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SARASOTA FLORIDA EVENTS CALENDAR

Annual Sarasota Events:

Each January brings Sarasota County Arts Day, a community-wide celebration of the local artists on the streets of downtown.
Sarasota Bike Week - AKA Thunder By The Bay also errupts every January.

In March, The Opera Pazzia International Festival is sponsored by the Sarasota Opera Association and attracts opera-lovers from near and far. The Sarasota Jazz Festival also celebrates in March. The week-long musical extravaganza customarily features greats in blues, ragtime, swing, big-band music and more. Project Black Cinema sponsors their International Film Festival the third week of the month.

April brings the popular Florida Winefest & Auction to the Resort at Longboat Key Club. It's the third largest wine auction in the United States. The Sarasota Film Festival brings us new creative cinematic endeavors of all types. It's a good opportunity to explore the traditional, the avant-garde or to discover new talent. And keep a lookout for the international chamber music festival presented by La Musica in Sarasota.

In early July the Venice Art Center sponsors the American Indian Cultural Appreciation Week. You'll find the Children's Storybook Playhouses, which are held at the Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. Also featured during the month is the Selby Botanical Gardens Plant Fair. Not many can resist the Christmas in July Sidewalk Sale on Venice's Main Street. The Black Heritage Festival comes to the Venice Art Center later in July, bringing its special crafts, culture and more.

During August you'll find the Annual Children's Day at Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. The Ukranian Heritage Festival rolls into the Venice Art Center for a few fun-filled days, followed by the Venice Sharks Tooth & Seafood Festival, also held in that city. Later, the Greek Cultural Heritage Festival arrives at the Venice Art Center.

September brings the Island Daze Sidewalk Sale & Heart of Venice Flea Market to Venice's Main Street.

In October, the Downtown Sarasota Fall Festival fills the streets. The St. Armand's Circle Art Festival is also a popular cultural happening in the area. Longboat Key hosts the delectable Annual Stone Crab, Seafood & Wine Festival. Young and old alike look forward to the Venice Halloween Parade along Main Street.

PARAGLIDING - SARASOTA EVENTS

November hosts several noteworthy events, including the Annual Cine-World Film Festival in Sarasota, which premieres leading international works from around the globe. The Sarasota Comedy Festival offers a variety of amusing events to tickle your funny bone, while the Venice Art Fest along Main Street will appeal to your cultural side. You'll sing blues in the night at the Sarasota Blues Fest. The Fall Plant Fair at Selby Gardens is guaranteed to put some green into your life. The Sarasota Reading Festival is a dynamic, family-oriented event that celebrates the importance and fun of reading. Does sampling delicious foods and live entertainment while benefiting a local food charity sound too good to be true? Here, it's known as A Taste of Sarasota. Another event is the Selby Botanical Gardens-sponsored Sarasota Rose Society Show & Sale.

December is ushered in by the Venice Downtown Christmas Walk. You can travel back to old-time Florida with Pioneer Days at Crowley Museum & Nature Center in Sarasota. The Venice Boat Parade of Lights is an unforgettable shining spectacle in the sea. The county's final fabulous march of the season is the Sarasota Downtown Holiday Parade. The city of Sarasota also holds its own scintillating Boat Parade of Lights to welcome in the holidays. Heritage Holidays at Historic Spanish Point features living history vignettes throughout mid-December. Then the cheer of the season comes marching down Main Street in the Venice Holiday Parade.

January 2009


Democracy at the Five O Five O'clock Club through – Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 Every Thursday 10pm - 2am 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 366 5555 Democracy at the Five O'clock Club every Thursday



Al Fuller's Blues Jam at the Five O Five O'Clock Club through – Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 Every Monday 10pm - 2am Five O'Clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 366 5555 Al Fuller's Blues Jam at the Five O'clock Club



Identity Krisis Five O'clock Club through – Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 Every Tuesday 10pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 366 5555 Identity Krisis at the Five O'clock Club every Tuesday



3 Peace at the Five O through – Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 10pm - 2am 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 366 5555 3 Peace at the Five O'clock Club every Wednesday



Democracy at the Five O'clock Club Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, May. 6, 2009 10pm - 2am 1930 Hillview Street, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 366 5555 Democracy



Local Celebrity at the Five O through – Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 Every Sunday 10pm - 2am 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 366 5555 Local Celebrity at the Five O'clock Club every Sunday



LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday 5:00 PM - close Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street Sarasota 941.952.1036 THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.



Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS 5ONE6 BURNS through – Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009 Every Saturday 10:30-2am 516 Burns Lane Sarasota 941.906.1884 Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS!



Community Dance Class Fuzion Dance Artists through – Saturday, May. 23, 2009 Selected Saturdays, *8/23, 9/20, 10/3,11/22, 2/21, 3/21, 4/25, and 5/23 3:00PM - 4:00PM Franklin G. Berlin YMCA, 1075 South Euclid Avenue Sarasota no experience required - multigenerational



Jazz at Two Jazz Club of Sarasota through – Friday, May. 29, 2009 Every Friday through May 29, 2009 Bayfront Community Center, 803 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota Two hour live jazz concert featuring area musicians



Breakfast on The Circle Cork through – Sunday, May. 31, 2009 Saturday & Sunda 10am-2pm Cork, 29 N. Blvd. of the Presidents Sarasota 388-CORK Cork--the local secret for delicious weekend brunching at a price for the whole family!



Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition G.WIZ through – Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 Mon - Fri 10 am - 5pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun noon to 6 pm G.WIZ , 1001 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-309-4949 Artifact Exibit of the Titanic



Night Flyers and Day Trippers: Florida Moth Imagery by Joseph Scheer at the South Florida Museum The South Florida Museum through – Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 Museum hours The South Florida Museum, 201 10th St. West in Bradenton Near Sarasota 941-746-4131 Digital scanning technology allows for the examination of moths at a very high resolution.



Spotlight Kids seeking new members! Spotlight Kids! through – Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 Every thursday 4:30-7:30 Sarasota 941-400-2144 Spotlight Kids is an Elite Musical Theater Troupe for children ages 5-14.



Art Walk at Towles Court Towles Court through – Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 the third Friday of every month 6 - 10 PM Towles Court Sarasota 941-955-4546 (K. Butler Gallery) Towles Court Art Walk



Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum of Art The John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art through – Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 10 am - 5:30 pm The John & mabel Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota 941-358-3180 Over a hundred objects from the Brooklyn Museum's world renowned collection of ancient Egyptian art



Prix Fixe Theater Menu with Dessert Buffet at Currents Restaurant Currents Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Sarasota through – Sunday, Jun. 28, 2009 Daily 6:30 am til Midnight Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota 941.953.1234 $30 PRIX FIXE THEATER MENU Available before all Van Wezel and Asolo Rep Theatre



4th Annual National Juried Competition and Exhibition Katharine Butler Gallery through – Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 Katherine Butler Gallery Sarasota Katharine Butler Gallery seeks entries for 4th Annual National Juried Exhibition April 15-May 9, 2009.



Fresh Catch - You Catch It & We Cook It! Currents Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Sarasota through – Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2009 Daily 6:30 am - Midnight Currents Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota 941.953.1234 After Spending The Day Fishing, Our Culinary Team Will Be Delighted To Prepare Your Catch: Grilled, Blackened,



Historic Burns Square Artists' Market Historic Burns Square Artists' Market through – Saturday, May. 9, 2009 Every Saturday 10 am till 4:30 pm Corner of Pineapple & Laurel Sts., Historic Burns Square District, Corner Pineapple & Laurel Sts. Sarasota 941-927-6845 Local artists to display and sell creative items of mixed artistic media.



Drawing in Space: The Peninsula Project through – Saturday, May. 30, 2009 Sarasota International Sculptor John Henry Sets Dates for Unprecedented, Seven-City Florida Exhibition



Fashioning Kimono: Art Deco and Modernism in Japan through – Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 10 am - 5:30 pm The John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota 941-358-3180 Japanese Kimono Exhibit



"Escape the In-laws" Hotel Indigo Holiday Package Hotel Indigo through – Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 1223 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota Hotel Indigo Sarasota 1223 Boulevard of the Arts



FREE YOGA ON SIESTA BEACH AVANANDA through – Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009 every mon. wed. fri. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Siesta Public Beach, 948 Beach Road Sarasota 941-320-6693 Free Yoga On Siesta Beach, Everyone is Welcome to this ongong fun event



Phi Cafe Monday Lunch Special Hotel Indigo through – Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 Ongoing, every Monday Hotel Indigo Sarasota 1223 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota 941-487-3800 Buy one lunch from the Phi Cafe lunch menu and receive a second lunch of equal or lesser value free!



Sarasota Christian Baseball League Open Registration* Sarasota Christian Baseball League through – Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 9:00 a.m. Fruitville Park, 5151 Richardson Road, Sarasota, FL Sarasota 941-371-3438 Youth Co-Ed Baseball Open Registration



Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses exhibition Sarasota Visitor and HIstory Center through – Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday Visitor Information Center , 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-957-1877 Exhibit includes high quality reproductions of presentation and analysis drawings from the Paul Rudolph Archive



Ellen Kaiden and Sharyn Wolf Art Exhibition Katharine Butler Gallery through – Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 Tuesday – Saturday 11-4 pm/Friday 11-4 pm; 6-9 pm Towles Court-Katharine Butler Gallery, 1943 Morrill St. Sarasota 9419554546 This exhibition features two veteran gallery artists, watercolorist Ellen Kaiden and jeweler Sharyn Wolf.



PADI Seal Team for kids 8 and up Florida Underwater Sports Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 - Wednesday, Jan. 07, 2009 Every Wednesday at 4:30 PM 4:30 PM Florida Underwater Sports, 7670 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-870-4461 Fun pool experience for kids 8 and up



Happy Hour ½ Price Admission at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory through – Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 All general admission tickets will be half price from 3-5 p.m. daily during the entire months of January and February.



Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota Farmers Market through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 Every Saturday Morning 7am to 1pm Main & Lemon Sarasota 941-951-2656 Sarasota Farmers Market



Al Fuller's Blues Jam the Five O'clock Club through – Monday, Sep. 28, 2009 Every Monday 8.45pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota The best blues Jam in town!



Local Celebrity Band the Five O'clock Club through – Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 Every Sunday 10pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota Rockin Reggae Jam



The Cherry Bombs the Five O'clock Club through – Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 Every Tuesday 10pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota All your favorite classic rock ‘n roll cover songs.



Munchtime Musicales Sarasota Concert Association Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2009 12 noon - 1 pm David Cohen Hall, 709 Tamiami Trail N Sarasota Jazz Vocalist



SWEET BABY JAMES: A TRIBUTE TO JAMES TAYLOR* VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL Wednesday, Jan. 07, 2009 8PM Van Wezel Performing Art Hall, 777 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-953-3368 CLASSIC BITTERSWEET COUNTRY ROCK!!



3 Peace the Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2009 Every Wednesday 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 3 Peace who play a variety of music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and modern rock as well. www.myspace.com/threepeacebandrock



Beach Boys Tribute Show Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 7-9 p.m. Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave. Venice 941-861-5000 Surf's up with this Beach Boys tribute!



NEW! Science Cafe at the Cellar Lounge South Florida Museum Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 6:30 pm-8:30 pm The Cellar Lounge, 4307 26th Street West Near Sarasota 941-746-4131 The inaugural Science Cafe begins with "The Search for Extraterrestrial Life".



SURF"S UP! TRIBUTE TO THE BEACH BOYS VENICE COMMUNITY CENTER Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 7 pm - 9 PM Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave. Venice 941-861-1380 Phil Dirt presents SURF'S UP! This is a five-member musical show,



Venice Theater Stage 2: Reefer Madness the Musical Venice theater Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 - Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 Tues.-Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Musical Comedy



Mommy and Me at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 - Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 detailed schedule below 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mote Aquarium - Meet at the whale fountain at Aquarium Entrance, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.



ZZ NOT the Five O'clock Club Friday, Jan. 09, 2009 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota The ultimate ZZ TOP tribute band!



Fuzion Dance Artists - Season Concert Fuzion Dance Artists Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 8:00PM Fri. & Sat., 2:00PM on Sun. Historic Asolo Theater Sarasota 360-7399 Contemporary Dance Performance



Thunder by the Bay Bike Fest Friday, Jan. 09, 2009 - Sunday, Jan. 11, 2009 Michael's On East, Centennial Park and Main St Downtown Sarasota 941-371-8820 ext 1800 Festival Hotline Bike Show with lots of vendors, great food, live entertainment



Understanding Color Class Art Center Sarasota Friday, Jan. 09, 2009 - Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 Fridays 9am-12pm ART CENTER SARASOTA, 707 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-365-2032 Nationally recognized illustrator of 58 books and fine arts painter, Jean W. Morey, reviews basics of color theory



JAZZ CLUB OF SARASOTA WINTER CONCERT* Jazz Club of Sarasota Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 7:30 p.m. Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-366-1552 Jazz concert featuring renowned pianist Chihiro Yamanaka formerly with Diva Jazz Orchestra.



