2021-2022
A R T S & C U LT U R A L A L L I A N C E O F S A R A S O TA C O U N T Y
ARTS AND
CULTURE GUIDE
We Stand for the Arts.
Advocacy Community Outreach Educ ation
SARASOTA IS DEFINED BY ITS ARTS AND CULTURE. Our cultural organizations, artists and proud history of creative expression are crucial to who we are, how we grow and how we lead our lives. For 35 years the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County has worked to ensure the growth of arts organizations and their audiences, the continuation of the arts in our schools and the empowerment of individual artists to make a
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We want your involvement. TO LE ARN MORE GO TO SARASOTA ART S.ORG
Welcome to Sarasota County, Florida’s Cultural Coast, where arts and culture thrive alongside spectacular beaches and warm, inviting weather. Arts are at the heart of this place we call home. It’s our privilege to share them with you in this Guide. Whether you are a visitor, a new resident or a “local,” you will find this Guide indispensable in exploring our arts scene. In it you will learn about exciting, world-class performances and exhibitions, one-of-a-kind visual art shows, educational programming and family-friendly festivals and fairs. We will even let you in on the hidden gems of Sarasota County, places and groups that make the Cultural Coast so unique. As the world continues to face challenges presented by the ongoing pandemic, be assured that our arts and cultural venues and organizations have instituted Safe Arts Sarasota, protocols and procedures designed to keep you safe while attending in-person performances and events. The arts and cultural experiences in Sarasota County define who we are and how we connect with one another. To learn more and for up-to-date listings, please visit our website, SarasotaArts.org. Sincerely, Jim Shirley Executive Director, director@sarasotaarts.org, Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County
Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County 1226 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SUITE 300 SARASOTA, FLORIDA 34236 941.365.5118 SARASOTAARTS.ORG
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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAR ASOTA ARTS.ORG
Jim Shirley EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR@SARASOTAARTS.ORG
Performing Arts
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Museums & Visual Arts
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Samantha Wuerfel COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS@SARASOTAARTS.ORG
Ria Cooper EDUCATION DIRECTOR EDUCATION@SARASOTAARTS.ORG
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Get Outside! PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. VISIT ORGANIZATION WEBSITES FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION.
Installation view of Unraveling: Aranda\Lasch + Terrol Dew Johnson, June 12 – Sept. 26, 2021, Sarasota Art Museum, Photography by: Ryan Gamma
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DARIO ACOSTA
Performing Arts.
ARTIST SERIES CONCERTS OF SARASOTA 1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 300 Sarasota (941) 306-1200 artistseriesconcerts.org
(selected dates)
Piano Grand V
Oct. 9, 2021, 4 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
SooBeen Lee, violin with Dina Vainshtein, piano Nov. 7, 2021, 4 p.m. Temple Sinai
A Classic Christmas with Frisson Dec. 5, 2021, 7 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
Harmumi Hanafusa, piano and The Hanafusa Sisters Piano Duo
Jan. 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m. (Harumi Hanafusa) Jan. 9, 2022, 3 p.m. (The Hanafusa Sisters Piano Duo) Historic Asolo Theater
Merz Trio with Jordan Bak, viola
Jan. 23, 2022, 4 p.m. Temple Sinai
Anthony Trionfo, flute with Albert Cano Smit, piano Feb. 6, 2022, 4 p.m. Temple Sinai
NEXUS Chamber Music Chicago Feb. 20, 2022, 4 p.m. Temple Sinai
Quartet Amabile
March 6, 4 p.m. Temple Sinai
Classical saxophonist Steven Banks March 27, 2022, 4 p.m. Temple Sinai
Olga Kern International Piano Competition winner Antonio Chen Guang
ASOLO REPERTORY THEATRE 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 351-8000 asolorep.org
Hair
Nov. 17, 2021-Jan. 1, 2022 Previews Nov. 17-19, 2021
June 11-June 26, 2022 Previews June 3-10, 2022
BELLE CANTO 8148 36th St. E. Sarasota (941) 400-2152 bellecanto.org
Our Town
Jan. 14-March 26, 2022 Previews Jan. 12-13, 2022
April 30, 2022, 7:30 p.m. State College of Florida Studio for the Performing Arts
Grand Horizons
Lin Ye, piano with Daniel Jordan and Samantha Bennett, violin; Rachel Halvorson, viola; Natalie Helm, cello; John Miller, double bass .
The Great Leap
Jan. 21-April 1, 2022 Previews Jan. 19-20, 2022 Feb. 11-April 2, 2022 Previews Feb. 9-10, 2022
Knoxville
May 4, 2022, 4 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
April 23-May 11, 2022 Previews April 15-22, 2022
2 Hot 2 Tango with Ben Bogart, bandoneón and Winnie Cheung, piano
Eureka Day
May 22, 2022, 3 p.m. Historic Asolo Theater
Hood
May 13-June 4, 2022 Previews May 11-12, 2022
CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF SARASOTA 1709 Bonitas Circle Venice (219) 928-8665 chamberorchestrasarasota.org
The Sounds of the Season
Dec. 7, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Church of the Redeemer
Mozart, Bartok, and More!
Feb. 15, 2022, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Church of the Redeemer
Beethoven: Kingma Returns
March 23, 2022, 7:30 p.m. St. Boniface Episcopal Church
Hidden Gem
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Crowley Museum & Nature Center Pioneers, ho! This historic site on Myakka Road offers a museum, cabin, blacksmith shop and sugar cane mill, as well as nearly 200 acres of old Florida habitat.
CHORAL ARTISTS OF SARASOTA
THE CIRCUS ARTS CONSERVATORY
Sarasota (941) 387-6046 choralartistssarasota.org
2075 Bahia Vista St. Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 355-9805 circusarts.org
On the Town
Nov. 7, 2021, 7 p.m. Riverview Performing Arts Center
Sailor Circus presents The Annual Holiday Show
Bells and Brass
Dec. 26- 30, 2021 Sunday 1 & 6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 7 p.m.
A Night at the Opera
Windjammers Performance (Traditional Circus Music Concert)
Dec. 19, 2021, 5 p.m. Church of the Redeemer Feb. 20, 2022, 5 p.m. Church of the Palms
She is the Music
March 20, 2022, 5 p.m. First Presbyterian Church
Listen to the Earth
April 24, 2022, 5 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
American Fanfare
July 4, 2022, 4:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
THE CHORUS & ORCHESTRA OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND Holmes Beach (941) 795-2370 amicco.org
Jan. 16, 2022. 1:30 p.m.
Circus Sarasota 2022
Feb. 11- March 6, 2022 Under the Ulla Searing Big Top (in Nathan Benderson Park, on the island)
DIVERSITY: THE VOICES OF SARASOTA Sarasota (888) 550-6279 diversitysarasota.org
ENGLEWOOD PERFORMING ARTS SERIES 406 N. Indiana Ave. Englewood (941) 473-2787 englewoodpas.org
Linda Gentille, pianist
Nov. 30, 2021. 7:30 p.m.
The Sharpe Family Singers present Broadway Holiday Show
Kate Voss & The Big Boss Band Jan. 11, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Dallas Brass
Feb. 1, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Trevor Panczak
Feb. 15, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Gentri presents Cinematic Pop March 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
The Venice Orchestra
March 22, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
ENSEMBLENEWSRQ Sarasota ensrq.org
Dec. 14, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
Cirque des Voix®: Circus of the Voices March 18- 20, 2022 Under the Ulla Searing Big Top (in Nathan Benderson Park, on the Island)
Sailor Circus 73rd Annual Spring Performance
March/April, 2022 Sailor Circus Arena, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, 34239
The Circus Arts Conservatory and The Ringling present Summer Circus Spectacular 2022
June-August, 2022 The Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling Museum
FLORIDA STUDIO THEATRE 1241 N. Palm Ave. Sarasota (941) 366-9000 floridastudiotheatre.org
Buddy: The Buddy Holly StorY
Nov. 3, 2021 – Dec. 26, 2021 in Gompertz Theatre
Winter Mainstage #2 - TBA
Winter Mainstage #3 - TBA
Jan. 19, 2022 – March 13, 2022 Gompertz Theatre
The Legend of Georgia McBride
March 30, 2022 – May 22, 2022 Gompertz Theatre
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JOHN JONES, CLIFF ROLES
Dec. 8, 2021 – Feb. 27, 2022 Keating Theatre
Vera & Imre Hecht Emerging Artist Series
(All performances at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Sarasota) Duo Excelsa, guitar and flute Nov. 15, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
Schedule subject to change. Check organization websites.
