Friday february 12TH

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17^TH

Renaissance School of Art 4063 S. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34231

SRQPAP (SRQ Plein Air Painters) is a group for anyone interested in outdoor painting. All skills levels are welcome. En plein air is a French expression which means 'in the open air' and is particularly used to describe the act of painting outdoors.

Painting en plein air reproduces the actual visual conditions seen at the time of the painting. The group will meet weekly on Wednesdays September - May at the different locations around SRQ area: Sarasota - Venice - Bradenton, Florida. There is

NO fee to attend and NO instructions. We meet, paint and make new friends. Collectors are welcome! If you need a memory painting or a gift from Sarasota, that is the place to contact artists directly. Send us a message if you would like to be included

in our emailing list to receive weekly updates and locations or for purchasing locally painted art. The level of artists range from professional to beginners. We will be glad to assist artists new to the area and collector. Visit our webpage at

http://yeliseyevstudio.com/school/srq-plein-air/ for more details. Our Facebook page is also updated regularly: https://www.facebook.com/pleinairsrq

Painting in Full Color with Julie Hanson! - 9:00 am | $115-$145

Art Center Sarasota 707 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota

Why limit your painting to value and color only? Learn how to paint the 'temperature' of color. This approach is used in 'Plein

Air' painting. It's what enables the artist to capture so much of the feeling of the moment. It's also what makes the difference between a good and a GREAT painting. This class is for those wanting to use color in a powerful and expressive way. Mediums in order of preference are oil, water-soluble oil, pastel and acrylic. Although watercolor is not the best medium for this approach, you can very easily apply this new knowledge to your watercolor painting. We will work from photographs in the studio. You will never see color the same way again!

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 Global Issues - 10:30 am | $10

First Church 104 S Pineapple Ave Sarasota

Ambassador Donald Gregg will discuss the topic 'U.S. Intelligence and the War on Terror'.

13th Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon - 11:00 am | $60 Michael's On East 1212 S East Ave Sarasota, FL 34239

The Caring Hearts Luncheon is a celebration of the work done by First Step of Sarasota's Mothers & Infants program.

Mothers & Infants provides substance abuse counseling to pregnant and post- partum in the community. Women enter the program while pregnant and begin the treatment regimen and generally stay 2-3 months after the birth of their babies. Since

the program began 20 years ago, Mothers & Infants has celebrated the births of more than 370 healthy, drug-free babies. The

event includes testimonials from current/past clients, lunch, silent auction & raffle. In addition, each year, the Caring Heart of the Year award is presented an individual or organization who has made a positive impact on the community.

Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art presents Ah, Wilderness! - 11:00 am | Free

Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art 1288 N. Palm Avenue Sarasota, FL 34236

Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art gallery presents Ah, Wilderness!, an exhibition celebrating nature with works by landscape painter Susan Klein, painter, printmaker, photographer and naturalist Jean Blackburn and sculptor Joe Segal, February 5March 1. The gallery is at 1288 N. Palm Ave., in Sarasota. Gallery hours are Mon. Sat., 11 a.m. 5 p.m. Call for Monday hours. For more information about this exhibit, call 941-366-2454 or visit www.allyngallup.com.

Italian Lake District & Northern Italy Travelogue Luncheon - 11:30 am | $39

Adult & Community Enrichment @ STC 4748 Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233

11:30 am to 1:30 pm at Mattison's 41 Dining Room. Witness the 'bella vistas' of northern Italy and experience the various lakes of Northern Italy, Lago Maggiore, Lake Como and Lake Garda. Learn about navigating the waterways of this region by ferries and the land by trains. Learn how to spend the day in Switzerland while staying in Italy! Discover through

photography the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps and the calm blue waters of the lakes. We will discuss the best places to stay on each lake, day trips from each location, how to travel from one lake to the next, foods of this region, and some

hotel and restaurant suggestions! Northern Italy was made for is the best of Italian beauty and scenery! This class fee is non-

refundable. You may register anytime online at www.ace-sarasota.com. Or you may stop in the ACE office or call (941-361-

6590) to register during office hours! Office Hours: M thru Thurs: 8am-5:30pm F: 8am-3pm

Munchtime Musicales: The Duo-Piano Team of Cynthia Lawing and Gloria Cook - 12:00 pm | Free

David Cohen Hall at the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center 709 N. Tamiami Trail

The Sarasota Concert Association's free Munchtime Musicales series continues its 2015-2016 season with concert pianists

Cynthia Lawing and Gloria Cook, in a program for one piano, four hands, February 17, noon, in David Cohen Hall at the

Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. The program includes Brahms Four Hungarian

Dances, Bizets Jeux dEnfants, Two Slavic Dances, Op. 72 by Dvok, Aram Khachaturians Waltz from Masquerade and impromptu variations on Gershwins I Got Rhythm. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information about Munchtime Musicales, call 941-351-7467, or visit www.scasarasota.org.

Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243

One man. One year. One chance to change America. 1964 was a pivotal year in American history and Lyndon Baines

Johnson sat at the center of it all. A master politician with towering ambition and ruthless tactics, the conflicted Texan will do whatever it takes to get the Civil Rights bill passed and secure his re-election. Meanwhile, in faraway Vietnam, a troublesome conflict looms. The winner of the 2014 Tony Award for Best Play, this gripping drama captures the critical moment that

marked the end of an era and the shift to the political climate of today. Go all the way with LBJ, Martin Luther King, Jr., J.

Edgar Hoover, Hubert Humphrey and more in this action-packed, electrifying portrayal of one of the most tumultuous times in our country’s history.

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.

Powel Crosley Estate 8374 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243

Simply Gourmet is taking afternoon tea to a whole new level. In February, the Sarasota-based catering firm features a traditional Royal English Tea Service on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons ~ February 2/3, 9/10, 16/17 and 23/24 at 2

p.m., at the Powel Crosley Estate, 8374 N. Tamiami Trail, in Sarasota. Tea will be served in the exclusive upstairs living area

of the mansion overlooking the bay. Our menu features savory and sweet specialties, says Larry Barrett, owner of Simply

Gourmet. Expect such delicacies as Cassis Marinated Strawberry Parfait, Vanilla Cream Fruit Tartlets, Currant

Scones/Devonshire Cream, Double Chocolate Triangles, Turkey/Sundried Tomato Pinwheels, Royal Tea Sandwich Medley.

And don’t forget the tea, Barrett laughs. Guests will savor properly brewed cups of flavorful English tea. Tickets are $32. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Crosley Foundation. To reserve, call 941-225-9122 or visit www.simplygourmetcaterers.com.

Elysian Fields 1273 Tamiami Trail South Sarasota, FL 34239

Book-signing and talk with Ruth Fishel, internationally acclaimed author of Time for Me: Daily Readings for a Joyful, Peaceful, Purposeful Life. Create your best life one day at a time.

Einsteins Circle: The Dolphins Of Sarasota Bay - 3:00 pm | $5-$6

University of South Florida - -Selby Auditorium

8350 Tamiami Trail, D 105 Sarasota, FL 34243

Lifelong Learning Academy (LLA) continues its winter 2016 session of Einsteins Circle forums with The Dolphins Of

Sarasota Bay: Lessons From Four Decades And Five Generations moderated by Dr. Randall Wells, February 17, 3-4 p.m., in

Selby Auditorium at the University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee, 8350 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota. Dr. Randall Wells started studying bottlenose dolphins in Sarasota Bay in 1970 as a high school volunteer at Mote Marine Laboratory. He now directs the Sarasota Dolphin Research Program where he has aptly earned the title The Dolphin Man. Dr. Wells will speak

about resident dolphins whose life history, ecology, behavior, and communication have been studied over the past 45 years.

Participants will learn about their human and environmental threats and how our local research is benefiting dolphins elsewhere. Cost is $5 per session for LLA paid members and $6 for general admission. Seating is limited to 180 participants. Registration is recommended online at www.lla-sm.org or by calling 941-359-4296. For additional information on the

Lifelong Learning Academy, including weekly updates of Einsteins Circle, visit www.lla-sm.org or call 941-359-4296.

Spring ART: Sunset Photo Walk: Architecture, Light & Exposure - 5:00 pm | $110

Ringling College of Art and Design

2700 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34234

Learn how to take successful photos in low-light situations. Capture the rich colors of sunset, and the sparkling lights and dramatic shadows of the city’s architecture at night. ISO speed, timed exposures and metering low-light areas are covered.

Creative options will be discussed. We will shoot on locations in session one, and address special enhancements and other unique night shoot opportunities working Photoshop in the digital lab in session two. All skill levels welcome. Basic computer skills required.

Conversation with Harold Bubil - 5:30 pm | $10

Sarasota Herald-Tribune 1741 Main St Sarasota, FL 34243

Join the journalist in his 'atelier' the striking modern headquarters of the Herald Tribune designed by Miami's Arquitectonica.

