SEASON magazine — Spring 2015

SPRING 2015

SEASON

THE OBSERVER’S GUIDE TO THE ARTS AND SOCIETY

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A+E EDITOR'S PICKS

BY NICK REICHERT | A+E EDITOR

‘DON CARLOS (PARIS VERSION)'

Richard Termine

Giuseppe Verdi's ″Don Carlos,″ 2009

‘SPUNK’ When: April 15 through May 17 Where: Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Tickets: $29.50 Info: Call 366-1505 or visit westcoastblacktheatre.org.

With songs written by acclaimed playwright and director George C. Wolfe and music composed by acoustic folk artist Chic Street Man, “Spunk” is a collection of three stories by acclaimed writer and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston. The Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe brings Hurston’s comedic and tragic “tales of survival told in the key of the blues” from the Harlem Renaissance to life.

This five-act grand opera by Giuseppe Verdi returns to the Sarasota Opera in its complete iteration. Last seen in Sarasota in 2009, this Paris version of “Don Carlos” includes the original first act. Verdi’s masterpiece of inter-familial romance and betrayal set in Renaissance Spain is this year’s entry in the penultimate year of the opera’s 27-year-long historic Verdi cycle.

‘SIX’

‘FAN-TASTIC!’

When: March 5 through March 8 Where: Neel Performing Arts Center and Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets: $30 to $89 Info: Call 953-3434 or visit sarasotaorchestra.org.

When: April 3 through June 28 Where: The Ringling Tickets: $5 to $25 Info: Call 359-5700 or visit ringling.org.

The sixth entry in the Sarasota Orchestra’s Masterworks series, “Six” features the French harp master Xavier de Maistre. Born in Toulon, France, de Maistre has performed around the world with some of classical music’s leading conductors and at top-tier festivals, including being the first French musician to be in the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra. He will be a featured soloist alongside Anu Tali and the orchestra as they perform “The Wood Nymph, Op. 15” by Jean Sibelius; “Harp Concerto” by Reinhold Glière; and “Symphony No. 6 (Pathétique)” by Peter Ilych Tchaikovski.

As the “frigid” Florida winter subsides into a hot and humid spring, stop by this exhibition featuring intricate art work and designs of the oldest air-conditioning device: the hand fan. This collection of more than 250 fans crafted between the 18th and early 20th centuries include exotic materials such as gold, silk, ivory and silver and represents in one item a fusion of art, craftsmanship and fashion status.

‘THE BALLETS RUSSES’

When: March 7 through March 24 Where: Sarasota Opera Tickets: $10 to $125 Info: Call 366-8450 or visit sarasotaopera.org.

Frank Atura

Ricki Bertoni in Mikhail Fokine's ″Petrushka″

When: May 1 and May 2 Where: Sarasota Opera House Tickets: $35 to $100 Info: Call 359-0099 or visit sarasotaballet.org.

The final performance of the Sarasota Ballet’s season, “The Ballets Russes,” is a veritable history lesson. A tribute to the influential Ballets Russes and its founder, Sergei Diaghilev, the program includes Mikhail Fokine’s “Les Sylphides” and “Petrushka” along with Vaslav Nijinsky’s “Afternoon of a Faun.” Ann Hutchinston-Guest and Claudia Jeschke revived the latter piece, from the Russian dancers original choreography notations.

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EDITOR'S PICKS

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BY BLACK TIE STAFF

ASOLO GALA ‘AN EVENING LIVE AT THE SANDS’

Erika Wise Borland, Susanne Wise, Courtney Wise Snyder and Whitney Wise Verdoni

Benefiting: Girls Inc. of Sarasota County When: 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 10 Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Chairs: Max and Stephanie Hannum Tickets: $100 | Call: 366-6646 The 27th annual Celebration Luncheon will highlight the “Fuel her fire … and she will change the world” national campaign, which centers on encouraging communities to support Girls Inc. During the inspirational luncheon (pack the tissues), national CEO Judy Vredenburgh will present Sherry Watts with the National Girls Inc. Champions for Girls Award; Cookie Boudreaux with the Donna Brace Ogilvie Board of Directors Visionary Award; and Isabelle Crotsley with Girl of the Year.

‘FRIENDSHIP AROUND THE WORLD’ Benefiting: The Friendship Centers When: 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 Where: The Friendship Center Chairs: Mike and Dawn Bear Tickets: $150 Call: 556-3205 The idea behind the Friendship Center is to make it “a cultural smorgasbord of fun” with food and entertainment representing all seven continents. The entertainment features everything from the local Spotlight Kids (singing “It’s a Small World After All,” of course) to Jacobite bagpipers and Irish cloggers.

BANQUET ON THE BLOCK Benefiting: Caring for Children Charities When: 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 Where: Lemon Avenue, downtown Sarasota Tickets: $200 | Call: 952-1109 Florida Winefest & Auction is bringing the party downtown.

Join the 25th anniversary celebrations as Lemon Avenue is shut down for a sophisticated street party. Sample a stellar selection of wines before taking your place at the longest table in Sarasota. Area chefs will create dishes, and wine will flow throughout the multiple courses. Finish off your delectable evening dancing in the street.

Asolo’s biggest fundraiser of the season will be the “King of Cool” of events this season.

The gala, themed “An Evening Live at the Sands,” will transform The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota into a celebration of the glamorous Las Vegas nightclub, the Copa Room at the Sands Hotel, where the Rat Pack and other legendary entertainers performed.

The Rat Pack Tribute Show starring “Frank,” “Dean,” and “Sammy,” with headliner Mark Verabian and his six-piece orchestra, The Martinis, will perform. With this band, the breathtaking décor and guests donning ’60s-inspired clothing, this event is going to be swanky. Immediately following the gala is the after-party at Louies Modern with DJ artists UNISYN and additional sounds by Brandon Fluharty, so the party can continue until 1:30 a.m.

PIQUE NIQUE SUR LA BAIE

CELEBRATION LUNCHEON

Benefiting: Asolo Repertory Theatre When: 6 p.m. Saturday, March 7 Where: The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Chairs: Jennifer Rust, Debbie Haspel, Jennifer Schembri and Janet Walter Tickets: $300 Call: 351-9010, Ext. 4702

Benefiting: New College Foundation When: 11:30 a.m.

Friday, March 27 Where: New College Bayfront Chairs: Chip Gaylor and Marjorie Floyd Tickets $150 Call: 487-4204 For 32 years, Pique Nique Sur la Baie has been a springtime signature event in Sarasota’s social scene — and for good reason.

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MARCH 5

Classical Conversation 6 Sarasota Orchestra Friends 10:30 a.m. at David Cohen Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Tickets $10. Call 953-4252.

2015 Glitz at the Ritz-Carlton: The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon honoring Elton and Gordie White The Salvation Army 11:15 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $75. Call 364-8845, Ext. 221.

‘Jekyll and Hyde’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 to $80.

Call 953-3368.

Simply Gourmet presents A Royal English Tea Crosley Foundation 2 p.m. at Powel Crosley Estate Runs through March 19.

Tickets $32. Call 929-0066.

“The Golden Cockerel” runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera.

35th annual Sarasota Jazz Festival: The Freddy Cole Quartet in ‘Jazz Meets the Blues’ Jazz Club of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Riverview High School Performing Arts Center Tickets $30 to $50.

Call 366-1552.

‘Agnes of God’ 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Runs through March 8.

Tickets $26. Call 748-5875.

‘American Pie’ 7:30 p.m. at Goldstein Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through April 16.

Tickets $18 to $39.

Call 366-9000.

‘Never Marry A Girl with Cold Feet’ 7:30 p.m. at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through June 4.

Tickets $18 to $39.

Call 366-9000.

Art After 5 5 p.m. at The Ringling Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 359-5700.

Celebrate! Planned Parenthood Annual Dinner Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida 6 p.m. at USF Sarasota-Manatee Tickets $200. Call 365-3913, Ext. 1124.

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s ‘Mary Poppins’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through March 15.

Tickets $13 to $28.

Call 488-1115.

‘Fly’ 8 p.m. at Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through April 4.

Tickets $19 to $49.

Call 366-9000.

Yakov Smirnoff 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $26. Call 925-3869.

“Mary Poppins” runs through March 15, at Venice Theatre.

‘Jazz Hot Mamas’ Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 8 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Theatre Runs through April 4.

Tickets $29.50. Call 366-1505.

Masterworks 6: Six Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $30 to $89.

Call 953-3434.

Ringling Underground 8 p.m. at The Ringling Call 359-5700.

‘The Matchmaker’ 8 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre Runs through April 11.

Tickets $22 to $77.

Call 351-8000.

‘Title of Show’ FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training 8 p.m. at Cook Theatre, Asolo Repertory Theatre Runs through March 8.

Tickets $27 to $29.

Call 351-8000.

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FRIDAY

MARCH 6 Fuzión Dance Class 10 a.m. at Parkinson Place Tickets $15. Call 345-5755.

Literati Book Club 10 a.m. at The Ringling Art Library Free. Call 359-5700.

Concert at Noon: Studio and Apprentice Artists Noon at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $5. Call 328-1300.

Engaging the Collective Imagination: An Expressive Arts Weekend Symposium 6 to 9 p.m. at Holiday Inn Sarasota/Bradenton Airport Tickets $40 to $445.

Call 366-9595.

First Friday Gallery Walk 6 to 9 p.m. at Palm Avenue Free. Visit palmavenue.org.

Bobby Collins 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $25. Call 925-3869.

Cirque des Voix TM

Karla Harris sings the Dave and Iola Brubeck Songbook with the Ted Howe Trio March 6, at Riverview High School Performing Arts Center.

35th annual Sarasota Jazz Festival: ‘A Tribute to Brubeck’ Jazz Club of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Riverview High School Performing Arts Center Tickets $30 to $40.