Robert Phillips, classical guitarist Dec. 20, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
Dr. Sam Desmet, classical guitarist Jan. 17, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Chattanooga Guitar Duo, classical guitarists
Feb. 14, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Luther Enloe, classical guitarist March 14, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Community Youth Classical Guitar Showcase April 18, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
The Wanderers With Musical Arrangements
Sept. 29, 2021 – Jan. 30, 2022 FST’s Court Cabaret
Friends in Low Places
Nov. 17, 2021 – March 20, 2022 Goldstein Cabaret
Laughing Matters
Feb. 9, 2022 – June 12, 2022 Court Cabaret
Cinderella
Oct. 9 - Oct. 30, 2021 Keating Theatre
Deck the Halls
Nov. 27 - Friday, Dec. 24, 2021 Bowne’s Lab
Hare & Tortoise
Jan. 8 - Feb. 19, 2022 Bowne’s Lab
The Grandma that Eats Everything & Other Winning Plays March 26 - April 16, 2022 Keating Theatre
Belleville
Jan. 4-23, 2022
The Learned Ladies
Feb. 22-March 13, 2022
Twelfth Night
April 5-24, 2022
GLENRIDGE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 7333 Scotland Way Sarasota theglenridge.com
GUITAR SARASOTA (941) 260-3306 guitarsarasota.org
International Concert Series
(All performances at Riverview Performing Arts Center, Sarasota)
Johan Smith, classical guitarist from Switzerland Jan. 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
FSU/ASOLO CONSERVATORY FOR ACTOR TRAINING COURTESY PHOTOS
5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota
(941) 366-9000
asolorep.org/conservatory
Everybody
Nov. 2-21, 2021
Rene Izquierdo, classical guitarist from Cuba
THE ISLAND PLAYERS 10009 Gulf Drive Anna Maria theislandplayers.org
JAZZ CLUB OF SARASOTA 330 S. Pineapple Ave., Suite 111 Sarasota (941) 366-1552 jazzclubsarasota.com (selected dates)
Sunset Jazz on the water at the Crosley Estate Oct. 27, 2021. 5 -8 p.m. Powel Crosley Estate
Giving Hunger the Blues with Keb’ Mo’
Oct. 31, 2021, noon-9:30 p.m. Nathan Benderson Park
Monday Night Jazz Cabaret at Florida Studio Theatre Court Cabaret
Sheer Grace, with The Sarasota Ballet’s Studio Company and Trainees Nov. 28, 2021, 4 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
A Holly Jolly Holiday with the Venice Symphony
Dec. 17, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 2021, 3:30 & 7:30 p.m. Venice Performing Arts Center
Choral Splendor in 40 Parts featuring Les Canards Chantants
Ongoing.
Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival
A.D. 387, Masterwork Series
check website for latest info
KEY CHORALE
David Russell, classical guitarist from Scotland
Sarasota (941) 921-4845 keychorale.org
Laura Snowden, English classical guitarist
Perfect Pitch, Annual Luncheon Supporting Key Chorale’s Mission & Music
April 2, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
This gem is hiding in plain sight, on more than an acre filled with native and tropical plantings right off Tamiami Trail at Boulevard of the Arts. And it’s free!
Jan. 14, 2022, 7:30 pm, First Presbyterian Church Jan. 15, 2022, 4 p.m., St. Boniface Church, Siesta Key
Feb. 5, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
March 5, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Hidden Gem
Sarasota Garden Club
Nov. 1, 2021
Feb. 11, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Church of the Palms Feb. 12, 2022, 4 p.m., Church of the Palms
Cirque des Voix® with The Circus Arts Conservatory
March 18, 2022, 7:30 p.m. March 19, 2022, 2 p.m. March 20, 2022 1 p.m. The Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park
Drama and Joviality Concert April 13, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
LEMON BAY PLAYHOUSE 96 W. Dearborn St. Englewood (941) 475-6756 lemonbayplayhouse.com
MANATEE COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND (941) 363-1237 manateeconcertband.org
Fall Concert
Nov. 13, 2021, 2 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida
Holiday Concert
Dec. 4, 2021, 7 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida
Winter Concert
Feb. 5, 2022, 7 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida
Spring Concert
April 4, 2022, 7 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center, State College of Florida
April 8-10, 2022 April 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church April 9, 2022, 4 p.m., St. Boniface Church April 10, 2022, 4 p.m., Venice Presbyterian Church
Tomorrow’s Voices Today, High School Choral Festival
May 1, 2022, 3 p.m. Riverview Performing Arts Center
LA MUSICA INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 7 lamusicafestival.org
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Sonata A Due
In Remembrance of Derek Han Dec. 7, 2021, 6 p.m. Michael’s On East Ballroom
Derek Han Memorial Concert April 3, 2022, 3 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
Guitar Spectrum Concert April 10,2022, 3 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
Meet the Musicians
April 12,2022, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dolphin Aviation
502 Third Ave. W. Bradenton (941) 749-1111 manateeperformingartscenter.com
Schedule subject to change. Check organization websites.
A Little Night Music
April 5, 2022, 6 p.m. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Romantic to Modern French Masterpieces Concert April 6, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
Musical Chefs Interactive Dinner April 9,2022, 6 p.m. Michael’s Wine Cellar
Hidden Gem
North Port Chorale Dating back to 1980, the chorale performs at North Port Performing Arts Center, and welcomes new members—people “who love to sing.” If you join, be prepared to wear black for performances.
DEREK HAN, COURTESY PHOTO
American Roots: Bluegrass featuring The Lubben Brothers
MANATEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
MCCURDY’S COMEDY THEATRE 1923 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota (941) 925-FUNY (3869) mccurdyscomedy.com
MOVING ETHOS DANCE Sarasota (941) 312-1693 movingethos.org
MUSICA SACRA OF SARASOTA Sarasota (941) 405-7322 musicasacrasarasota.org
NEW MUSIC NEW COLLEGE Caples Fine Arts Complex 5800 Bayshore Road Sarasota (941) 487-4888 newmusicnewcollege.org
yMusic
April 2, 2022, 8 p.m. PepsiCo Arcade, New College of Florida.
Tyshawn Sorey and Jennifer Curtis: Invisible Ritual
April 13, 2022, 8 p.m. Club Sudakoff, New College of Florida.
JIJI: Never Not Enough
April 23, 2022, 8 p.m. Sainer Auditorium, New College of Florida.
OASIS - OPERA FOR ANIMALS SIGNING IS SAVING 8437 Tuttle Ave. #333 Sarasota (941) 351-1007 operaforanimals.org
Feb. 16-19, 22-26, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 20, 26-27, 2022, 2 p.m.
Some Enchanted Evening
March 16-19, 22-26 at 7:30 p.m. March 20, 26-27 at 2 p.m.
