Join us for a very special Networking Social at The Broken Egg in Lakewood Ranch. Enjoy LIVE music, fabulous FREE h'orderves, a FULL cash BAR, prizes and many wonderful professionals to socialize with! Come join us....we're going to have a lot of fun! Read Less

Join us for a very special Networking Social at The Broken Egg in Lakewood Ranch. Enjoy LIVE music, fabulous FREE h'orderves, a FULL cash BAR, prizes Read More

Starting Nov. 1, guests will be able to visit the penguins daily during normal visiting hours in Mote Aquarium’s courtyard. (There is no additional cost to visit the penguins.) Mote Aquarium guests will also have the opportunity to interact with specially trained Mote penguin caregivers and learn about these fascinating birds and their day-to-day lives during daily narrated training sessions. Special “Breakfast with the Penguins” will take place in November and December for an additional cost. Read Less

Starting Nov. 1, guests will be able to visit the penguins daily during normal visiting hours in Mote Aquarium’s courtyard. (There is no additional co Read More

January 6-April 1 Once in a Lifetime By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman Al Jolson’s The Jazz Singer had just revolutionized the movie business, and with the onset of the “talkies,” many silent film stars were having trouble making the adjustment. But three out-of-work New York stage performers —May, Jerry and George—see an opportunity and head to Hollywood to make their fortune teaching silent movie stars how to speak and articulate. Considered one of the best collaborations by Broadway luminaries Kaufman and Hart, this hilarious screwball spoof melds the worlds of theater and film in brilliant style. Read Less

January 6-April 1 Once in a Lifetime By Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman Al Jolson’s The Jazz Singer had just revolutionized the movie business, and Read More

January 13-March 1 God of Carnage By Yasmina Reza Translated by Christopher Hampton God of Carnage, a triple-Tony-Award-winning Broadway sensation, is a 90-minute thrill ride that takes you into the most perilous place on earth: parenthood. After Alan and Annette’s son hits Michael and Veronica’s son with a stick, the two couples meet to discuss the problem over appetizers. But what starts as a civilized get-together between affluent New York professionals quickly descends into chaos. The sleek new comedy from the playwright of Art, the International Herald Tribune called God of Carnage “an expert piece of stagecraft and savagely funny.” Read Less

January 13-March 1 God of Carnage By Yasmina Reza Translated by Christopher Hampton God of Carnage, a triple-Tony-Award-winning Broadway sensatio Read More

January 20-April 26 Yentl A play based on Isaac Bashevis Singer’s short story “Yentl The Yeshiva Boy” Adapted for the stage by Leah Napolin and Isaac Bashevis Singer In the Eastern European world of 1873, options for young women are few, and the study of Torah and Talmud are forbidden. In the village of Yanev, however, Yentl has pursued such studies, the passion of her life, under the tutelage of her father. After he dies, Yentl’s only hope of continuing her dreams is to disguise herself as a boy in order to join a yeshiva, or religious school. But when she falls in love with a boy at the school, Yentl must decide whether or not to reveal the truth. For everyone who has wanted to do something and was told they couldn’t, and for everyone who has loved the wrong person for the right reason, this beautifully written play with music resonates with pure magic. Read Less

January 20-April 26 Yentl A play based on Isaac Bashevis Singer’s short story “Yentl The Yeshiva Boy” Adapted for the stage by Leah Napolin and Is Read More

Romance is in the air during this evening of unforgettable love songs. This perfect prelude to Valentine's Day features Gershwin's Embraceable You and The Beatles I Want to Hold Your Hand. And no romantic evening is complete without Nat King Cole's iconic Unforgettable. Read Less

Romance is in the air during this evening of unforgettable love songs. This perfect prelude to Valentine's Day features Gershwin's Embraceable You and Read More

Based in Venice, Florida, Swinging Bridge is one of Southwest Florida's most popular and sought-after Bluegrass groups. Their performances feature a lively stage presence, fine musicianship, compelling harmonies and soulful lead vocals. Their unique song arrangements are rooted in the traditions of Bluegrass music and infused with material from other genres such as country, rock or pop music. Swinging Bridge has established itself as a Bluegrass band that audiences and listeners alike will want to see and hear for a long time to come. Bring lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy this musical night! Read Less

