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THE COVER: Mara Torres González’s “Candy Raindrops” (2022, acrylic on gallery wrapped canvas, 48 by 48 inches) is on display at Mara Art Studio + Gallery, 76 Palm Ave. See Page 74.
SEASON
A+E EDITOR’S PICKS
BY MONICA ROMAN GAGNIER
27TH ANNUAL SARASOTA FILM FESTIVAL
When: April 4-13
Where: Various locations
Tickets: TBD; festival passes $180-$1,500
Visit: SarasotaFilmFestival.com
Details are always sparse until the last minute, but mark your calendars now for the 27th annual Sarasota Film Festival. You can thank us later. Among film festivals, Sarasota may not have the prestige of New York, the pedigree of Cannes or the edginess (and snow) of Sundance. What it does have, like the Toronto International Film Festival, is accessibility, plus its own laid-back vibe. You never know who you might find scanning tickets at the door or dancing poolside at a festival soiree.
ROBERT RAUSCHENBERG: A CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
When: March 1 through June 29
Where: The Ringling Museum of Art Tickets: Free with $30 admission (Mondays free)
Visit: Ringling.org.
This Ringling Museum exhibit celebrates the centennial of Robert Rauschenberg’s birth and explores his impact on 20th century art. By incorporating mundane objects and combining painting and sculpture, Rauschenberg paved the way for Pop Art. The Ringling presents works from its collection, including Rauschenberg’s photographs from “Studies for Chinese Summerhall” and the textile “Hoarfrosts.”
‘MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL’
When: March 18-23
Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets: $70-$125
Visit: VanWezel.org.
Not every theatrical adaptation of a hit film is a success, but “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” swept audiences off their feet — and the Tony Awards. The story told in the eye-popping Baz Luhrmann film set in Belle Epoque Paris remains the same — boy meets the wrong girl. Can love bloom between a bohemian writer and chorus girl at a nightclub in Montmartre? Yes, it can-can. But like flowers, some romances only last a season.
SARASOTA ORCHESTRA: ‘THE PLANETS’
When: March 7-9
Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets: $39-$105
Visit: SarasotaOrchestra.org.
As the Sarasota Orchestra searched for a new music director from 2022-24, Peter Oundjian helped plan programming, audition musicians and conduct performances. Giancarlo Guerrero has been named music director designate, but Sarasota audiences can still enjoy a concert led by Oundjian. A Canadian violinist who is former music director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Oundjian will conduct Masterworks: The Planets featuring the iconic composition by Holst. Grace Park is the guest violinist.
‘JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR’
When: May 14 to June 15
Where: Asolo Repertory Theatre
Tickets: $35-$80
Visit: AsoloRep.org.
This is the granddaddy of all rock operas. “Hair” came first, but Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Jesus Christ Superstar” created the genre. We can safely say Asolo Repertory Theatre’s production of “JCS” will be a sensation when it opens at FSU Center for the Performing Arts in May. Why? Anything directed by Josh Rhodes (“Cabaret,” “Evita” and “The Sound of Music”) is bound to get people asking, “What’s the buzz?”
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BLACK TIE PICKS
BY OBSERVER STAFF
AVANT-GARDE
Benefiting:
Ringling College of Art and Design
When: March 1
Where: Ringling College campus
Tickets: $450 Visit Ringling.edu.
At what has become the don’t-miss costume event of the season, it’s perfectly normal to see Sarasota’s best and brightest outfitted in gloriously hysterical attire. This year’s theme is pop-culture icons, and we can’t wait to see attendees’ interpretations.
WOMEN & MEDICINE
Benefiting: Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
When: March 28
Where: The Ora Tickets: $225 Visit SMHF.org.
How often can you say that attending a social event helped save your life? With Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation’s annual Women & Medicine luncheon, that just might be true. Enjoy lunch while learning about women’s health from a panel of female health care professionals.
SARASOTA PERFORMING ARTS FOUNDATION GALA
Benefiting: SPAF
When: March 21
Where: Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets: $1,500
Visit
PerformingArtsFoundation.org.
If last season’s theme de jour was masquerade, this year’s is Moulin Rouge. But the SPAF is offering the real thing by pairing “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” as the performance sandwiched between dinner and an afterparty. Settle in for a glamorous and show-stopping evening.
BLUE TIES AND BUTTERFLIES
Benefiting: Child Protection Center
When: April 4
Where: The RitzCarlton, Sarasota Tickets: $325 Visit CPCSarasota. org.
Enjoy an elegant night out at The Ritz while supporting the heartwrenching mission of helping survivors of child abuse. This year marks CPC’s 45th anniversary, which will be celebrated with dinner, music, dancing and live and silent auctions, all to benefit the worthy cause.
POPS SUPPER CLUB
Benefiting: Sarasota Orchestra
When: April 16
Where: The Ora Tickets: $350 Visit SarasotaOrchestra. org.
With many events repeating year after year, we love a changeup. The Sarasota Orchestra is offering something different for its annual gala with a Pops Supper Club theme. In addition to some standout cocktails and dinner, the gala features a special pops performance by the orchestra performing songs by Marvin Hamlisch and Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber.
MARCH
SATURDAY MARCH 1
‘Cavalleria rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 29
Tickets $25-$160 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Sweet Adelines Annual Show: Through the Years
Magic of Manatee
2 p.m. at SCF Neel, Bradenton
Tickets $25-$35 Visit MagicofManatee.com.
Mark Morris Dance Group
Sarasota Ballet
2 and 7: 30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets $35-$125
Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
Mystery Under the Stars
Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation
5 p.m. at The Ora
Tickets $275 Visit FCSF.org.
Mighty Banyan Royale
New College of Florida Athletics
5:30 p.m. at New College of Florida
Tickets $100 Visit NCF.edu.
Avant-Garde
Ringling College of Art and Design
6 p.m. at Ringling College campus
Tickets $450 Visit Ringling.edu.
Forever Donna: Tribute to Donna Summer
Venice Institute for Performing Arts
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $39-$89
Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com.
Life’s a Beach
Florida Studio Theatre
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Bowne’s Lab
Theatre
Weekends through March 22
Tickets $15-$18 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
‘Anna in the Tropics’
7:30 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Tickets $35-$95
Runs through March 13 Visit AsoloRep.org.
‘Death of a Salesman’ Manatee Players
7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets $29 Runs through March 9 Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
‘The Lightning Thief’ Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Pinkerton Theatre Runs through March 23 Tickets $18-$40 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
‘These Shining Lives’ Tree Fort Productions
7:30 p.m. at 3501 S. Tamiami Trail
Runs through March 15 Tickets $40
Visit TreeFortProductionsProjects.com.
‘Divas: Time After Time’
Florida Studio Theatre
8 p.m. at FST’s Court Cabaret
Tickets $37-$39
Runs through June 22 Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
‘The Cancellation of Lauren Fein’
Florida Studio Theatre
8 p.m. at FST’s Gompertz Theatre
Runs through March 9
Tickets $25-$42
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
‘59th Street Bridge’ Florida Studio Theatre
8 p.m. at FST’s Goldstein Cabaret
Runs through April 6
Tickets $37-$42
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
“The Barber of Seville” comes to the Sarasota Opera through March 29. See March 2 listing.
SUNDAY MARCH 2
Brunch on the Bay USF Sarasota-Manatee
11:30 a.m. at USF SarasotaManatee
Tickets $225 Visit Eventful.usf.edu
Mark Morris Dance Group Sarasota Ballet
2 and 7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets $35-$125 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
Artist Series Concerts: Harp Royalty Artist Series Concerts
4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church Tickets $43-$63 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
Neil Berg’s 115 Years of Broadway
7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $47-$68 VanWezel.org.
ZouKeys WSLR
7 p.m. at Fogartyville Tickets $25 Visit WSLR.org.
‘The Barber of Seville’ Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 29
Tickets $34-$155 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
MONDAY MARCH 3
Monday Night Jazz with James Suggs Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at John C. Court Cabaret
Tickets $34-$39 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
The Temptations and The Four Tops 40th Anniversary
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $65-$105 Visit VanWezel.org.
Mark Morris Dance Group Sarasota Ballet
7:30 p.m. at FSU Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets $35-$125 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
See the Mark Morris Dance Group March 1-3 at FSU Center for the Performing Arts.
TUESDAY MARCH 4
Art Talk: Late BloomersContemporary Women Artists Arts Advocates
4 p.m. at Arts Advocates Gallery
Tickets $5 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
Masterworks Dinner
Sarasota Orchestra
6 p.m. at Michael’s On East
Tickets $200
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org
Twyla Tharp Dance: Diamond Jubilee
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $50-$100 Visit VanWezel.org.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 5
Abilities Shining Luncheon
Easterseals Southwest Florida
11 a.m. at The Ora
Tickets $250 Visit EasterSeals-swfl.org.
‘The Barber of Seville’ Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 29
Tickets $34 - $155 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘Bad Books’
Florida Studio Theatre
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Bowne’s Lab
Runs through March 28
Tickets $25-$46
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
‘Five Guys Named Moe’ Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Runs through April 6
Tickets $22-$52
Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre.org
Gladys Knight
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $85-$130 Visit VanWezel.org.