NORTH PORT PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION 6400 W. Price Blvd. North Port (941) 426-8479 nppaa.net
NORTH PORT CONCERT BAND northportconcertband.com
NORTH PORT CHORALE thenorthportchorale.org
NORTH PORT SYMPHONY northportsymphony.com
PERLMAN MUSIC PROGRAM/ SUNCOAST (941) 955-4942 perlmanmusicprogramsuncoast.org
PMP Winter Residency
Dec. 26, 2021-Jan. 8, 2022 Various times; check website USFSM Campus
THE POPS ORCHESTRA Sarasota (941) 926-POPs (7677) thepopsorchestra.org
Sgt. Presley and The Pops Pay Tribute to Our Nation’s Veterans
PMP Celebration Concert Jan. 8, 2022, 5 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
Nov. 14, 2021, 3 p.m., Riverview Performing Arts Center, Sarasota Nov. 15, 2021, 7:30 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center, Bradenton.
Juilliard String Quartet
Ring in the Holidays
March 13, 2022, 7 p.m. Church of the Redeemer, Sarasota
THE PLAYERS CENTRE FOR PERFORMING ARTS
Dec. 12, 2021, 3 p.m. Sunday in the Riverview Performing Arts Center, Sarasota Dec. 13, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Neel Performing Arts Center, Bradenton.
Copacabana Valentines
The Crossings at Siesta Key 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 1130 Sarasota (941) 365-2494 theplayers.org
Feb. 13, 2022, 3 p.m., Riverview Performing Arts Center, Sarasota Feb.14, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center, Bradenton.
Falsettos
Presidents Day at Patriot Plaza
Nov. 3-6, 8-13, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 13-14, 2021, 2 p.m. ROD MILLINGTON, COURTESY PHOTO
Beehive: The 60’s Musical
The Marvelous Wonderettes
Dec. 8-11, 14-18, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 12, 18-19, 2021, 2 p.m.
Forbidden Broadway
Jan. 19-22, 25-29, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 29-30, 2022, 2 p.m.
Feb. 21, 2022, 3 p.m.
The Choice is Yours
March 27, 2022, 3 p.m., Riverview Performing Arts Center, Sarasota March 28, 2022, 7:30 p.m., Neel Performing Arts Center, Bradenton.
RING SARASOTA Sarasota ringsarasota.org
Concert with Pops Orchestra
Dec. 12, 2021, 3 p.m. Riverview High Performing Arts Center
Concert with Pops Orchestra
Dec. 13, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Neel Performing Arts Center, Bradenton
Stage & Screen Concert
April 3, 2022, 3 p.m. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Venice
Stage & Screen Concert
April 10, 2022, 4 p.m. Peace Presbyterian Church, Lakewood Ranch
Stage & Screen Concert
April 24, 2022, 6 p.m. Church of the Palms, Sarasota
THE RINGLING 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota ringling.org
RISE ABOVE PERFORMING ARTS SARASOTA (941) 702-4747 riseabovearts.com
SARASOLO PRODUCTIONS, INC. Sarasota (941) 400-2036 sarasolo.org
2021 SaraSolo FallFest
Oct. 11-17, 2021 (live and virtual) Live shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. New College Black Box Theatre
SoloSynergy
Jan. 25-29, 2022 (live and virtual) Location: TBA
2022 SaraSolo WinterFest
Feb. 15-20, 2022 (live and virtual) Live shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Location: TBA
Emoting Our Differences, a SaraSolo collaboration with Out Of Door Academy and Embracing Our Differences.
March 20-21, 2022 Times and location: TBA
2022 SaraSolo SpringFest
May 20-21, 2022 (live and virtual) Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Location: TBA
THE SARASOTA BALLET 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 359-0099 sarasotaballet.org
Program 1 – New World
Oct. 22-24, 2021 Oct. 22, 7:30 p,m. Oct. 23, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24, 2 and 7:30 p.m. FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Program 2 – Day & Night
Nov. 19-20, 2021 Nov. 19, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
Program 3 – Giselle
Dec. 17-18, 2021 Dec. 17, 7:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Jan. 28-31, 2022 Jan. 28, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 29, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31, 2 and 7:30 p.m. FSU Center for the Performing Arts
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Program 4 – Love & Betrayal
Hidden Gem
Program 5 – Mark Morris Dance Group
Theatre Odyssey
March 4-7, 2022 March 4, 7:30 p.m. March 5, 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 6, 2 and 7:30 p.m. March 7, 7:30 p.m. FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Program 6 – A Comedy of Errors
This small company hosts festivals for ten-minute plays, student plays and one-act plays. The 2021 one-act fest in October features four Florida premieres, including one from a twotime Obie winner.
March 25-26, 2022 March 25, 7:30 p.m. March 26, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra with cellist Alisa Weilerstein
Program 7 – Serendipitous Movement
Pianist Emanuel Ax Performs Chopin
Jan. 20, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
SARASOTA CONTEMPORARY DANCE 1400 Boulevard of the Arts, Suite 300 Sarasota (941) 260-8485 sarasotacontemporarydance.org
April 29-30, 2022 April 29, 7:30 p.m. April 30, 2 and 7:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
Feb. 1, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
All performances at the Jane B. Cook Theatre in Sarasota at 7 p.m., 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Voices
SARASOTA CHORAL SOCIETY SARASOTA
The Russian National Orchestra with pianist Alexander Malofeev Feb. 8, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
sarasotachoralsociety.org
SARASOTA CHORUS OF THE KEYS SARASOTA chorusofthekeys.org
Sarasota Chorus of the Keys Annual Show
Feb. 26, 2022, 2 and 7 p.m. Riverview Performing Arts Center (Riverview High School)
SARASOTA CONCERT ASSOCIATION Sarasota (941) 225-6500 scasarasota.org
Violinist Benjamin Beilman with pianist Yekwon Sunwoo
Oct. 14-17, 2021
SCD + Duke Ellington in collaboration with Shane Chalke B.E. Jazz Dec. 1- 5, 2021
Feb. 25, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Riverview Performing Arts Center
Takács Quartet with pianist Joyce Yang
March 15, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Riverview Performing Arts Center
SARASOTA CONCERT BAND 5317 Fruitville Road #192 Sarasota, FL (941) 650-1177 sarasotaconcertband.org
COURTESY PHOTO, PAUL STUART, COURTESY PHOTO
Dance Makers
Jan. 24-30, 2022
Cuban Project
April 28-May 1, 2022
SARASOTA CUBAN BALLET SCHOOL 504 N. Beneva Road, Suite 700 Sarasota (941) 365-8400 sarasotacubanballetschool.com
Ten Year Anniversary Celebration
Oct. 27, 2021, 6:30 p.m. Manatee Performing Arts Center
The Nutcracker
Dec, 10 -11, 2021 Venice Performing Arts Center
Summer Intensive
June 13-July 22, 2022 501 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota
On Stage 2022
July 23, 2022 Location to be determined
BLACK BOX PERFORMANCES Dates to be determined 501 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota
SARASOTA FOLK CLUB 1717 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota (941) 377-9256 sarasotafolk.org
SARASOTA INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCERS (Sarasota Grapeviners) 803 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 923-3302 Ifdsarasota.webs.com
(941) 355-8011 sarasotajewishchorale.org
SARASOTA MUSIC ARCHIVE Selby Public Library 1331 First St. Sarasota
(941) 861-1168
sarasotamusicarchive.org
SARASOTA MUSIC CLUB Sarasota (941) 925-3602 sarasotamusicclub.org
Hidden Gem
Light Chasers Have you ever painted outdoors, in “plein air”? This group, 700 members strong, meets Thursday mornings at various Sarasota County locations to do just that. Join them.
All 2021-2022 concerts at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota Performances begin at 10:30 a.m.