Call 366-1552.

CIRqUe deS VOIx Fri March 13 & Sat March 14 NeW LOCATION: Nathan Benderson Park, behind The UTC Mall Circus Sarasota and Key Chorale present…

A stunning presentation that blends the grace and thrills of the world’s greatest circus performers with a live orchestra and 100+ choral singers.

2 ShOWS ONLy!

Artists Choice Concert 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $10 to $40.

Call 328-1300.

FST Improv ‘Life’s A Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

Louise Pitre performs March 7, at Glenridge Performing Arts Center.

Masterworks 6: Six Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $89.

Call 953-3434.

SAILOR CIRCUS SPRING PeRFORMANCeS Fri March 27 – Sat April 4 Sailor Circus Arena 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota 34239

Now in its 66th year, the Greatest ‘Little’ Show on Earth and America’s longest running and most highly acclaimed youth circus celebrates the beauty and tradition of the circus arts.

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New Stages — Dusan Tynek Dance Theatre: Camera Illuminata 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $30.

Call 360-7399.

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39th annual Pineapple Antique Show 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium Tickets $5 to $6. Visit pineappleantiqueshow.com.

Engaging the Collective Imagination: An Expressive Arts Weekend Symposium 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Holiday Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport Tickets $40 to $445.

Call 366-9595.

14th annual Downtown Venice Art Classic 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Venice Free. Call 561-746-6625.

Little Writers Workshop 10:30 a.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota. Call 365-7900.

ROAR! The Ringling Order of Art Readers. 10:30 a.m. at The Ringling Art Library Free. Call 359-5700, Ext. 2700.

‘Don Carlos’ by Giuseppe Verdi 6:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House. Runs through March 24. Tickets $19 to $125.

Call 328-1300.

Jazz Club of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Riverview High School Performing Arts Center Tickets $35 to $50.

Call 366-1552.

Polo Under the Palms The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and Cancer & Biomedical Research at Mote Marine Laboratory. 3 p.m. at Sarasota Polo Club (3 p.m. gates open, 4 p.m. polo, 6 p.m. cocktails and dinner). Tickets $250.

Call 356-8048.

Grand Gala ‘Venetian Masquerade’ St. Stephen’s Parents Association 6:30 p.m. at Manatee Players Tickets $100. Call 746-2121.

FST Improv ‘Out of Bounds Match Up’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

Night of Flight Benefit The Circus Arts Conservatory 5:30 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena. Tickets $300 to $500.

Call 355-9335.

Asolo Gala 2015 ‘An Evening Live at the Sands’ Asolo Repertory Theatre 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $300.

Call 351-9010, Ext. 4702.

Bobby Collins 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $25. Call 925-3869.

‘Both Your Houses’ 8 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Runs through April 12.

Tickets $22 to $77.

Call 351-8000.

‘La Vie En Rouge’ with Louise Pitre 8 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $27.50. Call 552-5325.

Temple Beth Sholom Schools Celebration Fundraiser Benefiting Temple Beth Sholom Schools 7 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $100. Call 552-2770.

Masterworks 6: Six Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $89.

Call 953-3434.

35th annual Sarasota Jazz Festival: Dick Hyman in concert with Ken Peplowski and vocalist Kitt Moran

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MARCH 8 Engaging the Collective Imagination: An Expressive Arts Weekend Symposium 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Holiday Inn Sarasota-Bradenton Airport Tickets $40 to $445.

Call 366-9595.

14th annual Downtown Venice Art Classic 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Downtown Venice Free. Call 561-746-6625.

39th annual Pineapple Antique Show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium Tickets $5 to $6. Visit pineappleantiqueshow.com.

Chocolate Sundae and Food Festival UCP of Southwest Florida Inc. 1:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $10 to $30.

Call 251-4956.

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STILL PLAYING

Masterworks 6: Six Sarasota Orchestra 2:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $89.

Call 953-3434.

Bria Skonberg will perform Sunday, March 8, at Glenridge Permorming Arts Center.

‘Agnes of God’ runs through March 8, at Manatee Performing Arts Center. See March 5 listing.

‘Bernstein, Hamlisch and a Picket Fence’ Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5. Call 907-4123.

‘Title of Show’ runs through March 8, at Cook Theatre, FSU Center for Performing Arts. See March 5 listing.

Choir Festival and Reception 3 p.m. at Englewood United Methodist Church. Freewill offering. Call 474-5588.

Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s ‘Mary Poppins’ runs through March 15, at Venice Theatre. See March 5 listing.

Bria Skonberg 2 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $20. Call 552-5325.

Early St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Paul Duffy and Friends 3 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $15. Call 371-4974.

‘Tosca’ by Giacomo Puccini 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House. Runs through March 28. Tickets $19 to $125.

Call 328-1300.

Poetry LocalMic Readings by 5 Poets 2 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota Free. Call 365-7900.

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

‘The Golden Cockerel’ by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov 1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House. Runs through March 19. Tickets $19 to $125.

Call 328-1300.

The Diamonds 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $37. Call 488-1115.

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MARCH 9 Play Reading: ‘Death by Chocolate’ by Paul Freed Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild 9:30 a.m. at Cook Theatre Free. Call 504-4729.

Music Mondays Musical Conversations with June LeBell and Todd Thomas 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Palms Tickets $10. Call 365-6404.

Renaissance 2015: Woman of the Year Luncheon Women's Resource Center of Sarasota County 10:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $135. Call 366-1700.

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

The Diamonds 3 and 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $37. Call 488-1115.

Principal Film Series Sarasota Ballet 6 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $35. Call 359-0099.

Town Hall Platinum Dinner Ringling College Library Association 6 p.m. at Hyatt Regency Sarasota

By Invitation Only.

Call 925-1343.

Mini-Concert & Lecture Series Presents Lady and The Bard GuitarSarasota 7:30 p.m. at Art Center Sarasota. Free. Call 362-2991.

Three Dog Night 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 to $55.

Call 953-3368.

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SPRING ART: There’s Still TIme to Sign Up Studios, Labs & Lectures for the Community Over 25 March Starts – Sign Up Today!

GALLeRY WALK: Join us mARch 26, 4:30-7 PM See Seven Exhibitions + Lots of Demos Free & Open to the Public Ringling College Campus

SUmmeR STUDIOS Traditional and Digital Arts Classes for Tweens, Teens, + Adults Registration ongoing starting April 1st

OPeN hOUSe: APRIL 18, 10 AM-12:30 PM

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Saturday & Sunday March 14 & 15 7:30 p.m.

Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling YING QUARTET

Haydn | Auerbach | Beethoven OF SARASOTA

Saturday & Sunday April 18 & 19 7:30 p.m.

Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling BION TSANG, cello Color gradient ADAM NEIMAN, piano Faure | Beethoven | Rachmaninoff Saturday - May 2 – 7:30 p.m.

Sunday - May 3 - 2:00 & 7:30 p.m.

Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling BRANDON RIDENOUR, trumpet RICH RIDENOUR, piano MARA BONDE, soprano

“Trumpet Invasion” Saturday - May 9 – 7:30 p.m.

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

Collecting Recollections — Victoria Cristiani Rossi 10:30 a.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $5. Call 360-7399.

‘The Marriage of Figaro’ by W.A. Mozart 1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Runs through March 27.

Tickets $19 to $125.

Call 328-1300.

Friendship Center Gala ‘Friendship Around the World’ Friendship Centers Programs & Services 6 p.m. at The Friendship Center Tickets $150. Call 556-3205.

WEDNESDAY

MARCH 11

Great Escapes 5: Rock Around the Clock Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. Tickets $35 to $55.

Call 953-3434.

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

'THE MARRIAGE OF FIGARO' Runs through March 27 at Sarasota Opera

‘Jersey Boys’ 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $65 to $120.

Call 953-3368.

‘Our Betters’ 8 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre Runs through April 19.

Tickets $22 to $77.

Call 351-8000.

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USF Sarasota-Manatee Tickets $15. Call 359-4296.

Musical Morning 4: Central Region Sarasota Orchestra Friends 10:30 a.m. at private home Tickets $20. Call 953-4252.

Art After 5 5 p.m. at The Ringling Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 359-5700.

‘The Golden Cockerel’ by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 8 listing.

Courtyard Swing 5 p.m. at The Ringling Included with Art After 5 admission. Call 358-3180.

‘Don Carlos’ by Giuseppe Verdi runs through March 24, at Sarasota Opera.

See March 7 listing.

Miracle Fest Awards Dinner honoring Bob Rosinsky Ave Maria Preparatory School 6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Country Club Tickets $150. Call 322-1601.

‘Fly’ runs through April 4, at Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 5 listing.

MARCH 12

Sophisticated Strut Fashion Series Center for Building Hope 11:30 a.m. at The Founders Club. Tickets $55. Visit centerforbuildinghope.org.

‘Jersey Boys’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $65 to $120.

Call 953-3368.

The Lifelong Learning Academy Lecture Series: ‘Tenebrae and Andre Chenier’ with Francis Schwartz and Tania-Maria Rodriguez 3 p.m. at Selby Auditorium,

Cause4HOPE ‘Unmasking Parkinson’s’ Neuro Challenge Foundation Inc. 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $150. Call 926-6413.

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‘Jazz Hot Mamas’ runs through April 4, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s theater. See March 5 listing.

‘The Matchmaker’ runs through April 11, at Asolo Repertory Theatre. See March 5 listing.

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

Fuzión Dance Artist 9th Season Concert 7:30 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $15 to $39.

Call 359-0099, Ext. 101.

Great Escapes 5: Rock Around the Clock Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Tickets $35 to $55.

Call 953-3434.

‘Road to Nirvana’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through March 29.

Tickets $13 to $28.