See Gladys Knight Wednesday, March 5, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
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2025 WINTER OPERA FESTIVAL
CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA
Pietro Mascagni AND
Ruggero Leoncavallo Through March 29, 2025 VICTOR DeRENZI,
Gioachino Rossini Through March 29, 2025
See “RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles” Thursday, March 6, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
THURSDAY MARCH
Sarasota-Manatee Dinner
Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida 5:30 p.m. at The Ora Tickets $350 Visit PlannedParenthood.org
Masterworks: ‘The Planets’ Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. SCF Neel Auditorium
Tickets $52-$84 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart March 8 – 28, 2025
RAIN: A Tribute to The Beatles
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $55-$90 Visit VanWezel.org.
‘Fun Home’
The Sarasota Players 7:30 p.m. at 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 1130
Tickets $34 Runs through March 16 Visit ThePlayers.org.
STILL PLAYING
‘59th Street Bridge’ runs through March 30 at FST’s Goldstein Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘Divas: Time After Time’ runs through June 22 at FST’s Court Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘Anna in the Tropics’ runs through March 13 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. See March 1 listing.
‘Cavalleria Rusticana/ Pagliacci’ runs through March 29 at the Sarasota Opera House. See March 1 listing.
‘The Lightning Thief’ runs through March 23 at Venice Theatre. See March 1 listing.
‘The Barber of Seville’ runs through March 29 at Sarasota Opera House. See March 2 listing.
‘Bad Books’ runs through March 28 at FST’s Bowne’s Lab. See March 5 listing.
‘Five Guys Named Moe’ runs through April 6 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. See March 5 listing.
The Meadows Country Club is excited about our 8 new Pickleball Courts. With more additions and renovations around the corner, there’s no better time to become a Member of a Club that is focused on an environment of casual, comfortable camaraderie.
FRIDAY MARCH 7
Signature Luncheon
Tidewell Foundation
11:30 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Tickets $200 Visit Support.Tidewell Foundation.org.
Jazz @ 2 with the Michael Ross ‘4’ Jazz Club of Sarasota
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalists of SRQ Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Opening night reception for ‘Reel Equals’ Women’s International Film Festival
5 p.m. at Sarasota Art Museum $35
Festival runs through March 11 Visit ThroughWomensEyes.org.
Youth of the Year Celebration
Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and Desoto Counties
6 p.m. at Lee Wetherington
Boys & Girls Club
Tickets $150 Visit BGSCC.org.
Garden to Plate Wine Dinner
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
6 p.m. at Selby Gardens downtown campus
Tickets $450 Visit Selby.org.
Brass Transit: Tribute to the Music of Chicago
Venice Institute for Performing Arts
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $39-$99 Visit VenicePerforming ArtsCenter.com
‘Cavalleria rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’ 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 29
Selby Gardens will hold its Garden to Plate Wine Dinner March 7.
Tickets $25-$160 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘The Sound of Music’ Manatee Players 7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center
Tickets $37 Runs through March 16 Visit ManateePerforming ArtsCenter.com.
Your New Kitchen Awaits
Masterworks: ‘The Planets’ Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $39-$105 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Yarn
WSLR
8 p.m. at Fogartyville
Tickets $30 Visit WSLR.org.
Vivaldi Four Seasons
Vivaldi Four Seasons
March 14, 2025, 7:30 pm
March 14, 2025, 7:30 pm
Riverview Performing Arts Center
Les Arts Florissants | Théotime Langlois de Swarte, violin
Riverview Performing Arts Center
Les Arts Florissants | Théotime Langlois de Swarte, violin
Four
A 300th anniversary celebration of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons will be performed along with other celebrated works by Vivaldi and Monteverdi.
National Symphony Orchestra
March 24, 2025, 7:30 pm | Van Wezel
Gianandrea Noseda, Music Director | Hilary Hahn, violin
SATURDAY MARCH 8
SCD In-Studio Series:
Ariel Blue
3 and 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Home Studio
Tickets $20
Visit SarasotaContemporary Dance.org.
Black Party Urbanite Theatre
7 p.m. at Sarasota Modern Tickets $175
Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com
Beatles vs. Stones: The Greatest Show That Never Was! Venice Institute for Performing Arts
National Symphony Orchestra
March 24, 2025, 7:30 pm | Van Wezel
Gianandrea Noseda, Music Director | Hilary Hahn, violin
Gianandrea Noseda leads the Orchestra in Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and Erich Korngold’s Violin Concerto featuring violinist Hilary Hahn.
Annual Gala
Venice Symphony
6 p.m. at Venice Community Center
Tickets $250 Visit TheVeniceSymphony.org
Jackets and Jeans
Team Tony Cancer Foundation
6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East
Tickets $150 Visit TeamTony.org.
Comedy Night with Les McCurdy
Temple Sinai
7 p.m. at Temple Sinai
Tickets $75
Visit Templesinai-sarasota.org.
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $39-$109
Visit VenicePerforming ArtsCenter.com.
‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Sarasota Opera
7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 28
Tickets $34-$157
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Masterworks: ‘The Planets’ Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $39-$105
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Photo by Nicole Mac
Janice and George Rodgers, Katherine Teel, Tyler Hagan, Art Day, Jeff Weller, Don Hagan, Andera Bearcroft and Lee Towle Day at last year’s “Jackets and Jeans.” This year’s event takes place Saturday, March 8, at Michael’s On East.
SUNDAY MARCH 9
Hope in Bloom luncheon
Jewish Family and Children’s Service of the Suncoast
11:30 a.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Tickets $200
Visit JFCS-Cares.org
‘The Barber of Seville’ Sarasota Opera
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 29
Tickets $34-$155 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Masterworks: ‘The Planets’ Sarasota Orchestra
2:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $39-$105 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Mardi Gras
Suncoast Concert Band
3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.
Celebrate! Join the Party!
Venice
Ring Sarasota
5 p.m. at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Free
Visit RingSarasota.org.
Violin Virtuosity
La Musica Chamber Music Festival
7 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center
Tickets $64 Visit LaMusicaFestival.org.
The Astro Yachts
Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $61 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
STILL PLAYING
‘59th Street Bridge’ runs through March 30 at FST’s Goldstein Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘Divas: Time After Time’ runs through June 22 at FST’s Court Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘Anna in the Tropics’ runs through March 13 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. See March 1 listing.
‘Cavalleria Rusticana/ Pagliacci’ runs through March 29 at the Sarasota Opera House. See March 1 listing.
‘The Lightning Thief’ runs through March 23 at Venice Theatre. See March 1 listing.
‘The Barber of Seville’ runs through March 29 at Sarasota Opera House. See March 2 listing.
‘Bad Books’ runs through March 28 at FST’s Bowne’s Lab. See March 5 listing.
‘Five Guys Named Moe’ runs through April 6 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. See March 5 listing.
‘The Marriage of Figaro’ runs through March 28 at Sarasota Opera. See March 8 listing.
Ring
Sarasota
Friday, March 14th @ 6 pm
Sarasota
The stage is set
Sights + Sounds is an outdoor showcase of the best instrumental, visual and performing arts the Sarasota region has to offer. Come out for dinner at the town center and stay to enjoy the show!
Contemporary Dance
Friday, April 18th @ 6 pm
Check out all of the events happening around The Ranch!
Hermitage Artist Retreat
Monday, May 12th
MONDAY MARCH 10
Jazz Jam SRQ
Jazz Club of Sarasota
5:30 p.m. at Selby Library
Free
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org
Tomorrow’s Voices Tonight, Student Scholar Soirée
Key Chorale
5:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theater Troupe
Tickets $30 Visit KeyChorale.org.
Jonas Friddle
WSLR
8 p.m. at Fogartyville
Tickets $25 Visit WSLR.org.
TUESDAY MARCH 11
The Silver Foxes
Venice Theatre
2 and 7:30 p.m. at Venice The-
atre’s Raymond Center
Runs through March 16
Tickets $24-$29
Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
Art Talk: Diane FarberCollecting Contemporary Glass
Arts Advocates
4 p.m. at Arts Advocates Gallery Tickets $5 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
‘Cavalleria rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 29
Tickets $25-$160
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Lewis Black: Goodbye Yeller
Brick Road - The Final Tour
8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $45-$90 Visit VanWezel.org.
WEDNESDAY MARCH 12
Rob Shanahan: Rock Photographer to the Stars Florida Economic Club Sarasota
5:30 at Rose & Ivy
Tickets $20 Visit FloridaEconomicClub.org.
See Lewis Black Tuesday, March 11 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Matteo Bocelli
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $52-$85 Visit VanWezel.org.
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See ZZ Top: The Elevation Tour Thursday, March 13, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
THURSDAY MARCH 13
Horns of Plenty Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota
11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $70 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org
Spirit of Manatee Awards Manatee Community Foundation
11:30 a.m. at Palmetto Marriott Resort and Spa Tickets $135 Visit ManateeCF.org.
History Uncovered Series: The Mind of Abraham Lincoln Observer Media Group
10 a.m. at The Ora Tickets $49-$125 Visit YourObserver.com.
