Sarasota Community Calendar of Events

The most ambitious and expansive exhibition to date of contemporary artworks created with augmented reality (AR) technology continues at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens? Historic Spanish Point campus through September 2023. Seeing the Invisible features works by more than a dozen international artists such as Ai Weiwei and El Anatsui?including several artists? first work in AR. Visitors engage with Seeing the Invisible via an app designed for the exhibition and downloadable to smartphones and tablets. This innovative show is on view simultaneously at several other gardens and museums in different countries, fostering collaboration between institutions, artists, and audiences and highlighting the power of art to connect people around the world.

The teen improv troupe aka ?The Teenyboppers? has been bringing laughter to the community since Spring 2019. Improv is a fun, fast-paced art form that?requires the actor to think outside of the box. It demands focus, a willingness to listen and engage, and tells a story without the safety net of a script. Join them at the end of each semester for a night of laughs! 2 other performances will be given on Sunday, Nov.20 and Sunday, April 23, 2023.? They will also begin at 7:30.

BOARDWALKS ??At Palmer Blvd and Raymond Rd boardwalks, a SAS Bird Naturalist is on duty every day, 8:30-10:30 am, Nov 1 through April 30.

BOARDWALKS ??At Palmer Blvd and Raymond Rd boardwalks, a SAS Bird Naturalist is on duty every day, 8:30-10:30 am, Nov 1 through April 30.

Studio space is available for artists on select Wednesday mornings or Saturday afternoons. Students will have a choice of space for table or easel work, and with a draped or undraped model. The cost is $15 for members per session, and $20 for nonmembers. Registration will be available starting the 15th of the month for the month following. Life Sessions cards ($90 for 8 sessions) are for members only ? ask about this opportunity when you call: 941-365-2032. Life session fees are nonrefundable.

From January 27, 2023 to February 23, Art Uptown Gallery?will exhibit ?Elements by Cheryl Moody.? Cheryl?loves being outdoors and painting subjects in oils that spark her interest, whether it?s the way light filters through leaves, reflects on water, creates patterns of color in the landscape, or how palm fronds twist in the wind. Cheryl enjoys hearing from people saying they could ? feel the wind blowing? or ?smell the salt air,? and knowing that they have been transported to her special places.?Meet the artist at the gallery on?Saturday, January 28 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and?at the monthly First Friday, 6 p.m. public reception on February 3.?Art?Uptown Gallery welcomes patrons and friends at 1367 Main Street daily where the diverse?art works of regional, award-winning artists are exhibited. Telephone?941-955-5409?or visit?www.artuptown.com?for hours and further information.?

Exhibition features works from artists Luca Molnar, Eugene Ofori Agyei, Marlon Tobias, and the Annual Juried Members Show, exhibition juried by Mary Moscatelli.

Feb. 2-4 and 7-11 at 7:30pmFeb. 5 and 11-12 at 2pm Patsy Cline?s rise to legendary stardom is told through the eyes of her biggest fan, Louise Seger. From her performances in [censored]-tonks to the Grand Ole Opry, Patsy Cline will ?always? have a place in country music, with hit songs such as, ?Walking After Midnight,? ?I Fall to Pieces,? ?Crazy,? ?Sweet Dreams,? and many more you know and love. TICKETS:$30$13 StudentPREVIEW NIGHT: $28 Studio 1130 ? The Crossings at Siesta Key3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Please park & enter the mall at Connors Steak & Seafood

his Painters? Retreat pushes you out of your safety zone and into a brand new looser, abstract direction. Day One:?We will cover materials and techniques that lay the foundation for the rest of the workshop ? plus Burridge?s popular warm-up exercises of darks and lights. Day Two:?Focus on loose painting and drawing the undraped model. Each day starts with quick charcoal and paint sketches, finishing up with larger surfaces and longer poses. You will be producing a fresh new body of work with your own artistic voice and point of view. Day Three:?Creative tearing and paint splashing, starting with small paper collaging ? Making new work and utilizing the figurative paint sketches. Plenty of lecture and demo notes, constructive critiques and personal painting time. Come prepared to paint your own stuff! Handouts provided.?No photography in class, please. Space is limited. Students may make a non-refundable deposit of $100 to reserve their place. Full payment is due 60 days before the start of class. When the workshops are full we will take a waitlist. By attending events or classes at ACS, you assume all risks associated with COVID and agree to comply with any changes in COVID safety requirements that ACS may need to implement for the protection of its visitors, students, instructors, staff, and volunteers.

MOMIX?s internationally acclaimed dancer-illusionists conjure the magical world of the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts in this stunning reimagining of Lewis Carroll?s novel. Journey down the rabbit hole with MOMIX and the visionary choreography of Artistic Director Moses Pendleton. Filled with visual splendor and startling creative movement,?Alice?reveals that nothing in MOMIX?s world is as it seems!