Music of Broadway + Tin-Pan Alley Michael Treni, Jazz Trombone Al Dominguez, Jazz Piano
Broadway Show Tunes Jane Hoffman, Flute Donald Bryn, Piano
Jan. 21, 2022
A Delightful Interlude Afternoon Delight (Barbershop) Quartet with Bob, Dick, Jim & Vern
Feb. 18, 2022
Oct. 15, 2021
Nov. 19, 2021
Together for the Holidays Julia Dadekian, Vocals Constance Bulawka, Piano Dec. 17, 2021
Upsetting the Classical Tradition: Beethoven and the Next 100 Years Alan Wasserman, Classical Piano Beloved Opera, Operetta, Broadway + Popular Classics! Anne Tormela, Lyric Coloratura Soprano March 18, 2022
Suncoast Music Scholarships 2022 Winners Concert May 14, 2022
SARASOTA MUSICA VIVA (941) 870-9885 sarasotamusicaviva.org
SARASOTA OPERA 61 N. Pineapple Ave. Sarasota (941) 328-1300 sarasotaopera.org
The Silken Ladder (La scala di seta) by Gioachino Rossini Six performances, Oct. 29-Nov. 13, 2021
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Tosca by Giacomo Puccini
Eight performances, Feb. 12-March 19, 2022
The Daughter of the Regiment (La Fille du régiment) by Gaetano Donizetti Seven performances, Feb. 19-March 18, 2022
The Pearl Fishers (Les Pêcheurs de perles) by Georges Bizet Six performances: March 5-19, 2022
Attila by Giuseppe Verdi
Five performances: March 12-22, 2022
SARASOTA OPERA GUILD (941) 374-2914 sarasotaopera.org
Social and Singers.
Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Jan. 18, Feb. 15, March 15 10 a.m. Church of the Redeemer
SARASOTA ORCHESTRA 709 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 953-4252 sarasotaorchestra.org
DON MILLINGOTN, SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/HRYSHCHYSHEN SERHII
SARASOTA JEWISH CHORALE
STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA 5840 26th St. Bradenton (941) 752-5252 scf.edu
STRINGS CON BRIO COMMUNITY STRING ORCHESTRA Sarasota (941) 677-3291 stringsconbrio.org
SUNCOAST CONCERT BAND (941) 907-4123 suncoastconcertband.org
THEATRE ODYSSEY SARASOTA (941) 799-7224 theatreodyssey.org
VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL 777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 953-3368 vanwezel.org (selected dates)
Steven Wright: Live in Concert Oct. 21, 2021. at 8 p.m.
Escape to Margaritaville Oct. 29, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
An Evening with Bruce Hornsby Nov. 11, 2021, 8 p.m.
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
An Intimate Evening with David Foster Hitman Tour Dec. 6, 2021, 8 p.m.
Nov. 20, 2021, 8 p.m.
Sarah Brightman: A Christmas Symphony
Come From Away - Sarasota Premiere!
Renee Fleming
Nov, 23-28, 2021
Jan. 5, 2022, 8 p.m.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Il divo
Nov. 29, 2021, 7:30 p.m.
Jan. 6, 2022, 8 p.m.
The Temptations and The Four Tops
Jay Leno
Dec. 2, 2021, 8 p.m.
Dec. 14, 2021, 8 p.m.
Jan. 15, 2022, 8 p.m.
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical Jan. 18-19, 2022 Tuesday 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday 2 p.m.
Bernadette Peters
Jan. 23, 2022, 7 p.m.
Tango Fire
Jan. 24, 2022, 8 p.m.
Jersey Boys
Jan. 25-26, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
The Choir of Man
Jan. 30, 2022, 7 p.m.
An American in Paris
Feb. 2-3, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Audra McDonald
Feb. 11, 2022, 8 p.m.
Celtic Woman: Postcards from Ireland March 3, 2022. 7 p.m.
Itzhak Perlman in Recital
March 8, 2022, at 8 p.m.
URBANITE THEATRE
COURTESY PHOTO, PICASA, DARRENN BELL
1487 Second St. Sarasota (941) 921-1397 urbanitetheatre.com
At the Wake of a Dead Drag Queen Oct. 29-Dec. 12, 2021
The Smuggler
Jan. 14-Feb, 27, 2022
A Skeptic and a Bruja
April 1-May 8, 2022
Athena
June 10-July 10, 2022
VENETIAN HARMONY CHORUS 701 N. Indiana Ave. Englewood (941) 480-1480 venetianharmony.com
THE VENICE CHORALE The Venice Performing Arts Center 1 Indian Ave. Venice (941) 484.8491 thevenicechorale.org
Joy, Joy, Joy – Christmas with the Venice Chorale Dec. 12, 2021, 7 p.m.
Here Comes the Sun – Songs of Love, Life, and Light Feb. 13, 2022, 7 p.m.
Jazz Divine – Sacred Rhythm
Our Heroes
Nov. 1, 2021
Holiday Joy
Dec. 6, 2021
See the USA
Jan. 24, 2022
April 10, 2022, 7 p.m.
Bach to Broadway
THE VENICE CONCERT BAND
Twelve Little Notes
1 Indian Ave. Venice veniceconcertband.com All performances at 7 p.m., Venice Performing Arts Center
Feb. 21, 2022
March 21, 2022
Spring Bouquet
April 25, 2022
THE VENICE INSTITUTE FOR PERFORMING ARTS 1 Indian Ave. Venice (941) 218-3779 veniceperformingartscenter.org
2357 S. Tamiami Trail #3 Venice (941) 488-4902 venicemusicale.org
Hidden Gem
Sarasota Shell Club Longing for someone to discuss your conchs, whelks and sand dollars with? This club, around since 1963, has knowledgeable members and an annual show each February.
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Oct. 28, 2021, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Happy Birthday Beethoven
Nov. 18, 2021, 3 p.m., Venice Library Community Room
Encore Chorus Sing and Rejoice
Dec. 16, 202, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Musical Variety
Jan. 20, 2022, 3 p.m., Venice Library Community Room
COURTESY, BARBARA BANKS, SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/SERGE SKIBA
VENICE MUSICALE
Fantasy, Firebird, and Fabiola
70th Anniversary Gala Open House
Feb. 17, 2022, 2 p.m., Venice Community Center
Encore Chorus Spring into Song March 17, 2022, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
2022 Scholarship Awardees
May 5, 2022, 3 p.m., St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
THE VENICE SYMPHONY 1 Indian Ave. Venice (941) 207-8822 thevenicesymphony.org All performances at Venice Performing Arts Center
Brahms and The Boys
Nov. 19, 2021, 3:30 p.m. Nov. 20, 2021, 7:30 p.m. Guest artist Thomas Hooten
A Holly Jolly Holiday
Dec. 17, 2021, 3:30 p.m. Dec. 18, 2021, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Guest artist Key Chorale
Under the Big Top: A Tribute to the Circus
Jan. 14, 2022, 3:30 p.m. Jan. 15, 2022, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Guest artist Coya Bailey Jones
A Night at the Oscars
Feb.4, 2022, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 5,2022, 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Guest artist Eric Rigler
COURTESY PHOTOS
Superheroes and Schumann Feb. 25, 2022, 3:30 p.m. Feb. 26, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Guest artist Marcus Ratzenboeck
Game of Romes
March 18. 2022, 3:30 p.m. March 19, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
Eubie !
Oct. 6-Nov. 21, 2021
April 22, 2022, 3:30 p.m. April 23, 2022, 7:30 p.m. Guest artist Fabiola Kim
Joyful! Joyful!
VENICE THEATRE
Ruby
140 W Tampa Ave. Venice (941) 488-1115 venicetheatre.org
Broadway in Black
WESTCOAST BLACK THEATRE TROUPE 1646 10th Way Sarasota (941) 366-1505 westcoastblacktheatre.org
Dec. 1-30, 2021 Jan. 12-Feb. 24, 2022 March 9-April 24, 2022
One-Act Plays - From Birmingham to Broadway and Float Like a Butterfly May 4-29, 2022
Schedule subject to change. Check organization websites.