Based in Venice, Florida, Swinging Bridge is one of Southwest Florida's most popular and sought-after Bluegrass groups. Their performances feature a l Read More

With a salute to Maestro Bjaland and his marvelous work at the Sarasota Orchestra, this concert combines some of the greatest pieces we know. You'll adore the delightful world of Die Meistersinger, Wagner's only comedic opera in which music is king. The gigantic, adrenalized chords that open Grieg's Piano Concerto say it all: it is a big, emotional work. Then, the evening will close with the Beethoven-like triumph found at the end of Schumann's Symphony. Read Less

With a salute to Maestro Bjaland and his marvelous work at the Sarasota Orchestra, this concert combines some of the greatest pieces we know. You'll a Read More

The Ferrari Owners Club- Florida Region invite you to join them for the international "kick off" event for the Ferrari season! The 9th annual Sarasota Exotic Car Fest will take place in the picturesque Circle Park of St. Armands with over 80 exotic cars competing for the coveted "Best of Show". Cars will be on display starting at 10:00 am until 3pm. Trophies awarded at 2:00 pm. The Florida Region of Ferrari Owners Club is a local chapter comprised of members who live in Florida and Puerto Rico. This event is part of an entire weekend of events benefiting the Child Protection Center. Event website: http://www.FerrarisAndExotics.com Read Less

The Ferrari Owners Club- Florida Region invite you to join them for the international "kick off" event for the Ferrari season! The 9th annual Sarasota Read More

Come out and see Countrytime singers on this musical evening! Read Less

Come out and see Countrytime singers on this musical evening! Read More

A family friendly event with a Kid's Fishing clinic. Read Less

A family friendly event with a Kid's Fishing clinic. Read More

The professional musicians of the Orchestra perform Side-by-Side with the Youth Philharmonic. Read Less

The professional musicians of the Orchestra perform Side-by-Side with the Youth Philharmonic. Read More

A string lover's delight! Indulge in this stirring program of two of the most beloved, stunning, and popular string quartets. Inspired by his native Eastern Europe, Dvorak's lush work takes you from carefree to nostalgic to dancing in your seat. Then Ravel serves up everything you love about classical music: it is lovely, amusing, sumptuous, and complex. The instant the lively second movement begins, you'll recognize the extraordinary pizzicato writing that turns the ensemble into a giant guitar. Read Less

A string lover's delight! Indulge in this stirring program of two of the most beloved, stunning, and popular string quartets. Inspired by his native E Read More

This event is becoming as popular as the Venice show in the fall. Set up along West Venice Avenue in the heart of Downtown Venice, this festival brings together longtime favorites and the newest names in the contemporary art scene. Life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more make for one fabulous weekend. Admission is free! Read Less

This event is becoming as popular as the Venice show in the fall. Set up along West Venice Avenue in the heart of Downtown Venice, this festival bring Read More

This event is becoming as popular as the Venice show in the fall. Set up along West Venice Avenue in the heart of Downtown Venice, this festival brings together longtime favorites and the newest names in the contemporary art scene. Life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more make for one fabulous weekend. Admission is free! Read Less

This event is becoming as popular as the Venice show in the fall. Set up along West Venice Avenue in the heart of Downtown Venice, this festival bring Read More

Sarasota YMCA Sharks Swim Team. This competition is a championship swim meet that concludes the short course season. Ages 5-14 Read more: http://www.sarasotafl.org/events/#ixzz1lL3PcYUh Read Less

Sarasota YMCA Sharks Swim Team. This competition is a championship swim meet that concludes the short course season. Ages 5-14 Read more: http://w Read More