Call 488-1115.

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MARCH 13 Creators and Collectors Self-Guided Art and Studio Tour Fine Arts Society of Sarasota 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ulla Searing Student Center, Ringling College of Art and Design Tickets $20 to $25.

Call 330-0680.

National Theatre Live — ‘Of Mice and Men’ 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $20. Call 360-7399.

Jazz at Two: Trumpeter John DePaola and his band Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $8 to $12.

Call 366-1552.

Venice Symphony presents ‘Unforgettable’ 7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $25 to $28.

Call 207-8822.

Great Escapes 5: Rock Around the Clock Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Tickets $35 to $55.

Call 953-3434.

An Evening at the El Morocco Supper Club Sunshine from Darkness/ IMHRO-One Mind Institute 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $300. Call 504-6717.

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Fuzión Dance Artist 9th Season Concert 7:30 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts Tickets $15 to $39.

Call 359-0099, Ext. 101.

Concert at Noon: Studio and Apprentice Artists Noon at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $5. Call 328-1300.

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

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FST Improv ‘Life’s a Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

Cirque des Voix The Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale 7:30 p.m. Under the Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park Tickets $20 to $50.

Call 355-9805.

Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza ‘St. Patrick’s Day’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $10. Call 365-2494.

‘Jersey Boys’ 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Tickets $65 to $120. Call 953-3368.

STILL PLAYING ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ by W.A. Mozart runs through March 27, at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 10 listing.

‘Tosca’ by Giacomo Puccini runs through March 28, at Sarasota Opera House. See March 8 listing.

‘Both Your Houses’ runs through April 12, at Asolo Repertory Theatre. See March 7 listing.

‘American Pie’ runs through April 16, at Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 5 listing.

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10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ulla Searing Student Center, Ringling College of Art and Design.

Tickets $20 to $25.

Call 330-0680.

Cirque des Voix The Circus Arts Conservatory and Key Chorale 2 p.m. Under the Big Top, Nathan Benderson Park Tickets $20 to $50.

Call 355-9805.

‘Jersey Boys’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $65 to $120.

Call 953-3368.

Fuzión Dance Artist 9th Season Concert 7:30 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts.

Tickets $15 to $39.

Call 359-0099, Ext. 101.

Outdoor Concert Series: ‘Motown Magic’ 2 p.m. at Longboat Key Center for the Arts. Tickets $30 to $40. Call 383-2345.

‘The Luck of the Irish’ Suncoast Concert Band 2 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5. Call 907-4123.

Cynthia Sayer performs March 14 and March 15, at Glenridge Performing Arts Center.

Venice Symphony presents ‘Unforgettable’ 3:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center. Tickets $25 to $28. Call 207-8822.

2015 Big Top Gala American Cancer Society 5:30 p.m. at Dolphin Aviation Tickets $250. Call 328-3760.

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Where It All Began The Out-of-Door Academy 7 p.m. at The Out-of-Door Academy, Siesta Key campus Tickets $290. Call 554-3439.

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Josh Blue. 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $24. Call 925-3869.

Classical Recital Series: Ying Quartet with Ayano Ninomiya, violin; Janet Ying, violin; Phillip Ying, viola; and David Ying, cello. Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater. Tickets $25 to $45. Call 360-7399.

FST Improv ‘Out of Bounds Match Up’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

Cynthia Sayer, jazz banjo 8 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $22.50. Call 552-5325.

Great Escapes 5: Rock Around the Clock Sarasota Orchestra. 8 p.m. at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. Tickets $35 to $55. Call 953-3434.

New Music New College ‘Inside in C’ 8 p.m. at Mildred Sainer Pavilion, New College of Florida Tickets $15. Call 487-4888.

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Eight Over 80 Jewish Housing Council Foundation 10:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East.

Tickets $125. Call 377-0781.

Fuzión Dance Artist 9th Season Concert. 2 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theatre, FSU Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets $15 to $39. Call 359-0099, Ext. 101.

MARCH 15

Student Recitals Noon and 3 p.m. at Allegro Music Academy.

Free. Call 358-8511.

‘Jersey Boys’ 1:30 and 7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Tickets $65 to $120.

Call 953-3368.

MARCH

SUNDAY

‘Around the World in 80 Minutes’ The First Brass. 5 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church. Free. Call 928-0296.

Josh Blue. 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $24.

Call 925-3869.

Classical Recital Series: Ying Quartet with Ayano Ninomiya, violin; Janet Ying, violin; Phillip Ying, viola; and David Ying, cello Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater. Tickets $25 to $45. Call 360-7399.

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

Cynthia Sayer, jazz banjo 2 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center. Tickets $22.50.

‘Let’s Hang On’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $32. Call 488-1115.

‘Spring is Here’. Jazz Ambassadors. 7:30 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5. Call 907-4123.

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Music Mondays Musical Conversations with June LeBell and John Keene 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Palms. Tickets $10.

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Ambassador Christopher Hill discusses and signs ‘Frontlines of American Diplomacy’ 6 p.m. at Mildred Sainer Pavilion, New College of Florida Free. Call 365-7900.

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‘Let’s Hang On’ 3 and 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $32. Call 488-1115.

Great Performers Series: Takacs String Quartet with Joyce Yang, piano Sarasota Concert Association 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $40 to $70.

Call 225-6500.

Inside the Studio Series Sarasota Ballet 6 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets $35. Call 359-0099.

Watercolor and Wine 6 p.m. at Colleen Cassidy Art School and Gallery Tickets $40. Call 924-1200.

‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself’ 8 p.m. at Keating Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through March 29.

Tickets $36 to $39.

Call 366-9000.

Sarasota Concert Association’s Great Performers Series presents the Takacs String Quartet with pianist Joyce Yang March 17.

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Celebration Luncheon Honoree Luncheon Girls Inc. of Sarasota County 11 a.m. at Cà d’Zan Room, The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota

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Bookstore1@FST Luncheon: ‘From Ancient Tikal to Today’s Everglades’ with Mac Stone, David Lentz and Jon Thaxton 11:30 a.m. at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $25. Call 366-9000.

Spring Fling Awards Luncheon Bradenton Opera Guild 11:30 a.m. at IMG Academies Country Club Tickets $35. Call 794-6569.

Sarasota Concert Association presents Munchtime Musicales with Sarasota Opera Studio Artists March 18.

Munchtime Musicales with Sarasota Opera Studio Artists Sarasota Concert Association Noon at Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Free. Call 351-7467.

‘A Celtic Fantasy’ Jacobite Piping Hot 6:30 p.m. at Englewood United Methodist Call 928-0296.

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

Call 925-3869.

‘Catch Me If You Can’ 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Runs through April 4.

Tickets $12 to $25.

Call 365-2494.

The 23rd annual Silver Fox Show ‘A Foggy Day in London Town’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through March 22.

Tickets $25. Call 488-1115.

The Manhattan Transfer 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $40 to $60.

Call 953-3368.

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MARCH 19 Lunch, Look and Listen: Samus Haddad, baritone, and Lee Dougherty Ross, piano Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $45. Call 306-1202.

Florida Winefest and Auction: Banquet on the Block Caring for Children Charities 6:30 p.m. on Lemon Avenue Tickets $200. Call 952-1109.

‘Faces of Change’ 7:30 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre Free. Call 351-8000.

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Runs through April 5.

Tickets $27 to $37.

Call 748-5875.

Art After 5 5 p.m. at The Ringling Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 359-5700.

Ringling by the Bay: souleRcoaster 5 to 8 p.m. at The Ringling Included with Art After 5 admission. Call 358-3180.

Ambassador Christopher Hill signs ‘Frontlines of American Diplomacy’ 6 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota Purchase of book required.

Call 365-7900.

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

Call 925-3869.

Pops 2: The Music of Billy Joel and More Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $32 to $74.

Call 953-3434.

Vocalist Michael Cavanaugh performs with the Sarasota Orchestra for the Pops series.

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STILL PLAYING ‘The Golden Cockerel’ by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov runs through March 19, at Sarasota Opera House.

See March 8 listing.

‘Don Carlos’ by Giuseppe Verdi runs through March 24, at Sarasota Opera.

See March 7 listing.

‘Road to Nirvana’ runs through March 29, at Venice Theatre.

See March 12 listing.

‘Our Betters’ runs through April 19, at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

See March 11 listing.

‘Never Marry A Girl with Cold Feet’ runs through June 4, at Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 5 listing.

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Anne Chandra, violin, and Chung-Yon Hong, piano Sarasota Music Club 10 a.m. at Eicher Auditorium, Sunnyside Village Free. Call 925-3602.

Books, Baubles and Bling Fundraiser 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Selby Library Bookstore and Selby Public Library Auditorium Call 861-1140.

Florida Winefest and Auction: Bayfront Showcase Lunch Tasting 11 a.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall bayfront Tickets $50. Call 952-1109.

Jazz at Two Jam Session hosted by the Jerry Eckert Trio Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $8 to $12.

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Moonlight Movie ‘The Lego Movie’ Sarasota Film Festival Sunset at Pine View Elementary. Free. Call 364-9514.

Dick Hyman in Concert 7 p.m. at Chelsea Center Tickets $15 to $25.

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

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‘Faces of Change’ 7:30 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Free. Call 351-8000.

‘The Marriage of Figaro’

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See March 10 listing.

The 23rd annual Silver Fox Show ‘A Foggy Day in London Town’ runs through March 22, at Venice Theatre. See March 18 listing.

‘I’m a Stranger Here Myself’ runs through March 29, at Florida Studio Theatre. See March 17 listing.

‘Catch Me If You Can’ runs through April 4, at The Players Theatre. See March 18 listing.

FST Improv ‘Life’s a Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

New Stages — Hot Club of San Francisco: Cinema Vivant 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10 to $30.