As birders, John and his daughter Caitlyn adore spending tender autumn days attempting to catch glimpses of elusive birds. But as seasons, the climate, and global politics change, the two find their connection as rare as a red-headed Woodpecker.??In a lyrical and endearing family portrait,?Birds of North America?unfolds in delicate, detailed layers like the scattered leaves of each passing year. ?A jewel of a play??Birds of North America?soars swiftly and lyrically through a darkening sky.?-DC Metro Theatre Arts ??Intelligent dialogue and carefully etched characters??Birds of North America?is the work of a very talented young playwright.?-Westword

From the streets of inner-city Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, experience the songbook of musical pioneer, Stevie Wonder. With a catalogue spanning six decades and multiple musical genres, Stevie?s artistic contributions have earned him the status of the most-awarded solo artist of all time.?A Place in the Sun?celebrates his legendary impact, with such timeless hits as ?I Just Called to Say I Love You,? ?Superstition,? and ?Isn?t She Lovely?? A Place in the Sun, by Jason Cannon, Richard Hopkins, and Sarah Durham, begins playing November 16, 2022, in FST?s Goldstein Cabaret. Run Time:?90 minutes with a 15-minute intermission. FST?s Goldstein Cabaret is located at 1239 North Palm Ave., Sarasota, FL 34236. Performances in FST?s Goldstein Cabaret?all have in-theatre dining. Dining starts one hour before show time. Reservations are not required.

Get ready to get your groove on?we?re celebrating all things ?70s, baby! With music made famous by The Who, Harry Chapin, The Bee Gees, Marvin Gaye, and more,?this dynamic new Cabaret traces a pivotal decade and some of the greatest music ever recorded. From the war in Vietnam to the rise of disco, this energetic Cabaret celebrates the musical hit parade that was the 1970s. Featuring such songs as ?Joy to the World,? ?Let It Be,? ?Stayin? Alive,? and more. The ?70s: More Than A Decade,?By Rebecca Hopkins, Richard Hopkins, and Sarah Durham with?Musical Arrangements by Jim Prosser,?begins playing October 5, 2022 in FST?s John C. Court Cabaret. Run Time:?90 minutes with a 15-minute intermission. FST?s Court Cabaret is located at 1265 1st Street Sarasota, FL 34236. Performances in FST?s?Court Cabaret have in-theatre dining, which starts one hour before show time. Reservations are not required.

In this version of the future, expectant parents learn within the first few weeks of pregnancy which traits their child will have and what behaviors it is likely to exhibit. This intriguing new play follows the extreme lengths two couples go to in order to have a baby.?Babel?probes the world of modern eugenics, explores the societal value of a baby, and asks us what we are willing to risk for love. Babel?by Jacqueline Goldfinger begins playing on January 18, 2023, in FST?s Bowne?s Lab Theatre.?Subscribe and see?Babel?plus two more Stage III shows for as little as $49!? Babel?is part of a?Rolling World Premiere with the National New Play Network.?For more information, please visit?nnpn.org. This play contains strong language and adult content. Viewer?discretion?is advised. Complete Your Theatre-Going Experience. Dine With Us! Stage III attendees are invited to dine with us in FST?s Green Room Cafe and Bar. Dining in FST?s on-site restaurant is convenient, affordable, and delicious. Patrons must arrive at least one hour and 15 minutes prior to showtime in order to dine.?Reservations are required for dining in the Green Room Cafe and Bar can be made online or by calling the FST Box Office at 941.366.9000. When Should I Make My Reservation? Performances Tues. ? Fri. @ 7:30PM:?Dining Arrival Time 6-6:15PMPerformances Fri. & Sat. @ 5PM:?Dining Post ShowPerformances Sat.? @ 2PM:?No Dining AvailablePerformances Sun. @ 2PM:?Dining Arrival Time 12:15Performances Sun. @ 7:30PM:?Dining Arrival Time 6-6:15PM

Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe will bring in the New Year with its production of ?Flyin? West? by Pearl Cleage. WBTT had previously presented this show as a staged play reading in the summer of 2018 as part of the national Project1VOICE program, during which Black theatres around the country present the same play on the same day. ?Flyin? West? takes place in the 1890s, showing how the lives of a small group of Black women change after they leave the oppressive South and settle in the all-black town of Nicodemus, Kansas. Their hopes, dreams and determination to survive in a harsh region are tested as they build new lives for themselves and their families. ?Flyin? West? premiered in Atlanta in 1992 and has been a staple of the African American theatre canon ever since. The era portrayed in the play is commemorated at the Nicodemus National Historic Site ? the only remaining Black settlement west of the Mississippi River. Chuck Smith, who serves as resident director at WBTT and at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, has returned to Sarasota to direct this show. He previously directed shows including ?Knock Me A Kiss,? ?Ma Rainey?s Black Bottom,? ?The Piano Lesson,? ?The Mountaintop? and ?The Amen Corner? at WBTT. Performances take place in WBTT?s Donelly Theatre (1012 N. Orange Ave., Sarasota) from January 4-February 12, 2023 WBTT?s talkback with the cast will take place after the matinee on January 22. Tickets are $50/adults, $20/students and active military (cost includes all ticket fees). Call the Box Office at 941-366-1505 or visit westcoastblacktheatre.org.