Dance Makers
Sarasota Contemporary Dance
7 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater Runs through March 16 Tickets $20-$50 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Sarasota Opera 7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Runs through March 28 Tickets $34-$157 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Great Escapes: A Musical Comedy Sarasota Orchestra 7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall $47-$63 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
ZZ Top: The Elevation Tour 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $73-$160 Visit VanWezel.org.
Jazz Thursday at SAM features Simon Lasky 7:30 at Sarasota Art Museum Tickets free to $25 Visit SarasotaArtMuseum.org
FRIDAY MARCH 14
Annual Luncheon
Samaritan Counseling Services of the Gulf Coast 11 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $125
Visit SamaritanGulfCoast.com
‘The Baby Laurence Legacy Project’
The Ringling Art of Performance
11 a.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $30-$40
Visit Ringling.org.
Jazz at 2 with the Kitt Moran Quartet
Jazz Club of Sarasota
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalists of SRQ
Tickets $15-$20
Visit JazzClubSarasota.org
Great Escapes: A Musical Comedy
Sarasota Orchestra
5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall
$47-$63
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Celebrate! Join the Party! Lakewood Ranch
Ring Sarasota
6 p.m. at Sights & Sounds at Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch
Free Visit RingSarasota.org.
Dance Makers
Sarasota Contemporary Dance
7 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater
Runs through March 16
Tickets $20-$50
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
‘The Barber of Seville’ Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 29
Tickets $34-$155
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Crazy for Gershwin
The Venice Symphony
7:30 p.m. Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $38-$72
Visit TheVeniceSymphony.org.
Roy Book Binder
WSLR
8 p.m. at 525 Kumquat Court
Tickets $30
Visit WSLR.org.
Jay Leno with Special Guest Arsenio Hall
8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $85-$130
Visit VanWezel.org.
Written by DOUG WRIGHT Directed by PETER AMSTER
Written by BRIAN FRIEL Directed by JOE DOWLING
See “The Baby Laurence Legacy Project: Friday, March 14, at the Historic Asolo Theater at The Ringling.
SATURDAY
MARCH 15
Dance Makers
Sarasota Contemporary Dance
7 p.m. at Jane B Cook Theater
Runs through March 16
Tickets $20-$50
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
‘The Baby Laurence Legacy Project’
The Ringling Art of Performance
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $30-$40
Visit Ringling.org.
Great Escapes:
A Musical Comedy
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall
$47-$63
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Crazy for Gershwin
The Venice Symphony
7:30 p.m. Venice Performing
Arts Center
Tickets $38-$72
Visit TheVeniceSymphony.org.
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Guitar Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center
Tickets $48-$68
Visit GuitarSarasota.org.
‘Stiffelio’
Sarasota Opera
STILL PLAYING
‘59th Street Bridge’ runs through March 30 at FST’s Goldstein Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘The Barber of Seville’ runs through March 29 at Sarasota Opera House. See March 2 listing.
‘Divas: Time After Time’ runs through June 22 at FST’s Court Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘Bad Books’ runs through March 28 at FST’s Bowne’s Lab. See March 5 listing.
7:30 at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 30
Tickets $34-$157
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘The Flying Penguin’ & Other Winning Plays
Florida Studio Theatre
8 p.m. at FST’s Keating Theatre
Weekends through April 13
Tickets $12
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Bassel and the Supernaturals WSLR
8 p.m. at Fogartyville
Tickets $25
‘Cavalleria Rusticana/ Pagliacci’ runs through March 29 at the Sarasota Opera House. See March 1 listing.
‘The Lightning Thief’ runs through March 23 at Venice Theatre. See March 1 listing.
Visit WSLR.org.
Get the Led Out - A Celebration of ‘The Mighty Zep’
‘Five Guys Named Moe’ runs through April 6 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. See March 5 listing.
‘The Marriage of Figaro’ runs through March 28 at Sarasota Opera. See March 8 listing.
8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $45-$75 Visit VanWezel.org.
INNOVATION WORKSHOPS
SUNDAY
MARCH 16
‘The Marriage of Figaro’
Sarasota Opera
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 28
Tickets $34-$157
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Tribute to Sinatra and Basie Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors
3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church
Tickets $5
Visit SuncoastConcertBand.org.
Dance Makers
Sarasota Contemporary Dance
3 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater
Tickets $20-$50
Visit SarasotaContemporary Dance.org.
Venice Symphony
Woodwind Quintet
The Venice Symphony
3:30 p.m. at Solis Hall at Wellen Park
Free Visit TheVeniceSymphony.org.
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Bradenton
Ring Sarasota
4 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Bradenton
Free Visit RingSarasota.org.
‘The Baby Laurence Legacy Project’
The Ringling Art of Performance
5 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $30-$40 Visit Ringling.org.
Great Escapes: A Musical
Comedy
Sarasota Orchestra
5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall
$47-$63
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Seth Walker
WSLR
7 p.m. at Fogartyville
Tickets $25 Visit WSLR.og.
Itzhak Perlman in Recital
7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $70-$125 Visit VanWezel.org.
An Evening With Norm Lewis
Venice Institute for Performing Arts & Venice Theatre
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $39-$109
See Itzhak Perlman in Recital Sunday, March 16, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
Visit VenicePerforming ArtsCenter.com.
WBTT Young Artist Program Showcase: Amber Myers
Westcoast Black Theatre
Troupe
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Tickets $37-$100
Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre. org.
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See “Critical Moments” from ensembleNewSRQ Monday, March 17, at First Congregational Church.
MONDAY MARCH 17
‘The Baby Laurence Legacy Project’ The Ringling Art of Performance
1 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $30-$40 Visit Ringling.org.
‘Critical Moments’ ensembleNewSRQ
7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church Tickets $30 Visit EnSRQ.org.
WBTT Young Artist Program Showcase: Amber Myers Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Tickets $37-$100 Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre. org.
A Tribute to Elvis Starring
Dwight Icenhower Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $66 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
TUESDAY MARCH 18
Sarasota Opera Guild Social & Singers Sarasota Opera Guild 10 a.m. at Church of the Redeemer Free Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Supported Scholar Luncheon Women’s Resource Center 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $100 Visit MyWRC.org.
Jazz Trolley/Pub Crawl
Jazz Club of Sarasota
7 p.m. at downtown Sarasota Tickets $20-$30 Visit SarasotaJazzFestival.org.
‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Runs through March 23 Tickets $50-$185 Visit VanWezel.org.
‘Stiffelio’
Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Runs through March 30
Tickets $34-$157 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 19
‘Cavalleria rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 29
Tickets $25-$160 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Sarasota Opera
7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Runs through March 28
Tickets $34-$157 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘Lost in Yonkers’ by Neil Simon Sarasota Jewish Theatre
7:30 p.m. at The Sarasota Players Tickets $30-$42 Runs through March 30. Visit SarasotaJewishTheatre.com.
THURSDAY
MARCH 20
Luncheon: Barbara Ramsay, The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art Arts Advocates
11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club
Tickets $45-$50 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
Who Should Decide?
Florida Studio Theatre
5 p.m. at FST’s Bowne’s Lab Free
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
“Pagliacci” runs through March 29 at Sarasota Opera.
ABBA Revisited Venice Institute for Performing Arts
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $39-$89
Visit VenicePerforming ArtsCenter.com.
Emmet Cohen Trio plus Georgia Heers and Terell Stafford Jazz Club of Sarasota
7 p.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
Tickets $60 and up Visit SarasotJazzFestival.com.
‘Stiffelio’ Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 30
Tickets $34-$157
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Anne Frank’s Tree Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Sarasota
Tickets $42/adults, $5/students
Visit ChamberOrchestra Sarasota.org.
‘The Barber of Seville’ Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 29
Tickets $34-$155
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
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FRIDAY MARCH 21
Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation Gala
5 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $1,500 Visit PerformingArtsFoundation.org.
Cirque des Voix
Key Chorale
7 p.m. at The Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park
Tickets $50-$100 Visit KeyChorale.org.
Tony Monaco and Eric Alexander Jazz Club of Sarasota
7 p.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
Tickets $60 and up Visit SarasotaJazzFestival.com
‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ 7:30 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Tickets $35-$95 Runs through April 19 Visit AsoloRep.org.
‘No One is Forgotten’ 7:30 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre
Tickets $5-$44 Runs through April 27 Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com.
SATURDAY MARCH 22
‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Sarasota Opera
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera Runs through March 28
Tickets $34-$157 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Cirque des Voix
Key Chorale
2 and 7 p.m. at The Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park
Tickets $50-$100 Visit KeyChorale.org.
The RatPack Returns
The Venice Symphony
3:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $38-$72 Visit TheVeniceSymphony.org.
The Golden Age of Aviva Aviva Senior Living
5 p.m. at The Ora
Tickets $300 Call 941-203-6237.
Marcus Miller
Jazz Club of Sarasota
7 p.m. at Sarasota Municipal Auditorium
Tickets $60 and up Visit SarasotaJazzFestival.com.
‘Cavalleria rusticana’ & ‘Pagliacci’
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera Runs through March 29
Tickets $25-$160
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
See “Dancing at Lughnasa,” March 21, at Asolo Repertory Theatre.
