic cottage the quaint and popular Euphemia Haye.

Since 1980, internationally recognized and awarded Chef Raymond Arpke and his team have provided a consistent, delicious, globally inspired á la carte menu and thoughtfully selected wine list.

Reservations are recommended for our downstairs fine dining rooms. Upstairs, the Haye Loft is an upscale lounge with live music, a lighter bite menu and homemade desserts designed for walk-ins on a first-come, firstserved basis.

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5540 Gulf of Mexico Dr, Longboat Key 941.383.3633 | euphemiahaye.com

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Combining art with traditional Asian cuisine and service to create a unique culinary experience in Lakewood Ranch is what we at Hana Sushi Lounge strive for each day.

With a fusion of artful sushi, inspired kitchen items and handcrafted cocktails, there is always something for everyone to enjoy.

No matter the occasion, our friendly and knowledgeable staff look forward to making your visit special every time.

Happy Hour Every Sun - Thurs, 4pm - 7pm.

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8126 Lakewood Main St, Lakewood Ranch 941.907.1290 | facebook.com/HanaSushiLounge

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Keke’s Breakfast Cafe is a full-service restaurant dedicated to providing an outstanding breakfast and lunch experience; a meal where everything is handmade, using the best ingredients available, with fresh fruit, vegetables, bread and dairy products.

Some favorite Keke’s dishes are the Florida Pancakes, topped with fresh strawberries, banana, blueberries and powdered sugar, the Banana, Nut & Caramel Waffle, which features banana and pecans baked in the waffle, topped with more banana, pecans, caramel and powdered sugar, an extensive amount of omelet options such as Greek, Three Meat, and Hawaiian omelets, as well as a complete lunch menu. Additionally, a musthave at every Keke’s visit is a serving of our fresh, hand cut, redskin potato home-fries.

5405 University Pkwy #104, University Park 941.388.8953 | kekes.com 3456 Clark Road, Sarasota | 941.444.9487

KE KE ’S B R E A KFA ST C A F E LOBSTER, SHRIMP, HADDOCK & COD – OH MY! LOTSA LOBSTER is a Maine and New England seafood market providing fresh haddock, cod, swordfish, tuna, salmon, sea scallops, mussels, steamers, stuffed clams, crab cakes and LOTSA more! We have Chilean sea bass, smoked salmon, halibut, trout, cherry stones and quahogs. Did someone say CHOWDA? Try our clam chowder or Lobster bisque. But wait there is more…. freezer treats include frog legs, octopus, langoustine and crawfish. For land lovers we have a variety of savory marinated meats from Danvers Butchery.

Don’t forget your sweet tooth – grab a key lime pie from Sarasota’s own Caribbean Pie Company.

Come on in or call ahead.

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Located just south of the Sarasota Square Mall.

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

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Take them live or we’ll steam for you!

8780 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota 941.918.2529 | LotsaLobsterSarasota.com

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DINING OUT

FRESH SEAFOOD

SPEAKS CLAM BAR

Fresh seafood and house-made pasta makes this seafood restaurant with an Italian flair stand out.

Unique prohibition era decor. Full bar serving Craft Fresh seafood house-made Cocktails.

Casualand and family friendly. pasta Open daily lunch and dinner. makes thisfor seafood restaurant with an Sunday’s 12pm to 10pm Italian flair stand out.

Unique prohibition Monday thru Thursday 11am to 10pm era decor.

Full bar11am serving Craft Cocktails.

Friday and Saturday to 11pm

LUNCH BOWLS

Casual and family friendly.

LAKEWOOD RANCH 8764 daily SR 70,for Lakewood Ranch Open lunch and dinner. Sunday’s 941.232.7646 12pm to 10pm, Monday thru Thursday 11am toST10pm, FridayCIRCLE and Saturday 11am to 11pm ARMANDS 29 N. Blvd Of Presidents, Sarasota

HOUSE MADE PASTA

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FAMILY FRIENDLY

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LAKEWOOD RANCH 941.232.7633 8764 E State Rd 70 Bradenton 941.232.7646 speaksclambar.com

ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE 29 N Blvd Of Presidents Sarasota 941.232.7633

speaksclambar.com Where the stone crab never travel by land!

Located on the waters of Sarasota Bay, tucked away in the historic Cortez Fishing Village, the Swordfish Grill serves delicous local fare and fresh catch in a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere.

Offering dock and dine ammenties for boaters, indoor and outdoor dining, and a full liquor bar with daily happy hours.

Great views and good vibes are just an added benefit to the delicious food.

Live music 9x a week!

Open daily 11:00 a.m -10:00 p.m.

& TIKI BAR CORTEZ, FL.

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4628 119th St W, Cortez Marker 49 By Boat 941.798.2035 | swordfishgrill.com

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6516 Superior Ave, Sarasota 941.906.9444 | tokajsarasota.com LV17363

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Enjoy our fine dining restaurant with a unique eclectic menu inspired by European & American classic dishes. We use the finest & freshest ingredients from local farmers and prepare everything from scratch inhouse daily. Delicious European infused classic American food paired with handcrafted cocktails and a variety of fine wines are the recipe for a great evening out in town.

Plan to visit their new place and dine as Europeans do: don’t rush, rather savor and enjoy your time and strike up a conversation with the Chef. Cheers!

Hours: Wed - Sat 5 - 10PM; Sun 5 - 9PM; Mon - Tues CLOSED

for any occasion

the perfect gift

4420 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota 941.260.8905

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