Fifteen-year-old Heidi put herself through college by winning Constitutional debates across the country. Now, the Obie Award-winning playwright resurrects her teenage self in order to trace the document?s profound impact on the lives of four generations of women. Called ?The best and most important new play of the season? by?The New York Times, What the Constitution Means to Me?breathes new life into our country?s founding document. What the Constitution Means to Me?by Heidi Schreck plays beginning December 7, 2022 in FST?s Keating Theatre. What the Constitution Means to Me?is part of a four-show Series. Subscribe today and also see Something Rotten!, Network, and Visit Joe Whitefeather for as little as $69!

REGIONAL PREMIERE. Anchorman Howard Beale isn?t pulling in the viewers. In his final broadcast after announcing he?s been let go, he unravels live on air. But when his ratings soar, the network seizes on its newfound populist prophet, and Howard becomes the biggest thing on TV. Based on the Academy Award-winning film by Paddy Chayefsky,?Network?examines what happens when we get caught up in the allure and illusion of truth and TV. Network, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall and based on the film by Paddy Chayefsky,?plays beginning January 25, 2023, in FST?s Gompertz Theatre. Network?is part of a four-show Series. Subscribe today and also see What the Constitution Means to Me, Network, and Visit Joe Whitefeather for as little as $69!

Meet 8:30am inside park at Lake Osprey Nature Center (fee). 1st, 2nd and 5th Thursdays the leaders will be from Venice Audubon 3rd & 4th Thursdays the leader will be Peter Brown (508-241-5541)? Registration is not required.

Meet 8:30am inside park at Lake Osprey Nature Center (fee). 1st, 2nd and 5th Thursdays the leaders will be from Venice Audubon 3rd & 4th Thursdays the leader will be Peter Brown (508-241-5541)? Registration is not required.

Play the classic role-playing game with a?new group of players/adventurers. Overcome obstacles, defeat monsters, and discover long forgotten treasures.?Dungeons & Dragons?has?helped hone critical and creative thinking for over 50 years.???This program is open to both teens and adults?ages 14 and up?and is rated PG-13 for fantasy themes. The game will require the use of Zoom and the Roll20.net gaming platform.?Roll20 is an online service that allows user to connect and play online through a virtual tabletop; no pen, paper or dice required.??The Zoom Meeting ID and?Passcode?will be included in the registration confirmation emails. Each participant will need to set up a?free?Roll20.net?account to use for the sessions.???Beginner and veteran players alike?are welcome to join; no prior experience is necessary.???If you are interested, here are some links to materials that will help in learning some of the D&D basics:?D&D Resource List (Reddit; consists of official materials):?https://www.reddit.com/r/dndnext/wiki/resourcelist?D&D Basic Rules (Official):?https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules??#newadult?This virtual program will be hosted in Zoom. Once you register you will be sent a confirmation email with information about using Zoom. 24 hours before the start of you program you will receive the Meeting ID and Password.Join a Meeting (Event)Download ZoomChecking your Audio and Video

Details Save the date to JOIN US for a garden party luncheon with special guests Point of Grace at Women of Compassion Collective 2023! We will? More https://www.facebook.com/events/971765314213604

Email charterschools@sarasotacountyschools.net for zoom meeting information.

Details SCOTTY McCREERY launched his recording career by making history in 2011 as both the first country artist and the youngest male artist of any? More https://www.facebook.com/events/1095615211332574

Chorus, orchestra and soloists sing of ships and their captains, wind and waves, the voyage of every human soul, and music so vivid you can almost taste the sea spray in the air. Vaughan Williams? setting of Walt Whitman?s sea texts elicit thrilling viscerality in its climactic vision of the individual soul sailing forth ?for the deep waters only, where mariner has not yet dared to go.? This large-scale symphony was one of the first to incorporate choir throughout the work and is considered one of the mightiest first symphonies ever composed. Baritone Jamal Sarikoki and soprano Suzanne Karpov add their stunning virtuosity to this epic masterwork. Repertoire:A Sea Symphony ? Vaughan WilliamsSerenade to Music ? Vaughan Williams (orchestral version) Jamal SarikokiSuzanne KarpovJoin us for a special presentation and conversation with Dr. Michael P. Crosby, Mote Marine?s President and CEO as he reflects on the importance of the sea and shares Mote?s ground breaking science and plans for its exciting future. Presentation begins one hour before the concert and is included in ticket price. Buy TicketsPresenting Sponsor ? Community Foundation of Sarasota County Mote Marine Laboratory Underwriter ? Charlotte PerretGuest Artist Sponsor ? Carol Myers

Meet in parking area. Limited to 15 participants in 4 vehicles. Advance registration required by contacting Karen Jensen (email Karen). Charlie Sample, trip leader, may be contacted for questions. (941-468-1231)?

Meet in parking area. Limited to 15 participants in 4 vehicles. Advance registration required by contacting Karen Jensen (email Karen). Charlie Sample, trip leader, may be contacted for questions. (941-468-1231)?

Join a Bald Eagle specialist for a 4-hour bus tour & see eaglets at different stages. Limited scopes and binoculars are available (please bring your own if available). Meet at the Nature Center? Questions? Please email Lynne Collins. Registration is required. Please click here to register.