See Renaissance Quartet Monday, March 24, at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
SUNDAY MARCH 23
Farm to Fillet
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
12:30 p.m. at Mote Aquaculture Research Park
Tickets $150 Visit Mote.org
‘Peter and the Wolf’ Sarasota Orchestra
1 p.m. and 4 p.m. (Spanish) at Holley Hall
$5-$7
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
‘Stiffelio’
Sarasota Opera
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 30
Tickets $34-$157 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Spring Selections
Suncoast Concert Band
3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church
Tickets $5
Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.
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MONDAY MARCH 24
Paloma Chaprnka, Classical Guitar
Guitar Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Free Visit GuitarSarasota.org.
Ray!
Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Community Center
Tickets $56 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
Renaissance Quartet
Perlman Music Program Suncoast
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
Tickets $32 and up Visit PMPSuncoast.org.
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TUESDAY
MARCH 25
Salute to the Stars
Sarasota Opera
11:30 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club
Tickets $85
Visit SarasotaOpera.org
‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Sarasota Opera
7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 28
Tickets $34-$157
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
See “Jersey Boys” March 26-May 25 at FST’s Gompertz Theatre
WEDNESDAY MARCH 26
‘Stiffelio’
Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 30
Tickets $34-$157
Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Renaissance Quartet
Perlman Music Program
Suncoast
7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center
Tickets $32-$42
Visit PMPSuncoast.org
‘Jersey Boys’
Florida Studio Theatre
8 p.m. at FST’s Gompertz Theatre
Runs through May 25
Tickets $39-$59
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
STILL PLAYING
‘59th Street Bridge’ runs through March 30 at FST’s Goldstein Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘Divas: Time After Time’ runs through June 22 at FST’s Court Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘Cavalleria Rusticana/ Pagliacci’ runs through March 29 at the Sarasota Opera House. See March 1 listing.
‘The Barber of Seville’ runs through March 29 at Sarasota Opera House. See March 2 listing.
‘Bad Books’ runs through March 28 at FST’s Bowne’s Lab. See March 5 listing.
‘Five Guys Named Moe’ runs through April 6 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. See March 5 listing.
‘The Marriage of Figaro’ runs through March 28 at Sarasota Opera. See March 8 listing.
‘Stiffelio’ runs through March 30 at Sarasota Opera House. See March 15 listing.
‘No One is Forgotten’ runs through April 27 at Urbanite Theatre. See March 21 listing.
‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ runs through April 19 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. See March 21 listing.
THURSDAY MARCH 27
Third Annual Giving Breakfast
Safe Children Coalition
8 a.m. at Michael’s On East Sponsorships $1,000-$20,000 Visit SCCFL.org.
Metamorphosis: A Gourmet Soiree
Tidewell Foundation
6 p.m. at Tidewell Family Grief Center
Tickets $150 Visit TidewellFoundation.org.
‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ by Oscar Wilde National Theatre Live at The Ringling
6:30 p.m. at The Historic Asolo Theater
Runs through April 5
Tickets $10-$20 Visit Ringling.org.
Jacob Jolliff
WSLR
7 p.m. at Fogartyville
Tickets $25 Visit WSLR.org.
‘The Barber of Seville’ Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Runs through March 29
Tickets $34-$155 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Renaissance Quartet
Perlman Music Program Suncoast
7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Tickets $10-$40 Visit PMPSuncoast.org.
FRIDAY MARCH 28
SPARCC Runway Fashion Show
Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center
10 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Tickets $225 Visit SPARCC.net.
Women & Medicine
Sarasota Memorial Healthcare Foundation
10:30 a.m. at The Ora
Tickets $225 Visit SMHF.org
Jazz at 2 with the Paul Gavin Quartet
Jazz Club of Sarasota
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalists of SRQ
Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
‘The Marriage of Figaro’ Sarasota Opera
7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets $34-$157 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Sarasota Ballet
See Sarasota Ballet’s ‘Romeo and Juliet’ March 28 at the Van Wezel.
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $35-$125 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
‘Momentum’ Azara Ballet
7 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center
Tickets $38
Visit Manatee Performing Arts Center
Stephane Wrembel Quartet
WSLR
8 p.m. at Fogartyville
Tickets $35 Visit WSLR.org.
SATURDAY MARCH 29
‘Romeo and Juliet’
Sarasota Ballet
2 and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $35-$125
Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
In-studio Series: Sarasolo
3 and 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Home Studio
Tickets $20
Visit SarasotaContemporary Dance.org.
Cause 4 Hope
Neuro Challenge
5:30 p.m. at The Westin
Tickets $350 Visit Neurochallenge.org.
Save Our Seabirds Under The Big Top Gala
6 p.m. at Circus Arts Arena
Tickets $250 Visit SaveOurSeabirds.org.
‘Momentum’ Azara Ballet
7 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center
Tickets $38
Visit ManateePerformingArts Center.com.
‘The Barber of Seville’ Sarasota Opera
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets $34-$155 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Tournament of Fools
Florida Studio Theatre
8:30 p.m. at FST’s Bowne’s Lab
Tickets $15-$18
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
SUNDAY MARCH 30
‘Stiffelio’ Sarasota Opera
1:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets $34-$157 Visit SarasotaOpera.org.
Catalyst Quartet Artist Series Concerts
4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church Tickets $43-$63 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
See Azara Ballet’s “Momentum” Saturday, March 29 at Manatee Performing Arts Center.
MONDAY MARCH 31
April Fools Fête Westcoast Black Theatre
Troupe
6 p.m. at The Ora Sarasota Tickets TBD Visit WestCoastBlackTheatre.org
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Burr Bakke, DDS
• Fellow of the American Dental Implant Association
• Fellow of International Congress of Oral Implantologists
• Fellow of the American Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics
• Member of American Academy of Implant Dentistry
• Post Doctoral Instructor of Full Mouth Reconstruction
Jill Morris, DMD
• Accredited Member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (only 550 accredited dentists worldwide)
• Fellow of the American Academy of Dental Facial Esthetics
• Post Doctoral Instructor of Full Mouth Reconstruction
• Member International Academy of Oral Biological Dentistry and Medicine
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• Member of North American Association of Facial Orthotropics
• Member of the American Orthodontic Society
• Member of the International Association of Orthodontics
• Member of American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
• International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
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• Member of International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine
• Member of Academy of Holistic Dental Association
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APRIL
See Livia Mattos Trio Thursday, April 17, at the Historic Asolo Theater in The Ringling.
TUESDAY APRIL 1
The Simon and Garfunkel Story
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $45-$75 Visit VanWezel.org.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 2
‘Shedding a Skin’
Florida Studio Theatre
7:30 p.m. at FST’s Bowne’s Lab
Runs through April 25
Tickets $25-$46
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
Branford Marsalis Quartet
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $45-$85 Visit VanWezel.org.
THURSDAY APRIL 3
Celebration Luncheon
Girls Inc.
10:30 a.m. at The Ora
Tickets $175 Visit GirlsIncSRQ.org
Mission Possible Luncheon
Moffitt Cancer Center
11 a.m. at Michael’s on the Bay Selby Gardens
Tickets $300 Visit Moffitt.org
FRIDAY APRIL 4
Jazz at 2 with the Isaac Mingus Quartet
Jazz Club of Sarasota
2 p.m. at Unitarian
Universalists of SRQ
Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Sarasota Film Festival
Sarasota Film Society
Various locations
Runs through April 13
Festival passes $180-$1,500 Visit SarasotaFilmFestival.com.
Blue Ties and Butterflies
Child Protection Center
6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Tickets $325 Visit CPCSarasota.org
‘Alice In Wonderland’
Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Raymond Center
Runs through April 27
Tickets $18-$29 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
‘Good Night, Oscar’ 7:30 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre
Tickets $35-$95 Runs through April 26 Visit AsoloRep.org.
‘Losing My Religion’ by Rennie Harris Puremovement
The Ringling
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $30-$40 Visit Ringling.org.
Masterworks:
Grand Treasures
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $39-$105 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
STILL PLAYING
‘Divas: Time After Time’ runs through June 22 at FST’s Court Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘Five Guys Named Moe’ runs through April 6 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe.
See March 5 listing.
‘No One is Forgotten’ runs through April 27 at Urbanite Theatre. See March 21 listing.
‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ runs through April 19 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. See March 21 listing.
‘Jersey Boys’ runs through May 25 at FST’s Gompertz Theatre. See March 26 listing.
SATURDAY APRIL 5
In-Studio Series: Sarasolo
3 and 7 p.m. at Sarasota
Contemporary Dance
Tickets $20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
Fairytale Ball
Children First
6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $300
Visit ChildrenFirst.net
Considering Matthew
Shepard
Choral Artists of Sarasota
4 p.m. at The Venue at LEC
Tickets $40
Visit ChoralArtistsSarasota.org
‘Losing My Religion’ by Rennie Harris Puremovement
The Ringling
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $30-$40
Visit Ringling.org.
See the Branford Marsalis Quartet Wednesday, April 2, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Masterworks: Grand Treasures
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $39-$105
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Comedy Roulette
Florida Studio Theatre
8:30 p.m. at FST’s Bowne’s Lab Weekends through May 30
Tickets $15-$18
Visit FloridaStudioTheatre.org.
SUNDAY APRIL 6
‘Oh, Henry’
Suncoast Concert Band
3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian church
Tickets $5
Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.