COURTESY PHOTO
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ANNA MARIA ISLAND ART LEAGUE City Hall Field 5901 Marina Drive Holmes Beach (941) 778-2099 islandartleague.org
ARTCENTER MANATEE 209 Ninth St. W. Bradenton (941) 746-2862 artcentermanatee.org
Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional Curated Exhibit Sept. 28-Oct. 22, 2021
Acrylic Painters USA
Oct. 26-Nov. 19, 2021
James Griffin: The Road To Home Nov. 23-Dec. 28, 2021
Artful Holidays Sale Dec. 2, 3 & 4, 2021
Dec. 9-Jan. 15, 2022
ARTISTS’ GUILD OF ANNA MARIA ISLAND
Holmes Beach (941) 778-6648 islandgallerywest.com
Group Show: Art in Common Places
5414 Marina Drive Holmes Beach amiartistsguild.com
Jim Wheeler Feathers
Solo Show: Bassmi Ibrahim Group Show: Cup Culture
Dec. 9-Jan. 15, 2022
Open Call: Juried Show
Holiday Pottery Sale
Dec. 9-Jan. 15, 2022
ARTCENTER SARASOTA
Solo Show: Vitus Shell Solo Show: Javier Rodriguez Group Show: Suncoast Black Arts Collaborative
Dec. 4, 2021
707 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 365-2032 artsarasota.org
Jan. 27-March 6, 2022
EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES Sarasota (341) 404-5710 embracingourdifferences.org
Embracing Our Differences
International Art Exhibit Sarasota’s Bayfront Park Jan. 15-April 10, 2022
ENGLEWOOD ART CENTER Ringling College of Continuing Studies 350 S. McCall Road Englewood ringling.edu/eac
FLORIDA MARITIME MUSEUM 4415 119th St. W. Cortez (941) 708-6120 floridamaritimemuseum.org
COURTESY PHOTOS
Solo Show: Sibel Kocabasi Group Show: Art Center Sarasota Instructors Juried Photography Show: Sarasota Architecture Oct. 14-Nov. 27, 2021
Solo Show: Philomena Marano Group Show: Women Potters Open Call: Juried Show March 17-April 16, 2022
Art Center Takeover: North Sarasota County Schools Spring Show April 20-30, 2022
FLORIDA SUNCOAST WATERCOLOR SOCIETY 7215 11th Ave. W. Bradenton (941) 792-0608 suncoastwatercolor.com
ISLAND GALLERY WEST 5368 Gulf Drive
Oct. 2021
Jody Goldman A Walk on the Wild Side Nov. 2021
All Members Show — Holiday Happiness Dec. 2021
Darryl Goldman Simple Memories Jan. 2022
Joanna Karpay For the Birds Feb. 2022
Sue Elliot Wonderful World March 2022
THE JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART (THE RINGLING) 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota (941) 359-5700 ringling.org
CIMAFUNK (Opening Season Party )
Oct. 15, 2021
Hard Bodies: Contemporary Japanese Lacquer Sculpture
Oct. 30, 2021-Jan. 23, 2022
Rhodnie Désir: Conversations
Nov. 14, 2021 – April 3, 2022
Metadata: Rethinking Photography from the 21st Century March 6, 2022-Aug. 28, 2022
Small Works Show-”Get Inspired by your Favorite Artist” Oct. 4-Nov. 5, 2021
Sarasota (941) 924-0818 lightchasersinc.com
“Get Inspired by West and Wild” Exhibit
Light Chasers Quick Draw Contest
“Get Inspired by the Holidays” Exhibit
Phillippi Estate Park Farmer’s Market Feb. 16, 2022
Light Chasers 9th Annual Paint Sarasota Paint Out
various locations in Sarasota County (TBD) Feb. 20-27, 2022
Light Chasers 11th Annual Members Show & 9th Annual Featured Artists Show 9th Annual Paint Sarasota Paint Out Show Phillippi Estate Park, Sarasota March 9-10, 2022
MARIETTA MUSEUM OF ART & WHIMSY 2121 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34234 (941) 364-3399 whimsymuseum.org
NORTH PORT ART CENTER 5950 Sam Shapos Way North Port, FL 34287 (941) 423-6460 northportartcenter.com
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Nov. 8-26, 2021
Nov. 29, 2021-Jan. 7, 2022
“Anything Goes” Exhibit Jan. 10-Feb. 28, 2022
“I’m Like A Bird” Exhibit
Feb. 22-March 31, 2022
North Port High School Exhibit April 1-13, 2022
Amateur Artist Show
April 18-May 13, 2022
“Garden Party” Exhibit” May 16-June 24, 2022
“Cheeseburger in Paradise” Exhibit June 27-July 29, 2022
Creatively Abled Exhibit Aug. 6- 27, 2022
“True Colors” Exhibit Sept. 5-Oct. 7, 2022
GALLERIES OF RINGLING COLLEGE 2700 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34234 (941) 359-7563 ringlingcollege.gallery Oct. 18- May 10, 2022. Check website for date and time.
Art Walk
Friday, Oct. 22, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Lee Mayer, Landscapes
Patricia Thompson + Skylight Galleries
Illest of Ill
PALM AVENUE ARTS ALLIANCE palmavenue.com
Willis Smith Gallery
Newtown Alive Exhibition
Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery
POW! The Comic Art of Mike Zeck from the Costas Collection, pt. 1 Lois and David Stulberg Gallery
PS340: War Paint: Profiles of Courage Nov. 1-Dec. 10
Art Walk
Friday, Jan. 21, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Art Walk
Friday, March 4, 4:30 -7:30 p.m.
Tom and Peggy Root
Patricia Thompson + Skylight Galleries
Ligature XI
Willis Smith Gallery
Tom Blackshear: Native American Nouveau Willis Smith Gallery
Schedule subject to change. Check organization websites.
COURTESY PHOTOS
LIGHT CHASERS: PLEIN AIR PAINTERS OF THE SUNCOAST
A Few of Our Favorite Things pt. 2 Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery, Therman Statom Lois and David Stulberg Gallery
Regan Dunnick, Plum Bob’s Ulysses pt. 2 PS340
Best of Ringling
Patricia Thompson + Skylight Galleries, Willis Smith Gallery, Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery, Lois and David Stulberg Gallery April 8-15, 2022
Senior Thesis
Patricia Thompson + Skylight Galleries, Willis Smith Gallery, Richard and Barbara Basch Gallery, Lois and David Stulberg Gallery May 5-10
SARASOTA ART MUSEUM 891 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 309-7662 sarasotaartmuseum.org
Art and Race Matters: The
Career of Robert Colescott Samo Davis: Happiness in ROYGBIV Until Oct. 31, 2021
THE SOUTHERN ATELIER 7226 21st St. E. Sarasota (941) 753-7755 southernatelier.org
Charles McGill: In the Rough Until Nov. 21, 2021
Xaviera Simmons: The structure the labor the foundation the escape the pause
Figure Drawing with James Martin
Until November 2022
Oct. 23-24, 2021
Carlos Bunga
Oct. 23, 2021-Feb. 13, 2022
Hidden Gem
Judith Linhares: The Artist as Curator
The Hermitage Artist Retreat
Nov. 26, 2021-April 2022
Danner Washburn
Dec. 8, 2021-May 2022
COURTESY PHOTOS
Coke Wisdom O’Neal: Box Spring 2022
Daniel Lind-Ramos: Maria Spring/Summer 2022
Tucked away on a blissful spot of beachfront on Manasota Key, the Hermitage is a perfect place for live, outdoor Gulfside readings, talks and performances by noted artists of all kinds.
Qiang Huang: Painting the Still Life in Oil Nov. 15-18, 2021
Master Workshop with Huihan: Narrative Painting Feb. 6-19, 2022
Master Workshop with Mary Minifie: Portrait Painting March 21-25, 2022
Master Workshop: Steven Assael: Figure Painting May 16-20, 2022
STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA ART GALLERY 5840 26th St. W. Bradenton (941) 752-5225 scf.edu/artgallery
SURFACE DESIGN GUILD SARASOTA sarasotasurfacedesign.com
TOWLES COURT ART DISTRICT 1938 Adams Lane Sarasota towlescourt.com
VENICE ART CENTER 390 Nokomis Ave. Venice (941) 485-7136 veniceartcenter.com
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SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MATT GIBSON
History, Science & Education.