My Friend Scott the Five O'clock Club Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 10pm - 2am FiveO'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota Diverse fusion of music



Oscar Scherer 3rd Annual All Trails Hike Friends of Oscar Scherer Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 7:00 or 9:00 AM Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Trail Osprey 941-483-5956 It's A Walk In The Park



Southwest Florida Heritage Festival Crowley Museum and Nature Center Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 10 am - 4 pm Crowley Museum and Nature Center, 16405 Myakka Road Sarasota 941-322-1000 Pioneer Reenactors, Civil War Reenactors, Archery, Rock Climbing, Pony Rides and more



Winter Concert - Jazz Club of Sarasota Jazz Club of Sarasota Saturday, Jan. 10, 2009 Holley Hall , 709 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-366-1552 Jazz Concert featuring pianist Chihiro Yamanaka



An Evening of Learning and Fun with Ron Clark The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm Sarasota High School Auditorium, 1000 S. School Ave. Sarasota The Community Foundation of Sarasota County Proudly Presents an Evening with Ron Clark



Green World Cafe* Green Connection US Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 the second Monday of each month 7 pm to 9 pm Bayfront Community Center, 803 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-780-4342 The Secrets of Longevity and Vibrant Health



PILOBOLUS DANCE COMPANY * VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 8PM Van Wezel Performing Art Hall, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 UNIQUE AMERICAN ARTS ORGANIZATION



CME 23rd Annual Series Endocrinology and Rheumatology: The Most Useful Topics in Both Specialties American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Jan. 12, 2009 - Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



Books & Coffee: Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 10:30 AM Selby Public Library, 1331 1st Street Sarasota 941-365-5228 (Friends Office) Book Discussion of Chronicle of a Death Foretold by Gabriel Garcia Marquez



Galapagos Presentation Mote Marine Laboratory Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota Join Mote for a Galapagos Expedition – Seminar scheduled for January 13



Your Place In Space 4: Solar Systems South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 6:30pm-8pm South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium, Bradenton, 201 10th St West Near Sarasota 941-746-4131 Fourth in a series of six lecture/discussions on our place in space with Jeff Rodgers.



Tea and the Titanic Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 - Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 Sarasota Tea and the Titanic



Poe At The Crosley * The Powel Crosley Theatre Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 - Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 7:30 PM; 2:00PM January 16, 17, 18 The Powel Crosley Mansion, Seagate Drive and US 41 Sarasota 941 722-3244 Celebrate Poe's 200th Birthday at the Crosley.



Venice Theater: Escanaba in da Moonlight Venice Theater Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 - Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 Tues-Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenu Venice 941-488-1115 Comedy by Jeff Daniels



Ringling Town Hall: Madeleine Albright Ringling College Library Association Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 n/a Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-266-0479 MADELEINE ALBRIGHT, PRESIDENT MIKHAIL GORBACHEV, NEWT GINGRICH, DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN, AND DR. ROBERT BALLARD ENERGIZE RINGLING COL



Ringling Town Hall: Madeleine Albright Ringling College Library Association Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 n/a Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-266-0479 Ringling College Town Hall Lecture Series



Scoop Daddy's is BACK on St. Armands ScoopDaddy's on St. Armands Circle Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM ScoopDaddy's, 19C. N. Blvd. of Presidents Sarasota 941-388-1650 ScoopDaddy's grand reopening and ribbon cutting ceremony at their new location on St. Armands Circle



Dwyer and Franco Arts Exhibition Katharine Butler Gallery Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 - Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 Tuesday – Saturday 11-4 pm/Friday 11-4 pm; 6-9 pm Towles Court Arts District, 1943 Morrill St. Sarasota 9419554546 This exhibition features work by two outstanding Canadian artists, Tara Lynne Franco, who is new to the gallery and Ruth Dwyer



DUBLIN PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA* VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 8PM Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 IRISH AND CELTIC TRADITIONAL MUSIC



Orchid Lecture by Heather Hill Sarasota Garden Club Thursday, Jan. 15, 2009 7:00 pm Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-955-0875 Learn about orchids in the wild and how to care for your orchids.



Dog's Night Out 2009 Animal Rescue Coalition Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 Saks Fifth Avenue Sarasota Sarasota 9419571955 6th Annual Dog's Night Out at Saks Fifth Avenue



Soul Purpose the Five O'clock Club Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 10pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota The mysteries of the cosmos revealed in 4-minute danceable slices vine-ripened grooves,



Cirquesa - Dreamquest "A Magical and Exhilarating Circus Fantasy" Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 show times vary Under the Big Top, 851 Venetia Bay Blvd. Venice 941 323-1385 Cirquesa - Dreamquest



Wayne Wilmoth " American Landscape" Art Uptown Ga;;ery Friday, Jan. 16, 2009 - Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 Weekdays 11-5PM, Saturdays from 10 - 4pm 1367 Main Street Sarasota Three Dimensional Photography. Artist's reception Saturday ,January 24, 2009 from 6-8pm



ANIMALIA* VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 19:30AM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 ANIMATED CARVED FOAM CREATURES!!



MLK Breakfast Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 7-10 a.m. Laurel Park, 509 Collins Rd. Laurel 941-861-5000 Keep the dream alive while enjoying food and fellowship.



Sarasota Walk for Wishes Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Payne Park Sarasota SarasotaWalk for Wishes



The Boneshakers the Five O'clock Club Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota Florida's finest rockabilly act



Third Saturday Open House at Sarasota Succulents Garden Sarasota Succulent Society Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 9 a.m. till 12 noon Sarasota Succulent Society Gardens, 1310 38th St. Sarasota 941-924-2703 The Sarasota Succulent Society gardens, hidden away on the grounds of a 1938 depression era home is open for visitation and sale.



2009 Battle of Champions Gymnastics Halker's Gold Gymnastics Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009 - Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 Saturday, Jan 17 8:30am-8:30pm & Sunday, Jan 18 8:30am-2:30pm Sarasota Bradenton International Convention Center , 8005 15th Street East (East side of Airport) Sarasota 941.355.9161 Gymnastic Championships Event Featuring Competitors from US & Canada



22nd Annual Circus Ring of Fame Ring of Fame Foundation Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 12:30 - 4 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Key Sarasota 941-351-2775 (Jenny Anderson) Annual recognition of people who have amde a significant contribution to the circus



CORNELL GUNTER'S COASTERS, THE PLATTERS & THE MARVELETTES* VAN WEZEL Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 7:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 CLASSIC R&B GROUPS



Concert Bacalao Bar & Grill Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 - Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 Special Event 11:30pm till 3 Bacalao Bar & Grill, 1100 N. Tuttle Ave. Sarasota 941-580-1747 Xtreme to Perform at Bacalao



Venice Theater Concert Series: Late Nite Catechism Venice Theater Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 - Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 Sun. and Mon. at 8:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Off Broadway Comedy



Venice Theater Concert Series: Late Nite Catechism Venice Theater Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009 - Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 Sun. and Mon. at 8:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Off Broadway Comedy



CME 23rd Annual Series Emergency Medicine: Practicing According to the Evidence American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Jan. 19, 2009 - Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



GERSHWIN SINGS GERSHWIN* VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 7:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 N. TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 N. TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 SWEET POETIC AND AUDIBLE LYRICS



Senior Beach Walks Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 - Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2009 Every Wednesday, 1/21 - 3/25 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Rd. Sarasota 941-861-5000 Self-guided walk on beautiful Siesta Key Beach.



DAVID COPPERFIELD: AN INTIMATE EVENING OF GRAND ILLUSION * VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009 - Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 6:00 PM & 9:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 GRAND ILLUSION!



Preview Reception for Finders Keepers: Collectors and Collections South Florida Museum Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 6-8 pm South Florida Museum and Bishop Planetarium, Bradenton, 201 10th St West Near Sarasota 941-746-4131 New special exhibit at the South Florida Museum featuring selected private collections from area collectors.



Sarasota Soul Sensations the Five O'clock Club Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota Singing the sounds of Motown…the best of the Golden Age of Rhythm & Blues



Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Friday with Style St. Armand Circle Association Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 6 pm - 9 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Featured Jazz Artist this months: The Mike MacArthur Group



Ironwood Show at Mote Aquarium Mote Marine Laboratory Friday, Jan. 23, 2009 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Jean P. Hendry Conference Room at the Ann and Alfred Goldstein Marine Mammal Research and Rehabilitation Center, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 On Jan. 23-25, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mote will be hosting an Ironwood Show and sale.



Art of Fighting Mixed Martial Arts AOFMMA Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 3 Sarasota Live Mixed Martial Arts Robarts Arena



My Friend Scott the Five O'clock Club Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 10pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota Diverse fusion of music



Parents Night Out Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 5:30 -10:30 p.m. Longwood Park, 6050 Longwood Run Blvd. Sarasota 941-358-2855 Enjoy a night out with your significant other while our experience staff cares for your children ages 5 - 12.



Ringling Bridge Run VI‚ A Family Event Sarasota Family YMCA Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 6:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Start/Finish at Van Wezel Sarasota 941-955-8194 This is a premier four-mile road race and one-mile fun run followed by a family festival.



Sarasota Wine and Food Festival American Lung Association and SCVB Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 Southside Village at Hillview Street Sarasota 727 347-6133 Local restaurants will showcase their finest cuisine along with select vintages



2nd Annual Venice Craft Festival Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 - Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 10 am - 5 pm Downtown Venice, 220 Miami Ave W Venice 954-472-3755 Outdoor Craft Festival



Mentoring, Music, & Masterpieces Senior Friendship Center Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009 - Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 2 events 10-2pm Senior Friendship Center Sarasota 941-953-5965 The Mentoring, Music, and Masterpieces Event- Influence a student's life!



Chinese New Year/Grand Opening Asian Arts and Decor Teahouse Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 One day only 11:30 till 3 Fruitville Rd and Honore, 5437 Fruitville Road Sarasota 941-343-9727 Celebrate Chinese New Year and the Grand Opening of our new location. Starting at 11:30AM



39th Annual Devereaux-Kaiser Collector Car Meet Sunshine Region AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 Sunday, January 25, 2009 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM Westfield Sarasota Square in the parking lot adjacent to Dillards, 8201 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-924-5224 or 941-365-3756 Over 1200 vehicles, vintage 1984 and older, from all over Florida and neighboring states, will be on display.



THE DROWSY CHAPERONE* VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 7:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 N. TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 A MUSICAL WITHIN A COMEDY!



Venice Theater Concert Series: The Diamonds Venice Theater Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009 - Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 Sun, Jan 25 8:00 p.m., Mon. Jan. 26 at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Special Concert



Sarasota Concert Association Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 8 - 10 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-955-0040 Live Symphony Concert



CME 23rd Annual Series Pediatric Emergency Medicine: A Review and Update American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Jan. 26, 2009 - Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER ORCHESTRA WITH WYNTON MARSALIS * Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI Sarasota 15 LEADING JAZZ SOLOISTS



The 2009 Debate: Healthcare Reform* SILL Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009 10:30 am Players Theatre, 838 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-365-6404 Two leading healthcare researchers discuss their differing appraches to healthcare reform



Ringling Town Hall: Newt Gingrich Ringling College Library Association Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-266-0479 MADELEINE ALBRIGHT, PRESIDENT MIKHAIL GORBACHEV, NEWT GINGRICH, DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN, AND DR. ROBERT BALLARD ENERGIZE RINGLING COL



An Evening with Stephen J. Cannell The Jewish Housing Council Foundation Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009 5:00 p.m. $75/person--includes reception, dinner, one copy of ON THE GRIND, Q&A and signing Kobernick House, , 1951 N. Honore Ave, Sarasota 941-377-0781 JHCF is hosting Bestselling Author, Emmy Award Winning Writer and Producer, Stephen J. Cannell



An Evening with Sylvia Reed Theatre Odyssey Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 - Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2008 7:00 PM Crocker Memorial Church, 12th Street Sarasota 941-744-6858 A dramatic reading of well-known local playwright Sylvia Reed’s newest play, KINGFISHER.



Budapest Festival Orchestra, Ivan Fischer, Conductor Van Wezel Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 8:00 PM Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-953-3368 Box Office Performing Liszt, Brahms and Sarasate



Democracy at the Five O the Five O'clock Club Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota Democracy has been in the area for fifteen years bringing you the best of Reggae, Soca, R&B and Top 40.