Masterworks: Grand Treasures Sarasota Orchestra
2:30 p.m. at Van Wezel
Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $39-$105 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Evening Under the Stars State College of Florida Foundation
5:30 p.m. at SCF-Venice
Campus Tickets $150 Visit SCF-Foundation.org.
2025 Hermitage Greenfield Prize Dinner
Hermitage Artist Retreat
6 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $1,500-$10,000 Visit HermitageArtistRetreat. org
MONDAY APRIL 7
Jazz Jam SRQ
Jazz Club of Sarasota
5:30 p.m. at Selby Library Free Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Monday Night Jazz Cabaret with La Lucha Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at John C. Court Cabaret
Tickets $34-$39 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Right: See “Good Night, Oscar”at the Asolo Repertory Theatre April 4-26.
SPECIALIZING
of Experience Team of Skilled Craftsmen
TUESDAY
APRIL 8
‘Les Misérables’
7:30 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Runs through April 13
Tickets $50-$155 Visit VanWezel.org.
Tessa Lark
Artist Series Concerts
7:30 p.m. at First Congregational United Church of Christ
Tickets $43-$63 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
WEDNESDAY
APRIL 9
Lunch in the Gardens
11 a.m. at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
Tickets $175 Visit Selby.org
‘Into the Woods’
The Sarasota Players
7:30 p.m. at 3501 S. Tamiami
Trail, Unit 1130
Tickets $34
Runs through April 20 Visit The Players.org.
THURSDAY APRIL 10
‘Wealth in America: From Rockefeller, Vanderbilt and Carnegie to Gates, Bezos and Musk’
Observer Media Group
10 a.m. at The Ora
Tickets $49-$125 Visit YourObserver.com.
‘Present Laughter’ by Noel Coward
National Theatre Live at The Ringling
6:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $10-$20 Visit Ringling.org.
FRIDAY APRIL 11
‘Present Laughter’ by Noel Coward
National Theatre Live at The Ringling
6:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater Tickets $10-$20 Visit Ringling.org.
‘The 39 Steps’ Manatee Players
7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets $37
Runs through April 20
Visit ManateePerformingArtsCenter.com.
Paws
Humane Society of Sarasota County
11 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota Tickets $225 Visit HSSC.org
Jazz at Two with the Danny Sinoff Trio
Jazz Club of Sarasota
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalists of SRQ Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
In-Studio Series: Sarasolo
3 and 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance. org.
The Tennis Ball Boys & Girls Clubs of Sarasota and DeSoto Counties
6:30 p.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $450 Visit SarasotaOpen.com
Beethoven, Martinu, Dvorak
La Musica Chamber Music Festival
7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $64 Visit LaMusicaFestival.org.
WEST FLORIDA’S
POOL
STILL PLAYING
‘Divas: Time After Time’ runs through June 22 at FST’s Court Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘No One is Forgotten’ runs through April 27 at Urbanite Theatre. See March 21 listing.
‘Dancing at Lughnasa’ runs through April 19 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. See March 21 listing.
‘Jersey Boys’ runs through May 25 at FST’s Gompertz Theatre. See March 26 listing.
‘The Learned Ladies’ Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre’s Pinkerton Theatre
‘Shedding a Skin’ runs through April 25 at FST’s Bowne’s Lab. See April 2 listing.
‘Alice in Wonderland’ runs through April 27 at Venice Theatre. See April 4 listing.
‘Good Night, Oscar’ runs through April 26 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. See April 4 listing.
‘Into the Woods’ runs through April 20 at The Sarasota Players. See April 9 listing.
Runs through May 4 Tickets $18-$38 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
Ricki Bertoni and Luke Schaufuss in SIr Frederick Ashton’s Romeo and Juliet |
Photo by Frank Atura
Victoria Hulland and Ricardo Rhodes in George Balanchine’s Serenade | Photo by Frank Atura
See the Aeolus Quartet April 14 and 15 at The Bay Park.
SUNDAY APRIL 13
Music from the Big and Small Screen Suncoast Jazz Ambassadors
3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.
Celebrate! Join the Party! St. Armands Ring Sarasota
5 p.m. at St. Armands Key Lutheran Church Free Visit RingSarasota.org.
MONDAY APRIL 14
Aeolus Quartet Perlman Music Program Suncoast
4 p.m. at The Bay Park Free Visit PMPSuncoast.org.
Beethoven, Dvorak, Dohnanyi La Musica Chamber Music Festival
7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets $64 Visit LaMusicaFestival.org.
Youth & Community
Classical Guitar Showcase Guitar Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church Free Visit GuitarSarasota.org.
Alter Eagles
Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Community Center
Tickets $56 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
Erika Wise Borland, MA, Vice President; Susanne S. Wise, RN, MBA, CEO & Owner; Courtney Wise Snyder, MSG, CMC, President
TUESDAY APRIL 15
Aeolus Quartet Special Performance with Peter Dugan, pianist Perlman Music Program Suncoast
7:30 p.m. at Life Enrichment Campus – Harvest House Tickets $10-$40 Visit PMPSuncoast.org.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 16
Pops Supper Club Sarasota Orchestra
6 p.m. at The Ora Tickets $350 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Eirinn Abu and His Miami Sound Machine
Venice Institute for Performing Arts
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $29-$89
Visit VenicePerformingArtsCenter.com.
The Rocket Man Show
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $35-$65 Visit VanWezel.org.
‘Syncopated Avenue’ Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Runs through May 25 Tickets $22-$52 Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre. org.
THURSDAY APRIL 17
Luncheon: Peter Rothstein, Asolo Repertory Theatre Arts Advocates
11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $45-$50 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
Barber, Bloch, Faure La Musica Chamber Music Festival
7 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $64 Visit LaMusicaFestival.org.
Pops: Celebrate John Williams Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $39-$105 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Livia Mattos Trio The Ringling
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $40-$50 Visit Ringling.org.
The Commodores
8 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $45-$95 Visit VanWezel.org.
See “The Rocket Man Show” Wednesday, April 16, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
SUMMER 2025
SATURDAY APRIL 19
Pops: Celebrate John Williams Sarasota Orchestra
2:30 and 7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $39-$105
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Queen Nation
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $39-$99
Visit VenicePerformingArts Center.com.
Gaëlle Solal Classical Guitar Guitar Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at Riverview Performing Arts Center
Tickets $40-$44
Visit GuitarSarasota.org.
Livia Mattos Trio The Ringling
7:30 p.m. at Historic Asolo Theater
Tickets $40-$50
Visit Ringling.org
STILL PLAYING
‘Divas: Time After Time’ runs through June 22 at FST’s Court Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘No One is Forgotten’ runs through April 27 at Urbanite Theatre. See March 21 listing.
‘Jersey Boys’ runs through May 25 at FST’s Gompertz Theatre. See March 26 listing.
‘Shedding a Skin’ runs through April 25 at FST’s
MONDAY APRIL 21
Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage Arts Advocates
1:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $15 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
‘Power Couple’ Artist Series Concerts
4 p.m. at Fischer/Weisenborne Residence Tickets $65 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
Jazz Jam SRQ Jazz Club of Sarasota
5:30 p.m. at Selby Library Free Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Monday Night Jazz with Michael Ross and Company Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at John C. Court Cabaret Tickets $34-$39 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org
Simply Clapton
Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center Tickets $61 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
Bowne’s Lab. See April 2 listing.
‘Alice in Wonderland’ runs through April 27 at Venice Theatre. See April 4 listing.
‘Good Night, Oscar’ runs through April 26 at Asolo Repertory Theatre. See April 4 listing.
‘Syncopated Avenue’ runs through May 25 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. See April 16 listing.
TUESDAY APRIL 22
Celebrating Nancy Roucher: A Legacy of Arts and Advocacy
Sarasota Jewish Theatre 11:30 a.m. at Michael’s On East Tickets $150-$5,000 Visit SarasotaJewishTheatre. com.
‘Beetlejuice’
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Runs through April 27 Tickets $50-$135 Visit VanWezel.org.
THURSDAY APRIL 24
Spring Soiree
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast
6 p.m. at Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club Tickets $150 Visit BBBSSun.org
ON VIEW MAR 15 – JUL 13
Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums is generously supported by the Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Bob & Diane Roskamp Endowment Fund, Chao Ringling Museum Endowment, Selby Foundation Ringling Museum Endowment, and Peter & Mary Lou Vogt Museum-Generated Exhibition Fund.
Conjuring the Spirit World: Art, Magic, and Mediums is organized by the Peabody Essex Museum.
The Otis Lithograph Company (American), Thurston The Great Magician—Do the Spirits Come Back? (detail), 1929. Lithograph, 86 1/2 × 47 1/2 in. Tibbals Circus Collection. ht2005133
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See Sarasota Ballet’s “Movements of Genius” April 25-26 at Sarasota Opera House.
FRIDAY APRIL 25
Jazz at Two with Hot Club SRQ
Jazz Club of Sarasota
2 p.m. at Unitarian Universalists of SRQ Tickets $15-$20 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Shine On! Once in a Blue Moon Gala Visible Men Academy
6 p.m. at The Ora Tickets $200 and up Visit VMAcademy.org.