Hidden Gem
Ring Sarasota The musicians of this ensemble are truly there “with bells on,” utilizing 111 handbells and 73 chimes during a typical concert performance. It’s a lot more sound than you might expect.
ADULT AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT (ACE) - NORTH PORT 4445 Career Lane North Port ace-sarasota.com
ADULT AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT (ACE) - SARASOTA 4748 Beneva Road Sarasota ace-sarasota.com
ANNA MARIA ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 402 Pine Ave. Anna Maria (941) 778-0492 amihs.org
C.G. JUNG SOCIETY OF SARASOTA P.O. Box 50611 Sarasota, (941) 952-8188 cgjungsarasota.org
7101 Palmer Blvd. Sarasota (941) 371-6377 bigcathabitat.org
March 12, 2022
Kevin Costello: Nature Symbolism in Art and Psyche
Visit website for event times.
April 1, 2022
Dr. Constance Avery-Clark & Dr. Dominic Calahan: Fathers and Daughters, A Complex Mirror
Barbara Shocket & David Eisner: Free Zoom Classic Film Seminars
Nov. 13, 2021
Dr. James Hollis: The Personal Myth in Turbulent Times Jan. 21-22, 2022
Kevin Costello: Nature Symbolism in Art and Psyche Feb. 2, 2022
Marilyn Marshall: The Erotic Psyche: The Myth of Psyche and Eros Feb. 4, 2022
BIG CAT HABITAT
Muriel McMahon: Gravediggers in Times of Transition, Fairy Tales and the Archetypal Dimension of Psyche
Muriel McMahon: The Fairy Tale, Exploring the Sacred and Profane Worlds March 11, 2022
Second Tuesday of the Month
CONSERVATION FOUNDATION OF THE GULF COAST 400 Palmetto Ave. Osprey (941) 918-2100 conservationfoundation.com
CROWLEY MUSEUM & NATURE CENTER 16405 Myakka Road Sarasota (941) 322-1000 crowleyfl.org
HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SARASOTA COUNTY
SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MANIVANNAN T, COURTESY PHOTO
1260 12th St. Sarasota (941) 364-9076 hsosc.com
MANATEE COUNTY AGRICULTURAL MUSEUM 1015 Sixth St. W. Palmetto (941) 721-2034 manateecountyagmuseum.com
Schedule subject to change. Check organization websites.
MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK 1404 Manatee Ave. E. Bradenton (941) 749-7165 manateevillage.org
An Old Florida Christmas Dec. 11, 2021
MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 900 S. Palm Ave. Sarasota (941) 366-5731 selby.org
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY & AQUARIUM 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota (941) 388-4441
mote.org
2022 Special Lecture Series (City Island Campus) January 10, 2022 January 17, 2022 January 24, 2022 January 31, 2022 Doors open at 5:30 Lecture begins at 6:30
NEW COLLEGE OF FLORIDA 5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243 (941) 487-4153 nch.edu/new-topics-new-college
Sarasota Music Archive Venture to the second floor at downtown’s Selby Library and enter a world of vinyl records, sheet music, music books, memorabilia and more. Plus, there are listening stations.
OSHER LIFELONG LEARNING INSTITUTE Ringling College Museum Campus 1001 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 309-5111 olliringlingcollege.org
POWEL CROSLEY ESTATE 8374 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL (941) 722-3244 bradentongulfislands.com/ crosley-estate
RINGLING COLLEGE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Sarasota rclassociation.org Town Hall Lecture Series, all events held at the Van Wezel at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.:
Lisa Genova
Nov. 1, 2021
Annie Leibovitz Nov. 15, 2021
Gov. Chris Christie Jan. 17, 2022
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Hidden Gem
Hidden Gem
Ikebana International Sarasota Chapter
Ronan Farrow
SARASOTA INSTITUTE OF LIFETIME LEARNING (SILL)
Karen Gordon Mills
Sarasota (941) 365-6404 sillsarasota.org
Paul Nicklen
Feb. 7, 2022 Feb. 21, 2022
March 15, 2022
Tony Dungy
March 28, 2022
RINGLING COLLEGE OF ART + DESIGN 2700 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 351-5100 ringling.edu
SARASOTA CHILDREN’S GARDEN 1670 10th Way Sarasota (941) 330-1711 sarasotachildrensgarden.com
SARASOTA GARDEN CLUB 1131 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota (941) 955-0875 sarasotagardenclub.org
COURTESY PHOTOS, SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/ELLARIA
Flower Show
Oct. 21, 2021
SWELL Event (Weddings) February 8, 2022
Gardens In Paradise 8th Annual Garden Tours March 26, 2022
Civic Awards
March 31, 2022
Ikebana Society Annual Exhibition April 6, 2022
SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS 3701 Bay Shore Road Sarasota (941) 355-5305 sarasotajunglegardens.com
SUNCOAST ALLIANCE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING (SCALL) Sarasota suncoastlifelonglearning.org
SUNCOAST SCIENCE CENTER Faulhaber Fab Lab 4452 S. Beneva Road Sarasota (941) 840-4394 suncoastscience.org
Love flower arranging? Try it the ancient Japanese way with members of Ikebana Chapter 115, which meets regularly for workshops and lectures.
THE BISHOP MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND NATURE 201 10th St. W. Bradenton (941) 746-4131 bishopscience.org
VENICE HERITAGE Venice (941) 237-0478 veniceheritage.org
Schedule subject to change. Check organization websites.
DARIO ACOSTA COURTESY PHOTO
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Schedule subject to change. Check organization websites.
FERRARIS ON THE CIRCLE
Nov. 6, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota starmandscircleassoc.com
BRADENTON RIVERWALK ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW Nov. 6-7, 2021 Bradenton paragonartevents.com
MUSIC ON MAIN
First Friday, Oct.-Dec. 2021 Main St., Lakewood Ranch lwrcac.com/events
U.S. DRAGON BOAT FEDERATION NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS Oct. 1-3, 2021 Nathan Benderson Park nathanbendersonpark.org
26TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SARASOTA CRAFT FESTIVAL Oct. 2-3, 2021 First Street and Central Ave, Sarasota artfestival.com
JAGFEST- CONCOURS DE ELEGANCE
Hidden Gem
Halo Arts Project Visual artists often can use financial support, and Halo steps up with its fellowship awards program. Plus, at its annual art auction guests get to rock out to live music.