New Music New College: Radical Tradition New College of Florida Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 8:00 PM Mildred Sainer Pavilion, 5313 Bay Shore Road Sarasota (941) 487-4155 This innovative series is a treasure for contemporary arts enthusiasts and features outstanding musicians.



The Fabulous Hub Caps and Sir Rod Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 - Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 7 - 10:30 p.m. Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave. Venice 941-861-5000 The Fabulous Hub Caps are back this time with two dates!



Women's International Film Festival Gulf Coast Chapter US National Committe for UNIFEM Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 - Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 Hollywood 20 - Regal Cinemas, 1993 Main St Sarasota (941) 284-1027 The UNIFEM film festival celebrates its 10th anniversary showcasing films by women directors from around the globe.



Sarasota Indian Festival Rex Begaye Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 - Sunday, Feb. 01, 2009 9am-6pm Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Trail Osprey 941-924-2784 Sarasota Indian Festival will bring together traditional Native American artists from all over North America



Anthony J and The Automatics the Five O'clock Club Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota One of Sarasota’s premier entertainers playing all your favorite tunes!



Books with Bites by Mote Library Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 3 - 6 p.m. Roland and Emily Abraham New Pass Room at Mote's Keating Marine Education Center, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Join Mote Laboratory for Books with Bites!



Free Wine Tasting at Tastebuds Gourmet Market & Wine Shop The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 The last Saturday of every month 5:00 - 7:00 pm Tastebuds Gourmet Market & Wine Shop at The Colony, 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 941-383-6464 x-2755 Come out to sip by the shore, watch the sun set over the Gulf and enjoy gourmet delights, try a fabulous array of wines



Sarasota County Seagrass Survey Training Sarasota County Government Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 Rain Date February 1 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Casey Key Fish House, 801 Blackburn Point Road, Osprey , 802 Blackburn Point Road Osprey 941-861-5000 Join us for hands-on training in the water. Volunteers will gather descriptions of seagrass beds in Sarasota’s bays during the mon



6th Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival St. Armands Merchant Association Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 - Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 10 am - 5:30 pm St. Armands Circle, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Outdoor Art Festival

February 2009


Democracy at the Five O'clock Club Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, May. 6, 2009 10pm - 2am 1930 Hillview Street, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 366 5555 Democracy



LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday 5:00 PM - close Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street Sarasota 941.952.1036 THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.



Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS 5ONE6 BURNS through – Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009 Every Saturday 10:30-2am 516 Burns Lane Sarasota 941.906.1884 Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS!



Community Dance Class Fuzion Dance Artists through – Saturday, May. 23, 2009 Selected Saturdays, *8/23, 9/20, 10/3,11/22, 2/21, 3/21, 4/25, and 5/23 3:00PM - 4:00PM Franklin G. Berlin YMCA, 1075 South Euclid Avenue Sarasota no experience required - multigenerational



Jazz at Two Jazz Club of Sarasota through – Friday, May. 29, 2009 Every Friday through May 29, 2009 Bayfront Community Center, 803 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota Two hour live jazz concert featuring area musicians



Breakfast on The Circle Cork through – Sunday, May. 31, 2009 Saturday & Sunda 10am-2pm Cork, 29 N. Blvd. of the Presidents Sarasota 388-CORK Cork--the local secret for delicious weekend brunching at a price for the whole family!



Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition G.WIZ through – Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 Mon - Fri 10 am - 5pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun noon to 6 pm G.WIZ , 1001 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-309-4949 Artifact Exibit of the Titanic



Spotlight Kids seeking new members! Spotlight Kids! through – Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 Every thursday 4:30-7:30 Sarasota 941-400-2144 Spotlight Kids is an Elite Musical Theater Troupe for children ages 5-14.



Art Walk at Towles Court Towles Court through – Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 the third Friday of every month 6 - 10 PM Towles Court Sarasota 941-955-4546 (K. Butler Gallery) Towles Court Art Walk



Prix Fixe Theater Menu with Dessert Buffet at Currents Restaurant Currents Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Sarasota through – Sunday, Jun. 28, 2009 Daily 6:30 am til Midnight Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota 941.953.1234 $30 PRIX FIXE THEATER MENU Available before all Van Wezel and Asolo Rep Theatre



4th Annual National Juried Competition and Exhibition Katharine Butler Gallery through – Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 Katherine Butler Gallery Sarasota Katharine Butler Gallery seeks entries for 4th Annual National Juried Exhibition April 15-May 9, 2009.



Fresh Catch - You Catch It & We Cook It! Currents Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Sarasota through – Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2009 Daily 6:30 am - Midnight Currents Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota 941.953.1234 After Spending The Day Fishing, Our Culinary Team Will Be Delighted To Prepare Your Catch: Grilled, Blackened,



Historic Burns Square Artists' Market Historic Burns Square Artists' Market through – Saturday, May. 9, 2009 Every Saturday 10 am till 4:30 pm Corner of Pineapple & Laurel Sts., Historic Burns Square District, Corner Pineapple & Laurel Sts. Sarasota 941-927-6845 Local artists to display and sell creative items of mixed artistic media.



Drawing in Space: The Peninsula Project through – Saturday, May. 30, 2009 Sarasota International Sculptor John Henry Sets Dates for Unprecedented, Seven-City Florida Exhibition



Fashioning Kimono: Art Deco and Modernism in Japan through – Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 10 am - 5:30 pm The John & Mabel Ringling Museum of Art, 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota 941-358-3180 Japanese Kimono Exhibit



FREE YOGA ON SIESTA BEACH AVANANDA through – Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009 every mon. wed. fri. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Siesta Public Beach, 948 Beach Road Sarasota 941-320-6693 Free Yoga On Siesta Beach, Everyone is Welcome to this ongong fun event



Phi Cafe Monday Lunch Special Hotel Indigo through – Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 Ongoing, every Monday Hotel Indigo Sarasota 1223 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota 941-487-3800 Buy one lunch from the Phi Cafe lunch menu and receive a second lunch of equal or lesser value free!



Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses exhibition Sarasota Visitor and HIstory Center through – Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday Visitor Information Center , 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-957-1877 Exhibit includes high quality reproductions of presentation and analysis drawings from the Paul Rudolph Archive



Happy Hour ½ Price Admission at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory through – Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 All general admission tickets will be half price from 3-5 p.m. daily during the entire months of January and February.



Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota Farmers Market through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 Every Saturday Morning 7am to 1pm Main & Lemon Sarasota 941-951-2656 Sarasota Farmers Market



Al Fuller's Blues Jam the Five O'clock Club through – Monday, Sep. 28, 2009 Every Monday 8.45pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota The best blues Jam in town!



3 Peace the Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2009 Every Wednesday 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 3 Peace who play a variety of music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and modern rock as well. www.myspace.com/threepeacebandrock



Venice Theater Stage 2: Reefer Madness the Musical Venice theater Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009 - Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 Tues.-Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Musical Comedy



Mommy and Me at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 - Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 detailed schedule below 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mote Aquarium - Meet at the whale fountain at Aquarium Entrance, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.



Understanding Color Class Art Center Sarasota Friday, Jan. 09, 2009 - Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 Fridays 9am-12pm ART CENTER SARASOTA, 707 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-365-2032 Nationally recognized illustrator of 58 books and fine arts painter, Jean W. Morey, reviews basics of color theory



Venice Theater: Escanaba in da Moonlight Venice Theater Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2009 - Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 Tues-Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenu Venice 941-488-1115 Comedy by Jeff Daniels



Dwyer and Franco Arts Exhibition Katharine Butler Gallery Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009 - Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 Tuesday – Saturday 11-4 pm/Friday 11-4 pm; 6-9 pm Towles Court Arts District, 1943 Morrill St. Sarasota 9419554546 This exhibition features work by two outstanding Canadian artists, Tara Lynne Franco, who is new to the gallery and Ruth Dwyer



Senior Beach Walks Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 - Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2009 Every Wednesday, 1/21 - 3/25 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Rd. Sarasota 941-861-5000 Self-guided walk on beautiful Siesta Key Beach.



Sarasota Indian Festival Rex Begaye Friday, Jan. 30, 2009 - Sunday, Feb. 01, 2009 9am-6pm Oscar Scherer State Park, 1843 S. Tamiami Trail Osprey 941-924-2784 Sarasota Indian Festival will bring together traditional Native American artists from all over North America



6th Annual St. Armands Circle Art Festival St. Armands Merchant Association Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 - Sunday, Feb. 1, 2009 10 am - 5:30 pm St. Armands Circle, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Outdoor Art Festival



Venice Theater Concert Series: Sounds of Harry James and the Andrews Sisters Venice Theater Monday, Feb. 2, 2009 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Great Musical Tribute!



DRUMLINE LIVE VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Monday, Feb. 02, 2009 - Tuesday, Feb. 03, 2009 7:30 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 BLACK MARCHING BAND TRADITION



CME ‚23rd Annual Series Geriatrics: A Primary Care Approach to the Aging Population American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Feb. 02, 2009 - Friday, Feb. 06, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



"Aloe & Agave & Convergence" Talk at the Sarasota Garden Club Sarasota Succulent Society Tuesday, Feb. 03, 2009 7:30 p.m. till 9 p.m. Avenue of the Arts, Avenue of the Arts Sarasota 941-924-2703 Sarasota Succulent Society invites you to a talk entitled Aloe & Agave & Convergence.



Palm Grove Quilt & Craft Show & Sale Palm Grove Mennonite Church Wednesday, Feb. 04, 2009 - Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 8AM-5PM Sat. 8Am - Noon Palm Grove Mennonite Church, 1087 Beneva Road Sarasota 941 955-2187 Quilt & Craft Show



Munich Symphony, Philippe Entremont, Conductor and Pianist Van Wezel Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 8:00 PM Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-953-3368 Box Office Philippe Entremont plays Beethoven



Brown Bag Concerts Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 - Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009 Thursdays, 2/5 - 3/26 12 -1 p.m. Philippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota 941-861-5000 Free concerts during lunchtime!



Democracy at the Five O the Five O'clock Club Friday, Feb. 06, 2009 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota Democracy has been in the area for fifteen years bringing you the best of Reggae, Soca, R&B and Top 40.



ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Friday, Feb. 06, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 KING OF ROMANCE!



Fashon Show Luncheon Sarasota Garden Club Friday, Feb. 06, 2009 11:00 am The Meadows Country Club, 3101 Longmeadow Sarasota 941-955-0875 Our annual Fashion Show Luncheon will be held at the Meadows Country Club.



Nokomis Beach Sunset Walk Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 5 - 6 p.m. Nokomis Beach, 100 Casey Key Rd. Nokomis 941-861-5000 Get exercise and enjoy the sunset as you walk beautiful Nokomis Beach.



Venice Theater Stage 2: BINGO the Musical Venice Theater Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 - Sunday, Mar. 8, 2009 Tues.- Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Musical Comedy



Bay Wise Kayak Tours Sarasota Bay Estuary Program Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 9am to 12pm Sarasota Bay Sarasota 941-955-8085 Bay Wise Kayak Tours are Back for Another Year! Join Sarasota Bay Estuary Program for a FREE Educational Paddle Around the Bay.



Fido Fest Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 12 -2 p.m. Woodmere Park, 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd. Venice 941-861-5000 Dog festival at the paw park!



JAZZ CLUB OF SARASOTA WINTER CONCERT FEATURING MARLENE VER PLANCK Jazz Club of Sarasota Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 7:30 p.m. Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-366-1552 Jazz Concert featuring vocalist Marlene VerPlanck



The Boneshakers the Five O'clock Club Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota The Boneshakers are Florida's finest rockabilly act. A high energy band with the look and the licks to keep you dancing all night



Tosca / Giacomo Puccini Sarasota Opera House Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 4:00 PM Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 The tempestuous diva Floria Tosca tries to defend her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, against the machinations of the evil Baron S



15th Annual Siesta Fiesta Craft Fair Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 - Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 10 am - 5pm Siesta Key Village, 5124 Ocean Blvd Siesta Key Outdoor Craft Fair



Janine Hoffman, "Sports Through the Colored Pensil Saturday, Feb. 7, 2009 - Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 Weekdays 11 -5pm Saturdays 10 -4pm 1367 Main Street Sarasota 941 955-5409 Sport heroes seen through the artist's eye and captured with masterful pensil drawings



Mote Island Quest - Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 detailed schedule below 1 - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mote’s newest educational program, Island Quest is designed to bring out the young scientist in kids ages 8-11.



History Day in the Park Historical Society of Sarasota County Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009 10:00 AM Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941 366-1323 Full day of family fun.