Join a Bald Eagle specialist for a 4-hour bus tour & see eaglets at different stages. Limited scopes and binoculars are available (please bring your own if available). Meet at the Nature Center? Questions? Please email Lynne Collins. Registration is required. Please click here to register.

Details The Early Learning Coalition?s FREE family-friendly, literacy-meets-the-arts extravaganza is back in 2023!! Due to the impact of Hurricane? More https://www.facebook.com/events/1073315656695876

On the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m., local native plant expert, Pam Callendar will be at the Nature Center. ?You will learn about habitat creation for birds. Afterward, you can stay (if you wish) to assist with garden maintenance. This is your chance to contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our gardens while learning about our native flora. Hope to see you there!

On the second Saturday of each month at 9 a.m., local native plant expert, Pam Callendar will be at the Nature Center. ?You will learn about habitat creation for birds. Afterward, you can stay (if you wish) to assist with garden maintenance. This is your chance to contribute to the beauty and sustainability of our gardens while learning about our native flora. Hope to see you there!

DESCRIPTIONClass focus is on developing core motor skills and body awareness utilizing a multitude of areas of the circus ? balance, object manipulation, aerial arts and acrobatics. Activities include:??Low Wire, Rolling Globes, Hammock, Acrobatics, Trampoline and much more!Class Duration:?1 hourRequirements:? ?No skills necessary!? Pre-Registration required.Ages: 6-15Time: 9:30am ? 10:30amCost:? ?$25 per classParticipants:?5* Minimum* ? 10 Maximum *Class may be cancelled if less than 5 participants sign up.Pre-Registration is required, space is limited.? ?For more information, go here

About the Festival When: Saturday, February 11th, 2023 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday, February 12th, 2023 10:00am to 5:00pm Where: 1718 Main Street in Sarasota, FL Cost: Free Admission

Class focus is on swing development, body awareness, strength development and swinging unassisted. Depending on participant experience level ? positions to the net will be explored. This recreational class is great for everyone ? travelers, bucket listers, amateur circus artists and everything in between! Requirements: No experience necessary! Ages 6 and up.Cost: $55 Per ClassTime: Saturdays 10:30am ? 12:00pm.LOCATION: Sailor Circus Arena2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239

(By Invite Only) Enjoy our new and improved Sailor Circus Arena! This Intermediate/Advanced class is focused on taking your training to the next level! Requirement:By Invite OnlyStudent must be approved prior to class startPlease contact us if you are interested in attending this class OR attend a beginner class and the coach will let you know if you?re approved for Intermediate/AdvancedCost: $65 Per Class (Discounted Packages Available) (Sailor Student/Alumni Discounts Apply)Times: Saturdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m.LOCATION: Sailor Circus Arena2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239?

Chorus, orchestra and soloists sing of ships and their captains, wind and waves, the voyage of every human soul, and music so vivid you can almost taste the sea spray in the air. Vaughan Williams? setting of Walt Whitman?s sea texts elicit thrilling viscerality in its climactic vision of the individual soul sailing forth ?for the deep waters only, where mariner has not yet dared to go.? This large-scale symphony was one of the first to incorporate choir throughout the work and is considered one of the mightiest first symphonies ever composed. Baritone Jamal Sarikoki and soprano Suzanne Karpov add their stunning virtuosity to this epic masterwork. Repertoire:A Sea Symphony ? Vaughan WilliamsSerenade to Music ? Vaughan Williams (orchestral version) Jamal SarikokiSuzanne KarpovJoin us for a special presentation and conversation with Dr. Michael P. Crosby, Mote Marine?s President and CEO as he reflects on the importance of the sea and shares Mote?s ground breaking science and plans for its exciting future. Presentation begins one hour before the concert and is included in ticket price. Buy TicketsPresenting Sponsor ? Community Foundation of Sarasota County Mote Marine Laboratory Underwriter ? Charlotte PerretGuest Artist Sponsor ? Carol Myers

Birding on Second Mondays. Meet at Raymond Road Boardwalk at the Celery Fields. ?Peter Brown (508-241-5541) and Kelley Berkey No reservations are necessary. Suggested donation: $2.00 members, $4.00 non-members.

Birding on Second Mondays. Meet at Raymond Road Boardwalk at the Celery Fields. ?Peter Brown (508-241-5541) and Kelley Berkey No reservations are necessary. Suggested donation: $2.00 members, $4.00 non-members.

February 13: Avian Scent: The Secret Perfume of Birds ?Danielle Whittaker will talk about her research and a new book on ?The untold story of a stunning discovery: not only can birds smell, but their scents may be the secret to their world.? ?She is an?evolutionary biologist and managing director of the COLDEX Center for Oldest Ice Exploration, an NSF Science & Technology Center at?Oregon State University. ?Click here to register for the meeting.

February 13: Avian Scent: The Secret Perfume of Birds ?Danielle Whittaker will talk about her research and a new book on ?The untold story of a stunning discovery: not only can birds smell, but their scents may be the secret to their world.? ?She is an?evolutionary biologist and managing director of the COLDEX Center for Oldest Ice Exploration, an NSF Science & Technology Center at?Oregon State University. ?Click here to register for the meeting.