Call 360-7399.

Wine Walk to the Cà d’Zan The Ringling 7:30 p.m. at The Ringling Tickets $125. Call 360-7399.

Dala 8 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center. Tickets $22.50. Call 552-5325.

‘Pageant’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $20. Call 365-2494.

Pops 2: The Music of Billy Joel and More Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $32 to $74.

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Ranch Jam 2015 All day at 6357 County Road 675, Myakka City. Tickets $45 to $500. Call 567-9427.

Florida Winefest and Auction: Grand Tasting Brunch & Charity Auction Caring for Children Charities 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall bayfront Tickets $150. Call 952-1109.

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Art at the Ranch Fine Arts Festival. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Main Street Lakewood Ranch Free. Call 746-2862.

13th annual Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Five Points Park. Free. Call 561-746-6615.

Books, Baubles and Bling Fundraiser 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Selby Library Bookstore and Selby Public Library Auditorium Call 861-1140.

‘Gardens in Paradise’ Sarasota Garden Club 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various

Ponies for Pups Nate's Honor Animal Rescue 11 a.m. at Sarasota Polo Club Tickets $10 to $75.

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‘Tomorrow’s Voices Today’ Key Chorale 2:30 p.m. at North Port Performing Arts Center. Tickets $15.

Call 921-4845.

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4th annual Red Hot! Suncoast Blood Bank. 6 p.m. at The Francis. Tickets $150.

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An Evening at the AvantGarde ‘Comic Capers’ Ringing College of Art and Design. 6:30 p.m. at Ringling College of Art and Design Tickets $250. Call 359-7589.

‘The Mad Hatter Gala’ Lakewood Ranch Community Fund. 6:30 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Country Club Tickets $175. Call 556-5442.

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

FST Improv ‘Out of Bounds Match Up’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

GuitarSarasota presents Hungarian Classical Guitarist András Csáki 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $25 to $30.

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New Stages — Hot Club of San Francisco: Cinema Vivant 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater. Tickets $10 to $30.

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Itzhak Perlman 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Tickets $65 to $105. Call 953-3368.

Sarasota Concert Band ‘Hooray for Hollywood’ 8 p.m. at Glenridge Performing Arts Center Tickets $12. Call 552-5325.

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MARCH 22 Ranch Jam 2015 All day at 6357 County Road 675, Myakka City Tickets $45 to $500.

Call 567-9427.

Art at the Ranch Fine Arts Festival 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Main Street Lakewood Ranch Free. Call 746-2862.

13th annual Downtown Sarasota Art and Craft Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Five Points Park Free. Call 561-746-6615.

Florida Winefest and Auction: Wine on the Water Caring for Children Charities 1 to 4 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall bayfront Tickets $25. Call 952-1109.

AJC 2015 Spring Award Dinner honoring Alfred and Jean Weidner Goldstein AJC 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $250. Call 365-4955.

‘An Adventure with Gilbert & Sullivan’ Anna Maria Island Concert Chorus and Orchestra 2 p.m. at Kirkwood Presbyterian Church Tickets $25. Call 896-3899.

Audra McDonald 7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Call 953-3368.

Sunday’s at Neel: Colcannon 2 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $30. Call 752-5252.

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

Call 925-3869.

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

Chamber Soiree: Viola Sarasota Orchestra 4 p.m. at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Tickets $30 to $39.

Call 953-3434.

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

'TOSCA' Runs through March 28 at Sarasota Opera.

The Verdi Concert 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $15 to $100.

Call 328-1300.

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Music Mondays Musical Conversations with June LeBell and Moran Katz 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Palms Tickets $10. Call 365-6404.

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

MARCH 23

JFCS Golf Challenge Jewish Family & Children's Service 11:30 a.m. at The Resort at Longboat Key Club Tickets $350.

Call 366-2224, Ext. 142.

MARCH 24

Moonlight Movie Sarasota Film Festival Sunset at State College of Florida Free. Call 364-9514.

Town Hall Lecture Series: Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson Ringling College Library Association 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Call 925-1343.

11th annual Celebrity Chefs Food & Wine Tasting Jewish Family & Children's Service. 6 p.m. at The Resort at Longboat Key Club Tickets $100.

Call 366-2224, Ext. 142.

Women in a Changing World Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County 5:30 p.m. at Mildred Sainer Pavillion Tickets $35 to $150.

Call 366-3911.

Music Fine Arts at First Church presents clarinet virtuoso Moran Katz March 24.

Moran Katz, clarinet virtuoso 7 p.m. at First Church United Methodist Tickets $10. Call 955-0935.

Lauren and Steven Fineman at JFCS Celebrity Chefs Food and Wine Tasting in 2014.

Jackie Evancho 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $58.50 to $122.70.

Call 953-3368.

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SPECIAL EXHIBITION

RE:PURPOSED ON VIEW THROUGH MAY 17 Re:Purposed will explore several of the more recognizable trends among artists who consistently “repurpose” garbage or detritus in their practice. Index, Identity, and Environment are themes that will be explored in the works. Each theme is a potent reminder of our close connection to the materials we use to create and facilitate our lives. In the deft hands of these artists we see that those connections are far from severed when these materials are discarded.

RELATED PROGRAMS GALLERY WALK & TALKS MUSEUM OF ART MAR 12 & APR 9, 6:00 PM Included with Admission STUDY DAY: RE:PURPOSED EDUCATION CENTER Nick Cave, Soundsuit, 2008 Mixed media, 94 x 35 x 35 inches, © Nick Cave.

Photo by James Prinz Photography. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

MAR 28, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM $20 / $10 for Members Free to students, faculty, and museum professionals with ID

RE:PURPOSED IS SUPPORTED IN PART BY:

Additional support was generously provided by the Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation Endowment, the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation, the Philip D. and Unni Kaltenbacher Endowment, the Publix Super Markets Charities Endowment, the William G. and Marie Selby Foundation Endowment, the Peter and Mary Lou Vogt Museum Generated Exhibition Fund, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Foundation, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

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MARCH 25

Inside the Asolo Rep: ‘Sotto Voce’ Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild 11 a.m. at Cook Theatre, FSU Center for Performing Arts Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. Call 351-8000.

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‘Peru, Pride of the Andes’ Multimedia show and luncheon Bradenton Opera Guild 11 a.m. at Holiday Inn Airport Tickets $25. Call 794-6569.

Golf: 550 Includes: $

Unlimited Golf (no green fees) 2 Championship Courses, Practice Range and 3-Day Advance Tee Times. Cart fees apply.

Children under 16 golf for Free. Unlimited Tennis (no court fees). Clinics available.

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

Call 925-3869.

Great Performers Series: Murray Perahia, piano Sarasota Concert Association 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $40 to $70.

Call 225-6500.

New Stages — Holoscenes Noon until close at The Ringling Free. Call 360-7399.

Tennis: $250 Includes:

Sponsor and Press Kick-Off Party Sarasota Film Festival 6 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. By Invitation Only. Call 364-9514.

Unlimited Tennis on 8 Har-Tru Courts and 1 All-Weather Court. Summer Tennis Clinics and Evening Mixers under the lights.

Private Tennis Lessons and Clinics available.

Social: $125 Includes:

'OUR BETTERS' Runs through April 19, at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

Enjoy Superb Cuisine and Social Events.

Curbside To-Go. Jr. Olympic-Sized Swimming Pool. Fitness Center with 24/7 access.

Personal Trainer available.

ALL MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE Fitness, Pool, Pickleball and Dining!

Small food minimum. *

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SUNDAY, APRIL 12 • 7 PM First United Methodist Church, Sarasota

The Gloria Musicae Singers perform the music of Puccini and the new age, contemporary Norwegian composer, Ola Gjeilo, in collaboration with the State College of Florida Chamber Singers.

Contact Renee Woods - Director of Member Services - 941-556-0782 5601 Country Club Way, Sarasota Two Miles West of I-75, Exit 213 University Pkwy.

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Tickets $35 (students $15) Concert information and ticket purchase: www.gloriamusicae.org Tickets also available through the VanWezel Box Office 941.953.3368 Information 941.387.6046

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Salon Series featuring Lucia Blinn 11:30 a.m. at Designing Women Boutique Tickets $20. Call 366-5293.

New Stages — ‘Holoscenes’ Noon until close at The Ringling Free. Call 360-7399.

Art After 5 5 p.m. at The Ringling Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 359-5700.

SPARCCle by the Bay SPARCC 6 p.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $250. Call 365-0208, Ext. 106.

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

Call 925-3869.

Spring Dance Performance 7 p.m. at Booker High Visual and Performing Arts Center Tickets $5 to $15. Call 3552967, Ext. 65215.

The Intimate Verdi Concert 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $10 to $30.

Call 328-1300.

‘Becky’s New Car’ Island Players 8 p.m. at Island Players Runs through April 12.

Tickets $20. Call 778-5755.

Cesar Milan Live!

8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $46 to $66.

Call 953-3368.

Jazz Bands in Concert 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $4 to $8.

Call 752-5252.

Runs through April 4.

Teresa Stanley returns to Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe to appear in “Jazz Hot Mamas."

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Classical Conversation 7 Sarasota Orchestra Friends 10:30 a.m. at David Cohen Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Tickets $10. Call 953-4252.

An Evening with Anu and Friends Dinner Series featuring Benjamin Schmid Sarasota Orchestra 6 p.m. at Lido Beach Resort, Sunset Terrace Tickets $150. Call 487-2737.

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THURSDAY

SEASON

FRIDAY MARCH 27 Change a Life Luncheon Take Stock in Children of Sarasota County Inc. 11 a.m. at The Field Club Tickets $45. Call 685-3563.

Pique Nique Sur la Baie New College Foundation 11 a.m. at New College Bayfront. Tickets $150.