Hear about his life as a writer/editor/photographer on architecture, green building and local development history and his 2015 AIA Bob Graham Architectural Awareness Award.

Nokomis Public Beach201 South Casey Key Road

The Drum Circle is one of Casey Key's most unique and celebrated events. On any given Saturday and Wednesday evening one will encounter the rhythmic beats, amateur belly dancing, children playing, and the most amazing sunsets anywhere.

Yesterday - 6:00 pm | $20-$50. See website for pricing.

Florida Studio Theatre 1241 North Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

By Richard Hopkins, Rebecca Hopkins, and Jim Prosser. In the mid-1960s, groups such as The Beatles, The Who, and The

Rolling Stones were topping the charts. While trying to replicate the rebellious tone of American Rock N Roll, a new sound emerged. By 1964 The Beatles alone had 31 hits on the Top 100. Journey back to a time of peace, love, and everything in between with songs such as Let It Be, Satisfaction, and I’m Into Something Good. Yesterday will play in the Goldstein Cabaret from January 6 through May 1.

Marie Selby Botanical Gardens811 South Palm Avenue Sarasota, FL 34240

Enjoy an after-hours reception in the Selby Gardens conservatory every Wednesday evening Feb. 17- March 24 during The Orchid Show. The intimate evenings include entertainment, passed hors doeuvres and a complimentary craft cocktail.

Eddie Tobin - 6:30 pm | Free

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

Would you like to have a relaxing evening in a romantic and cozy ambient? Then you should join us every Wednesday and Friday and enjoy the wonderful musician and singer Eddie Tobin. Call for reservations: (941)383-1111

International Folk Dances - 7:00 pm | $6

John Chidsey Bayfront Community Center 803 N. Tamiami Trail

International Folk Dances, Bayfront Community Center: Recurs every week on Wednesday, ends on Sep 28, 2016. Admission: $6.00

Circus Sarasota Winter Performance - 7:00 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.

Riverview High School Auditorium 1 Ram Way Sarasota, FL 34231

The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, in partnership with Sarasota Sister Cities Association, The Perlman

Program/Suncoast, and Tel Mond, Israel, present 'A Cultural Evening of Dance and Music' featuring the NOOA Dancers from the dance school at the Tel Mond Sheldon Cultural Center in Tel Mond, Israel, (Sarasota’s sister city), and three

acclaimed alumni from The Perlman Music Program playing musical selections by Johannes Brahms, Astor Piazzolla, Camille Saint-Sans, and Robert Schumann, February 17, 7 p.m., at Riverview High School Auditorium, 1 Ram Way,

Sarasota. Tickets are $10; students with a valid student I.D. are free. Purchase tickets online at jfedsrq.org/events. A limited amount of tickets will be available at the door. For more information, contact Andrea Eiffert at: 941-552-6308 or aeiffert@jfedsrq.org

Sarasota Opera House 61 N Pineapple Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

Cos fan tutte literally means All women do this. Two young soldiers are convinced to pull a prank on their brides-to-be, and

put the women’s faithfulness to the test. Mozart’s enthralling comedy and masterful score will lighten your heart and make for an evening of great fun. Opera, Cosi fan tutte, Mozart, Sarasota Opera, Arts, DeRenzi, Sarasota Opera House

Manatee Performing Arts Center 502 3rd Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34282

This complex rock opera tells the story of a conflicting love triangle between an American Grandmaster, a Russian

Champion, and a Hungarian-American female chess second. Engage in this captivating story while the music leads you through each players struggle to get the upper hand.

The Players Theatre of Sarasota 838 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236

For 10 hard-luck Texans, a new lease on life is so close they can touch it. Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they'll fight to keep at least one hand on a brand new truck in order to win it. Inspired by true events, and infused with a 'fresh roots-rock vibe', this is the hilarious hard-fought contest where only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. 10 contestants, 4 days, 1 truck. Runs till March 6th.

Living on Love - 7:30 pm | $20-$80. See website for actual pricing details

Asolo Repertory Theatre 5555 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34243

There’s only one person with a worse temperament, bigger ego and more flamboyant sense of self-importance than opera diva Raquel and that’s her husband, the Italian maestro Vito De Angelis. When Raquel discovers that Vito has become enamored with a young lady hired to ghostwrite his largely fictional autobiography, she retaliates by hiring her own

handsome young scribe to chronicle her life as an opera star. Sparks fly, silverware is thrown and romance blossoms in the

most unexpected ways in this glamorous romp through the world of music, marriage and celebrity. With a highly anticipated Broadway run starting this April starring Renee Fleming, Asolo Rep is thrilled to receive the rights to present the regional premiere of this sparkling new comedy.