SWEENEY TODD VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Sunday, Feb. 08, 2009 7:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 MUSIC & LYRICS BY MULTIPLE TONY AWARD WINNING STEPHEN SONDHEIM



Ringling Town Hall: Doris Kearns Goodwin Ringling College Library Association Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 n/a Van Wezel Performing Art Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-266-0479 MADELEINE ALBRIGHT, PRESIDENT MIKHAIL GORBACHEV, NEWT GINGRICH, DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN, AND DR. ROBERT BALLARD ENERGIZE RINGLING COL



CME 23rd Annual Series : Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine: An Update and Review American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Feb. 09, 2009 - Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



CME ‚Äì 23rd Annual Series ‚Äì Critical Care and Pulmonary Medicine: An Update and Review American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 - Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



West Coast Super Senior Grand Prix Tennis Tournament Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Monday, Feb. 9, 2009 - Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 Event occurs daily, 2/9 - 14 9 a.m - 5 p.m. Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Ln. Sarasota 941-861-5000 USTA sanctioned men's tennis tournament.



Mote Marine Laboratory's Special Lecture Series Mote Marine Laboratory Monday, Feb. 09, 2009 - Monday, Mar. 16, 2009 every Monday at 7:30 7:30 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory’s Immersion Cinema, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Join Mote during the annual Special Lecture Series.



Books & Coffee: Blink by Malcolm Gladwell Selby Public Library Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 10:30 AM Selby Public Library, 1331 1st Street Sarasota 941-365-5228 (Friends Office) Book discussion "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell reviewed by Dr. Emanuel Tanay



Sarasota Concert Association Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 8 - 10 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-955-0040 Live Symphony Concert



Tosca - Sarasota Opera Sarasota Opera Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2009 8:00 PM Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota 941-366-8450 The tempestuous diva Floria Tosca tries to defend her lover Cavaradossi against the machinations of the evil Baron Scarpia.



Munchtime Musicales Sarasota Concert Association Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 12 noon - 1 pm David Cohen Hall, 709 Tamiami Trail N Sarasota Trumpet & Tuba Concert



THE TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009 7:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA NOW LED BY BUDDY MORROW



KENNY RODGERS VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 EARNED 20 PLATINUM ALBUMS



BOBBY VINTON VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 MULTI-TALENTED MUSICIAN, SINGER AND ACTOR



Twinkle at the Five O the Five O'clock Club Friday, Feb. 13, 2009 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota Twinkle sings the blues with extraordinary feeling, from Aretha to Janis.



BEN VEREEN VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 8:00 P M VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 CELEBRATE VALENTINE'S DAY !



Ferraris on the Circle Florida Region of Ferrari Owners Club Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 10 am St. Armands Circle, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 (St. Armands Circle Assoc) Kick-Off event for the Ferrari Season



My Friend Scott the Five O'clock Club Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota a diverse fusion of music



Parents Night Out Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. Longwood Park, 6050 Longwood Run Blvd. Sarasota 941-358-2855 Enjoy a night out with your significant other while our experience staff cares for your children ages 5 - 12.



Say I Do Again--Siesta Key Beach Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 6 - 8 p.m. Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Rd. Sarasota 941-861-5000 Celebrate a renewal of marriage vows on beautiful Siesta Key Beach.



Say I Do Again--Woodmere Park Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 6 - 8 p.m. Woodmere Park, 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd. Venice 941-861-5000 Celebrate a renewal of marriage vows.



Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Friday with Style St. Armand Circle Association Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 6 pm - 9 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Featured Jazz Artist this months: Allon Sams



The Elixir of Love / Gaetano Donizetti Sarasota Opera House Saturday, Feb. 14, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 When the landowner Adina won‚Äôt pay attention to him, Nemorino buys a magic love potion from the traveling quack Dr. Dulcamara in o



ABC 7 Sarasota Grouper Marathon Sarasota Marathon Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 6 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PO Box 50451 Sarasota 941.312.4955 The 4th Annual ABC 7 Sarasota Grouper Marathon and Half Marathon, 6 a.m. start from the historic Ringling Museum.



Tosca / Giacomo Puccini Sarasota Opera House Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 1:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 The tempestuous diva Floria Tosca tries to defend her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, against the machinations of the evil Baron S



UNFORGETABLE EVENING WITH NATALIE COLE VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Sunday, Feb. 15, 2009 5:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 SUPPORT THE VAN WEZEL EDUCATION PROGRAM



JOHNNY MATHIS VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 EXTRAORDINARY!!



CME 23rd Annual Series Pediatric Emergency Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 - Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



The Elixir of Love / Gaetano Donizetti Sarasota Opera House Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 When the landowner Adina won‚Äôt pay attention to him, Nemorino buys a magic love potion from the traveling quack Dr. Dulcamara in o



The Venice Italian Festival and Carnival Italian American Club of Venice Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 - Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 TBA Venice Municipal Airport Festival Grounds, Airport Road Venice 941-493-6344 (Italian American Club)



Venice Theater Main Stage: The Sound of Music Venice Theater Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 - Sunday, Mar. 15, 2009 Tues. thru Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Family Musical



HUBBARD STREET DANCE, CHICAGO VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 BREATHTAKING CHOREOGRAPHY!



Tosca Sarasota Opera Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 8:00 PM Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota 941-366-8450 The tempestuous diva Floria Tosca tries to defend her lover Cavaradossi against the machinations of the evil Baron Scarpia.



Sarasota Concert Association Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 8 - 10 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-955-0040 Live Symphony Concert



The Elixir of Love / Gaetano Donizetti Sarasota Opera House Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 When the landowner Adina won‚Äôt pay attention to him, Nemorino buys a magic love potion from the traveling quack Dr. Dulcamara in o



4th Annual "Drive for Life" Charity Golf Tournament Sarasota Coalition on Substance Abuse Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 1pm Bent Tree Country Club, 4700 Bent Tree Blvd Sarasota The Sarasota Coalition on Substance Abuse is hosting our 4th Annual "Drive for Life" Charity Golf Tournament



The Mitch Clark Band the Five O'clock Club Friday, Feb. 20, 2009 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota Rockin' Chicago style Blues and Rock Band



JAZZ CLUB OF SARASOTA WINTER CONCERT Jazz Club of Sarasota Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 7:30 p.m. Holley Hall, 709 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-366-1552 Jazz concert featuring The Dan McMillion Band



L'Amico Fritz Sarasota Opera House Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The wealthy bachelor landowner Fritz bets his friends that he will never marry, but he falls for the charms of the peasant girl Su



The Boneshakers the Five O'clock Club Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota Florida's finest rockabilly act



21st Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts Artfestival.com Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 - Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 10 am - 5 pm Downtown Sarasota, Main Street between Orange and 5 Points Sarasota Outdoor Art Festival



Winterfest at the Phillippi Estate Park Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, Feb. 21, 2009 - Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota 941-861-5000 Large arts and crafts show featuring artists from around the country.



The Elixir of Love / Gaetano Donizetti Sarasota Opera House Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 1:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 When the landowner Adina won‚Äôt pay attention to him, Nemorino buys a magic love potion from the traveling quack Dr. Dulcamara in o



Tosca Sarasota Opera Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 8:00 PM Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota 941-366-8450 The tempestuous diva Floria Tosca tries to defend her lover Cavaradossi against the machinations of the evil Baron Scarpia.



Venice Theater Concert Series: Red, Hot and Blue Venice Theater Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009 - Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 Sun. Feb. 22 at 8:00 p.m., Mon. Feb. 23 at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Special Concert 3 Performances



RUSSIAN NATIONAL BALLET THEATER VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 - Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 CINDERELLA ON 23RD AND SWAN LAKE ON THE 24TH



CME 's 23rd Annual Series Emergency Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach to Adult Care American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Feb. 23, 2009 - Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Bld of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



L'Amico Fritz Sarasota Opera House Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The wealthy bachelor landowner Fritz bets his friends that he will never marry, but he falls for the charms of the peasant girl Su



New York Philharmonic Van Wezel Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 8:00 PM Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-953-3368 Box Office NY Philharmonic playing Berlioz, Schumann and Beethoven



The Elixir of Love / Gaetano Donizetti Sarasota Opera House Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 When the landowner Adina won‚Äôt pay attention to him, Nemorino buys a magic love potion from the traveling quack Dr. Dulcamara in o



L'AmicoFritz Sarasota Opera House Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The wealthy bachelor landowner Fritz bets his friends that he will never marry, but he falls for the charms of the peasant girl Su



COPY Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Friday with Style St. Armand Circle Association Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 6 pm - 9 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Featured Jazz Artist this months: Allon Sams



Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 7-9 p.m. Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave. Venice For ticket sales and information, call 941-861-1380. Relive the unique voice of Frankie Valli.



LET'S HANG ON - FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS TRIBUTE SHOW Venice Community Center Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 7:00 pm Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave. Venice 941-861-1380 Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons tribute Show



LOVE LETTERS STARRING BARBARA EDEN & HAL LINDEN VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 8:00 P M VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 EVOCATIVE, TOUCHING AND FREQUENTLY FUNNY!



New Music New College: Crossroads New College of Florida Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 8:00 PM Caples Fine Arts Complex, 5313 Bay Shore Road Sarasota (941) 487-4155 This innovative series is a treasure for contemporary arts enthusiasts and features outstanding musicians.



Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Friday with Style St. Armand Circle Association Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 6 pm - 9 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Featured Jazz Artist this months: Allon Sams



Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Friday with Style St. Armand Circle Association Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 6 pm - 9 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Featured Jazz Artist this months: Allon Sams



Three By Three Theatre Odyssey Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 - Sunday, Mar. 08, 2009 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday; 2:00 PM on Sunday Crocker Memorial Church, 12th Street, just east of N. Tamiami Tr (US Rte 41) Sarasota 941-744-6858 Three playwrights popular with Theatre Odyssey audiences, Larry Hamm, Mike Phelan and Sylvia Reed share three each of their plays.



Free Wine Tasting at Tastebuds Gourmet Market & Wine Shop Tastebuds Gourmet Market & Wine Shop at The Colony Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 The last Saturday of every month 5:00 - 7:00 pm The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, 1620 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key 941-383-6464 x-2755 Come out to sip by the shore, watch the sun set over the Gulf and enjoy gourmet delights, try a fabulous array of wines



MARDI GRAS MAMBO: THE NEVILLE BROTHERS, DR. JOHN & THE LOWER 9-11 VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 TRIBUTE TO NEW ORLEANS R&B

March 2009


Democracy at the Five O'clock Club Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, May. 6, 2009 10pm - 2am 1930 Hillview Street, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 366 5555 Democracy



LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday 5:00 PM - close Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street Sarasota 941.952.1036 THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.



Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS 5ONE6 BURNS through – Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009 Every Saturday 10:30-2am 516 Burns Lane Sarasota 941.906.1884 Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS!



Community Dance Class Fuzion Dance Artists through – Saturday, May. 23, 2009 Selected Saturdays, *8/23, 9/20, 10/3,11/22, 2/21, 3/21, 4/25, and 5/23 3:00PM - 4:00PM Franklin G. Berlin YMCA, 1075 South Euclid Avenue Sarasota no experience required - multigenerational



Jazz at Two Jazz Club of Sarasota through – Friday, May. 29, 2009 Every Friday through May 29, 2009 Bayfront Community Center, 803 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota Two hour live jazz concert featuring area musicians



Breakfast on The Circle Cork through – Sunday, May. 31, 2009 Saturday & Sunda 10am-2pm Cork, 29 N. Blvd. of the Presidents Sarasota 388-CORK Cork--the local secret for delicious weekend brunching at a price for the whole family!



Art Walk at Towles Court Towles Court through – Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 the third Friday of every month 6 - 10 PM Towles Court Sarasota 941-955-4546 (K. Butler Gallery) Towles Court Art Walk



Prix Fixe Theater Menu with Dessert Buffet at Currents Restaurant Currents Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Sarasota through – Sunday, Jun. 28, 2009 Daily 6:30 am til Midnight Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota 941.953.1234 $30 PRIX FIXE THEATER MENU Available before all Van Wezel and Asolo Rep Theatre



Fresh Catch - You Catch It & We Cook It! Currents Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Sarasota through – Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2009 Daily 6:30 am - Midnight Currents Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota 941.953.1234 After Spending The Day Fishing, Our Culinary Team Will Be Delighted To Prepare Your Catch: Grilled, Blackened,



Historic Burns Square Artists' Market Historic Burns Square Artists' Market through – Saturday, May. 9, 2009 Every Saturday 10 am till 4:30 pm Corner of Pineapple & Laurel Sts., Historic Burns Square District, Corner Pineapple & Laurel Sts. Sarasota 941-927-6845 Local artists to display and sell creative items of mixed artistic media.