March 9-May 13 Fallen Angels By Noel Coward This brilliant comedy about desperate housewives in London is Noel Coward at his best – sharp, witty and utterly sophisticated. Julia and Jane are the best of friends. Both are married to loving (if slightly dull) husbands, both are embarking on middle age with a little regret and both have a secret past – they both have had an affair with a dashing Frenchman named Maurice. Now, Maurice is back in town, and with their husbands safely dispatched to the golf course, Julia and Jane embark on an evening of lusty anticipation and hilarious inebriation as they await Maurice’s arrival. Read Less

March 9-May 13 Fallen Angels By Noel Coward This brilliant comedy about desperate housewives in London is Noel Coward at his best – sharp, witty and Read More

With a salute to Maestro Bjaland and his marvelous work at the Sarasota Orchestra, this concert combines some of the greatest pieces we know. You'll adore the delightful world of Die Meistersinger, Wagner's only comedic opera in which music is king. The gigantic, adrenalized chords that open Grieg's Piano Concerto say it all: it is a big, emotional work. Then, the evening will close with the Beethoven-like triumph found at the end of Schumann's Symphony. Read Less

With a salute to Maestro Bjaland and his marvelous work at the Sarasota Orchestra, this concert combines some of the greatest pieces we know. You'll a Read More

The 3 piece combo feature award-winning vocals by Curtis Eastes (who also plays acoustic guitar) and award-winning female vocalist Heather Eastes, but also maintains the electrifying guitar works of Michael Frank. The 4 piece combo features all the above, plus their newest addition to the band, John Saputo. Gator Creek Band is the Hottest Southwest Florida's Country Band serving Sarasota, Venice, Tampa, Englewood, Ft. Myers, Port Charlotte, and Bradenton. Read Less

The 3 piece combo feature award-winning vocals by Curtis Eastes (who also plays acoustic guitar) and award-winning female vocalist Heather Eastes, but Read More

Sarasota YMCA Sharks Swim Team. This competition is a championship swim meet that concludes the short course season. Ages 5-14 Read more: http://www.sarasotafl.org/events/#ixzz1lL3PcYUh Read Less

Sarasota YMCA Sharks Swim Team. This competition is a championship swim meet that concludes the short course season. Ages 5-14 Read more: http://w Read More

Sarasota YMCA Sharks Swim Team. This competition is a championship swim meet that concludes the short course season. Ages 5-14 Read more: http://www.sarasotafl.org/events/#ixzz1lL3PcYUh Read Less

Sarasota YMCA Sharks Swim Team. This competition is a championship swim meet that concludes the short course season. Ages 5-14 Read more: http://w Read More

Sarasota YMCA Sharks Swim Team. This competition is a championship swim meet that concludes the short course season. Ages 5-14 Read more: http://www.sarasotafl.org/events/#ixzz1lL3PcYUh Read Less

Sarasota YMCA Sharks Swim Team. This competition is a championship swim meet that concludes the short course season. Ages 5-14 Read more: http://w Read More

Get ready for an energetic evening of hits from the great American songbook featuring music from the best of Broadway including West Side Story, Chicago, Carousel, The Music Man and many more. Read Less

Get ready for an energetic evening of hits from the great American songbook featuring music from the best of Broadway including West Side Story, Chica Read More

Save some green on St. Patrick's Day! There will be major markdowns and sales across the avenues, so take of advantage of these great deals! Read Less

Save some green on St. Patrick's Day! There will be major markdowns and sales across the avenues, so take of advantage of these great deals! Read More

Save some green on St. Patrick's Day! There will be major markdowns and sales across the avenues, so take of advantage of these great deals! Read Less

Save some green on St. Patrick's Day! There will be major markdowns and sales across the avenues, so take of advantage of these great deals! Read More

March 23-May 6 Hamlet, Prince of Cuba By William Shakespeare, Adapted by Michael Donald Edwards Spanish Translation by Eduardo Machado Hamlet’s intense struggle to understand the meaning in human life has captivated audiences for more than 400 years. Now, Sarasota audiences will be the first to see a distinctively Cuban Hamlet, which reveals new perspectives on the classic work and hints at the country’s volatile political climate, while staying true to Shakespeare’s original story. With performances in both Spanish and English, this new adaptation is a fresh and stunning portrayal of a son’s struggle with the costs of pursuing justice, and the consequences that threaten to destroy not only himself, but the lives of those he loves. Contains adult language, situations and nudity. Suited for mature audiences. An Asolo Rep production in the Mertz Theatre Show runs March 28 - May 4, 2008 Call the Box Office (800-361-8388) for specific show dates and times. Handicap Accessible. Read Less