En Plein Air Wine Dinner
Sarasota Art Museum
6 p.m. at Sarasota Art Museum Tickets $400 Visit SarasotaArtMuseum.org.
‘Evita’ Manatee Players
7:30 p.m. at Manatee Performing Arts Center Tickets $37 Runs through May 4 Visit ManateePerforming ArtsCenter.com.
‘Movements of Genius’ Sarasota Ballet
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets $35-$125 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
SATURDAY APRIL 26
‘Movements of Genius’ Sarasota Ballet
2 and 7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House
Tickets $35-$125 Visit SarasotaBallet.org.
In-Studio Series: Carrie Seidman
3 and 7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Tickets $20
Visit SarasotaContemporaryDance.org.
SUNDAY APRIL 27
Celebrate! Join the Party! Sarasota Ring Sarasota
5 p.m. at Pine Shores Presbyterian Church Free Visit RingSarasota.org.
Derby Bound Suncoast Concert Band
3 p.m. at Northminster Presbyterian Church Tickets $5 Visit SuncoastConcertBand. org.
TUESDAY APRIL 29
Art Talk: Portraits Then and Now Arts Advocates
4 p.m. at Arts Advocates Gallery Tickets $5 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
See “Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA” Tuesday, April 29, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall.
‘Arrival From Sweden: The Music of ABBA’
7:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $55-$85 Visit VanWezel.org.
WEDNESDAY APRIL 30
‘Bad Jews’ Sarasota Jewish Theatre 7:30 p.m. at The Sarasota Players Runs through May 11 Tickets $30-$42 Visit SarasotaJewishTheatre. com.
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MAY
THURSDAY MAY 1
John Crist: Jokes for Humans
7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $45-$193 Visit VanWezel.org.
SCD: Voices Rising Choreographer 2025
Sarasota Contemporary Dance
7 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater Sarasota
Tickets $20-$50 Visit SarasotaContemporary Dance.org.
FRIDAY MAY 2
Dick Vitale Gala
The V Foundation
6 p.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
Tickets $1,000 Visit V.org.
Illusionist Rick ThomasMansion of Dreams
7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $30-$70 Visit VanWezel.org.
SCD: Voices Rising Choreographer 2025
Sarasota Contemporary Dance
7 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater
Sarasota
Tickets $20-$50
Visit SarasotaContemporary Dance.org.
Country Hits: Songs from Nashville
Sarasota Orchestra
8 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium
Tickets $20 and up Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
SATURDAY MAY 3
Separate Ways: Tribute to Journey
Venice Institute for Performing Arts
7 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $29-$79 Visit VenicePerformingArts Center.com.
SCD: Voices Rising Choreographer 2025
Sarasota Contemporary Dance
7 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater
Sarasota
Tickets $20-$50
Visit SarasotaContemporary Dance.org.
Country Hits: Songs from Nashville
Sarasota Orchestra
8 p.m. at Ed Smith Stadium
Tickets $20 and up
Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
STILL PLAYING
‘Divas: Time After Time’ runs through June 22 at FST’s Court Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘Jersey Boys’ runs through May 25 at FST’s Gompertz Theatre. See March 26 listing.
‘Syncopated Avenue’ runs through May 25 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. See April 16 listing.
See Sarasota Orchestra play “Country Hits: Songs from Nashville” in its Outdoor Pops series at Ed Smith Stadium May 2-3.
SUNDAY MAY 4
Scintillating Saxophones
Artist Series Concerts
4 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church
Tickets $43-$63
Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org
SCD: Voices Rising Choreographer 2025 Sarasota Contemporary Dance
3 p.m. at Jane B. Cook Theater Sarasota Tickets $20-$50 Visit SarasotaContemporary Dance.org.
‘Air Supply - The Lost in Love Experience’
7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $41-$138 Visit VanWezel.org.
WBTT Young Artist Program: Maicy Powell Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Tickets $37-$100 Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre. org.
‘Let’s Hang On’ Venice Theatre
7:30 at Venice Performing Arts Center, Tickets $56 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
See “Air Supply - The Lost in Love Experience” Sunday, May 4, at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
See Maicy Powell in Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe’s Young Artist Program Monday, May 5, at WBTT.
MONDAY MAY 5
Jazz Jam SRQ
Jazz Club of Sarasota
5:30 p.m. at Selby Library Free Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Great Escapes: G.O.A.T.s Sarasota Orchestra
5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $47 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
WBTT Young Artist Program: Maicy Powell Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe
7:30 p.m. at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe Tickets $37-$100 Visit WestcoastBlackTheatre. org.
Luke Bulla WSLR
8 p.m. at Fogartyville Tickets $26 Visit WSLR.org.
THURSDAY MAY 8
Beijing Guitar Duo Artist Series Concerts
11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $70 Visit ArtistSeriesConcerts.org.
Jazz Thursday at the SAM with Darcie Allen & Five Points Quintet Jazz Club of Sarasota
5:30 p.m. at Sarasota Art Museum
Tickets free to $25 Visit SarasotaArtMuseum.org
Great Escapes: G.O.A.T.s
Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $47 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
Pinky’s Players
7:30 p.m. at Venice Theatre, 140 Tampa Ave. W. Runs through May 11 Tickets $29 Visit VeniceTheatre.org
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 2025
MANATEE COUNTY’S CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
5:30PM - 6:30PM
Reception & Silent Student Art Auction
6:45PM - 8:30PM
Recognition of Outstanding Arts Education Leaders and Performances
MANATEE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 502 Third Avenue West, Bradenton, Florida, 34205
Event tickets are $35.00
Find out more about sponsorship opportunities and purchase your tickets at www.MAECarts.org
STILL PLAYING
‘Divas: Time After Time’ runs through June 22 at FST’s Court Cabaret. See March 1 listing.
‘Jersey Boys’ runs through May 25 at FST’s Gompertz Theatre. See March 26 listing.
‘Syncopated Avenue’ runs through May 25 at Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe. See April 16 listing.
SCDE- Voices Rising Choreographers
7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaContemporary Dance.org.
FRIDAY MAY 9
Great Escapes: G.O.A.T.s Sarasota Orchestra
5:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $47 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
SATURDAY MAY 10
Beethoven’s Ode to Joy Key Chorale
4 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $20-$55 Visit KeyChorale.org.
“Divas: Time After Time” runs through June 22 at FST’s Court Cabaret.
Rising Choreographers
7 p.m. at Sarasota Contemporary Dance Tickets $20 Visit SarasotaContemporary Dance.org.
Great Escapes: G.O.A.T.s Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Holley Hall Tickets $47 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
MONDAY MAY 12
Jagden Und Formen ensembleNewSRQ
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $30 Visit EnSRQ.org
THURSDAY MAY 15
Luncheon: Arts Advocates Scholarship Winners Arts Advocates 11 a.m. at Sarasota Yacht Club Tickets $45-$50 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
‘Jesus Christ Superstar ‘ 7:30 p.m. at Asolo Repertory Theatre Tickets $35-$95 Runs through June 15 Visit AsoloRep.org.
SATURDAY MAY 17
Discoveries: Vivaldi Inspired Sarasota Orchestra
7:30 p.m. at Sarasota Opera House Tickets $28-$80 Visit SarasotaOrchestra.org.
SUNDAY MAY 18
Jazz on the Water Cruise with Eddie Kinder Quartet Jazz Club of Sarasota
2:30 p.m. at Marina Jack II
Tickets $35-$40 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org
Joe Gatto: Let’s Get Into It
7 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
Tickets $28-$114 Visit VanWezel.org.
Can’t Get Next to You Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $66 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
See “Rising Choreographers” on Saturday, May 10, at Sarasota Contemporary Dance.
MONDAY MAY 19
Behind the Curtain: Exploring the Van Wezel from the Art to the Stage Arts Advocates
1:30 p.m. at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall Tickets $15 Visit ArtsAdvocates.org.
Monday Jazz at the Cabaret with Zach Bartholomew Quartet
Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at John C. Court Cabaret
Tickets $34-$39 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
Sharon Owens Venice Theatre
7:30 p.m. at Venice Performing Arts Center
Tickets $56 Visit VeniceTheatre.org.
Jazz Jam SRQ
Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at Selby Library Free Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
SATURDAY MAY 24
United We Stand: Memorial Day Concert
Choral Artists of Sarasota
4 p.m. at Church of the Palms
Tickets $40 Visit ChoralArtistsSarasota.org
Monday Jazz at the Cabaret features Zach Bartholomew Quartet Monday, May 19.
SUNDAY MAY 25
‘Alice In Wonderland’ by Katherine Michelle Tanner
2 p.m. at Tree Fort Productions
Tickets $40 Visit TreeFortProductions Projects.com.
MONDAY MAY 26
Jazz at the Cabaret with Paul Gavin Quartet Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 p.m. at John C. Court Cabaret
Tickets $34-$39 Visit JazzClubSarasota.org.
FRIDAY MAY 30
‘From 145th to 98th Street’ 7:30 p.m. at Urbanite Theatre
Tickets $5-$44 Runs through June 29
Visit UrbaniteTheatre.com.