Drawing in Space: The Peninsula Project through – Saturday, May. 30, 2009 Sarasota International Sculptor John Henry Sets Dates for Unprecedented, Seven-City Florida Exhibition



FREE YOGA ON SIESTA BEACH AVANANDA through – Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009 every mon. wed. fri. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Siesta Public Beach, 948 Beach Road Sarasota 941-320-6693 Free Yoga On Siesta Beach, Everyone is Welcome to this ongong fun event



Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses exhibition Sarasota Visitor and HIstory Center through – Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday Visitor Information Center , 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-957-1877 Exhibit includes high quality reproductions of presentation and analysis drawings from the Paul Rudolph Archive



Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota Farmers Market through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 Every Saturday Morning 7am to 1pm Main & Lemon Sarasota 941-951-2656 Sarasota Farmers Market



Al Fuller's Blues Jam the Five O'clock Club through – Monday, Sep. 28, 2009 Every Monday 8.45pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota The best blues Jam in town!



3 Peace the Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2009 Every Wednesday 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 3 Peace who play a variety of music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and modern rock as well. www.myspace.com/threepeacebandrock



Mommy and Me at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 - Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 detailed schedule below 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mote Aquarium - Meet at the whale fountain at Aquarium Entrance, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.



Senior Beach Walks Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 - Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2009 Every Wednesday, 1/21 - 3/25 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Siesta Key Beach, 948 Beach Rd. Sarasota 941-861-5000 Self-guided walk on beautiful Siesta Key Beach.



Brown Bag Concerts Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009 - Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009 Thursdays, 2/5 - 3/26 12 -1 p.m. Philippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota 941-861-5000 Free concerts during lunchtime!



Venice Theater Stage 2: BINGO the Musical Venice Theater Friday, Feb. 6, 2009 - Sunday, Mar. 8, 2009 Tues.- Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Musical Comedy



Mote Island Quest - Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 detailed schedule below 1 - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mote’s newest educational program, Island Quest is designed to bring out the young scientist in kids ages 8-11.



Mote Marine Laboratory's Special Lecture Series Mote Marine Laboratory Monday, Feb. 09, 2009 - Monday, Mar. 16, 2009 every Monday at 7:30 7:30 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory’s Immersion Cinema, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Join Mote during the annual Special Lecture Series.



Venice Theater Main Stage: The Sound of Music Venice Theater Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009 - Sunday, Mar. 15, 2009 Tues. thru Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Family Musical



Three By Three Theatre Odyssey Friday, Feb. 27, 2009 - Sunday, Mar. 08, 2009 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday; 2:00 PM on Sunday Crocker Memorial Church, 12th Street, just east of N. Tamiami Tr (US Rte 41) Sarasota 941-744-6858 Three playwrights popular with Theatre Odyssey audiences, Larry Hamm, Mike Phelan and Sylvia Reed share three each of their plays.



Jazz in the Park Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Sunday, Mar. 1, 2009 12 - 4 p.m. Phillippi Estate Park, 5500 S. Tamiami Trl. Sarasota 941-861-5000 Annual concert by the Jazz Club of Sarasota



L'Amico Fritz Sarasota Opera House Sunday, Mar. 01, 2009 1:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The wealthy bachelor landowner Fritz bets his friends that he will never marry, but he falls for the charms of the peasant girl Su



THE MUSIC OF STEPHEN SCHWARTZ AND FRIENDS VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Sunday, Mar. 01, 2009 7:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 DYNAMIC BROADWAY STARS



Venice Theater's Concert Series: I'm A Boomer Baby Venice Theater Sunday, Mar. 1, 2009 - Monday, Mar. 2, 2009 Sun and Mon 8:00 p.m. Corner of U.S. Business and West Tampa Avenue, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Dan Riley One Man Show



SARASOTA JAZZ FESTIVAL Sunday, Mar. 1, 2009 - Saturday, Mar. 7, 2009 Sarasota Sarasota 941-366-1552 Weeklong Jazz Festival



CME's 23rd Annual Series: Radiology for the Non-Radiologist American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Mar. 02, 2009 - Friday, Mar. 06, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



Jacqueline Woolf, "No limits, Finding New Direction in Watercolor Art Uptown Ga;;ery Monday, Mar. 2, 2009 - Monday, Mar. 16, 2009 Weekdays 11-5pm, Saturdays 10 - 4pm 1367 Main Street Sarasota 941-955-5409 Watercolors taken to a new direction



Ringling Town Hall: Dr. Robert Ballad Ringling College Library Association Tuesday, Mar. 3, 2009 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-266-0479 MADELEINE ALBRIGHT, PRESIDENT MIKHAIL GORBACHEV, NEWT GINGRICH, DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN, AND DR. ROBERT BALLARD ENERGIZE RINGLING COL



The 2009 Debate: Global Warming - Reality or Fantasy? * SILL Tuesday, Mar. 03, 2009 10AM Sarasota 2PM Venice Players Theatre, 838 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-365-6404 Dr. David Gallo and Dr. Patrick Michaels discuss the scientific consensus on global warming.



CATSKILLS ON BROADWAY VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Wednesday, Mar. 04, 2009 7:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 LAUGH-A-MINUTE GUYS!



Spring Into Spring Jam Sessions Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2009 - Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2009 Every Wednesday, 3/4 - 3/25 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th St. Sarasota 941-861-5000 Weekly music, games and outside activities



DICK HYMAN AND FRIENDS VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Thursday, Mar. 05, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 MANY GREAT JAZZ MUSICIANS!



Sarasota Concert Association Friday, Mar. 6, 2009 8 - 10 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-955-0040 Live Symphony Concert



Tosca Sarasota Opera Friday, Mar. 6, 2009 8:00 PM Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota 941-366-8450 The tempestuous diva Floria Tosca tries to defend her lover Cavaradossi against the machinations of the evil Baron Scarpia.



The Artwork of John Lennon St. Armands Circle Assoc Friday, Mar. 06, 2009 - Sunday, Mar. 08, 2009 Fri 12 noon - 9 pm, Sat 11 am - 7 pm and Sun 11 am - 6 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Key Sarasota 941-388-1554 John Lennon's artwork



Don Carlos Sarasota Opera House Saturday, Mar. 7, 2009 7:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 Against a background of Renaissance Spain dominated by the Inquisition, this epic work is one of Verdi‚Äôs masterpieces.



8th Annual Downtown Venice Art Classic Saturday, Mar. 7, 2009 - Sunday, Mar. 8, 2009 10 am - 5 pm Downtown Venice, West Venice Avenue Venice Outdoor Art Festival



L'Amico Fritz Sarasota Opera House Sunday, Mar. 08, 2009 1:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The wealthy bachelor landowner Fritz bets his friends that he will never marry, but he falls for the charms of the peasant girl Su



The Elixir of Love / Gaetano Donizetti Sarasota Opera House Sunday, Mar. 8, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 When the landowner Adina won‚Äôt pay attention to him, Nemorino buys a magic love potion from the traveling quack Dr. Dulcamara in o



Venice Theater Concert Series: The Kingston Trio Venice Theater Sunday, Mar. 8, 2009 - Monday, Mar. 9, 2009 Sun. 8:00 p.m., Mon. 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Kingston Trio Live!



FOOTLOOSE -- 10TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Monday, Mar. 09, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 YOUTHFUL SPIRIT, DAZZLING DANCE AND ELECTRIFYING MUSIC!



CME's 23rd Annual Series: Pediatric Emergency Medicine: A Review and Update American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Mar. 09, 2009 - Friday, Mar. 13, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



Books & Coffee: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Selby Public Library Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2009 10:30 AM Selby Public Library, 1331 1st Avenue Sarasota 941-365-5228 (Friends Office) Book Discussion: Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, reviewed by Dr. Martin Tucker



Boston Pops Esplanade, Tribute to Oscar and Tony Van Wezel Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2009 8:00 PM Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-953-3368 Box Office Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops salute music from the glitz and glamour of the Academy Awards' Oscar and Tony



Don Carlos Sarasota Opera House Tuesday, Mar. 10, 2009 7:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 Against a background of Renaissance Spain dominated by the Inquisition, this epic work is one of Verdi‚Äôs masterpieces.



L'Amico Fritz Sarasota Opera House Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The wealthy bachelor landowner Fritz bets his friends that he will never marry, but he falls for the charms of the peasant girl Su



Munchtime Musicales Sarasota Concert Association Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2009 Wednesdays once a month 12 noon - 1 pm David Cohen Hall, 709 Tamiami Trail N Sarasota Violin & piano recital



Tosca / Giacomo Puccini Sarasota Opera House Thursday, Mar. 12, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The tempestuous diva Floria Tosca tries to defend her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, against the machinations of the evil Baron S



Sarasota Concert Association Friday, Mar. 13, 2009 8 - 10 pm Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-955-0040 Chamber Music Concert



The Elixir of Love / Gaetano Donizetti Sarasota Opera House Friday, Mar. 13, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 When the landowner Adina won‚Äôt pay attention to him, Nemorino buys a magic love potion from the traveling quack Dr. Dulcamara in o



Sarasota County Fair Friday, Mar. 13, 2009 - Sunday, Mar. 22, 2009 9 am - 5 pm Sarasota Fair Grounds, 3000 Ringling Blvd Sarasota 941-365-0818 Agricultural Fair



L'Amico Fritz Sarasota Opera House Saturday, Mar. 14, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The wealthy bachelor landowner Fritz bets his friends that he will never marry, but he falls for the charms of the peasant girl Su



Starry Night Saturday, Mar. 14, 2009 5:00 PM Crowley Museum & Nature Center, 16405 Myakka Road Sarasota 941-322-1000



Tosca / Giacomo Puccini Sarasota Opera House Saturday, Mar. 14, 2009 1:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The tempestuous diva Floria Tosca tries to defend her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, against the machinations of the evil Baron S



Don Carlos Sarasota Opera House Sunday, Mar. 15, 2009 1:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 Against a background of Renaissance Spain dominated by the Inquisition, this epic work is one of Verdi‚Äôs masterpieces.



Venice Theater Special Concert: Patti Highland Venice Theater Sunday, Mar. 15, 2009 Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Listen to the Sounds of Patti Highland



CME's 23rd Annual Series: Internal Medicine: A Clinical Update American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Mar. 16, 2009 - Friday, Mar. 20, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



LEAHY -- CELEBRATE ST. PATRICK'S DAY VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 PURE, AUTHENTIC, INVIGORATING IRISH MUSIC



Tosca / Giacomo Puccini Sarasota Opera House Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The tempestuous diva Floria Tosca tries to defend her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, against the machinations of the evil Baron S



Venice Theater Special Main Stage Performance: Silver Foxes Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2009 - Sunday, Mar. 22, 2009 Wed. thru Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Our Own Silver Foxes Live on Stage!



Charo in Concert Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Thursday, Mar. 19, 2009 7-9 p.m. Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave. Venice For ticket sales and information, please call 941-861-1380. Concert by an icon of the flamenco guitar



Don Carlos Sarasota Opera House Thursday, Mar. 19, 2009 7:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 Against a background of Renaissance Spain dominated by the Inquisition, this epic work is one of Verdi‚Äôs masterpieces.



Tosca / Giacomo Puccini Sarasota Opera House Friday, Mar. 20, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The tempestuous diva Floria Tosca tries to defend her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, against the machinations of the evil Baron S



Best In Show Gala 2009 Animal Rescue Coalition Saturday, Mar. 21, 2009 6:30 PM Michael's on East, 1212 S. East Avenue Sarasota 9419571955 Best In Show Gala 2009



Chilllounge Night Saturday, Mar. 21, 2009 6 - 11 PM Palm Avenue Sarasota Turning Palm Avenue into and exotic lounge under the stars.



L'Amico Fritz Sarasota Opera House Saturday, Mar. 21, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The wealthy bachelor landowner Fritz bets his friends that he will never marry, but he falls for the charms of the peasant girl Su



Party on the Pass – Save the Date! Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Mar. 21, 2009 6 p.m. Mote Aquarium Courtyard, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Save the date for this year's Party on the Pass!



Sarasota Highland Games & Celtic Festival Scottish Heritage Society of Sarasota, Inc. Saturday, Mar. 21, 2009 9 am to 5 pm Venice Airport Grounds, Airport Road Sarasota 941-342-0509 Celtic Music, Food, Dancing, Athletics, Kids Corner, More!



The Elixir of Love / Gaetano Donizetti Sarasota Opera House Saturday, Mar. 21, 2009 1:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 When the landowner Adina won‚Äôt pay attention to him, Nemorino buys a magic love potion from the traveling quack Dr. Dulcamara in o



Don Carlos Sarasota Opera House Sunday, Mar. 22, 2009 1:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 Against a background of Renaissance Spain dominated by the Inquisition, this epic work is one of Verdi‚Äôs masterpieces.



PAUL ANKA -- CLASSIC SONGS, MY WAY VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Sunday, Mar. 22, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-95A3-3368 FABULOUS AND ROMANTIC EVENING!