March 23-May 6 Hamlet, Prince of Cuba By William Shakespeare, Adapted by Michael Donald Edwards Spanish Translation by Eduardo Machado Hamlet’s int Read More

Patchouli's vibrant songwriting uses elements of folk, flamenco, jazz and world beat rhythms. Patchouli will leave you uplifted, inspired and smiling with their all-ages family-friendly combination of beautiful harmonies and dazzling flamenco inspired instrumentals. Join us on this night to enjoy the beautiful sounds of Patchouli! Read Less

Patchouli's vibrant songwriting uses elements of folk, flamenco, jazz and world beat rhythms. Patchouli will leave you uplifted, inspired and smiling Read More

Maestro Dirk Meyer and the Sarasota Orchestra take on the exciting and unique repertoire of three living composers. This one-night-only concert opens with American composer John Adams’ Son of Chamber Symphony, a rambunctious, high energy off-spring of one of his earlier works. Bursting next onto the program are two pieces for string orchestra that test the musicians’ capabilities in very different ways. Finnish composer Einojuhani Rautavaara displays breathtaking variety in his Bird Gardens. The final work on the program is Jonny Greenwood’s Popcorn Superhet Receiver. Guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat, this is an evening of new music proving that living composers are ever expanding the classical repertoire with new voice and perspective. Read Less

Maestro Dirk Meyer and the Sarasota Orchestra take on the exciting and unique repertoire of three living composers. This one-night-only concert opens Read More

If music conveys the inexpressible, then this concert showcasing the full gamut of emotions is perfection. Kernis’ hilarious Too Hot Toccata is a pop-music influenced, modern day concerto for orchestra. We jump to the other end of the emotional spectrum with Mozart’s Symphony No. 25. One of his most famous, this symphony’s heart-rending music and tragic drama herald the arrival of a more mature Mozart. Grammy-Award winning artist James Ehnes, a Bradenton resident and one of the finest violinists of his generation, will perform Beethoven’s awe-inspiring Concerto for Violin. This monumental and vast work soars with gorgeous melodies, at other moments it is pensive and reverent, and ends with a playful, lilting song that brings audiences to their feet in applause. Read Less

If music conveys the inexpressible, then this concert showcasing the full gamut of emotions is perfection. Kernis’ hilarious Too Hot Toccata is a pop- Read More

March 30-April 22 Red By John Logan A Co-Production with the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art At the Historic Asolo Theater “What do you see?” painter Mark Rothko asks in the opening line of John Logan’s enthralling, Tony-award-winning, play. This becomes the central question in this compelling theatrical depiction of one of the 20th century’s most important and complex artists. The play is set in 1958 at Rothko’s studio in the Bowery, where the master of abstract expressionism is working to complete the biggest commission in the history of modern art – a series of murals for New York’s famed Four Seasons restaurant. Over the course of two years, Rothko works feverishly to complete the commission, under the watchful gaze of his young assistant and the unseen, yet threatening presence of a new generation of artists. “Red is a fascinating portrayal of the ambition, vulnerability and agony inherent in the art of making art. Intense and exciting…What we see, above all, is an artist seeing, and it’s impossible not to feel thrilled by the privilege.”—New York Times Read Less

March 30-April 22 Red By John Logan A Co-Production with the John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art At the Historic Asolo Theater “What do you see?” pai Read More

This event occurs Saturday, March 31st from 9:00a.m to 5:00p.m, and Sunday, April 1st from 10:00a.m to 5:00p.m. For more information, please visit www.vaqg.org! Read Less