Oct. 28-Nov. 1, 2021 Venice Airport Fairgrounds chalkfestival.org
Oct. 9, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota starmandscircleassoc.com
SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/MONKEY BUSINESS IMAGES, COURTESY PHOTOS
SARASOTA CELTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL Oct. 15-17, 2021 Motorworks Brewing, Bradenton celtoberfest.org
SARASOTA ROCKTOBERFEST Oct. 15-17, 2021 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com
2021 CHALK FESTIVAL ‘SPIRITED’ & PAVEMENT MUSIC FESTIVAL
MULTICOLOR FESTIVAL
Oct. 16, 2021 Van Wezel South Lawn, Sarasota unidosnow.org
ST. ARMANDS BOAT SHOW
Oct. 16-17, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota starmandscircleassoc.com
13TH ANNIVERSARY FRIGHT NIGHT ON ST. ARMANDS
33RD ANNUAL DOWNTOWN VENICE ART FESTIVAL Nov. 6-7, 2021 Venice artfestival.com
32ND ANNUAL ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE ART FESTIVAL
Oct. 31, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota starmandscircleassoc.com
Nov. 13-14, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota artfestival.com
SARASOTA BOAT EXPO
SIESTA KEY CRYSTAL CLASSIC: MASTER SAND SCULPTING COMPETITION
Nov. 5-7, 2021 Robarts Arena, Sarasota sarasotaboatexpo.com
Nov. 13 -15, 2021 Ocean Boulevard, Siesta Key siestakeycrystalclassic.com
SARASOTA FALL FINE ART FESTIVAL
SARASOTA SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Nov. 20-21, 2021 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com
Jan. 14-16, 2022 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com
PONIES UNDER THE PALMS MUSTANG AND FORD SHOW
EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBIT
Nov. 21, 2021 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch lakewoodranch.com
Jan. 15-April 10, 2022 Bayfront Park, Sarasota embracingourdifferences.org
HOLIDAY NIGHT ON ST. ARMANDS
SARASOTA BRADENTON SPRING HOME SHOW
Dec. 3, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota starmandscircleassoc.com
Jan. 21-23, 2022 Robarts Arena, Sarasota sarasotafair.com
BRADENTON BLUES FESTIVAL
ENGLEWOOD SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
ART AND DESIGN SHOW Dec. 3-5, 2021 Robarts Arena, Sarasota sarasotafair.com
SIESTA BEACH SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Dec. 3-5, 2021 Siesta Key Pavilion, Siesta Key paragonartevents.com
PORSCHES IN THE PARK Dec. 11, 2021 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota starmandscircleassoc.com
SARASOTA HOLIDAY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Dec. 11-12, 2021 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com
BRADENTON RIVERWALK SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Dec. 17-19, 2021 Riverwalk Pavilion, Bradenton paragonartevents.com
ENGLEWOOD’S ROCK & ROLL NEW YEAR’S PARTY Dec. 31, 2021-Jan. 1, 2022 Englewood paragonartevents.com
SARASOTA WINTER FINE ART FESTIVAL
Jan. 8-9, 2022 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com 022 26 2ARTS0 2 1 &- 2CULTURE GUIDE
Jan. 21-23, 2022 Dearborn Street Plaza, Englewood paragonartevents.com
COQUINA BEACH WINTER ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL Jan. 29-30, 2022 Bradenton Beach paragonartevents.com
14TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN VENICE CRAFT FESTIVAL Jan. 29-30, 2022 Venice artfestival.com
19TH ANNUAL ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE ART FESTIVAL Jan. 29-30, 2022 St. Armands Circle, Sarasota artfestival.com
SARASOTA HIGHLAND GAMES & CELTIC FESTIVAL
Feb. 5, 2022 Sarasota Fairgrounds, Sarasota sarasotahighlandgames.com
SHUTTERSTOCK.COM/DARREN BRODE, COURTESY PHOTO
Dec. 3-4, 2021 bradentonbluesfestival.org
LIDO BEACH FINE ART FESTIVAL Feb. 5-6, 2022 Lido Beach, Sarasota paragonartevents.com
LONGBOAT KEY FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS IN SARASOTA COUNTY Feb. 5-6, 2022 600 Bay Isles Road, Longboat Key artfestival.com
SHELL SHOW
Feb. 11-12, 2022 Potter Building, Sarasota Fairgrounds sarasotafair.com
THUNDER BY THE BAY MUSIC AND MOTORCYCLE FESTIVAL Feb. 18-20, 2022 Sarasota Fairgrounds, Sarasota sarasotafair.com
21ST ANNUAL DOWNTOWN VENICE ART CLASSIC March 5-6, 2022 Venice artfestival.com
COQUINA BEACH SPRING ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL March 5-6, 2022 Bradenton Beach paragonartevents.com
SARASOTA SPRING FINE ART FESTIVAL March 5-6, 2022 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com
ENGLEWOOD SHRIMP & MUSIC FESTIVAL March 11-13, 2022 Dearborn Street Plaza, Englewood paragonartevents.com
Hidden Gem
Strings con Brio A relative newbie (since 2015), this conducted string ensemble is completely volunteer, with musicians ranging from students to pros. Maybe you can pull a few strings to get in.
34TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SARASOTA FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS Feb. 19-20, 2022 Main Street, Sarasota artfestival.com
SARASOTA WINTER CRAFT SHOW
COURTESY PHOTOS
Feb. 26-27, 2022 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com
SARASOTA BLUES & BBQ FESTIVAL March 4-6, 2022 Robarts Arena, Sarasota paragonartevents.com
LAKEWOOD RANCH FINE ART FESTIVAL
SARASOTA SPRING CRAFT SHOW
LAKEWOOD RANCH ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL
19TH ANNUAL DOWNTOWN SARASOTA ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL
SHARK’S TOOTH FESTIVAL
SARASOTA CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL
March 12-13, 2022 Main Street, Lakewood Ranch paragonartevents.com
April 2-3, 2022 Central Avenue, Sarasota artfestival.com
LIDO BEACH SPRING CRAFT SHOW April 2-3, 2022 Lido Beach, Sarasota paragonartevents.com
April 9-10, 2022 JD Hamel Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com
April 9-11, 2022 Venice Airport Fairgrounds
SUNCOAST BOAT SHOW April 22-24, 2022 Marina Jack, Sarasota suncoastboatshow.com
April 23-24, 2022 Lakewood Ranch paragonartevents.com
May 6-8, 2022 Robarts Arena, Sarasota paragonartevents.com
ST. ARMANDS SEAFOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL May 20-22, 2022 St. Armands Circle Park, Sarasota paragonartevents.com
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Arts Communities & Organizations.
AIA FLORIDA GULF COAST CHAPTER Sarasota (941) 315-8242 aiagulfcoast.org
ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE SARASOTA 715 N. Washington Blvd. Sarasota afsarasota.com
ALL CHILDREN’S MUSIC FOUNDATION 2150 Wason Road Sarasota (941) 306-9444
ANNA MARIA ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY 402 Pine Ave. Anna Maria (941) 778-0492 amihs.org
ARCHITECTURE SARASOTA
Arts Advocates Gallery at The Crossings 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Suite 119, Sarasota
CREARTE LATINO CULTURAL CENTER Airport Mall Plaza 8251 15th St. E. Sarasota creartelatino.org
FLORIDA WEST COAST BEAD SOCIETY
Head to this popular little venue and you’ll find a gift shop with handcrafted items, a pottery center, glass arts studio and, of course, an art gallery. Sign up for a class!
floridawestcoastbeadsociety.com
EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY 1960 Landings Blvd. Sarasota (941) 927-0965 edfoundationsrq.org
EMBRACING OUR DIFFERENCES Sarasota (941) 404-5710 embracingourdifferences.org
265 S Orange Ave. Sarasota architecturesarasota.org
FOUNDERS GARDEN CLUB OF SARASOTA
ART IN COMMON PLACES
Founded 1927 - Member of Tee Garden Club of America Sarasota foundersgcsarasota.org
artincommonplaces.com
Hidden Gem NeidraPort Lafontant, at North right, with her neice, Art Center Niia PierreAntoine.
FRIENDS OF SARASOTA COUNTY HISTORY CENTER Chidsey Building: 701 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota (941) 275-2810 foschc.org
FRIENDSHIP KNOT QUILTERS’ GUILD Meetings held at Sarasota Community Church 4041 Bahia Vista St. Sarasota friendshipknotquiltersguild.com
GULF COAST CHAPTER OF THE US NATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR UN WOMEN gulfcoast@unwomen-usnc.org
ARTS AND CULTURAL ALLIANCE OF SARASOTA COUNTY
RYAN GAMMA, COURTESY PHOTO
1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Suite 300 Sarasota (941) 365-5118 sarasotaarts.org
ARTS ADVOCATES CHARTERED AS THE FINE ARTS SOCIETY OF SARASOTA Sarasota (941) 330-0680 artsadvocates.org
GULF COAST ITALIAN CULTURE SOCIETY Sarasota gcics.org
HALO ARTS PROJECT (941) 328-8052 haloartsproject.com
Angels for Artists Virtual Art Event
Jan. 26, 2022 haloartsproject.com/event
Angels for Artists Rock n Roll & Art Event Jan. 27, 2022 Mara Gallery, 1421 Fifth St, haloartsproject.com/event
HERMITAGE ARTIST RETREAT 6660 Manasota Key Road Englewood (941) 475-2098 hermitageartistretreat.org
The Hermitage Artist Retreat provides residencies to diverse artists from around the world to create and develop new works of visual art, theater, music, literature, and more. The public is invited to preview their work at free performances, lectures, concerts, play readings and interactive experiences.