Wed Feb 15, 8 am RED BUG SLOUGH ???5200 Beneva Rd SAS Survey Team (lynn234@verizon.net)

Advance your birding skills with Kathryn Young and other experienced birding leaders. We will learn about birding in different habitats and explore hotspots in Sarasota County. Field trips meet at 8:00am and end around 11am. Wednesdays February 15 & 22, March 1 & 8, 2023. Questions? Email Kathryn Registration is required. Please click here to register.

Wed Feb 15, 8 am RED BUG SLOUGH ???5200 Beneva Rd SAS Survey Team (lynn234@verizon.net)

Advance your birding skills with Kathryn Young and other experienced birding leaders. We will learn about birding in different habitats and explore hotspots in Sarasota County. Field trips meet at 8:00am and end around 11am. Wednesdays February 15 & 22, March 1 & 8, 2023. Questions? Email Kathryn Registration is required. Please click here to register.

Meet at the Nature Center. SAS Survey Team. Questions? Email Lynn Jakubowicz NO RESERVATIONS NECESSARY. Suggested donation: $2 members, $4 non-members?

Meet at the Nature Center. SAS Survey Team. Questions? Email Lynn Jakubowicz NO RESERVATIONS NECESSARY. Suggested donation: $2 members, $4 non-members?

Meet 8:30am inside park at Lake Osprey Nature Center (fee). 1st, 2nd and 5th Thursdays the leaders will be from Venice Audubon 3rd & 4th Thursdays the leader will be Peter Brown (508-241-5541)? Registration is not required.

Meet 8:30am inside park at Lake Osprey Nature Center (fee). 1st, 2nd and 5th Thursdays the leaders will be from Venice Audubon 3rd & 4th Thursdays the leader will be Peter Brown (508-241-5541)? Registration is not required.

Play the classic role-playing game with a?new group of players/adventurers. Overcome obstacles, defeat monsters, and discover long forgotten treasures.?Dungeons & Dragons?has?helped hone critical and creative thinking for over 50 years.???This program is open to both teens and adults?ages 14 and up?and is rated PG-13 for fantasy themes. The game will require the use of Zoom and the Roll20.net gaming platform.?Roll20 is an online service that allows user to connect and play online through a virtual tabletop; no pen, paper or dice required.??The Zoom Meeting ID and?Passcode?will be included in the registration confirmation emails. Each participant will need to set up a?free?Roll20.net?account to use for the sessions.???Beginner and veteran players alike?are welcome to join; no prior experience is necessary.???If you are interested, here are some links to materials that will help in learning some of the D&D basics:?D&D Resource List (Reddit; consists of official materials):?https://www.reddit.com/r/dndnext/wiki/resourcelist?D&D Basic Rules (Official):?https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules??#newadult?This virtual program will be hosted in Zoom. Once you register you will be sent a confirmation email with information about using Zoom. 24 hours before the start of you program you will receive the Meeting ID and Password.Join a Meeting (Event)Download ZoomChecking your Audio and Video

Meet at 9:45am sharp at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center. All proceeds go to the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition. Learn how contributions by early African American pioneers helped make Sarasota what it is today. The rich history of the Newtown community, among the oldest neighborhoods in town, is celebrated. Learn about early pioneers who built Sarasota?s infrastructure, view landmarks, sway to its rhythm, tap into the community?s heartbeat. Vickie Oldham, Newtown Alive founder leads an interactive trolley tour with a singer and community scholar.? Registration is required. Please click here to register.

Meet at 9:45am sharp at the Robert L. Taylor Community Center. All proceeds go to the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition. Learn how contributions by early African American pioneers helped make Sarasota what it is today. The rich history of the Newtown community, among the oldest neighborhoods in town, is celebrated. Learn about early pioneers who built Sarasota?s infrastructure, view landmarks, sway to its rhythm, tap into the community?s heartbeat. Vickie Oldham, Newtown Alive founder leads an interactive trolley tour with a singer and community scholar.? Registration is required. Please click here to register.

DESCRIPTIONClass focus is on developing core motor skills and body awareness utilizing a multitude of areas of the circus ? balance, object manipulation, aerial arts and acrobatics. Activities include:??Low Wire, Rolling Globes, Hammock, Acrobatics, Trampoline and much more!Class Duration:?1 hourRequirements:? ?No skills necessary!? Pre-Registration required.Ages: 6-15Time: 9:30am ? 10:30amCost:? ?$25 per classParticipants:?5* Minimum* ? 10 Maximum *Class may be cancelled if less than 5 participants sign up.Pre-Registration is required, space is limited.? ?For more information, go here

(By Invite Only) Enjoy our new and improved Sailor Circus Arena! This Intermediate/Advanced class is focused on taking your training to the next level! Requirement:By Invite OnlyStudent must be approved prior to class startPlease contact us if you are interested in attending this class OR attend a beginner class and the coach will let you know if you?re approved for Intermediate/AdvancedCost: $65 Per Class (Discounted Packages Available) (Sailor Student/Alumni Discounts Apply)Times: Saturdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m.LOCATION: Sailor Circus Arena2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239?