This event occurs Saturday, March 31st from 9:00a.m to 5:00p.m, and Sunday, April 1st from 10:00a.m to 5:00p.m. For more information, please visit www Read More

This event occurs Saturday, March 31st from 9:00a.m to 5:00p.m, and Sunday, April 1st from 10:00a.m to 5:00p.m. For more information, please visit www.vaqg.org! Read Less

This event occurs Saturday, March 31st from 9:00a.m to 5:00p.m, and Sunday, April 1st from 10:00a.m to 5:00p.m. For more information, please visit www Read More

Join us on Saturday, April 7th for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt... Eggstravaganza! Entertainment will begin at 9:30am and the first Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 10am (hunts are done by age group, with the 2 and unders starting a 10am). Bring your own basket... meet the Easter Bunny... and spend the morning celebrating in beautiful Downtown Venice! Read Less

Join us on Saturday, April 7th for the Annual Easter Egg Hunt... Eggstravaganza! Entertainment will begin at 9:30am and the first Easter Egg Hunt will Read More

Swingtide Combo is a Quartet featuring a multi horn player, jazz guitar player, acoustic bass and drums. They play jazz standards and jazz classics as well as Latin sambas and bossa's and Blues. Bring your lawn chairs for a musical evening! Read Less

Swingtide Combo is a Quartet featuring a multi horn player, jazz guitar player, acoustic bass and drums. They play jazz standards and jazz classics as Read More

Tournament Director Tony Driscoll is proud to announce that the 2012 Sarasota Open Prize Money will increase to $100,000 for next year's event. "The Sarasota Open continues to improve every year as we look to become the marquee sporting event on the west coast of Florida", states Driscoll. "With the addition of prize money, international exposure and of course our longtime partner Longboat Key Club and Resort (which is one of the premiere resorts in the world) we offer our local residents one of the finest events in the world to attend and we entice our international patrons to explore Sarasota while attending the tournament. International patrons create a significant economic impact for the Sarasota/Bradenton region, concludes Driscoll." Read Less

Tournament Director Tony Driscoll is proud to announce that the 2012 Sarasota Open Prize Money will increase to $100,000 for next year's event. "The S Read More

The Sarasota Orchestra pays tribute to musical icons Arthur Fiedler and John Williams, pioneers of the modern Pops experience. Featuring a “best-of-the-best” Pops repertoire, this multimedia concert includes a new work with video commissioned for the 125th Anniversary of the Boston Pops. Read Less

The Sarasota Orchestra pays tribute to musical icons Arthur Fiedler and John Williams, pioneers of the modern Pops experience. Featuring a “best-of-th Read More

The Chamber series closes with a program that showcases the brilliance and ability of our musicians in all of their fantastic glory. Brahms, inspired by the genius of a young clarinet player, returned from retirement to write a sequence of works that flaunts the haunting beauty of the instrument. Once described as, "the French Beethoven," Saint-Saëns' Fantaisie is a bewitching duet for violin and harp that was written for a married couple and portrays a sweet and simple sense of affection. Schoenberg Chamber Symphony contains a sense of movement and tonality that is reminiscent of the Romantic Era and still looks forward to music to come. Read Less

The Chamber series closes with a program that showcases the brilliance and ability of our musicians in all of their fantastic glory. Brahms, inspired Read More

Our Park's Annual Earth Day Awareness Festival Read Less

Our Park's Annual Earth Day Awareness Festival Read More

Of the artists who rose to popularity as part of the new age music boom of the 1980s and '90s, few (if any) enjoyed greater or more lasting success than Yanni. Composing and performing instrumental music with a pronounced sense of drama, dynamics, and romanticism, Yanni broke through to a significan Read Less

Of the artists who rose to popularity as part of the new age music boom of the 1980s and '90s, few (if any) enjoyed greater or more lasting success th Read More

Boomer Tracks showcases cool 60's and 70's tunes using unique harmonies. Join Venice on this night to enjoy Boomer Tracks! Read Less

Boomer Tracks showcases cool 60's and 70's tunes using unique harmonies. Join Venice on this night to enjoy Boomer Tracks! Read More