Friday february 12TH

MONDAY FEBRUARY 15^TH

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle Sarasota, FL 34235

US Rowing Referee College January 7-11 February 11-15

Daring Color with Anne Abgott - 10:00 am | $90-$110

Art Center Sarasota 707 N. Tamiami Trail

Afraid to paint with Anne? All levels welcome! Learn the simple techniques of catching light, water, shadows, birds and more. Work from Anne's photo or bring a similar photo of your own. This season Anne will be teaching a wonderful

workshop on a lovely image of a magnola flower and a teleflora vase. Very beautiful. Anne's work is always a feast for the eyes. So join us for this special treat!

1927 Train Depot 303 E Venice Avenue Venice, FL 34285

Free docent-led tours of 1927 Train Depot. Displays and information about Venice history and the role of the train depot. Red caboose open Wednesday and Saturday. Statue of Gunther Gebel-Williams on the grounds. For reservations for groups of 10 or more, call 941-412-0151. 303 E. Venice Ave., Venice FL. M-W-F 10-3, Sat. 10-1. Info 941-412-0151.

Sill Music Monday - 10:30 am | $10

Church of the Palms 3224 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL 34239

June LeBell hosts Joseph Volpe, former General Manager of the Metropolitan Opera, for a musical conversation.

Better Together - 11:30 am | $60

The Ritz Carlton 1111 Ritz Carlton Drive Sarasota, FL 34236

Creativity and innovative thinking are defining characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. Now more than ever, however, corporate leaders are recognizing that entrepreneurial thinking isn’t just for entrepreneurs. Creativity, resourcefulness, and the ability to think outside the proverbial box are skills that are just as valuable in large corporations seeking to gain, or keep, a competitive edge as they are in start-ups. Thus, many of Americas leading companies are turning to entrepreneurs for their insight. In this keynote, Daymond John one of the most notable entrepreneurs in the country today uses personal examples from his phenomenally successful rags-to-riches journey to explain how he honed his entrepreneurial mindset. More

important, John teaches audience members how they too can apply this mindset, which includes what he calls the Power of Broke thinking, to achieve goals and objectives inside or outside a corporation.

The Artful Giraffe 1861 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, FL 34236

Learn basket weaving, combining the functional with the beautiful. In one afternoon you will complete a basket you can use every day. Classes are small so reserve your spot today. Cost includes all materials & use of tools. Classes are small so reserve your spot today.

Circus Sarasota Winter Performance - 1:00 pm | $15-$55. Seating is in the round: VIP Seating= $55, Premium= $42-47, Select= $20-37, Value= $15.

Big Top Tent

140 University Center Drive, SE of UTC Mall Sarasota, FL 34243

Under the Big Top for over 18 seasons we have presented an international, all-star lineup of circus artists with an unparalleled array of thrilling acts. The Circus Sarasota Winter Production will once again amaze audiences celebrating the unique circus heritage of our community for only two weeks! Last year’s shows all sold out, so get your tickets early! For more information, call 941-355-9805.

Art Center Sarasota 707 N. Tamiami Trail

In this class students will work from their own reference materials emphasizing accurate drawing, painting form, value observation (light and shade), composition, perspective, atmosphere and the treatment of edges. It will also include hands-on teaching of color theory and precise color mixing. These topics are what form the basics of a successful painting in any

medium. Student will learn the vocabulary and language of art enabling them to communicate their vision and opinions

intelligently. These classes are for artists interested in contemporary realism pertaining to land- and seascapes, still-life’s and figures. Open to all skill levels and all mediums. Beginners welcome.

Ringling by the Bay - 5:00 pm | Free

The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243

Join us on the Bolger Campiello for live music and dancing. Food and beverage are available for purchase on the Bayfront. Limited seating is available. *This event is Free for Members.*

Circus Sarasota Winter Performance - 5:00 pm | $15-$55. Seating is in the round: VIP Seating= $55, Premium= $42-47, Select= $20-37, Value= $15.

Big Top Tent

140 University Center Drive, SE of UTC Mall Sarasota, FL 34243

Under the Big Top for over 18 seasons we have presented an international, all-star lineup of circus artists with an

unparalleled array of thrilling acts. The Circus Sarasota Winter Production will once again amaze audiences celebrating the unique circus heritage of our community for only two weeks! Last year’s shows all sold out, so get your tickets early! For more information, call 941-355-9805.