Call 487-4204.

Salute the Stars Awards Luncheon Sarasota Opera 11:30 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $65. Call 328-1300.

New Stages — ‘Holoscenes’ Noon until close at The Ringling.

Free. Call 360-7399.

Jazz at Two: Pianist Billy Marcus Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $8 to $12.

Call 366-1552.

14th annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala featuring Sarah McLachlan Van Wezel Foundation 5 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $375.

Call 366-5578.

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

Call 925-3869.

Felines and Fenders Cat Depot 7 p.m. at Encore Motorcars of Sarasota Tickets $60 to $75.

Call 366-2404.

Sailor Circus 66th Anniversary Show. The Circus Arts Conservatory. 7 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena. Tickets $12 to $18. Call 355-9805.

Sarasota Chillounge Night ‘Cirque du Chill’ 7 p.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $25 to $120.

Visit chilloungenight.com.

Spring Dance Performance 7 p.m. at Booker High Visual and Performing Arts Center Tickets $5 to $15.

Call 355-2967, Ext. 65215.

Visual Art and Motion Design Showcase 7 p.m. at Booker High School Free.

Call 355-2967, Ext. 65215.

FST Improv ‘Life’s a Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre. Tickets $15.

Call 366-9000.

Program 6: Graziano & Taylor Sarasota Ballet 7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets starting at $35.

Call 359-0099.

Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza ‘Come Fly With Me’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $10. Call 365-2494.

Masterworks 7: Grand Finale Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $30 to $89.

Call 953-3434.

Sarah McLachlan 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Tickets $65 to $135. Call 953-3368.

Fourth Friday 5 to 9 p.m. at Historic Downtown Village of Sarasota Free. Call 388-3700.

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Cajun Crawfish Festival St. Martha Catholic School 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. Martha Catholic School Call 953-4181.

New Stages — ‘Holoscenes’ Noon until close at The Ringling. Free. Call 360-7399.

SATURDAY

‘Let’s Hang On’ — A Tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons 2 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets $24 to $40. Call 7485875.

Store, Sidewalk and Estate Sale 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Designing Women Boutique Tickets $20. Call 366-5293.

Program 6: Graziano & Taylor Sarasota Ballet 2 and 7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets starting at $35.

Call 359-0099.

MARCH 28

Firefly Gala Forty Carrots Family Center 6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton Members Golf Club Tickets $300. Call 365-7716.

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

Call 925-3869.

S A R A S OTA

Spring Dance Performance 7 p.m. at Booker High Visual and Performing Arts Center Tickets $5 to $15.

Call 355-2967, Ext. 65215.

FST Improv ‘Out of Bounds Match Up’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

Masterworks 7: Grand Finale Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $89.

Call 953-3434.

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Learn to Play Polo No play or riding experience needed!

Custom lesson and ticket gift packages available.

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Liebe Gamble and Jill Ramsey at Forty Carrots Family Center's Firefly Gala in 2014.

3rd annual The Mane Event InStride Therapy Inc. 6 p.m. at InStride Therapy Center, 1629 Ranch Road, Nokomis Tickets $125. Call 412-9333.

Randy Wayne White signing ‘Cuba Straits’ 7 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota Purchase of book required.

Call 365-7900.

MARCH

Sailor Circus 66th Anniversary Show The Circus Arts Conservatory 2 and 7 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Tickets $12 to $18.

Call 355-9805.

Study Day — Re:Purposed 10 a.m. at The Ringling Art Library. Free. Call 359-5700.

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MARCH 29 Embracing Our Differences All day at Island Park, Sarasota and Riverwalk, Bradenton Runs through May. Free. Call 404-5710.

Easter Musical, Chancel Choir with Organ and Orchestra 9:30 and 11 a.m. at Englewood United Methodist Church Free will offering.

Call 474-5588.

Kurt Landefeld discusses and signs ‘Jack’s Memoirs: Off the Road’ 2 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota Free. Call 365-7900.

Program 6: Graziano & Taylor Sarasota Ballet 2 and 7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets starting at $35.

Call 359-0099.

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Sailor Circus 66th Anniversary Show The Circus Arts Conservatory 2 and 7 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Tickets $12 to $18.

Call 355-9805.

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Masterworks 7: Grand Finale Sarasota Orchestra 2:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $30 to $89.

Call 953-3434.

Visit our Retail Shop

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

Call 925-3869.

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

Downtown in the Theater District

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‘Alleged Theatre Play Reading’ 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Cabaret Stage Tickets $12. Call 365-2494.

'FLY' Runs through April 4 at Florida Studio Theatre.

MONDAY

MARCH 30 Master Class: Rebecca Penneys, piano 1 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $5. Call 752-5252.

Play Reading: ‘Sons, Mothers and Others’

by Ron Pantelli Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild 1 p.m. at Gulf Gate Library Free. Call 504-4729.

Program 6: Graziano & Taylor Sarasota Ballet 7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for Performing Arts Tickets starting at $35.

Call 359-0099.

TUESDAY

MARCH 31 Town Hall Lecture Series: Dr. Ben S. Bernanke Ringling College Library Association 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Call 925-1343.

‘Sotto Voce’ 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Runs through April 26.

Tickets $15 to $45.

Call 351-8000.

Guest Artist Rebecca Penneys, piano, with SCF faculty member Fred Gratta, cello 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $4 to $8.

Call 752-5252.

‘The Fox on the Fairway’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through April 19.

Tickets $13 to $28.

Call 488-1115.

STILL PLAYING ‘Catch Me If You Can’ runs through April 4, at The Players Theatre. See March 18 listing.

‘Fly’ runs through April 4, at Florida Studio Theatre. See March 5 listing.

‘Jazz Hot Mamas’ runs through April 4, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s theater. See March 5 listing.

‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ runs through April 5, at Manatee Performing Arts Center.

See March 19 listing.

‘Becky’s New Car’ runs through April 12, at the Island Players. See March 26 listing.

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Going for the Gold 2015 Patron Party YMCA Foundation of Sarasota 5:30 p.m. at the home of Stanley Kane

By Invitation Only.

Call 951-1336, Ext. 6.

APRIL

April Fools’ Fête Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe 6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $150. Call 366-1505.

‘Flashdance the Musical’ 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 to $80.

Call 953-3368.

Ringling Underground 8 p.m. at The Ringling Call 359-5700.

THURSDAY

APRIL 2

FRIDAY

‘Flashdance the Musical’ 2 and 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 to $80.

Call 953-3368.

Fuzión Dance Class 10 a.m. at Parkinson Place Tickets $15. Call 345-5755.

Art After 5 5 p.m. at The Ringling Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 359-5700.

Rahn Hortman 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

Rahn Hortman will perform April 1 through April 5, at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre.

Rahn Hortman 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

“Flashdance the Musical” takes place April 2, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Sailor Circus 66th Anniversary Show The Circus Arts Conservatory 7 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Tickets $12 to $18.

Call 355-9805.

APRIL 3

Literati Book Club 10 a.m. at The Ringling Art Library. Free. Call 359-5700.

First Friday Gallery Walk 6 to 9 p.m. at Palm Avenue Free. Visit palmavenue.org.

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

Sailor Circus 66th Anniversary Show The Circus Arts Conservatory 7 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Tickets $12 to $18.

Call 355-9805.

FST Improv ‘Life’s A Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

The Temptations and the Four Tops 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $60 to $80.

Call 953-3368.

SATURDAY

APRIL 4

Little Writers Workshop 10:30 a.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota Free. Call 365-7900.

ROAR! The Ringling Order of Art Readers 10:30 a.m. at The Ringling Art Library Free. Call 359-5700, Ext. 2700.

Sailor Circus 66th Anniversary Show The Circus Arts Conservatory 2 and 7 p.m. at Sailor Circus Arena. Tickets $12 to $18.

Call 355-9805.

Moonlight Movie ‘Finding Nemo’ Sarasota Film Festival Sunset at Siesta Key Beach Free. Call 364-9514.

Rahn Hortman 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

FST Improv ‘Out of Bounds Match Up’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

The Sailor Circus presents its spring performances March 27 through April 4, at the Sailor Circus Arena.

‘Memphis’ 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $50. Call 953-3368.

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Spring Music Series 11:30 a.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Free with admission.

Call 366-5731, Ext. 251.

Guided Art and Backstage Tour Fine Arts Society of Sarasota 10 a.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $5.

Call 953-3368.

APRIL 5

Rahn Hortman 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

MONDAY

APRIL 6

29th annual La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Concert 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $40. Call 366-8450.

Meet the Musicians 29th annual La Musica International Chamber Music Festival 5:30 p.m. at Gateway Bank Tickets $15.

Call 366-8450.

‘The Cherry Orchard’ FSU/Asolo Conservatory for Actor Training 7:30 p.m. at Cook Theatre, FSU Center for Performing Arts. Runs through April 26.

Tickets $27 to $29.

Call 351-8000.

'THE MATCHMAKER' Runs through April 11 at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

Founders Luncheon Designing Women Boutique 11:30 a.m. at The Francis Call 366-5293.

SCF Chamber Concert ‘Join Us On Stage, But Don’t Touch My Oboe’ 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $4 to $8.

Call 752-5252.

Munchtime Musicales with State College of Florida Chamber Choir Sarasota Concert Association Noon at Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Free. Call 351-7467.

WEDNESDAY

‘Chapatti’ 8 p.m. at Gompertz Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Runs through May 30.

Tickets $19 to $49.

Call 366-9000.

APRIL 8

Musical Morning 5: Central Region Sarasota Orchestra Friends 10:30 a.m. at Church of the Palms Tickets $20. Call 953-4252.

Sarasota Concert Association presents the 2015

Great Performers Series at The Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

Dresden Philharmonic Michael Sanderling, conductor Johannes Moser, cello Sunday, March 1 • 4 p.m.