LIBRARIES CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY

Student Scholar Soir?e showcasing Key Chorale?s Student Scholars in recital. Come support and cheer our musicians of tomorrow as they present Classical and Musical Theater selections demonstrating the culmination of their studies with their voice teachers and masterclasses with guest artists. Enjoy great music with cocktails and light bites. Buy Tickets

Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Commission shall be held as required by Article III, Section 9(a) of the City Charter and by Resolution No. 91R-500 at 9:00 a.m., in the Commission Chambers at City Hall.?, PLEASE NOTE: the City Commission will recess for lunch at approx. 12:00 pm

Details As THE BEACH BOYS mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequalled in America?s? More https://www.facebook.com/events/3289297551384620

You are invited to attend a SCS Mini Job Fair on Wednesday, February 22 at Riverview High School from 8:00-10:00 AM. You will have the opportunity to speak with a member of the team and learn about a wide variety of career opportunities available throughout the district. Computers and in-person assistance will be available to start online applications. If you are unable to attend and would like more information, please email recruitment@sarasotacountyschools.net.

Meet at the Nature Center. SAS Survey Team. Questions? Email Lynn Jakubowicz No reservations required. Suggested donation: $2.00 members, $4.00 non-members

Meet at the Nature Center. SAS Survey Team. Questions? Email Lynn Jakubowicz No reservations required. Suggested donation: $2.00 members, $4.00 non-members

Details Comedy legends RITA RUDNER AND ROBERT KLEIN team up for a new, exciting tour! One of the country?s top comedians and a New York Times? More https://www.facebook.com/events/749060776345485

Meet 8:30am inside park at Lake Osprey Nature Center (fee). 1st, 2nd and 5th Thursdays the leaders will be from Venice Audubon 3rd & 4th Thursdays the leader will be Peter Brown (508-241-5541)? Registration is not required.

Meet 8:30am inside park at Lake Osprey Nature Center (fee). 1st, 2nd and 5th Thursdays the leaders will be from Venice Audubon 3rd & 4th Thursdays the leader will be Peter Brown (508-241-5541)? Registration is not required.

Play the classic role-playing game with a?new group of players/adventurers. Overcome obstacles, defeat monsters, and discover long forgotten treasures.?Dungeons & Dragons?has?helped hone critical and creative thinking for over 50 years.???This program is open to both teens and adults?ages 14 and up?and is rated PG-13 for fantasy themes. The game will require the use of Zoom and the Roll20.net gaming platform.?Roll20 is an online service that allows user to connect and play online through a virtual tabletop; no pen, paper or dice required.??The Zoom Meeting ID and?Passcode?will be included in the registration confirmation emails. Each participant will need to set up a?free?Roll20.net?account to use for the sessions.???Beginner and veteran players alike?are welcome to join; no prior experience is necessary.???If you are interested, here are some links to materials that will help in learning some of the D&D basics:?D&D Resource List (Reddit; consists of official materials):?https://www.reddit.com/r/dndnext/wiki/resourcelist?D&D Basic Rules (Official):?https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules??#newadult?This virtual program will be hosted in Zoom. Once you register you will be sent a confirmation email with information about using Zoom. 24 hours before the start of you program you will receive the Meeting ID and Password.Join a Meeting (Event)Download ZoomChecking your Audio and Video

Email charterschools@sarasotacountyschools.net for zoom meeting information.

Birding on Fourth Saturdays Meet at the Nature Center. ?Peter Brown (508-241-5541) and Kelly Berkey No reservations are necessary. Suggested donation: $2 members, $4 non-members?

Birding on Fourth Saturdays Meet at the Nature Center. ?Peter Brown (508-241-5541) and Kelly Berkey No reservations are necessary. Suggested donation: $2 members, $4 non-members?

DESCRIPTIONClass focus is on developing core motor skills and body awareness utilizing a multitude of areas of the circus ? balance, object manipulation, aerial arts and acrobatics. Activities include:??Low Wire, Rolling Globes, Hammock, Acrobatics, Trampoline and much more!Class Duration:?1 hourRequirements:? ?No skills necessary!? Pre-Registration required.Ages: 6-15Time: 9:30am ? 10:30amCost:? ?$25 per classParticipants:?5* Minimum* ? 10 Maximum *Class may be cancelled if less than 5 participants sign up.Pre-Registration is required, space is limited.? ?For more information, go here

February 25th ? 26th Sarasota Festival of the Arts ? Admission: Free Looking ahead for fun things to do? Please put us on your ?To Do? list on February 25-26 2023 in JD Hamel Park: the premiere of the Sarasota Festival of the Arts. The event will showcase the original works of artisans and crafters from throughout Florida and across the United States. The event is graciously hosted by the Downtown Sarasota Enrichment Association. Over 70 artisans will showcase their art in the process creating an outdoor gallery of spectacular painting sculpture jewelry photography glass ceramics fiber and wearable art mixed-media metalwork graphics woodworking and more. Explore a diversity of styles techniques and materials guided by the unique and compelling visions of each artisan. Discuss with the artists how they create and become inspired. Explore commissioning a unique piece of art made specifically for you! The Sarasota Festival of the Arts is open 10am-5pm both Saturday and Sunday. Admission is FREE! Immerse yourself in the visual experience as your sensibilities and appreciation for beauty guide you!