Learning to Play Melodies on the Uke - 6:00 pm | $100

The Rhythm Inlet 2301 Tamiami Trail North Nokomis, FL 34275

5 Mondays, February 15 thru March 14; 6-8pm. Mike has been a teacher for over 25 years both in the U.S. & overseas. He started playing the uke 4 1/2 years ago & has been teaching ukulele classes for the past 3 years. His newest class,

LEARNING TO PLAY MELODIES ON THE UKE is a 10-hour class, over 5 weeks, that will teach students how to play melodies & incorporate them into song arrangements. The class begins with learning melodies via tablature (a simple

numerical system that tells you where to fret & which string to pick), & then will lead to the students playing melodies from the sheet music in 'The Daily Ukulele: 365 Songs for Better Living' by Jim Beloff. Although this is not a beginner-oriented class, you don't need to play by ear or read music (not much) to begin playing single-note melodies. Price is $100 pre-paid.

FMI & to register: The Rhythm Inlet, 941-966-5800.

Amore By Andrea Restaurant 555 Bay Isles Parkway, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Have a romantic dinner in a wonderful and cozy ambience listening to the great performer Matt Coates! Call for reservations: (941)383-1111

Sarasota Camera Club - 7:00 pm | Free

Dickens Activity Center in the Meadows 3400 Longmeadow Drive Sarasota, FL

Intraclub Competition Judge: Chuck Neubauer We welcome new members of all skill levels. For more info, please visit our website at http://www.sarasotacameraclub.com.

The Mir String Quartet - 7:30 pm | $30-$65

Van Wezel 777 North Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236

The Sarasota Concert Association (SCA) continues its 71st 'Great Performers Series' season with the Mir String Quartet,

Monday, February 15, 7:30 p.m., at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Known for its dynamic performances, technical finesse, and eclectic programming, this critically acclaimed and award-winning quartet will perform Haydns Quartet in D Major, Op. 20, No. 4. Argentinian composer Alberto Ginasteras Quartet No. 2 and Beethovens

Razumovsky Quartet in C Major, Op. 59, No. 3. Tickets for the concert are $30, $40, $50 and $65. Tickets and information for the Great Performers Series are available by calling 941-225-6500 or online at www.scasarasota.org.

Al Fuller's Legendary Blues Jam - 8:00 pm | Free

The Five O'clock Club 1930 Hillview St. Sarasota, FL 34239

Al Fullers Blues Jam at 8pm. Al and his band start out the night with some original tunes and then host an open stage blues jam with many local musicians. Bring your instruments and join in! www.alfuller.net

Samurai: The Way of the Warrior - All Day | $0-$25. Free with admission. Pricing: http://www.ringling.org/hoursadmissions

The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243

Drawing from the rich and varied Japanese collection of the Stibbert Museum in Florence Italy, this evocative exhibition features some 70 exquisite objects related to the legendary Samurai warriors - full suits of armor, helmets, swords, sword-

hilts, and saddles, as well as exquisite objects intended for more personal use such as lacquered writing boxes, incense trays

and foldable chairs that all characterize the period in which Japan was ruled by the Samurai military class. This Exhibition is organized by Contemporanea Progetti, Florence, Italy in collaboration with the Museo Stibbert.

John Nolen, Innovative City Planner, Exhibit - All Day | Free

Venice Museum and Archives 351 Nassau St. S Venice, FL 34285

The Venice Museum & Archives (VMA) honors the innovative city planner, John Nolen, and his 1926 plan for Venice in its newest exhibit Design for Living: John Nolen and the Renaissance of New Urbanism. The exhibit is a collaborative effort

between the VMA and Rollins College, located in Winter Park, Florida The exhibit explores the inspirations for Nolens plan for Venice and how his planning principles connect with the New Urbanism movement today. Original plats and plans from the VMAs collection and current examples of New Urbanism projects in Venice and Sarasota County are also highlighted.

Build your own ideal city with a hands-on activity and share your viewpoints about what makes a city beautiful and livable.

Design for Living was made possible through generous funding from Gulf Coast Community Foundation and Venice Heritage, Inc. A speaker series in connection with the exhibit will begin in January 2016. Design for Living is on exhibit through February 24, 2016. The Venice Museum & Archives is free (donations appreciated) and open to the public year-

round on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Additional days are offered during October through April, on the first and third Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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