Takács String Quartet YourObserver.com

Joyce Yang, piano Tuesday, March 17 • 8 p.m.

Murray Perahia, piano Wednesday, March 25 • 8 p.m.

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Russian Variations Showcase Event Friends of the Sarasota Ballet 5 p.m. at The Francis Call 923-0298.

Manatee County Technical Institute Tour and Luncheon Bradenton Opera Guild 11 a.m. at Manatee County Technical Institute Tickets $22. Call 755-7426.

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Boz Scaggs 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Tickets $42 to $62. Call 953-3368.

APRIL 9

Art After 5 5 p.m. at The Ringling Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 359-5700.

Guest Artists ‘O Som Do Jazz’ featuring faculty member Marc Mannino, jazz guitar 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center. Tickets $4 to $8.

Call 752-5252.

‘I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change’ 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Runs through April 26.

Tickets $26. Call 748-5875.

29th annual La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Concert 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $40.

Call 366-8450.

‘Next to Normal’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through April 26. Tickets $13 to $28. Call 488-1115.

‘The Lyons’ The Players Theatre 8 p.m. at Backstage at The Players. Runs through April 19.

Tickets $18. Call 365-2494.

FRIDAY

APRIL 10 Sarasota Film Festival Runs through April 19.

Call 366-6200.

Opening Night Film and Party Sarasota Film Festival 7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House. By Invitation Only.

Call 364-9514.

Jazz at Two: Drummer Al Hixon and his band Jazz Club of Sarasota 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $8 to $12.

Call 366-1552.

FST Improv ‘Life’s a Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

Musical Chefs Interactive Dinner La Musica International Chamber Music Festival 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $150. Call 371-6798.

Divas and Desserts Sarasota Young Voices 7 p.m. at Church of the Palms Tickets $15. Call 924-1323.

‘Chicken Shop’ 8 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre Runs through May 3.

Tickets $20. Call 321-1397.

Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza ‘Gospel’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $10. Call 365-2494.

Pops 3: On Broadway Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $32 to $74.

Call 953-3434.

The balleTs Russes A TribuTe TO VASLAV NIJINSKY 1 - 2 May 2015 | Sarasota Opera House

LES SYLPHIDES Michel Fokine

L’APRÈS-MIDI D’UN FAUNE The Afternoon of a Faun Vaslav Nijinsky

PETRUSHKA Michel Fokine

Ricki Bertoni in Michel Fokine’s Petrushka

Experience The Unforgettable Legend That Was The Ballets Russes Box Office : 941 . 359 . 0099 | www.SarasotaBallet.org

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APRIL

Courtyard Swing 5 p.m. at The Ringling Included with Art After 5 admission. Call 358-3180.

Celebration Luncheon ‘Champions for Girls’ Girls Inc. of Sarasota County 10:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $100. Call 366-6646.

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FST Improv ‘Out of Bounds Match Up’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

‘Evening Under the Stars’ 6 p.m. at State College of Florida Venice Tickets $15. Call 752-1418.

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GuitarSarasota presents Russian Classical Guitarist Grisha Goryachev. 7:30 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $25 to $30.

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The Players Follies presents ‘Big Band Blowout of the ’30s and ’40s’ 7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $18. Call 365-2494.

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Spring Music Series 11:30 a.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Free with admission.

Call 366-5731, Ext. 251.

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

Poetry LocalMic 2 p.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota Free. Call 365-7900.

29th annual La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Concert 2:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House. Tickets $40.

Call 366-8450.

‘National Tartan Day’ The First Brass Five and Jacobite Piping Hot 3 p.m. at Palma Sola Presbyterian Church Tickets $15 to $20.

Call 928-0296.

‘American Pie’ runs through April 16, at Florida Studio Theatre.

See March 5 listing.

‘The Lyons’ runs through April 19, at Backstage at the Players. See April 9 listing.

‘Singing Songs of Jubliation’ Celebrating Apprentices Exsulate! Chorale.

3:30 p.m. at Venice High School Tickets $5 to $20.

Call 484-8491.

A Salute to Leroy Anderson with the Manatee Concert Band The Pops Orchestra of Bradenton and Sarasota 3 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Tickets $5 to $25.

Call 926-7677.

Moonlight Movie ‘A Dolphin Tale’ Sarasota Film Festival Sunset at Lido Beach Free. Call 364-9514.

‘An American Elegy’ Suncoast Concert Band 3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5. Call 907-4123.

Gloria Musicae presents ‘Old and New’ with the State College of Florida Chamber Singers 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church Tickets $35. Call 387-6046.

‘Our Betters’ runs through April 19, at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

See March 11 listing.

‘The Fox on the Fairway’ runs through April 19, at Venice Theatre.

See March 31 listing.

Johnny Mathis 7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Tickets $75 to $85. Call 953-3368.

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APRIL 14 Books and Coffee Friends of the Selby Library 10:30 a.m. at Selby Public Library Auditorium Free.

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Giving Matters 2015 Gems of Philanthropy Luncheon Association of Fundraising Professionals 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $50.

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‘Monday, Monday’ 3 and 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Tickets $22. Call 488-1115.

29th annual La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Concert ‘Simply Sonatas at Sainer’ 5:30 p.m. at Mildred Sainer Pavilion, New College of Florida Tickets $25. Call 366-8450.

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‘Deux Requiems’ The First Brass and Musica Sacra Cantorum 7 p.m. at Church of the Redeemer Tickets $30. Call 928-0296.

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WEDNESDAY APRIL 15 Great Escapes 6: Downton Abbey Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. Tickets $35 to $55.

Call 953-3434.

3rd annual Blue Ties and Butterflies Child Protection Center 6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $175. Call 365-1277.

‘Hairspray’ 7 p.m. at Booker High Visual and Performing Arts Center. Tickets $5 to $15.

Call 355-2967, Ext. 65215.

Art After 5 5 p.m. at The Ringling Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 359-5700.

29th annual La Musica International Chamber Music Festival Concert 8 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $40. Call 366-8450.

Ringling by the Bay: The Venturas 5 to 8 p.m. at The Ringling Included with Art After 5 admission. Call 358-3180.

‘Spunk’ Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. 8 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Theatre Runs through May 17.

Tickets $29.50. Call 366-1505.

THURSDAY APRIL 16 La Cirque Appetit Outreach Luncheon The Circus Arts Conservatory 11 a.m. at Sailor Circus Arena Call 355-9805.

Booker High School Event Sarasota Film Festival 6 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House. Call 364-9514.

‘Hairspray’ 7 p.m. at Booker High Visual and Performing Arts Center Tickets $5 to $15.

Call 355-2967, Ext. 65215.

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

Call 925-3869.

Rex Willis performs “Disorderly Music in a World of Chaos” April 16.

Great Escapes 6: Downton Abbey Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. Tickets $35 to $55.

Call 953-3434.

APRIL

Reception for New and Prospective Members Sarasota Opera Guild 5:30 p.m. at Kamlit Library, Sarasota Opera House Free. Call 483-3283.

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

Call 925-3869.

Diana Krall 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 to $120.

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Faculty Recital ‘Disorderly Music in a World of Chaos’

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Jazz at Two: Betty Comora Jazz Club of Sarasota. 2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota. Tickets $8 to $12. Call 366-1552.

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

FST Improv ‘Life’s A Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre. Tickets $15.

Call 366-9000.

Venice Symphony presents ‘Threefold’ 7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center.

Tickets $25 to $28.

Call 207-8822.

Chris Botti 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.

Tickets $35 to $60.

Call 953-3368.

Cinema Tropicale Sarasota Film Festival At Sarasota Yacht Club. Call 364-9514.

‘Pageant’ The Players Theatre 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $20. Call 365-2494.

‘Hairspray’ 7 p.m. at Booker High Visual and Performing Arts Center. Tickets $5 to $15.

Call 355-2967, Ext. 65215.

SCF Studio Productions Play 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center. Tickets $10 to $12. Call 752-5252.

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APRIL 18

‘Hairspray’ 2 and 7 p.m. at Booker High Visual and Performing Arts Center. Tickets $5 to $15.

Call 355-2967, Ext. 65215.

‘Mozart: 1791’ Key Chorale. 2:30 p.m. at First Church, downtown Sarasota Tickets $25 and $35.

Call 921-4845.

Kids Black Tie Event UCP of Southwest Florida Inc. 5 p.m. at Sarasota Circus Arena. Tickets $150 (kids 2 and under free; kids 3 and up $50). Call 348-9039.

Tropical Nights Englewood YMCA 5 p.m. at Palm Island Resort Tickets $175. Call 375-9108.

Closing Night Film and Awards Sarasota Film Festival Call 364-9514.

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

Great Escapes 6: Downton Abbey Sarasota Orchestra 8 p.m. at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Tickets $35 to $55.

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‘Next to Normal’ runs through April 26, at Venice Theatre. See April 9 listing.

‘The Cherry Orchard’ runs through April 26, at Cook Theatre, FSU Center for Performing Arts.

See April 7 listing.

APRIL

Venice Symphony presents ‘Threefold’ 3:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $25 to $28. Call 2078822.

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FST Improv ‘Out of Bounds Match Up’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

Sarasota Film Festival runs through April 19, at various locations.

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‘Sotto Voce’ runs through April 26, at Historic Asolo Theater.

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Call 360-7399.

SCF Studio Productions Play 2 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center. Tickets $10 to $12. Call 752-5252.

Hear & Now Concert featuring the Ariel Quartet Perlman Music Program/ Suncoast. 3 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House. Tickets $30 to $40. Call 355-8450, Ext. 1.

“Ring Sarasota” in concert takes place April 19, at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church.

Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota's Sanctuary Concerts: ‘One Afternoon, Two Violins’ 3 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota Tickets $15. Call 371-4974.

‘Ring Sarasota’ in Concert 5 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Free. Call 922-1597.

Youthfest and Hollywood Nights Sarasota Film Festival at Regal Cinemas. Call 366-6200.

Singspiration IV: Salute to Spring 7 p.m. at First Church United Methodist Tickets $10. Call 955-0935.

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

Call 925-3869.

‘April in Sarasota’ Jazz Ambassadors 7:30 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5. Call 907-4123.

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APRIL 21 Social and Singers Sarasota Opera Guild 9:45 a.m. at Peterson Room, Sarasota Opera House Free. Call 549-1068.

25th anniversary Hall of Fame Luncheon Community Video Archives 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $90. Call 365-7052.

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APRIL 22

14th annual Celebration of Hope Dinner Center for Building Hope

Potluck dinner for the cast of ‘Luck be a Lady’ Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild. 4:45 p.m. at Asolo Theatre Mezzanine Tickets $5. Call 504-4729.

Dean Napolitano 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

‘Love! Valour! Compassion!’

7:30 p.m. at The Players Theatre. Runs through May 3.

Tickets $12 to $25.

Call 365-2494.

Roberta Flack 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35 to $75.

Call 953-3368.

Art After 5 5 p.m. at The Ringling. Tickets $5 to $10. Call 359-5700.

Chamber Soiree 1: Violin Sarasota Orchestra 5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall, Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center. Tickets $30 to $39.

Call 953-3434.

APRIL 23

Classical Music Concert 7 p.m. at Booker High Visual and Performing Arts Center. Tickets $5. Call 355-2967, Ext. 65215.

Musical Morning 5: South Region Sarasota Orchestra Friends. 10:30 a.m. at Venetian River Club

Dean Napolitano 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

THURSDAY

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles 8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Tickets $45 to $75. Call 953-3368.

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See April 10 listing.

‘Spunk’ runs through May 17, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s theater.

See April 15 listing.

‘Chapatti’ runs through May 30, at Florida Studio Theatre. See April 8 listing.

Embracing Our Differences runs through May, at Island Park and Riverwalk.

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Fourth Friday 5 to 9 p.m. at Historic Downtown Village of Sarasota Free. Call 388-3700.

Celtic Woman: 10th Anniversary World Tour. 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Tickets $47.73 to $79.83.

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FST Improv ‘Life’s a Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

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SCF Studio Productions Play 8 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center. Tickets $10 to $12.

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Dean Napolitano 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19.

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FST Improv ‘Out of Bounds Match Up’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre. Tickets $15.

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Tickets $22 to $77.

Call 351-8000.

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Spring Music Series 11:30 a.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Free with admission.

Call 366-5731, Ext. 251.

SCF Studio Productions Play 2 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center. Tickets $10 to $12. Call 752-5252.

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Call 955-0935.

Dean Napolitano 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

Runs March 31 through April 26 at Historic Asolo Theater.

Kathy Griffin 7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $52.62 to $63.32.

Call 953-3368.

TUESDAY

APRIL 28 SCF Student Dance Recital 5:30 p.m. at Neel Performing Arts Center Free. Call 752-5252.

APRIL 29

Mike McCarthy 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

THURSDAY

APRIL 30

Salon Series featuring Sheri Nadelman 11:30 a.m. at Designing Women Boutique Tickets $20.

Call 366-5293.

Mike McCarthy 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

Spring Fling Concert ‘Viva Florida!’

7 p.m. at Performance Pavilion, State College of Florida. Tickets $4 to $8.

Call 752-5252.

‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Runs through May 17.

Tickets $27 to $37.

Call 748-5875.

APRIL

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

WEDNESDAY

Art After 5 5 p.m. at The Ringling Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 359-5700.

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MAY 1

Literati Book Club 10 a.m. at The Ringling Art Library. Free. Call 359-5700.

9th annual Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon Humane Society of Sarasota County. 10:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $125. Call 955-4131.

Poetry Salon Luncheon with Billy Collins, Marie Howe and Tracy K. Smith PoetryLife 11:30 a.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre. Tickets $35.

Call 366-9000.

First Friday Gallery Walk 6 to 9 p.m. at Palm Avenue Free. Visit palmavenue.org.

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Jazz Festival 7 p.m. at Booker High Visual and Performing Arts Center Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 355-2967, Ext. 65215.

Live on Stage: Billy Collins, Marie Howe and Tracy K. Smith PoetryLife 7 p.m. at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $25. Call 366-9000.

Mike McCarthy 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

FST Improv ‘Life’s a Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

The Ballets Russes: A Tribute to Nijinsky Sarasota Ballet 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House. Tickets starting at $35. Call 359-0099.

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Venice Symphony presents Amo Venezia ‘I Love Venice’ 7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $25 to $28.

Call 207-8822.

SATURDAY

MAY 2

Little Writers Workshop 10:30 a.m. at Bookstore1Sarasota. Free. Call 365-7900.

Scholarship Luncheon Sarasota Music Club Noon at Michael’s On East Call 925-3602.

Student Recitals Noon and 3 p.m. at Allegro Music Academy Free. Call 358-8511.

Young Voices Poetry Reading PoetryLife 1 p.m. Bowne’s Lab Theatre, Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $15. Call 365-7900.

The Ballets Russes: A Tribute to Nijinsky Sarasota Ballet 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets starting at $35.

Call 359-0099.

Venice Symphony presents Amo Venezia ‘I Love Venice’ 3:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $25 to $28.

Call 207-8822.

Community Favorite Poem Reading PoetryLife 4 p.m. at Court Cabaret, Florida Studio Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

Going for the Gold YMCA Foundation of Sarasota 5 p.m. at Dolphin Aviation Tickets $250.

Call 951-1336, Ext. 6.

STILL PLAYING ‘Love! Valour! Compassion!’ runs through May 3, at The Players Theatre.

See April 22 listing.

‘Monty Python’s Spamalot’ runs through May 17, at Manatee Performing Arts Center.

See April 30 listing.

Mike McCarthy 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

FST Improv ‘Out of Bounds Match Up’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

Pops Series: ‘Trumpet Invasion’ with Brandon Ridenour, trumpet, Mara Bonde, soprano, and Rich Ridenour, piano Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25 to $45.

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15th Anniversary Concert Gulf Coast Community Choir 4 p.m. at St. James United Methodist Church Tickets $20. Call 379-0232.

MAY 3

Spring Music Series 11:30 a.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Free with admission.

Call 366-5731, Ext. 251.

Men Who Cook Asolo Repertory Theatre 6 p.m. at Mattison’s Bayside, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. Tickets $200.

Call 351-9010, Ext. 4702.

Pops Series: ‘Trumpet Invasion’ with Brandon Ridenour, trumpet, Mara Bonde, soprano, and Rich Ridenour, piano Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25 to $45.

Call 360-7399.

Mike McCarthy 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

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Student Recital 3 p.m. at Allegro Music Academy. Free. Call 358-8511.

THURSDAY

Guided Art and Backstage Tour. Fine Arts Society of Sarasota. 10 a.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $5. Call 953-3368.

SPARCCle on the Links Golf Tournament SPARCC. At Plantation Golf & Country Club. Tickets $95.

Call 365-0208, Ext. 106.

‘The Miracle Worker’ 8 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through May 24.

Tickets $13 to $28. Call 4881115.

‘Threads’ Fuzión Dance Artists 2 and 7 p.m. at New College of Florida Black Box Theater Tickets $15. Call 345-5755.

MAY 5

MAY 7

WEDNESDAY

MAY 6

‘Threads’ Fuzión Dance Artists 2 and 7 p.m. at New College of Florida Black Box Theater Tickets $15. Call 345-5755.

MAY 4

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

TUESDAY

Master Class with Anjali Austin of ‘Threads’ Project Fuzión Dance Artists 10 a.m. at New College of Florida Fitness Center Tickets $10. Call 345-5755.

Andrew Norelli 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

Treasures, Trinkets and Tea Friendship Centers 2:30 p.m. at Chelsea Center Tickets $75. Call 556-3205.

Art After 5. 5 p.m. at The Ringling. Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 359-5700.

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7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

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

FST Improv ‘Life’s a Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre. Tickets $15.

Call 366-9000.

Designing Daughters Fashionable Gala ‘Mystery Men and Bond Girls’ 8 p.m. at Sarasota Classic Car Museum Tickets $95. Call 404-9396.

SATURDAY

MAY 9

12th annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Avenue and Five Points Park Free. Call 561-746-6615.

70th Anniversary of World War II Victory 3 p.m. at Allegro Music Academy. Free. Call 358-8511.

at Ed Smith Stadium. Tickets $5 to $15. Call 953-3434.

Andrew Norelli. 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

MAY 10

FST Improv ‘Out of Bounds Match Up’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

Pops Series: ‘A Romp With Gilbert & Sullivan’ with Tracy Olivera, soprano, Bob McDonald, baritone, Steve Cramer, tenor, Joseph Holt, piano, and the Gloria Musicae Singers Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota. 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater. Tickets $25 to $45. Call 360-7399.

Special Concert Event: Orchestra in the Outfield Sarasota Orchestra. 7:30 p.m.

SUNDAY 12th annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Avenue and Five Points Park. Free.

Call 561-746-6615.

Spring Music Series.

11:30 a.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Free with admission.

Call 366-5731, Ext. 251.

Andrew Norelli 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

Pops Series: ‘A Romp With Gilbert & Sullivan’ with Tracy Olivera, soprano, Bob McDonald, baritone, Steve Cramer, tenor, Joseph Holt, piano, and

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

MONDAY

MAY 11

Members Short Stage Presentations: ‘Potpourri’ Asolo Repertory Theatre Guild 9:30 a.m. at Cook Theatre Free. Call 504-4729.