ART GALLERIES
502 GALLERY
502 S. Pineapple Ave. (813) 465-1249. 502.Gallery. Noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
ALEXART INTERNATIONAL
ART GALLERY
25 N. Pineapple Ave. (813) 465-1249. AlexArtInternational. com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday to Saturday; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
March 1-31
“Audrey Hepburn, The Myth” by Oriana Gerez. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 7.
April 1-30
“I Love the Melody of Your Smile” by Fabio Dal Boni. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. April 4.
May 1-31
“A Perfect Day” by Bill Stone. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. on May 2.
ALL ANGELS BY THE SEA GALLERY
563 Bay Isles Road. 383-8161. All-AngelsLBK.org. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Thursday; Noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday.
March 2 through April 30
“Christina Hales, Holy Images.”
May 4 through June 26
“Zurbe Sodervick, Natural Evidence.”
ARCHITECTURE SARASOTA
McCulloch Pavilion, 265 S. Orange Ave., No. 102. (352) 2194122. ArchitectureSarasota. org. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday.
ART AVENUE GALLERY
3501 S. Tamiami Trail. (440) 227-4592. ArtAvenueFlorida. com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, but call first.
ART CENTER SARASOTA
707 N. Tamiami Trail. 365-2032. ArtSarasota.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; Noon to 5 p.m. Saturday.
March 13-April 19
“Epoch of Change: Footprints of Humanity,” “Eternal Landscape: Bobby Aiosa,” “New Work: Christina Jensen Vicente” and “Divine Love: Gale Fulton Ross.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 13.
April 29 through May 10
“North County Schools Annual Spring Art Show.
The Ringling will celebrate the centennial of artist Robert Rauschenberg’s birth with an exhibition from March 1 through June 29.
May 22 through Aug. 2
“Annual Juried Regional Show.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. May 22.
ARTS ADVOCATES GALLERY
3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. 356-3088. ArtsAdvocates.org. 2-4 p.m. Saturday.
March 1-29
“Libby Hawk: Revise Assumptions.” Opening reception 2-4 p.m. on March 1.
March 1 through May 31 “Sarasota Colony Artists.”
BOULEVARD FINE
ART SOUTH
110 Colonia Lane E, Nokomis. 220-1227. BoulevardFineArt. com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
BURNS GALLERY ON PALM
80 S. Palm Ave. 951-0620. 530BurnsGallery.com. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
CHASEN GALLERIES SOUTHSIDE VILLAGE
1830 S. Osprey Ave. 260-5787. ChasenGalleries.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
March 20 through April 16
“Symphony of Color III.” Opening reception 5-8 p.m. March 20 featuring local artists Zack Gilliland, Collin Rowland, Ellen Kantro, Julie Kanapaux, Lori Schinelli, Melissa Libutti and Janet Sams. See
New Gallery in Rosemary District
“Audrey Hepburn, The Myth” by Oriana Gerez March 1-31 at AlexArt International Art Gallery.
CHASEN GALLERIES AT THE MARK
99 S. Pineapple Ave. 955-0155. ChasenGalleries.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
March 14-28
“Sparkling Seasons: Glass Reflections in Nature.” Opening reception with the artist 5-8 p.m. March 14.
CREATIVE LIBERTIES
901B Apricot Ave., 799-6634. CreativeLiberties.net. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
March 1 through April 30
“Art by Beck Lane.” Opening reception March 13.
CURRENT
75 Cocoanut Ave. 953-4418. SallyTroutInteriors.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
DEFINE ART GALLERY
68 S. Palm Ave. 500-2393. DefineGallery.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
DREW MARC GALLERY
Art Ovation Hotel, 1255 N. Palm Ave. DrewMarcGallery.com. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Through May 5 “Colors of the Coast.”
GAZE GALLERY AT ARCOS
340 Central Ave. 799-6634. CreativeLiberties.net. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.
HERRIG CENTER FOR THE ARTS
209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton. 746-2862. ArtCenterManatee. org. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday.
March 4-28
Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Annual Aqueous Exhibition. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 6.
April 1-25
“Evolution, Open Juried Show.” Opening reception 5-7 p.m. April 3.
April 29 through May 23
Manatee County School District Annual K-12 Exhibition. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. May 1.
May 27 through June 27
“Oil Painters of America annual exhibition.” Opening reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. May 30.
ISLAND GALLERY
456 12th St. W., Bradenton. 778-6648. IslandGalleryWest. ArtSpan.com. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
March 1-31
Featured artist Darryl Goldman. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. March 7.
April 1-30
Featured artist Dawn Gerardot. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. April 4.
May 1-31
“Florida Inspired Jewelry” by Carol Farkas. Opening reception 5-7 p.m. May 2.
Season 29
Talent Unveiled
Harp Royalty
Hannah Cope Johnson, Eleanor Kirk, Phoebe Powell, Katherine Siochi
March 2 • 4:00 pm • First Presbyterian Church
This program brings together four of the most celebrated harpists, each of whom has Sarasota roots. From the Metropolitan Opera to the San Francisco Symphony, these powerhouse players present a diverse program that includes original works by Caroline Lizotte, innovative arrangements from the classical canon, and beloved hits from the Great American Songbook.
Horns of Plenty
Hugo Bliss and Scott Sanders, horns, with Joseph Holt, piano
March 13 • 11:00 am performance followed by lunch Sarasota Yacht Club
Sarasota Orchestra’s co-principal horn Hugo Bliss is joined by Milwaukee Symphony’s hornist Scott Sanders, whose career also began in Sarasota. With Joseph Holt on piano, they offer a cornucopia of remarkable music for this most magnificent instrument including Beethoven’s mighty sextet for two horns and string quartet.
Catalyst Quartet
March 30 • 4:00 pm • First Presbyterian Church
The Grammy Award-winning Catalyst Quartet seeks to redefine and reimagine the classical music experience. They have sold out performances in some of the world’s most prestigious venues. This program includes music by Gershwin, Piazzolla, and Ravel.
LEXOW GALLERY
3975 Fruitville Road. 371-4975. UUSRQ.org. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and Sunday.
LIGON FINE ART
Clive Daniel Home Design, 3055 Fruitville Commons Blvd. AngelaLigonArt.com. (832) 361-0308. Call for an appointment.
MADEBY GALLERY AT RINGING COLLEGE
2700 N. Tamiami Trail. 8220442. RinglingCollege.gallery. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
March 3 through April 18 Ringling College Spring Student Show.
MARA ART GALLERY
76 S. Palm Ave. 914-8110. MaraStudioGallery.com. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS
1534 Mound St. 366-5731. Selby.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (except Christmas).
Through June 29
“George Harrison: A Gardener’s Life.”
MIDGE JOHNSON FINE ART
3983 Destination Drive, Unit 105, Osprey. (732) 642-5313. MidgeJohnsonFineart.com. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
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PALMER MODERN GALLERY
925 N. Lime Ave. 894-7394. PalmerModern.com. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday or by appointment.
SARASOTA ART MUSEUM
1001 S. Tamiami Trail. 3094300. SarasotaArtMuseum. org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
Through April 13
“Larry Fink/Martha Posner: Flesh and Bone“ and “Joe Fig: Contemplating Vermeer.”
Through May 4
“Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks”
May 4 through Aug. 10
“Chris Friday: Where We Never Grow Old” and “Celebrating
See “Celebrating African American Artists” at Sarasota Art Museum May 4 through Aug. 10.
the African American Artists of Paulson Fontaine Press.”
SARASOTA ORCHESTRA HARMONY GALLERY
709 N. Tamiami Trail. 9534252. SarasotaOrchestra.org. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
March 10 through April 9
“Sarasota African American
Cultural Coalition.” Opening reception 5-6:30 p.m. March 27.
April 15 through May 20
“Robert Rashkow: Groovy People.” Opening reception 5-6:30 p.m. April 24.
SELBY GARDENS HISTORIC SPANISH POINT
401 N. Tamiami Trail, Osprey. 366-5731. Selby.org. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Through Aug. 31
“Patti Smith: A Book of Days.”
SPAACES
2051 Princeton St. 552-8298. Spaaces.art. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and by appointment.
Through March 8
“Grids And Stripes,” Samantha Modder and Joshua Haddad.
March 7
“Dissonance (=) the New Way: A Live Performance by Edwin Culver.” 6 p.m.
March 14 through April 12
“Liminal Space: Works by Robert Aiosa and Anthony Mancuso.” Opening reception 6-8 p.m. March 14.
April 18 to May 31
“Care: Givers and Receivers.” Opening reception 6-8 p.m. April 18.
STATE OF THE ARTS GALLERY
1525 State St.468-6914. SarasotaFineArt.com. Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
STUDIO ON 5TH
1350 Fifth St. 330-8091. SusanCronkArt.com. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Through May 31
“Permanent Works of Susan Cronk.”
LOIS + DAVID STULBERG GALLERY
1188 MLK Way. 359-7563. RinglingCollege.gallery. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.
Through March 22
Jack Davis: “A Legacy of Laughter.”
THE RINGLING MUSEUM OF ART
5401 Bay Shore Road. 3595700. Ringling.org. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
March 1 through June 29
“Robert Rauschenberg: A Centennial Celebration.”
March 15 through July 13
“Conjuring the Spirit World:
Art, Magic and Mediums.”.