Schedule subject to change. Check organization websites.
1260 12th St. Sarasota (941) 364-9076 hsosc.com
IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL SARASOTA CHAPTER Sarasota Iisarasota.com
Ikebana Demonstrations and Workshops Fourth Monday at 10 a.m. October 2021-April 2022 Sarasota Garden Club
Holiday luncheon and demonstration by Margy Metzler of the Kado Sensho Ikenobo School Dec. 10, 2021, 10:30 a.m. Bird Key Yacht Club
54th Annual Exhibition: Blossoms on the Bayfront
April 6, 1- 5 p.m. and April 7, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sarasota Garden Club
LAKEWOOD RANCH MAIN STREET 8100 Lakewood Ranch Blvd. Bradenton (941) 907-9243 lwrcac.com/events
MANATEE ARTS EDUCATION COUNCIL 1023 Manatee Ave. W., Suite 215 Bradenton (941) 251-4937 manateeschools.net 022 30 2ARTS0 2 1 &- 2CULTURE GUIDE
MANATEE VILLAGE HISTORICAL PARK 1404 Manatee Ave. E. Bradenton, FL 34208 manateevillage.org
MANASOTA WEAVERS GUILD Sarasota manasotaweaversguild.com
PALM AVENUE MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION palmavenue.com
(941) 621-6471 realizebradenton.com
First Friday Gallery Walks on Palm Avenue
Bradenton Blues Festival Weekend 10th Anniversary
6-9 p.m. Every first Friday of each month
THE PARRISH ARTS COUNCIL parrishartscouncil.org
NEW COLLEGE FOUNDATION 5800 Bay Shore Road Sarasota (941) 487-5000 ncf.edu/alumni-and-friends/ the-foundation
NORTH PORT AREA ART GUILD 5950 Sam Shapos Way North Port (941) 423-6460 northportartcenter.org
REALIZE BRADENTON
East2West Art Market
Bradenton Area Convention Center 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto Nov. 20, 2021, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov 21, 2021, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
PETTICOAT PAINTERS petticoatpaintersfl.com
Dec. 3-5, 2021 LECOM Park bradentonbluesfestival.org
Music in the Park
Fridays, Mar.-April 2022, 6 p.m. Riverwalk Amphitheater 606 Third Ave. W., Bradenton
SARTQ Artist Collective sartq.com
SARASOTA ALLIANCE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION Sarasota (941) 254-3002 preservesrq.org
Kaleidoscope of the Arts: An Evening of Discovery
Jan. 15, 2022, 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Plantation Golf and Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd. Venice, FL
Kaleidoscope of the Arts Radio Show Weekly broadcast on Wednesdays 12:04 p.m. on WKDW 97.5 FM and online at kdwradio.com
NORTH PORT PERFORMING ARTS ASSOCIATION 6400 W Price Blvd. North Port (313) 770-0471 nppaa.net
CHIP LITHERLAND, COURTESY PHOTO
HISTORIC & PRESERVATION COALITION OF SARASOTA COUNTY
UNIDOS NOW 1750 17th St., Building C2 Sarasota (941) 256-0625 unidosnow.org
VENICE MAIN STREET (941) 484-6722 venicemainst.com See Festivals & Fairs Section
VILLAGE OF THE ARTS 1227 12th St. W. Bradenton (941) 747-8056 villageofthearts.com
Themed First Friday Artwalks
SARASOTA CHORAL SOCIETY 5317 Fruitville Road Sarasota (941) 343-9894 sarasotachoralsociety.org
SARASOTA COUNTY FILM & ENTERTAINMENT OFFICE
Sarasota facebook.com.italyinsarasota
Lecture: Bernini & Barromini
SARASOTA SHELL CLUB
SARA DE SOTO CHAPTER
Film and discussion “Night of Cabiria”
Burns Court Cinemas 506 Burns Court Sarasota Lakewood Ranch Cinemas 10715 Rodeo Drive #8 Lakewood Ranch (941) 955-3456 filmsociety.org
SARASOTA GARDEN CLUB 1131 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota (941) 955-0875 sarasotagardenclub.org
Awards Program: “Launching Leaders in the Arts” in Arts, Music, Letters April 27, 2022
Nov. 18, 2021, 11 a.m., Selby Library
1680 Fruitville Road Sarasota (941) 309-1200 filmsarasota.com
SARASOTA FILM SOCIETY
March 16, 2022
Lecture: Caravaggio’s Rome
Dec. 9 2021, 11 a.m., Selby Library
Daughters of the American Revolution (941) 953-7955 facebook.com/saradesoto.fssdar
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SARASOTA ITALIAN CULTURAL EVENTS, INC.
Speaker: Artist and owner of Sarasota School of Glass Susan Kutno,
Meet Artists of Sarasota Opera
Jan. 26, 2022, Sarasota Opera Feb. 16, 2022, 11 a.m. Lakewood Ranch Cinema
SARASOTA PEN WOMEN (941) 735-1888 sarasotapenwomen.org
Speaker: Local author Susan Klaus Oct. 20, 2021
Speaker: Contemporary artist Meg Krakowiak Nov. 10, 2021
Sarasota sarasotashellclub.com
SUMI-E SOCIETY OF AMERICA SARASOTA CHAPTERISTS
VISIT SARASOTA COUNTY Sarasota (941) 955-0991 visitsarasota.org
WEDU Sarasota (941) 375-9435 wedu.org
WOMEN CONTEMPORARY ART womencontemporaryartists.com
sarasotasumi-e.weebly.com
SUNCOAST ALLIANCE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING (SCALL)
WSLR+ FOGARTYVILLE COMMUNITY MEDIA & ARTS CENTER
Sarasota (941) 408-3723 suncoastlifelonglearning.org
525 Kumquat Court Sarasota (941) 894-6469 wslr.org/music
SUNCOAST BLACK ARTS COLLABORATIVE
Time Sawyer
Speaker: Artist and author Diana de Avila
Bradenton suncoastblackartscollaborative.org
Speaker: Circus Arts Conservatory VP Zolton Karpathy
TAPESTRY ARTISTS OF SARASOTA
Jan. 12, 2022
Feb. 9, 2022
First Friday and Saturdays year-round
Sarasota (941) 359-1765 americantapestryalliance.org
Oct. 28, 2021
Very Merry Jerry Day Nov. 7, 2021
Mary Gauthier Nov. 19, 2021
Schedule subject to change. Check organization websites.
Get Outside
ENERGY IS HIGH, THE SUN IS SHINING, AND THE ARTS ARE ALIVE. GET OUTSIDE! Meander – Bruce White 022 32 2ARTS0 2 1 &- 2CULTURE GUIDE
Sprite – Frank Colson
Public Art Neidra Lafontant, at Resources right, with her neice, Niia PierreAntoine.
Reacquaint yourself with old friends and new additions to the City’s public art collection. Visit our website for more information at sarasotafl.gov or contact Mary Davis Wallace, Public Art Senior Planner at marydavis.wallace@ sarasotafl.gov | 941-263-6349
SARASOTA IS A CREATIVELY DRIVEN CITY BURSTING WITH POSSIBILITIES.
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Step outside to engage with our public art collection in a new light. Our city’s story is rich in history, innovation, and imagination, and we look forward to ushering our program into an even brighter future.
Quiet Energy Micah Parker
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