Volunteer Appreciation Showcase Luncheon Friends of the Sarasota Ballet At Michael’s On East Tickets $35. Call 923-0298.

From Showers to Flowers Glasser Schoenbaum Human Services Center 11:30 a.m. at The Great Room on the Bay, Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Tickets $95. Call 365-4545.

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Janet Williams 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

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MAY 14

Art After 5. 5 p.m. at The Ringling. Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 359-5700.

‘Children’s Letters to God’ 7 p.m. at Venice Theatre Runs through May 24. Tickets $10 to $17. Call 488-1115.

Janet Williams 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

Ask Terri Vitale why she and her husband, Dr. Chris Sforzo, are committed to local nonprofits and she is quick to reply, “Because this is where we are raising our children.”

She is especially passionate about the Community Foundation’s literacy work.

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Spring Band Concert 7 p.m. at Booker High Visual and Performing Arts Center Tickets $5.

Call 355-2967, Ext. 65215.

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Dick Vitale Gala The V Foundation 6:30 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota. Tickets $1,000.

Call 350-0580.

Student Recitals Noon and 3 p.m. at Allegro Music Academy Free. Call 358-8511.

‘Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.’ The Players Kids Performing Arts Studio 2 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $12. Call 365-2494.

Art After 5 5 p.m. at The Ringling.

Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 359-5700.

MAY 15

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

Student Recital. 7 p.m. at Allegro Music Academy Free. Call 358-8511.

FST Improv ‘Life’s a Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

Drag Queen Bingo Bonanza ‘Once Upon a Time’ 8 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $10. Call 365-2494.

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MAY 17

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

‘Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.’ The Players Kids Performing Arts Studio. 7 p.m. at The Players Theatre. Tickets $12.

Call 365-2494.

FST Improv ‘Out of Bounds Match Up’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

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Janet Williams 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

MONDAY

MAY 18

Kaleidoscope 6 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Free. Call 351-8000.

WEDNESDAY

MAY 20

Shane Mauss 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

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MAY 21

Ringling by the Bay 5 to 8 p.m. at The Ringling Included with Art After 5 admission. Call 358-3180.

Shane Mauss 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

‘The Murder Room’ Island Players. 8 p.m. at Island Players Runs through May 31.

Tickets $20.

Call 778-5755.

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Bowne’s Lab Theatre Tickets $15. Call 366-9000.

THURSDAY

Shane Mauss. 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

SUNDAY

Salon Series featuring Catherine Deans. 11:30 a.m. at Designing Women Boutique Tickets $20. Call 366-5293.

MAY 22

FST Improv ‘Life’s a Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre. Tickets $15.

Call 366-9000.

SATURDAY

MAY 23

Diane Ochiltree Picture Book Launch. 10:30 am at Bookstore1Sarasota Free. Call 365-7900.

Shane Mauss. 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

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MAY 24 Shane Mauss 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

Art After 5. 5 p.m. at The Ringling. Tickets $5 to $10.

Call 359-5700.

MONDAY

MAY 25

9th annual Memorial Day Show. The First Brass and Jacobite Pipe Band. 3 p.m. at Church of the Palms. Tickets $15 to $20. Call 928-0296.

WEDNESDAY

MAY 27

World Series of Comedy 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

World Series of Comedy 7 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19.

Call 925-3869.

‘Children’s Letters to God’ runs through May 24, at Venice Theatre.

See May 14 listing.

‘Luck Be A Lady: The Iconic Music of Frank Loesser’ runs through May 24, at Asolo Repertory Theatre.

See April 28 listing.

‘The Miracle Worker’ runs through May 24, at Venice Theatre. See May 5 listing.

FRIDAY

Comedy Theatre. Tickets $15 to $19. Call 925-3869.

Tribute to Veteran’s Service to Community Awards Luncheon. JFCS of the Suncoast 11:30 a.m. at Michael's On East. Tickets $45. Call 3662224, Ext. 142.

FST Improv ‘Life’s a Beach’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre. Tickets $15.

Call 366-9000.

MAY 29

World Series of Comedy 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s

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Studio Year End Showcase The Players Kids Performing Arts Studio 7 p.m. at The Players Theatre Tickets $10. Call 365-2494.

World Series of Comedy 7 and 9:30 p.m. at McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre Tickets $15 to $19. Call 9253869.

Classical Recital Series: Adrienne Danrich, vocalist, and Djordje Nesic, piano Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater. Tickets $25 to $45.

Call 360-7399.

FST Improv ‘Out of Bounds Match Up’ 7:30 p.m. at Bowne’s Lab Theatre. Tickets $15.

Call 366-9000.

‘Woody Sez: The Life and Music of Woody Guthrie’ 8 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre. Runs through June 21.

Tickets $22 to $65.

Call 351-8000.

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Classical Recital Series: Adrienne Danrich, vocalist, and Djordje Nesic, piano Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota 2 and 7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $25 to $45.

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ART GALLERIES 530 BURNS GALLERY 530 Burns Lane, Sarasota.

957-1957. 530burnsgallery. com. Open 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Monday through Saturday and 2 to 10 p.m. Sunday.

March 13 through March 27 “Crossing Dimensions” onewoman show with Joan Konkel.

Opening reception 5 p.m.

March 13.

March 27 through April 3 “Processus” with architectural painter Jonathan Ralston.

Opening reception 5 p.m.

March 27.

April 10 through April 24 “Spring in Bloom,” a collection of work by artists who capture the beauty of flora and fauna in various mediums. Opening reception 5 p.m. April 10.

GALLERIES

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 12:30 p.m. Sunday.

Through March 31 Featured artist: Marguerite Jill Dye April 1 through April 28 Featured artist: Seymour Waldman April 29 through June 30 Featured artist: Dee Pastorius ALLYN GALLUP CONTEMPORARY ART 1288 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota.

366-2454. AllynGallup.com.

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

Through April 25 “Works by Craig Rubadoux.” Opening reception 6 p.m. March 6.

ART CENTER MANATEE 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, through Thursday.

Through March 20 National

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.

Through March 30 “Castles in the Air” by Barbara Krupp. Artists reception 6 p.m. March 6.

Through March 30 “The Memory Keepers” by Allan Teger. Artists reception 6 p.m.

March 6.

April 3 through May 31 “Metal, Marble & More” by Gert Olsen, Candance Knapp, Thyra Wexler, Myra Weisgold, George Paxton and James H. Smith.

“Fishing Boat” by Marguerite Jill Dye is on display through March 31, at All Angels by the Sea Episcopal Church Art Gallery.

Watercolor Show 94th International Traveling Exhibit.

March 24 through April 24 Transformations Open Exhibit and Student Exhibit. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. March 26.

March 13 7 to 9 p.m. Girls Night Out: bonsai. Includes all supplies, beer, wine and snacks for $35.

April 10 7 to 9 p.m. Girls Night Out: fused glass. Includes all supplies, beer, wine and snacks for $35.

April 28 through May 29 Jon and Friends exhibit, Dillard and Friends exhibit, and Black and White exhibit. Opening reception 5 to 7 p.m. April 30.

May 8 7 to 9 p.m. Girls Night Out: flip-flop fun. Includes all supplies, beer, wine and snacks for $35.

ART CENTER SARASOTA 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota.

365-2032. Artsarasota.org.

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

Through March 6 “Common Vernacular” exhibit by Richard Mueller, “Line and Space” exhibit by David Zalben; ASALH: Black Muse 2015; and Fresh: Juried exhibition.

March 19 through April 24 “Ex Patria”; “Oceania” by Susan Banks; and “At the Heart of It” juried exhibit. Opening reception 5 p.m. March 19.

May 21 through June 26 “Confluence: France”; “Collective Paper Aesthetics” by Noa Haim; “MASHterpieces”; and “I’ll Be the Judge!” Opening reception 5 p.m. May 21.

ART UPTOWN 1367 Main St., Sarasota.

955-5409. Artuptown.com.

Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m.

Sunday.

Through March 27 “Artful Chains Unbound,” featuring jewelry by Lisa Flam. Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m. March 6.

March 28 through April 24 New and recent work by 29 regional artists.

April 25 through May 29 “Six Squared,” a juried show of guest and gallery artists, each presenting a group of 36 individual, but related, images in a grid format. Opening reception 6 to 9 p.m. May 1.

ELIZABETH STEVENS GALLERY 1911 Morrill St., Sarasota.

587-9851. elizabethstevensgallery.net. Open noon to 4 p.m.

Tuesday through Friday.

Through March 31 “Painting on Terraskin” by Marge Bennett ENGLEWOOD ART CENTER, a Division of Ringling College of Art and Design 350 S. McCall Road, Englewood. 474-5548. ringling.edu.

Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednes-

“Untitled” by Susan Banks is on display March 19 through April 24, at Art Center Sarasota.

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Featured artists: Joyce Ferris and Jackie Towells. Opening reception 2 to 4 p.m. March 14.

March 10 through April 8 Featured artists: Melissa Maddonni Haims and Constance Culpepper interior paintings and knitted sculpture. Opening reception 2 to 4 p.m. March 14.

March 10 through April 8 — Tapestry Artists of Sarasota.

Opening reception 2 to 4 p.m.

March 14.

March 20 — 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Bites and Bytes: Smartphone photography.

April 7 through April 22 "Students and Studios | Poets and Painters” exhibit. Opening reception 2 to 4 p.m. April 11.

April 11 through May 8 RCAD students curate RCAD student work exhibit. Opening reception 2 to 4 p.m. April 11.

April 11 through May 6 — Featured artist: Pat Kelly. Opening reception 2 to 4 p.m. April 11.

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March 10 through April 3 Textile and Fiber Art exhibit.

Opening reception 2 to 4 p.m.

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