Ringling Town Hall: President Mikhail Gorbachev Monday, Mar. 23, 2009 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N.Tamiami Tr Sarasota 941-266-0479 MADELEINE ALBRIGHT, PRESIDENT MIKHAIL GORBACHEV, NEWT GINGRICH, DORIS KEARNS GOODWIN, AND DR. ROBERT BALLARD ENERGIZE RINGLING COL



CME's 23rd Annual Series: Infectious Diseases: Adult Issues in the Outpatient and Inpatient Settings American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Mar. 23, 2009 - Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



BROADWAY MUSICAL -- JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 ORIGINAL GROUNDBREAKING PRODUCTION!



Jesus Christ Superstar Van Wezel Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2009 8:00 PM Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-953-3368 Box Office Starring Ted Neeley and Corey Clover



Don Carlos Sarasota Opera House Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2009 7:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 Against a background of Renaissance Spain dominated by the Inquisition, this epic work is one of Verdi‚Äôs masterpieces.



Hemingway At The Crosley The Powel Crosley Theatre Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2009 - Friday, Apr. 3, 2009 7:30 PM; 2:00PM March 27 & April 3 The Powel Crosley Mansion, Seagate Drive and US 41 Sarasota 941 722-3244 Gwendolyn Crosley invites Ernest Hemingway into her home for some of his best-loved works



MICHAEL FEINSTEIN'S SALUTE TO THE STARS OF MGM, HOSTED BY ROBERT OSBORNE, WITH SPECIAL GUEST STARS ARLENE DAHL, AND VIC DAMONE VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009 7:30 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 JOYOUS TRIBUTE TO THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS



Tosca / Giacomo Puccini Sarasota Opera House Thursday, Mar. 26, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The tempestuous diva Floria Tosca tries to defend her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, against the machinations of the evil Baron S



Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Friday with Style St. Armand Circle Association Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 6 pm - 9 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Featured Jazz Artist this months: Les Sabler & City Heat



COPY Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Friday with Style St. Armand Circle Association Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 6 pm - 9 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Featured Jazz Artist this months: Les Sabler & City Heat



SARASOTA POLO BALL Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 Start: 6:30 p.m. Polo Grill Ballroom, 10670 Boardwalk Loop Near Sarasota 941-807-0734 Fundraising Event



Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Friday with Style St. Armand Circle Association Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 6 pm - 9 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Featured Jazz Artist this months: Les Sabler & City Heat



The Elixir of Love Sarasota Opera House Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 8:00 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 When the landowner Adina won‚Äôt pay attention to him, Nemorino buys a magic love potion from the traveling quack Dr. Dulcamara in o



Sarasota Film Festival Sarasota Film Society Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 - Sunday, Apr. 5, 2009 Sarasota Film Society, 332 Cocoanut Ave Sarasota 941-366-6200 for information, questions & tickets



Ten-Minute Play Festival Theatre Odyssey Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 - Sunday, Apr. 05, 2009 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday; 2:00 PM on Sunday Crocker Memorial Church, 12th Street, just east of N. Tamiami Tr (US Rte 41) Sarasota 941-744-6858 The fourth annual short-play competition of Florida Gulf Coast playwrights vying for the Best Play award and a cash prize.



Parents Night Out Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, Mar. 28, 2009 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. Longwood Park, 6050 Longwood Run Blvd. Sarasota 941-358-2855 Enjoy a night out with your significant other while our experience staff cares for your children ages 5 - 12.



Sarasota Springfest! 2009 Child Protection Center Saturday, Mar. 28, 2009 10am-4pm Palmer Ranch @ Sawyer Loop, 6233 Sawyer Loop Rd. Sarasota Sarasota Springfest! 2009 is a celebration of families, neighbors and the community of Sarasota.



Tosca / Giacomo Puccini Sarasota Opera House Sunday, Mar. 29, 2009 1:30 p.m. Sarasota Opera House, 61 N. Pineapple Avenue Sarasota (941) 366-8450 ext. 1 The tempestuous diva Floria Tosca tries to defend her lover, the painter Cavaradossi, against the machinations of the evil Baron S



CME's 23rd Annual Series : Rheumatology: Improving Primary Care Outcomes Through Diagnosis and Treatment American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Mar. 30, 2009 - Friday, Apr. 03, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



NEAL BERG'S 101 YEARS OF BROADWAY VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 FIVE BROADWAY STARS FROM HIT SHOWS -- A SPECTACULAR CONCERT!



Venice Theater Mainstage: Leading Ladies Venice Theater Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2009 - Sunday, Apr. 19, 2009 Tues. thru Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Comedy

April 2009


Democracy at the Five O'clock Club Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, May. 6, 2009 10pm - 2am 1930 Hillview Street, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 366 5555 Democracy



LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday 5:00 PM - close Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street Sarasota 941.952.1036 THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.



Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS 5ONE6 BURNS through – Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009 Every Saturday 10:30-2am 516 Burns Lane Sarasota 941.906.1884 Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS!



Community Dance Class Fuzion Dance Artists through – Saturday, May. 23, 2009 Selected Saturdays, *8/23, 9/20, 10/3,11/22, 2/21, 3/21, 4/25, and 5/23 3:00PM - 4:00PM Franklin G. Berlin YMCA, 1075 South Euclid Avenue Sarasota no experience required - multigenerational



Jazz at Two Jazz Club of Sarasota through – Friday, May. 29, 2009 Every Friday through May 29, 2009 Bayfront Community Center, 803 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota Two hour live jazz concert featuring area musicians



Breakfast on The Circle Cork through – Sunday, May. 31, 2009 Saturday & Sunda 10am-2pm Cork, 29 N. Blvd. of the Presidents Sarasota 388-CORK Cork--the local secret for delicious weekend brunching at a price for the whole family!



Art Walk at Towles Court Towles Court through – Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 the third Friday of every month 6 - 10 PM Towles Court Sarasota 941-955-4546 (K. Butler Gallery) Towles Court Art Walk



Prix Fixe Theater Menu with Dessert Buffet at Currents Restaurant Currents Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Sarasota through – Sunday, Jun. 28, 2009 Daily 6:30 am til Midnight Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota 941.953.1234 $30 PRIX FIXE THEATER MENU Available before all Van Wezel and Asolo Rep Theatre



Historic Burns Square Artists' Market Historic Burns Square Artists' Market through – Saturday, May. 9, 2009 Every Saturday 10 am till 4:30 pm Corner of Pineapple & Laurel Sts., Historic Burns Square District, Corner Pineapple & Laurel Sts. Sarasota 941-927-6845 Local artists to display and sell creative items of mixed artistic media.



Drawing in Space: The Peninsula Project through – Saturday, May. 30, 2009 Sarasota International Sculptor John Henry Sets Dates for Unprecedented, Seven-City Florida Exhibition



FREE YOGA ON SIESTA BEACH AVANANDA through – Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009 every mon. wed. fri. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Siesta Public Beach, 948 Beach Road Sarasota 941-320-6693 Free Yoga On Siesta Beach, Everyone is Welcome to this ongong fun event



Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses exhibition Sarasota Visitor and HIstory Center through – Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday Visitor Information Center , 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-957-1877 Exhibit includes high quality reproductions of presentation and analysis drawings from the Paul Rudolph Archive



Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota Farmers Market through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 Every Saturday Morning 7am to 1pm Main & Lemon Sarasota 941-951-2656 Sarasota Farmers Market



Al Fuller's Blues Jam the Five O'clock Club through – Monday, Sep. 28, 2009 Every Monday 8.45pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota The best blues Jam in town!



3 Peace the Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2009 Every Wednesday 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 3 Peace who play a variety of music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and modern rock as well. www.myspace.com/threepeacebandrock



Mommy and Me at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 - Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 detailed schedule below 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mote Aquarium - Meet at the whale fountain at Aquarium Entrance, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.



Mote Island Quest - Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 detailed schedule below 1 - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mote’s newest educational program, Island Quest is designed to bring out the young scientist in kids ages 8-11.



Hemingway At The Crosley The Powel Crosley Theatre Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2009 - Friday, Apr. 3, 2009 7:30 PM; 2:00PM March 27 & April 3 The Powel Crosley Mansion, Seagate Drive and US 41 Sarasota 941 722-3244 Gwendolyn Crosley invites Ernest Hemingway into her home for some of his best-loved works



Sarasota Film Festival Sarasota Film Society Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 - Sunday, Apr. 5, 2009 Sarasota Film Society, 332 Cocoanut Ave Sarasota 941-366-6200 for information, questions & tickets



Ten-Minute Play Festival Theatre Odyssey Friday, Mar. 27, 2009 - Sunday, Apr. 05, 2009 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday; 2:00 PM on Sunday Crocker Memorial Church, 12th Street, just east of N. Tamiami Tr (US Rte 41) Sarasota 941-744-6858 The fourth annual short-play competition of Florida Gulf Coast playwrights vying for the Best Play award and a cash prize.



CME's 23rd Annual Series : Rheumatology: Improving Primary Care Outcomes Through Diagnosis and Treatment American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Mar. 30, 2009 - Friday, Apr. 03, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



Venice Theater Mainstage: Leading Ladies Venice Theater Tuesday, Mar. 31, 2009 - Sunday, Apr. 19, 2009 Tues. thru Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Comedy



April Fools Jam Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2009 2 - 6 p.m. Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th St. Sarasota 941-861-5000 Open air jam with Big Al on the Wheels of Steel.



23rd Annual Run for the Turtles Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Apr. 04, 2009 day of race registration begins at 6:30 a.m., 1 mile run/walk: 7:30, 5K run: 8 a.m. Siesta Key Public Beach, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Run or walk for sea turtles! Join to help support Mote's Sea Turtle Conservation and Research Program.



Scout Day at Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Apr. 04, 2009 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Scout Day at Mote



DAME EDNA -- THE FIRST/LAST TOUR VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Monday, Apr. 06, 2009 - Tuesday, Apr. 07, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 FUNNIEST SHOW YOU WILL EVER SEE!



CME 23rd Annual Series Cardiology Update in Primary Care Medicine: An Evidence-Based Approach American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Apr. 06, 2009 - Friday, Apr. 10, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, P.O. Box 49947 Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



Spring Vacation in the Parks Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Monday, Apr. 6, 2009 - Friday, Apr. 10, 2009 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Colonial Oaks Park, 5300 Colonial Oaks Blvd. Sarasota 941-861-9870 Fun, recreation and instructional activities for kids during school break.



Mote Homeschool Days Mote Marine Laboratory Tuesday, Apr. 07, 2009 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mote Homeschool Days



National Philharmonic of Russia, Vladimir Spivakov, Artistic Director and Principal Conductor Van Wezel Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2009 8:00 PM Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-953-3368 Box Office Works by Tchaikovsky & Stravinsky



Robert L. Taylor Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Wednesday, Apr. 8, 2009 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th St. Sarasota 941-861-5000 Free egg hunt for preschoolers



Eggstravaganza Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Thursday, Apr. 9, 2009 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Newtown Estates Park, 2800 Newtown Blvd. Sarasota 941-861-5000 Egg hunt for children ages 1 - 10.



Eggstravaganza at Laurel Park Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Thursday, Apr. 9, 2009 3:30 - 5 p.m. Laurel Park, 509 Collins Rd. Laurel 941-861-5000 Egg Hunt for children 2 - 12



Venice Theater Stage II; Who's Afraid of Virgnia Woolf? Venice Theater Thursday, Apr. 9, 2009 - Sunday, Apr. 26, 2009 Tues. thru Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice Drama



STOMP -- EXPLOSIVE, PROVOCATIVE, SEXY, SOPHISTICATED, UTTERLY UNIQUE! VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Friday, Apr. 10, 2009 - Saturday, Apr. 11, 2009 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 EXPLOSIVE, PROVOCATIVE, SEXY, SOPHISTICATED, UTTERLY UNIQUE AND APPEALING TO ALL AGES



Easter Egg Hunt Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, Apr. 11, 2009 10-11 a.m. Woodmere Park, 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd. Venice 941-861-5000 Free egg hunt, crafts and refreshments



Egg Hunt at Nokomis Community Park Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, Apr. 11, 2009 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Nokomis Community Park, 234 E. Nippino Trl. Nokomis 941-861-5000 Free Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 2 - 10



Newtown Estates Easter Parade and Activities Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Sunday, Apr. 12, 2009 2 - 6:30 p.m. Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th St. Sarasota 941-861-5000 30th Annual Newtown Easter Parade!