Through April 3
Community Gallery: “Mid Century Modern Astro-Futurism” presented by the South Sarasota Modern Quilt Guild.
Through April 6
“Catch of the Day: Flying Fish in Modern Japan.”
April 5 through Aug. 10
“Sandy Rodriguez: Currents of Resistance.”
April 12 through Nov. 9
“Nature and Architecture: Postwar Creative Prints of Japan.”
Through May 11
“Radical Clay: Contemporary Women Artists from Japan.”
Through Sept. 21
“Embodied: Highlights from The Ringling Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art.”
“Conjuring
TOWLES COURT STUDIOS
1938 Adams Lane. (203) 5543311. TowlesCourt.com. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
March 14
Open Studios on third Fridays.
VENICE GALLERY & STUDIO
237 Warfield Ave., Venice. 4860811. ClydeButcher.com. Open 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.
Through May 31
“Clyde Butcher’s Wilderness Through the Lens.” Book signing with Clyde and Niki Butcher 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 29.
the Spirit World” runs from March 15 through July 13 at The Ringling.
AGAVE BANDIDO
Agave Bandido is a South Florida inspired Mexican restaurant and tequila bar. A little rebellious, a little wild-you’ll find over 100 varieties of tequila at the Agave bar, Bandido inspired art & drinks you can’t find anywhere else. Perfect for dinner dates, nights out and business lunches-enjoy their tacos, their ice cold margaritas and the city vibe!
Weekly specials include All You Can Eat every Taco Tuesday for $20, Ladies Drink Free Thursday’s 8pm-10pm, weekday happy hour. Have you visited their best kept secret? Maya SpeakTiki is located upstairs, just look for the tequila bottle guarded door.
1550 Lakefront Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 941-260-8866 | www.agavebandido.com
ANNA MARIA OYSTER BAR AT UTC
NOW OPEN at UTC! Featuring a stunning 40-seat indoor-outdoor raw bar, with its crown jewel-the shucking station-where boutique oysters are shucked fresh to order from the best family-owned farms. From the moment you sit down, you’ll have a tough time choosing which Tiki Drink, our NEW lineup of tropical craft cocktails, to try first. Our NEW wine list is packed with beloved favorites and exciting discoveries, while the dining menu bursts with fresh, bold flavors-think Tropical Chicken Bowl, Seafood Cobb Salad, and Cobia Tacos with mango pico. The entire restaurant is a feast for the eyes, and with Five Star Fun daily deals like Happy Hour, Wine Down Wednesday, and Prime Rib Thursday, we can’t wait to welcome all of our new neighbors on the Ranch. Stop by and say hey!
5405 University Pkwy #110 941-491-2662 | OysterBar.net
BRICK’S SMOKED MEATS
Join us for lunch, dinner, happy hour, weekend brunch and live music
Or let us bring the cue’ to you.
We are downtown’s favorite neighborhood spot!
We Cater for:
Birthdays | Special Occasions | Weddings Showers | Corporate Events and so much more!
email:meghan@brickssmokedmeats.com to get started!
1528 State Street, Sarasota, FL 34236 941-993-1435 | www.brickssmokedmeats.com
C’EST LA VIE
Locally-owned and operated by Christophe and Geraldine Coutelle, this award-winning local favorite opened in 1997. Experience an authentic Parisian café for breakfast, lunch, coffee, house-made French desserts, or a glass of wine! Featuring monthly winepairing dinners on select evenings, C’est La Vie is also available for creating party platters and customized cakes and desserts!!
9118 Town Center Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch 941.961.0111 • Open Tues-Sun 7:30am-5pm
1553 Main St, Sarasota • 941.906.9575 • Open Mon-Tues 7:30am-6pm, Wed 7:30am-9pm, Thurs-Sat 7:30am-9:30pm, Sun 8:30am-9pm
cestlaviesarasota.com
CHEF ROLF’S NEW FLORIDA KITCHEN
Restaurant, Tiki Bar, Fine Dining & Ballroom
Chef Rolf offers the perfect location at the CASEY KEY RESORTS MAINLAND for your private events and parties and can accommodate up to 200+ people.
Enjoy all of Chef Rolf’s Amazing Dining Experiences:
• The TIKI BAR serving lunch and dinner daily from 12-9pm, happy hour & live music.
• INSIDE DINING ROOM open daily for dinner and Sunday brunch.
• CORAL ROOM FINE DINING open daily for dinner.
• THE OSPREY CAFE serving breakfast daily 8-11am and Sunday brunch 11-2pm.
21660 S. Tamiami Trail, Osprey 941.966.2121 | www.ChefRolf.us
DUVAL’S
DUVAL’S FRESH. LOCAL. SEAFOOD is an eclectic eatery with a passion for stunning dishes, superb service, fine wine, and creative cocktails. Along with our unique and diverse menu, our focus on excellent service allows us to deliver a one-of-a-kind dining experience in downtown Sarasota.
VOTED SARASOTA’S BEST: Herald Tribune - AllAround Restaurant (‘19-’23), Seafood (‘16-’23), Sandwich (‘16-’22), Lunch (‘22) Wine Spectator - Award of Excellence (‘16-’23)
Sun - Thur: 11am - 10pm; Fri & Sat: 11am - 11pm
Free delivery to the greater Downtown Sarasota area. Free shuttle to and from Duval’s.
1435 Main St. Sarasota, FL
FLORENCE AND THE SPICE BOYS
Never ordinary, always extraordinary, and with a nod to Middle Eastern Street Food, people have been raving about Florence and the Spice Boys since their food truck rolled up in 2019. And, now with two locations, foodies can easily experience visually stunning dishes that pack a punch of flavor. The menu features smaller plates great for sharing along with craft cocktails and mocktails. Fan favorite: the tumeric fried chicken sandwich with Okonomi sauce and Kewpie mayo. New rotating artisanal specials offered every month. Catering available.
4990 South Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
Second Location Opening in UTC Spring 2025 (941) 923-9920
Mon-Thurs: 11am-3pm and 5pm-8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am-3pm and 5pm-9:30pm
Sun: 11am-3pm
GROVE - RESTAURANT, PATIO & BALLROOM
Discover exceptional Contemporary American cuisine at GROVE. With a personal and authentic approach, GROVE showcases a diverse selection of house-made dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients. Experience the perfect harmony of refined flavors and approachability, complemented by carefully crafted cocktails. With inviting gathering spaces including a casual patio, spacious dining room, a lively, modern bar and intimate private rooms, GROVE provides the perfect fusion of sophistication and hospitality.
10670 Boardwalk Loop, Lakewood Ranch 941.893.4321 | www.GroveLWR.com
LOTSA LOBSTER
LOBSTER, SHRIMP, HADDOCK & COD – OH MY! LOTSA LOBSTER is a Maine and New England seafood market providing fresh haddock, cod, swordfish, tuna, salmon, sea scallops, mussels, steamers, stuffed clams, crab cakes and LOTSA more! We have Chilean sea bass, smoked salmon, halibut, trout, cherry stones and quahogs. Did someone say CHOWDA? Try our clam chowder or Lobster bisque. But wait there is more… freezer treats include frog legs, octopus, salt cod, sardines and crawfish. For land lovers we have a variety of savory marinated meats from Danvers Butchery. Don’t forget to preorder for the upcoming holidaysEaster Sunday on April 20th, Mother’s Day on May 11th and Memorial Day on May 26th. Come on in or call ahead. 8780 S Tamiami Tr, Sarasota 941.918.2529 | LotsaLobsterSarasota.com
SIESTA KEY OYSTER BAR
Welcome to Siesta Key Oyster Bar (or SKOB, as the locals call it), your ultimate beachy hangout where the Island vibes are always flowing! We’re #1 on the Key for a reason-our mouthwatering menu! Whether you’re craving fresh oysters, seafood, all-natural burgers, or crispy chicken wings, we’ve got you covered. Sip on one of 21+ beers on tap, from local craft brews to imports, or try one of our creative specialty cocktails. Don’t miss our happy hour, $12 a dozen oysters from 3-6 PM daily! With live music every day and night from the best local musicians, SKOB is your go-to spot. And hey, we’re serving up brunch Sundays from 9-11:30 AM. Stop by, chill out, and enjoy the good times!
5238 Ocean Blvd, Siesta Key 941.346.5443 | skob.com
THE TOASTED YOLK CAFE
IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO GET TOASTED! Breakfast, Boozy Brunch, Lunch, and Drinks. The restaurant features a full menu of made-from-scratch menu items, focused on exceptional quality at reasonable prices. 3 Locations!
TheToastedYolk.com
3750 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239
5502 Cortez Rd W Bradenton, FL 34210
6562 University Pkwy Lakewood Ranch, FL 34240 Mon-Sun 7am-3pm
TOASTIQUE
Toastique is a boutique gourmet toast and juice bar offering a fresh, chic experience that perfectly transitions from early on-thego breakfast to corporate lunch to post sweat session fuel up.
Come join us in the heart of Downtown Sarasota where we are open daily from 7am-5pm.
Nourish every moment with acai bowls & smoothies blended to order, cold-pressed juices or our signature gourmet toasts.
Open Daily 7:00am-5:00pm
10 S. Lemon Avenue | Sarasota- 34236 (941)312-4099