106 Years of Broadway - 8:00 pm | $15-$60. Pricing:

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 N Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34236

Back for its annual celebration of Broadways greatest songs this dazzling all-new features five of Broadways finest stars performing songs from the best and most-beloved Broadway musicals of the past! Direct from New York, 107 YEARS OF BROADWAY recreates the finest moments from hit shows such as Jersey Boys, Wicked, Mamma Mia! and classics from Broadway composers. Last year this perennial favorite sold out quickly!

Butler - 8:00 pm | $20-$50. See site for pricing details

Florida Studio Theatre 1241 North Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

By Richard Strand. The Civil War, 1861. An escaped slave seeks sanctuary, but the laws of the land are unrelenting. With sharp wit and tongue-in- cheek humor, Butler takes us on a journey through legal loopholes to find the true meaning of

freedom. REGIONAL PREMIERE! Butler by Richard Strand plays from December 9 through February 20 in the Keating Theatre.

Florida Studio Theatre 1241 North Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

From the author of Doubt and Moonstruck comes a delightful gritty comedy set in rural Ireland. Between fading families, a bitter land feud, and familial rivalries, two misfit neighbors will have to overcome their own fears to find happiness. Full of surprising humor and poetic prose, this tender-hearted portrait reminds us that what we’re looking for is sometimes right in front of us. REGIONAL PREMIERE!

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - 8:00 pm | $22-$36. Adult: $36.00 | Student/Active Military*: $22.00 *with valid ID

Westcoast Black Theatre 1646 10th Way Sarasota, FL 34236

Its 1927 in Chicago, and the fiery Blues legend Gertrude Ma Rainey is ready to record her signature songs. Inside the cramped studio, she squares off against a battling quartet of musicians and a tight-fisted, white producer. This gripping play with music highlights a time in American history when even the most renowned black singer of her day had to fight against

racism for the respect she deserved. In Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, the Jazz Age is in full swing and it’s a moment as full of possibility as it is risk for those striving to achieve the American side of being African American.

Venice Theatre 140 W Tampa Ave Venice, FL 34285

Set in the Scott Joplin era, this soaring musical is our biggest hit from 2010 and a winner of multiple Tony Awards.

Intertwining the lives of three extraordinary families from different walks of life, this epic tale celebrates the great tapestry of American life and the sometimes cruel quilt that we weave.

Florida Studio Theatre 1241 North Palm Ave. Sarasota, FL 34236

By Richard Hopkins, Rebecca Hopkins, and Jim Prosser. In the mid-1960s, groups such as The Beatles, The Who, and The Rolling Stones were topping the charts. While trying to replicate the rebellious tone of American Rock N Roll, a new sound emerged. By 1964 The Beatles alone had 31 hits on the Top 100. Journey back to a time of peace, love, and everything in between with songs such as Let It Be, Satisfaction, and I’m Into Something Good. Yesterday will play in the Goldstein Cabaret from January 6 through May 1.

Smartphone Trivia Game Show - 9:00 pm | Free

Applebee's 5490 Clark Rd. Sarasota, FL 34233

Come join the neighborhood as you play the Smartphone Trivia Game Show produced by Game Show Trivolution and powered by Speedquizzing. It is Southwest Florida's most unique trivia experience. Forget those boring pen and paper games that seem to go on forever and ever. This is a fast paced game for people of all ages. Have a well charged smartphone or tablet with you to play the game.

Come Back Alice - 9:30 pm | Free

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

Come Back Alice. Southern Gypsy Funk band, soulful vocals, melodic guitars, baroque style violin, funky bass & drums! www.comebackalice.com

Glittering Grandeur: Spectacles Under the Big Top - All Day | $5-$25. $25.00 Adults; $23.00 Seniors; $5.00 Child and Students with ID

The Ringling 5401 Bay Shore Road Sarasota, FL 34243

While the classic circus performance is a rich spectacle in itself, in the late 19th and early 20th centuries show owners including P.T. Barnum and the Ringling’s recognized that they had the ability to increase attendance by including a different kind of spectacle in their traveling shows. Circuses would frequently open with a large scale theatrical performance that included hundreds of performers engaged in scenes of battle and festivals of dance and song. These spec displays were created on such a grand scale that they frequently rated several different poster designs each season. See the illustrated extravagance of the spec in print.

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.