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from Sarasota/ Observer 2.23.23

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24

THROUGH SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

FLOWER FESTIVAL & TRADITIONAL ENGLISH TEA

9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Church of the Nativity, 5900 N. Lockwood Ridge Road. Stop and smell the roses. The annual Flower Festival & English Tea is back after a pandemic hiatus. Over two dozen floral arrangements and music will fill the church for the public to experience with a cup of tea. Tickets for tea are $25. For information, visit ChurchOfTheNativity.com.

46TH ANNUAL SIMPLY SARASOTA

TOUR OF HOMES

10 a.m.-4 p.m. at various homes around Sarasota. Over two days, attendees will get to tour six of Sarasota’s most notable homes, ranging from mid-century modern to coastal chic. Hosted annually by the Junior League of Sarasota, the Simply Sarasota Tour of Homes will conclude with a happy hour 4-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25. Tickets are $50 and available for one-day only. For information, visit JLSarasota.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25

SARASOTA CHORUS OF THE KEYS

73RD ANNUAL SHOW

2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way.

Enjoy the afternoon with “Nightlife.”

This four-part acapella group from Southern California will perform standards from the Great American Songbook. Tickets $30-$35. For information, visit ChorusOfTheKeys. org.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28

NATIONAL TOOTH FAIRY DAY

11 - 11:30 a.m. at The Sarasota

Children’s Garden, 1670 10th Way. Are you curious to learn more about the Tooth Fairy? Kids can learn about this mystical tooth lover starting with a story, then creating a fairy house. Free admission for 2-year-olds and under; $6 for 3-6 year-olds; $10 for teens-adults; $9 for seniors. For information, visit SarasotaChildrensGarden.com

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2023 SARASOTA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26

10 a.m - 5 p.m. at JD Hamel Park, 199 Bayfront Drive. Take a look and admire creativity. Check out this outdoor arts festival and gallery, which will showcase over 70 artisans’ work. This is a free event. For information, visit ParagonFestivals.com.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1

PHILLIPPI FARMHOUSE MARKET

8 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail. Need more veggies in your diet? Come and shop local produce with over 60 vendors and jam out to live music. This is a free event. For information, call 861-5000.

THURSDAY, MARCH 2

RINGLING UNDERGROUND it all begins.

8 - 11 p.m. at The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road. Music lovers unite and enjoy Sarasota’s nightlife surrounded by art and music. Local bands will perform and give you a reason to dance. Tickets are $15; Free for members and students with ID. For information, visit Ringling.org.

HERMITAGE TURNS 20:

To celebrate the 20th Anniversary Season of this leading national arts incubator, Hermitage Artistic Director Andy Sandberg returns to his roots as a performer to sing a benefit concert at Sarasota’s iconic Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

This one-night-only event will raise funds for the Hermitage Artist Retreat following the impact of Hurricane Ian earlier this season.

In addition to his role at the Hermitage, Sandberg is a director, writer, performer, and Tony Award-winning producer. He will be performing a concert of Broadway songs and will be joined on stage by Broadway guest stars, accompanied by 2023 Grammy Award nominee and Hermitage Fellow Rona Siddiqui