Class focus is on swing development, body awareness, strength development and swinging unassisted. Depending on participant experience level ? positions to the net will be explored. This recreational class is great for everyone ? travelers, bucket listers, amateur circus artists and everything in between! Requirements: No experience necessary! Ages 6 and up.Cost: $55 Per ClassTime: Saturdays 10:30am ? 12:00pm.LOCATION: Sailor Circus Arena2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239

(By Invite Only) Enjoy our new and improved Sailor Circus Arena! This Intermediate/Advanced class is focused on taking your training to the next level! Requirement:By Invite OnlyStudent must be approved prior to class startPlease contact us if you are interested in attending this class OR attend a beginner class and the coach will let you know if you?re approved for Intermediate/AdvancedCost: $65 Per Class (Discounted Packages Available) (Sailor Student/Alumni Discounts Apply)Times: Saturdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m.LOCATION: Sailor Circus Arena2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239?

Reggae Block Party Join us for our 7th annual Reggae Music Block Party to honor the late great musician Oswald Caines of Democracy Reggae Band. ? Date and time Sat Feb 25 2023 4:00 PM ? Sun Feb 26 2023 12:00 AM EST ? Location The Gator Club 1490 Main Street Sarasota FL 34236

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Details Multi-platinum singer-songwriter SARAH McLACHLAN is loved by fans around the world for her tender lyrics and indelible vocals. She has? More https://www.facebook.com/events/554670979409399

Meet 8:30am inside park at Lake Osprey Nature Center (fee). 1st, 2nd and 5th Thursdays the leaders will be from Venice Audubon 3rd & 4th Thursdays the leader will be Peter Brown (508-241-5541)? Registration is not required.

Meet 8:30am inside park at Lake Osprey Nature Center (fee). 1st, 2nd and 5th Thursdays the leaders will be from Venice Audubon 3rd & 4th Thursdays the leader will be Peter Brown (508-241-5541)? Registration is not required.

Play the classic role-playing game with a?new group of players/adventurers. Overcome obstacles, defeat monsters, and discover long forgotten treasures.?Dungeons & Dragons?has?helped hone critical and creative thinking for over 50 years.???This program is open to both teens and adults?ages 14 and up?and is rated PG-13 for fantasy themes. The game will require the use of Zoom and the Roll20.net gaming platform.?Roll20 is an online service that allows user to connect and play online through a virtual tabletop; no pen, paper or dice required.??The Zoom Meeting ID and?Passcode?will be included in the registration confirmation emails. Each participant will need to set up a?free?Roll20.net?account to use for the sessions.???Beginner and veteran players alike?are welcome to join; no prior experience is necessary.???If you are interested, here are some links to materials that will help in learning some of the D&D basics:?D&D Resource List (Reddit; consists of official materials):?https://www.reddit.com/r/dndnext/wiki/resourcelist?D&D Basic Rules (Official):?https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules??#newadult?This virtual program will be hosted in Zoom. Once you register you will be sent a confirmation email with information about using Zoom. 24 hours before the start of you program you will receive the Meeting ID and Password.Join a Meeting (Event)Download ZoomChecking your Audio and Video

March 3rd ? 5th Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food and listening to great live music over the weekend ?The Plan?? we have exactly what you need at the Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival at J.D. Hamel Park in Sarasota, FL. Dates of the festivities are March 3-5, 2023. The fun and relaxation begin Friday evening 4pm-10pm and continues Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Admission is Free! The event is produced by Paragon Festivals.?, Outdoor Event / Pet Friendly Choose your foods from a diverse menu of barbeque and meat dishes (along with vegetarian and seafood of course) all cooked fresh on site by local restaurants and food purveyors. Select from a diversity of side dishes and of course ? awesome desserts! Liquid refreshment includes selections of alcoholic, non-alcoholic and fruit drinks along with sodas and bottled water. While enjoying your meal, sit back and relax to musical entertainment consisting of live on stage performances by creative and talented musicians from both the local and regional circuit. Performances scheduled for Jonathon ?Boogie? Long (Blues, Rock), Doug Deming &, The Jewel Tones (Blues), Sean Chambers (Blues, Rock), Memphis Rub Band (Blues, Rock), Joey Gilmore Band (Electric Blues, Soul), Memphis Lightning (Rock, Roots), Frank Bang (Blues), Lee Boys (Funk, Gospel), Bridget Kelly Band (Blues), JP Soars &, The Red Hots (Blues, Roots), Mike Hund and His Allstar Band (Blues, Rock). During breaks between performances, enjoy time shopping a marketplace of fine arts, crafts, and select fine products and food items. This is the plan! All you need do is come and partake in the festivities! Remember: YOU are the most important ingredient and have earned this time! We look forward to seeing you and having you part of this growing event.