CME 23rd Annual Series Neurology Updates for Primary Care American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Apr. 13, 2009 - Friday, Apr. 17, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



Books & Coffee: Hot, Flat, and Crowded by Thomas Friedman Selby Public Library Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2009 10:30 AM Selby Public Library, 1331 1st Street Sarasota 941-365-5228 Book Discussion: Hot, Flat and Crowded by Thomas Friedman, reviewed by Robert Sessions



NATIONAL ACROBATS OF CHINA VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Tuesday, Apr. 14, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 MARTIAL ARTS, MUSIC, ACROBATICS, ILLUSION FROM CHINA



BOB THE BUILDER LIVE! VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Friday, Apr. 17, 2009 4:00 PM & 7:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 FUN PACKED SHOW SET IN THE HEART OF SUNFLOWER VALLEY



17th Annual BB&T Venice Sharks Tooth Festival Friday, Apr. 17, 2009 - Sunday, Apr. 19, 2009 4 pm - 9 pm Sat 10 am - 9 pm, 10 am - 5 pm Sun Venice Airport Festival Grounds, Airport Road Venice



Bunko Party hosted by the Friends of Mote Library Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Apr. 18, 2009 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory Keating Marine Education Center, 1599 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Sarasota 941-388-4441 ext. 333 Join the Friends of Mote Marine Laboratory Library for some winter fun at a BUNKO PARTY. It’s a fund raiser! It’s a blast!



Bunko Party hosted by the Friends of Mote Library Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Apr. 18, 2009 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory Keating Marine Education Center, 1599 Ken Thompson Pkwy. Sarasota 941-388-4441 ext. 333 Join the Friends of Mote Marine Laboratory Library for some winter fun at a BUNKO PARTY. It’s a blast!



Elvis Meets Tom Jones Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, Apr. 18, 2009 7 - 9:15 p.m. Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave. Venice 941-861-5000 Elvis impersonator and Tom Jones tribute artist dazzle in concert!



Parents Night Out Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, Apr. 18, 2009 5:30 - 10:30 p.m. Longwood Park, 6050 Longwood Run Blvd. Sarasota 941-358-2855 Enjoy a night out with your significant other while our experience staff cares for your children ages 5 - 12.



Earth Day at Oscar Scherer State Park Sunday, Apr. 19, 2009 10 am - 5 pm Oscar Scherer State Park, 18435 S. Tamiami Trail Osprey 941-483-5956 Earth Day Celebration



Giving Hunger The Blues The Generoso Foundation and Gettel Nissan Sunday, Apr. 19, 2009 12 noon - 8pm Hillview Street, Across from Sarasota Memorial Hospital Sarasota 941 366 5555 All day street party,with local musicians, restaurants, kids games



JOHNNY MAESTRO & THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE, LARRY CHANCE & THE EARLS & THE SHANGRI-LAS VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Wednesday, Apr. 22, 2009 7:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-926-9303 THREE GROUPS -- IN ONE NIGHT -- OH! WHAT A SHOW!!



CHRIS BOTTI -- SMOOTH JAZZ VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 GIFTED INSTRUMENTALIST, TALENTED COMPOSER, AND CHARISMATIC COMPOSER!



Florida Winefest & Auction Florida Winefest & Auction, a non-profit organization Thursday, Apr. 23, 2009 - Sunday, Apr. 26, 2009 check website Sarasota 941-952-1109 Winefest and Auction



Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Friday with Style St. Armand Circle Association Friday, Apr. 24, 2009 6 pm - 9 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Featured Jazz Artist this months: Les Sabler & City Heat



THE WIZARD OF OZ VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, SARASOTA Saturday, Apr. 25, 2009 - Sunday, Apr. 26, 2009 2:00 PM & 8:00 PM VAN WEZEL PERFORMING ARTS HALL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL, 777 NORTH TAMIAMI TRAIL Sarasota 941-953-3368 MODERN, LAVISH PRODUCTION, BREATHTAKING SPECIAL EFFECTS, DAZZLING CHOREOGRAPHY, AND CLASSIC SONGS



CME 23rd Annual Series Pediatric Infectious Diseases: An Evidence-Based Approach American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Apr. 27, 2009 - Friday, May. 01, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



Poetry and Pizza in the Park Sarasota County Parks and Recreation/Sarasota County Libraries Thursday, Apr. 30, 2009 6 - 8 p.m. Woodmere Park, 3951 Woodmere Park Blvd. Venice 941-861-5000 Poetry contest for ages 10 - 18

May 2009


Democracy at the Five O'clock Club Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, May. 6, 2009 10pm - 2am 1930 Hillview Street, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 366 5555 Democracy



LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday 5:00 PM - close Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street Sarasota 941.952.1036 THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.



Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS 5ONE6 BURNS through – Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009 Every Saturday 10:30-2am 516 Burns Lane Sarasota 941.906.1884 Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS!



Community Dance Class Fuzion Dance Artists through – Saturday, May. 23, 2009 Selected Saturdays, *8/23, 9/20, 10/3,11/22, 2/21, 3/21, 4/25, and 5/23 3:00PM - 4:00PM Franklin G. Berlin YMCA, 1075 South Euclid Avenue Sarasota no experience required - multigenerational



Jazz at Two Jazz Club of Sarasota through – Friday, May. 29, 2009 Every Friday through May 29, 2009 Bayfront Community Center, 803 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota Two hour live jazz concert featuring area musicians



Breakfast on The Circle Cork through – Sunday, May. 31, 2009 Saturday & Sunda 10am-2pm Cork, 29 N. Blvd. of the Presidents Sarasota 388-CORK Cork--the local secret for delicious weekend brunching at a price for the whole family!



Art Walk at Towles Court Towles Court through – Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 the third Friday of every month 6 - 10 PM Towles Court Sarasota 941-955-4546 (K. Butler Gallery) Towles Court Art Walk



Prix Fixe Theater Menu with Dessert Buffet at Currents Restaurant Currents Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Sarasota through – Sunday, Jun. 28, 2009 Daily 6:30 am til Midnight Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota 941.953.1234 $30 PRIX FIXE THEATER MENU Available before all Van Wezel and Asolo Rep Theatre



Historic Burns Square Artists' Market Historic Burns Square Artists' Market through – Saturday, May. 9, 2009 Every Saturday 10 am till 4:30 pm Corner of Pineapple & Laurel Sts., Historic Burns Square District, Corner Pineapple & Laurel Sts. Sarasota 941-927-6845 Local artists to display and sell creative items of mixed artistic media.



Drawing in Space: The Peninsula Project through – Saturday, May. 30, 2009 Sarasota International Sculptor John Henry Sets Dates for Unprecedented, Seven-City Florida Exhibition



FREE YOGA ON SIESTA BEACH AVANANDA through – Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009 every mon. wed. fri. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Siesta Public Beach, 948 Beach Road Sarasota 941-320-6693 Free Yoga On Siesta Beach, Everyone is Welcome to this ongong fun event



Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses exhibition Sarasota Visitor and HIstory Center through – Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday Visitor Information Center , 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-957-1877 Exhibit includes high quality reproductions of presentation and analysis drawings from the Paul Rudolph Archive



Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota Farmers Market through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 Every Saturday Morning 7am to 1pm Main & Lemon Sarasota 941-951-2656 Sarasota Farmers Market



Al Fuller's Blues Jam the Five O'clock Club through – Monday, Sep. 28, 2009 Every Monday 8.45pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota The best blues Jam in town!



3 Peace the Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2009 Every Wednesday 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 3 Peace who play a variety of music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and modern rock as well. www.myspace.com/threepeacebandrock



Mommy and Me at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 - Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 detailed schedule below 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mote Aquarium - Meet at the whale fountain at Aquarium Entrance, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.



Mote Island Quest - Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 detailed schedule below 1 - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mote’s newest educational program, Island Quest is designed to bring out the young scientist in kids ages 8-11.



CME 23rd Annual Series Pediatric Infectious Diseases: An Evidence-Based Approach American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Apr. 27, 2009 - Friday, May. 01, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



Annual Siesta Key Sand Sculpture Contest Sarasota County Parks & Recreation Saturday, May. 2, 2009 Registration begins at 8:30 am, event starts at 9 am Siesta Beach , Ocean Blvd Siesta Key 941-349-3800 Chamber of Commerce Sand Sculpting Contest



Classic Corvettes on the Circle St. Armands Circle Association Saturday, May. 02, 2009 Registration begins at 7:30 am, show begins at 10 am, award ceremony at 3 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 (St. Armands Circle Assoc) Over 200 prisdtine & original Class Corvettes will be on display



Venice Theater's Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory Venice Theater Tuesday, May. 5, 2009 - Sunday, May. 24, 2009 Tues thru Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun. 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice Venice 941-488-1115 Classic Children's Musical



Venice Theater's Generations Theater: The Outsiders Venice Theater Thursday, May. 7, 2009 - Sunday, May. 17, 2009 Thurs and Fri. 7:00 p.m., Sat. 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Sun. 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Teen Drama



Charly Raymond Dinner Dance Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, May. 9, 2009 6 - 9 p.m. Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave. Venice 941-861-5000 Dance to the Big Band sounds of the Charly Raymond Orchestra.



Mom's Free at Mote Aquarium Mote Marine Laboratory Sunday, May. 10, 2009 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mothers receive FREE admission to Mote Aquarium with a paid children's ticket on Mother’s Day.



CME 23rd Annual Series Urgent Care, Sports Medicine and Primary Care: An Evidence-Based Trifecta American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, May. 11, 2009 - Friday, May. 15, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



"Circle of R.V's" R.V. World & St. Armands Circle Assoc Saturday, May. 16, 2009 10 am - 5 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 (St. Armands Circle Assoc) The most exclusive and upscale Recreational Vehicles will be on display



Nokomis Beach Youth Fishing Tournament Sarasota County Parks and Recreation Saturday, May. 16, 2009 8 - 11:30 a.m. Nokomis Beach, 100 S. Casey Key Rd. Nokomis 941-861-5000 Fishing tournament on the beach for ages 1 - 14.



Smooth Jazz on St. Armands - Fourth Friday with Style St. Armand Circle Association Friday, May. 22, 2009 6 pm - 9 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Featured Jazz Artist this months: TBA



Venice Theater Cabaret Series: Why Do Fools Fall in Love Venice Theater Friday, May. 29, 2009 - Sunday, Jun. 14, 2009 Tues.-Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Musical

June 2009


LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday 5:00 PM - close Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street Sarasota 941.952.1036 THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.



Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS 5ONE6 BURNS through – Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009 Every Saturday 10:30-2am 516 Burns Lane Sarasota 941.906.1884 Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS!



Art Walk at Towles Court Towles Court through – Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 the third Friday of every month 6 - 10 PM Towles Court Sarasota 941-955-4546 (K. Butler Gallery) Towles Court Art Walk



Prix Fixe Theater Menu with Dessert Buffet at Currents Restaurant Currents Restaurant at Hyatt Regency Sarasota through – Sunday, Jun. 28, 2009 Daily 6:30 am til Midnight Hyatt Regency Hotel, 1000 Blvd. of the Arts Sarasota 941.953.1234 $30 PRIX FIXE THEATER MENU Available before all Van Wezel and Asolo Rep Theatre



FREE YOGA ON SIESTA BEACH AVANANDA through – Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009 every mon. wed. fri. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Siesta Public Beach, 948 Beach Road Sarasota 941-320-6693 Free Yoga On Siesta Beach, Everyone is Welcome to this ongong fun event



Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses exhibition Sarasota Visitor and HIstory Center through – Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday Visitor Information Center , 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-957-1877 Exhibit includes high quality reproductions of presentation and analysis drawings from the Paul Rudolph Archive



Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota Farmers Market through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 Every Saturday Morning 7am to 1pm Main & Lemon Sarasota 941-951-2656 Sarasota Farmers Market



Al Fuller's Blues Jam the Five O'clock Club through – Monday, Sep. 28, 2009 Every Monday 8.45pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota The best blues Jam in town!



3 Peace the Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2009 Every Wednesday 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 3 Peace who play a variety of music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and modern rock as well. www.myspace.com/threepeacebandrock



Mommy and Me at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 - Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 detailed schedule below 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mote Aquarium - Meet at the whale fountain at Aquarium Entrance, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.



Mote Island Quest - Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 detailed schedule below 1 - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mote’s newest educational program, Island Quest is designed to bring out the young scientist in kids ages 8-11.



Venice Theater Cabaret Series: Why Do Fools Fall in Love Venice Theater Friday, May. 29, 2009 - Sunday, Jun. 14, 2009 Tues.-Sat. 8:00 p.m., Sun 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Musical



A's for Science at Mote Aquarium Mote Marine Laboratory Monday, Jun. 01, 2009 - Friday, Jul. 31, 2009 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 As an institution dedicated to advancing the science of the sea, Mote is proud to acknowledge students interested in science.



World Ocean Day Family Festival Mote Marine Laboratory Sunday, Jun. 07, 2009 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Sarasota Mote’s World Ocean Day Family Festival will celebrate the world’s oceans through entertainment and educational activities.