Fri Mar 3, 7:30-10 am CROWLEY NATURE CENTER 16405 Myakka Rd ($4 fee). Sharon Wilcox (swilcox@fastmail.fm)

Fri Mar 3, 7:30-10 am CROWLEY NATURE CENTER 16405 Myakka Rd ($4 fee). Sharon Wilcox (swilcox@fastmail.fm)

DESCRIPTIONClass focus is on developing core motor skills and body awareness utilizing a multitude of areas of the circus ? balance, object manipulation, aerial arts and acrobatics. Activities include:??Low Wire, Rolling Globes, Hammock, Acrobatics, Trampoline and much more!Class Duration:?1 hourRequirements:? ?No skills necessary!? Pre-Registration required.Ages: 6-15Time: 9:30am ? 10:30amCost:? ?$25 per classParticipants:?5* Minimum* ? 10 Maximum *Class may be cancelled if less than 5 participants sign up.Pre-Registration is required, space is limited.? ?For more information, go here

Class focus is on swing development, body awareness, strength development and swinging unassisted. Depending on participant experience level ? positions to the net will be explored. This recreational class is great for everyone ? travelers, bucket listers, amateur circus artists and everything in between! Requirements: No experience necessary! Ages 6 and up.Cost: $55 Per ClassTime: Saturdays 10:30am ? 12:00pm.LOCATION: Sailor Circus Arena2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239

(By Invite Only) Enjoy our new and improved Sailor Circus Arena! This Intermediate/Advanced class is focused on taking your training to the next level! Requirement:By Invite OnlyStudent must be approved prior to class startPlease contact us if you are interested in attending this class OR attend a beginner class and the coach will let you know if you?re approved for Intermediate/AdvancedCost: $65 Per Class (Discounted Packages Available) (Sailor Student/Alumni Discounts Apply)Times: Saturdays from 12:00-1:30 p.m.LOCATION: Sailor Circus Arena2075 Bahia Vista Street, Sarasota, FL 34239?

PURPLE MARTINS ??Sundays and Thursdays- March & April, 11 am. ?Join us when we take down the Purple Martin houses to count eggs, and baby birds and do general nest maintenance. Weather dependent (not done if raining or cold weather). ?Call Sarasota Audubon Nature Center 941-312-6533, or text Sue Gaurasci 941-448-6363 with questions. No reservation or registration is needed for workshops. $5 donation, pay at the door.

PURPLE MARTINS ??Sundays and Thursdays- March & April, 11 am. ?Join us when we take down the Purple Martin houses to count eggs, and baby birds and do general nest maintenance. Weather dependent (not done if raining or cold weather). ?Call Sarasota Audubon Nature Center 941-312-6533, or text Sue Gaurasci 941-448-6363 with questions. No reservation or registration is needed for workshops. $5 donation, pay at the door.

Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the City Commission shall be held as required by Article III, Section 9(a) of the City Charter and by Resolution No. 91R-500 at 9:00 a.m., in the Commission Chambers at City Hall.?, PLEASE NOTE: the City Commission will recess for lunch at approx. 12:00 pm

Join us for our monthly book club that delves deep into mysteries!?Each month we will explore a different genre within the mystery book category, such as Nordic Noir, Cozy, Thriller, Historical and Private Eye. Read some old favorites and discover new authors!Our?featured book will be??"The Woman in the Library" by Sulari GentillCopies of the book will be available through the Sarasota County Library System, to request the book you may go to the Sarasota County Libraries Catalog here? or call us at 941-861-1110.?This virtual program will be hosted in Zoom. Once you register you will be sent a confirmation email with information about using Zoom and you will also receive the Meeting ID and password.If you are unsure if you successfully registered please contact Lisa at lriley@scgov.netJoin a Meeting (Event): https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-MeetingDownload Zoom: https://zoom.us/support/downloadChecking your Audio and Video:https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/201137166

Afternoon Birding on First Mondays Meet at the Nature Center. Questions? Email Margi Haas No reservations necessary. Suggested donation: $2.00 members, $4.00 non-members

Afternoon Birding on First Mondays Meet at the Nature Center. Questions? Email Margi Haas No reservations necessary. Suggested donation: $2.00 members, $4.00 non-members

Wed Mar 8, 8 am OLD MIAKKA PRESERVE east end of Fruitville Rd, no facilities Helen King (850-556-2950)

Wed Mar 8, 8 am OLD MIAKKA PRESERVE east end of Fruitville Rd, no facilities Helen King (850-556-2950)

The Writer's Circle was created for writers of all types and genres. Whether you write Fiction, Poetry, Lyrics even Stand-Up Comedy; here, you will find a welcoming place via Zoom to share and if you wish to, discuss your work.?Join a Meeting (Event): https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-Joining-a-MeetingDownload Zoom: https://zoom.us/support/downloadChecking your Audio and Video:https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/categories/201137166

Meet 8:30am inside park at Lake Osprey Nature Center (fee). 1st, 2nd and 5th Thursdays the leaders will be from Venice Audubon 3rd & 4th Thursdays the leader will be Peter Brown (508-241-5541)? Registration is not required.

Meet 8:30am inside park at Lake Osprey Nature Center (fee). 1st, 2nd and 5th Thursdays the leaders will be from Venice Audubon 3rd & 4th Thursdays the leader will be Peter Brown (508-241-5541)? Registration is not required.