CME 23rd Annual Series Family Medicine: A Review and Update of Common Clinical Problems American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Jun. 08, 2009 - Friday, Jun. 12, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, P.O. Box 49947 Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



Venice Theater Loveland Follies Friday, Jun. 12, 2009 - Sunday, Jun. 14, 2009 Fri. and Sat. 7:00 p.m., Sun., 2:00 p.m. Downtown Venice, 140 West Tampa Avenue Venice 941-488-1115 Loveland Center residents performance



St. Armands Annual Summer Craft Festival St. Armands Association Saturday, Jun. 13, 2009 - Sunday, Jun. 14, 2009 10 am - 5 pm St. Armands Circle , St. Armands Circle Sarasota 813-962-0388 Over 175 artisans and craft persons



St. Armands Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale St. Armands Association Saturday, Jun. 13, 2009 - Sunday, Jun. 14, 2009 10 am - 5 pm St. Armands Circle , St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 (St. Armands Circle Assoc) Savings galore awaiting you!



CME 23rd Annual Series Dermatology for Primary Care American Medical Seminars, Inc. Monday, Jun. 15, 2009 - Friday, Jun. 19, 2009 8:00 am - 12:15 pm Hyatt on Sarasota Bay, Sarasota, Florida, 1000 Blvd of the Arts Sarasota 941-388-1766 This is one of 23 Category 1 weekly programs of Live Primary Care Presentations of our 23rd Annual Series in Sarasota, FLORIDA.



Mote’s 5th Annual Artificial Reef Cleanup & Treasure Hunt Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Jun. 20, 2009 begins at 8 a.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Divers are invited to participate in Mote Marine Laboratory's 5th Annual Artificial Reef Cleanup & Treasure Hunt.



Father's Day at Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Sunday, Jun. 21, 2009 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Fathers receive FREE admission to Mote Aquarium with a paid children's ticket on Father’s Day.

July 2009


LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday 5:00 PM - close Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street Sarasota 941.952.1036 THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.



Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS 5ONE6 BURNS through – Tuesday, Jul. 21, 2009 Every Saturday 10:30-2am 516 Burns Lane Sarasota 941.906.1884 Karaoke at 5ONE6 BURNS!



Art Walk at Towles Court Towles Court through – Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 the third Friday of every month 6 - 10 PM Towles Court Sarasota 941-955-4546 (K. Butler Gallery) Towles Court Art Walk



FREE YOGA ON SIESTA BEACH AVANANDA through – Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009 every mon. wed. fri. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Siesta Public Beach, 948 Beach Road Sarasota 941-320-6693 Free Yoga On Siesta Beach, Everyone is Welcome to this ongong fun event



Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses exhibition Sarasota Visitor and HIstory Center through – Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday Visitor Information Center , 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-957-1877 Exhibit includes high quality reproductions of presentation and analysis drawings from the Paul Rudolph Archive



Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota Farmers Market through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 Every Saturday Morning 7am to 1pm Main & Lemon Sarasota 941-951-2656 Sarasota Farmers Market



Al Fuller's Blues Jam the Five O'clock Club through – Monday, Sep. 28, 2009 Every Monday 8.45pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota The best blues Jam in town!



3 Peace the Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2009 Every Wednesday 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 3 Peace who play a variety of music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and modern rock as well. www.myspace.com/threepeacebandrock



Mommy and Me at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 - Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 detailed schedule below 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mote Aquarium - Meet at the whale fountain at Aquarium Entrance, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.



Mote Island Quest - Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 detailed schedule below 1 - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mote’s newest educational program, Island Quest is designed to bring out the young scientist in kids ages 8-11.



A's for Science at Mote Aquarium Mote Marine Laboratory Monday, Jun. 01, 2009 - Friday, Jul. 31, 2009 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 As an institution dedicated to advancing the science of the sea, Mote is proud to acknowledge students interested in science.



8th Annual St. Armands Boat Show St. Armands Association Saturday, Jul. 04, 2009 - Sunday, Jul. 05, 2009 10 am - 3 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Boat Show

August 2009


LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday 5:00 PM - close Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street Sarasota 941.952.1036 THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.



Art Walk at Towles Court Towles Court through – Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 the third Friday of every month 6 - 10 PM Towles Court Sarasota 941-955-4546 (K. Butler Gallery) Towles Court Art Walk



FREE YOGA ON SIESTA BEACH AVANANDA through – Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009 every mon. wed. fri. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Siesta Public Beach, 948 Beach Road Sarasota 941-320-6693 Free Yoga On Siesta Beach, Everyone is Welcome to this ongong fun event



Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses exhibition Sarasota Visitor and HIstory Center through – Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday Visitor Information Center , 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-957-1877 Exhibit includes high quality reproductions of presentation and analysis drawings from the Paul Rudolph Archive



Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota Farmers Market through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 Every Saturday Morning 7am to 1pm Main & Lemon Sarasota 941-951-2656 Sarasota Farmers Market



Al Fuller's Blues Jam the Five O'clock Club through – Monday, Sep. 28, 2009 Every Monday 8.45pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota The best blues Jam in town!



3 Peace the Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2009 Every Wednesday 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 3 Peace who play a variety of music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and modern rock as well. www.myspace.com/threepeacebandrock



Mommy and Me at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 - Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 detailed schedule below 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mote Aquarium - Meet at the whale fountain at Aquarium Entrance, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.



Mote Island Quest - Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 detailed schedule below 1 - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mote’s newest educational program, Island Quest is designed to bring out the young scientist in kids ages 8-11.

September 2009


LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday 5:00 PM - close Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street Sarasota 941.952.1036 THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.



Art Walk at Towles Court Towles Court through – Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 the third Friday of every month 6 - 10 PM Towles Court Sarasota 941-955-4546 (K. Butler Gallery) Towles Court Art Walk



FREE YOGA ON SIESTA BEACH AVANANDA through – Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009 every mon. wed. fri. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Siesta Public Beach, 948 Beach Road Sarasota 941-320-6693 Free Yoga On Siesta Beach, Everyone is Welcome to this ongong fun event



Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses exhibition Sarasota Visitor and HIstory Center through – Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday Visitor Information Center , 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-957-1877 Exhibit includes high quality reproductions of presentation and analysis drawings from the Paul Rudolph Archive



Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota Farmers Market through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 Every Saturday Morning 7am to 1pm Main & Lemon Sarasota 941-951-2656 Sarasota Farmers Market



Al Fuller's Blues Jam the Five O'clock Club through – Monday, Sep. 28, 2009 Every Monday 8.45pm - 2am Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota The best blues Jam in town!



3 Peace the Five O'clock Club through – Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2009 Every Wednesday 10pm - 2am The Five O'clock Club, 1930 Hillview Street Sarasota 3 Peace who play a variety of music from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and modern rock as well. www.myspace.com/threepeacebandrock



Mommy and Me at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 - Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 detailed schedule below 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mote Aquarium - Meet at the whale fountain at Aquarium Entrance, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.



Mote Island Quest - Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 detailed schedule below 1 - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mote’s newest educational program, Island Quest is designed to bring out the young scientist in kids ages 8-11.

October 2009


LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday 5:00 PM - close Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street Sarasota 941.952.1036 THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.



Art Walk at Towles Court Towles Court through – Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 the third Friday of every month 6 - 10 PM Towles Court Sarasota 941-955-4546 (K. Butler Gallery) Towles Court Art Walk



FREE YOGA ON SIESTA BEACH AVANANDA through – Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009 every mon. wed. fri. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Siesta Public Beach, 948 Beach Road Sarasota 941-320-6693 Free Yoga On Siesta Beach, Everyone is Welcome to this ongong fun event



Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses exhibition Sarasota Visitor and HIstory Center through – Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday Visitor Information Center , 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-957-1877 Exhibit includes high quality reproductions of presentation and analysis drawings from the Paul Rudolph Archive



Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota Farmers Market through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 Every Saturday Morning 7am to 1pm Main & Lemon Sarasota 941-951-2656 Sarasota Farmers Market



Mommy and Me at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 - Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 detailed schedule below 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mote Aquarium - Meet at the whale fountain at Aquarium Entrance, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.



Mote Island Quest - Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 detailed schedule below 1 - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mote’s newest educational program, Island Quest is designed to bring out the young scientist in kids ages 8-11.



Sharktoberfest @ Mote Acquarium Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Oct. 01, 2009 - Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Children in their Halloween costumes will recieve a treat bag and get in free to Mote Aquarium.



Sharktoberfest @ Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Oct. 01, 2009 - Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mote Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Children in their Halloween costumes will recieve a treat bag and get in free to Mote Aquarium with a paying adult.



21st Annual St. Armands Art Festival St. Armand Circle Association Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009 - Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009 10 am - 5 pm St. Armands Circle Park, St. Armands Circle Sarasota 941-388-1554 Over 175 artists and craftsman display their original artwork



Oceanic Evening - Save the Date Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 Mote Aquarium Courtyard, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota Oceanic Evening 2009: Mote's annual black tie gala

November 2009


LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday 5:00 PM - close Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street Sarasota 941.952.1036 THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.



Art Walk at Towles Court Towles Court through – Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 the third Friday of every month 6 - 10 PM Towles Court Sarasota 941-955-4546 (K. Butler Gallery) Towles Court Art Walk



FREE YOGA ON SIESTA BEACH AVANANDA through – Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009 every mon. wed. fri. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Siesta Public Beach, 948 Beach Road Sarasota 941-320-6693 Free Yoga On Siesta Beach, Everyone is Welcome to this ongong fun event



Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses exhibition Sarasota Visitor and HIstory Center through – Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday Visitor Information Center , 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-957-1877 Exhibit includes high quality reproductions of presentation and analysis drawings from the Paul Rudolph Archive



Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota Farmers Market through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 Every Saturday Morning 7am to 1pm Main & Lemon Sarasota 941-951-2656 Sarasota Farmers Market



Mommy and Me at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 - Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 detailed schedule below 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mote Aquarium - Meet at the whale fountain at Aquarium Entrance, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.



Mote Island Quest - Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 detailed schedule below 1 - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mote’s newest educational program, Island Quest is designed to bring out the young scientist in kids ages 8-11.



Santa Jaws is Coming to Mote! Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 each Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. noon - 2 p.m. Mote Aquarium Courtyard, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Visitors will have an opportunity to take pictures with Santa Jaws, Mote's mascot Gilly the Shark, in the Aquarium Courtyard.

December 2009


LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AT CEVICHE CEVICHE TAPAS BAR & RESTAURANT SARASOTA through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 EVERY Wednesday Thru Saturday 5:00 PM - close Downtown Sarasota, 1216 1st Street Sarasota 941.952.1036 THE FLAMENCO ROOM FEATURES A FULL BAR, LIVE MUSIC & DANCING! NO COVER CHARGE.



Art Walk at Towles Court Towles Court through – Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 the third Friday of every month 6 - 10 PM Towles Court Sarasota 941-955-4546 (K. Butler Gallery) Towles Court Art Walk



FREE YOGA ON SIESTA BEACH AVANANDA through – Wednesday, Dec. 02, 2009 every mon. wed. fri. 9:00 am to 10:00 am Siesta Public Beach, 948 Beach Road Sarasota 941-320-6693 Free Yoga On Siesta Beach, Everyone is Welcome to this ongong fun event



Paul Rudolph: The Florida Houses exhibition Sarasota Visitor and HIstory Center through – Friday, Dec. 11, 2009 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday - Saturday Visitor Information Center , 701 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota 941-957-1877 Exhibit includes high quality reproductions of presentation and analysis drawings from the Paul Rudolph Archive



Sarasota Farmers Market Sarasota Farmers Market through – Thursday, Dec. 31, 2009 Every Saturday Morning 7am to 1pm Main & Lemon Sarasota 941-951-2656 Sarasota Farmers Market



Mommy and Me at Mote Mote Marine Laboratory Thursday, Jan. 08, 2009 - Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009 detailed schedule below 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Mote Aquarium - Meet at the whale fountain at Aquarium Entrance, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Educational play programs for children ages 2-5 and their parents or caregivers.



Mote Island Quest - Mote Marine Laboratory Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Feb. 07, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 detailed schedule below 1 - 5 p.m. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Mote’s newest educational program, Island Quest is designed to bring out the young scientist in kids ages 8-11.



Santa Jaws is Coming to Mote! Mote Marine Laboratory Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009 - Saturday, Dec. 19, 2009 each Saturday from noon to 2 p.m. noon - 2 p.m. Mote Aquarium Courtyard, 1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy Sarasota 941-388-4441 Visitors will have an opportunity to take pictures with Santa Jaws, Mote's mascot Gilly the Shark, in the Aquarium Courtyard.

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