Friday february 12TH

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20^TH

Lemon Ave to Selby Five Points Park in Downtown Sarasota

The Sarasota Farmers Market was established in 1979. The market continues its tradition of serving the community with local produce, plants, prepared foods, and artisans. We currently have a full market that includes 55 vendors and 5,000 square feet of produce and plants. Hours: The market is held every Saturday (rain or shine) 7am to Noon (May through October) 7am to 1pm (November through April)

Sarasota Christian School's 57th Annual Auction and Festival - 7:30 am | Free

Sarasota Christian School 5415 Bahia Vista St Sarasota, FL 34232

Sarasota Christian School's 57th Annual Auction & Festival is Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 7:30a.m. 3:30 p.m. The day starts off right with a delicious pancake breakfast! Soon after, begins the silent auction, live auction, children’s games and

inflatables, homemade bakery and delicious food booths! Make sure you stop by to sample the famous BBQ chicken and ribs lunch, apple dumplings and strawberry pie! The SCS Auction & Festival offers something for all ages and is a day the whole

family will enjoy. The community is welcome and admission to the event and parking is free. More information can be found at www.sarasotachristian.org or by calling us at 941-371-6481, ext. 201.

Venice Farmers Market - 8:00 am | Free

Tampa Avenue West

Every Saturday Morning, local Farmers, Fisherman, Craftsmen, Bakers, Artists and others gather at the Venice Farmer's

Market located in the heart of historic downtown Venice, Florida. It's a weekly celebration of the best of Venice were you can get fresh seasonal Florida fruits and vegetables direct from the Venice area farms. You can't find any fresher shrimp or seafood. There's incredible tasty homemade baked goods, trinkets, crafts, soaps, flowers, plants, locally roasted coffee, and more.

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle Sarasota, FL 34235

The American Youth Cup (AYC) is an annual series of three not-for-profit regattas that act as a lead-up to the USRowing

Youth National Championships (YNC) and the Saratoga Jr B/C National Championships (SNC). AYC I and AYC II are currently held as one day events. AYC III is held over two days. All three events have a racing progression system from heats through to finals. Racing at the American Youth Cup includes the eighteen YNC boat classes, ten SNC boat classes and a

selection of supporting development boat classes. Each YNC and SNC boat class earns points based on the finishing order.

The highest placing boat from a team is awarded the following points: 1st = 8 points, 2nd = 6 points, 3rd = 5 points, 4th = 4 points, 5th = 3 points, 6th = 2 points, 7th = 1 point If a team has more than one crew in a boat class points will be awarded

only to the first crew. The crew with the most points in each boat class is declared the American Youth Cup leader. After the

third American Youth Cup regatta, the crew with the most points in each boat class is declared the American Youth Cup winner and receives the American Youth Cup for that boat class. At the end of each American Youth Cup the country with

the most points will be declared winner of that American Youth Cup regatta and will receive the leading team cup. After the

third American Youth Cup regatta the country with the most points overall from all boat classes is declared overall winner of the American Youth Cup.

Centennial Park 200 W. Venice Ave. Venice, FL 34289

Come walk for your cause to the beach and back. Also come and learn about healthy lifestyles and get simple health screenings for free.

Siesta Beach Grand Opening Celebration - 9:00 am | Free

Siesta Beach 948 Beach Rd Sarasota, FL 34242

Join Sarasota County in celebrating the completion of the Siesta Beach improvements project. The community is invited to see what's new at the #1 beach in the nation! This family-friendly celebration includes: -Entertainment -Refreshments -

Recreational Activities -Beach sports -Arts & Crafts -Special guests -Walking tours of the new amenities and improvements

Nathan Benderson Park 5851 Nathan Benderson Circle Sarasota, FL 34235

The Color Vibe, a vibrantly colorful 5K fun run company, is hosting the Sarasota Color Vibe 5K full of bright colors, epic beats, and tons of fun on Saturday February 20th, 2016 at 9am. The event will be held at Nathan Benderson Park.

Kayak Trip - 9:30 am | $25

Myakka River State Park 13208 State Road 72 Sarasota, FL 34241

Explore the wild and scenic Myakka River by kayak, guided by John Sarkozy and learn about natural Florida. All kayak equipment will be provided to you and it is included in the cost of the trip, which is $25.00 per person. Call John at (941) 966-7308 for exact launch location and required reservations.

Historical Trolley Tour - 10:00 am | $25

Historical Society of Sarasota County 1260 12th St Sarasota, FL 34234

Historic Trolley Tour narrated by local historian Sue Blue takes you to historical sites in and around the downtown area. Two hour tour begins and returns to the Crocker Memorial Church on Saturday morning from 10a to Noon. Reservations are requires and seats are $25 each. Funds raised on these tours help the Historical Society of Sarasota County provide

maintenance and upkeep for the two oldest buildings in the city - the Bidwell-Wood House (1882) and the Crocker Memorial

Church (1901) located in Pioneer Park on 12th Street between US41 and Cocoanut Avenue. Please call the office Monday -

Friday from 10a - 2p to make your reservations. 941-364-9076

Downtown Sarasota

Enjoy all that downtown has to offer as owners and enthusiasts of Ferraris, Rolls-Royces, Bentleys, Lamborghinis, Aston

Martins, Alfa Romeos, and other exotics gather for a wonderful day. Donations accepted by United Cerebral Palsy of

Southwest Florida. Event details & to register your car: http://sarasotaexoticcarfest.com/

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.

Circus Sarasota Winter Performance - 2:00 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.

Ma Rainey's Black Bottom - 2:00 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.

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

By Eugene O’Neill Directed by Greg Leaming 'A breath of fresh air... a miracle of sense and sensibility... vividly alive.' The

New York Post A comedy...by Eugene O'Neill? Yes! One of the pillars of 20th-century drama who created some of the most tragic stories for the stage, O'Neill also penned the wonderfully romantic and sweetly funny, Ah Wilderness! Set in New

England in the days of America’s innocence, the play looks back to an idyllic age when goodness and honesty were the norm and family life was picnics and Sunday drives in the family Buick. On July 4, 1906, while the Miller family is planning their traditional holiday festivities, dreamy-eyed middle child Richard is spurned by his first love and sets out on a rebellious

adventure into the adult world. Family life and all its foibles were never so beautifully portrayed as in O’Neill’s coming-ofage love letter to a simpler time in America.

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!

Showtime for Hospice - 3:00 pm | $18

Venice Theatre 140 W Tampa Ave Venice, FL 34285

Singing and Dancing for the whole family while raising funds for Tidewell Hospice.

Avenues des Artistes - 5:00 pm | $125

State College of Florida 5840 26th St. W. Bradenton, FL 34207

Avenues des Artistes is a street fair atmosphere, with the center of campus transformed to 3 'city streets' lined with artwork from the faculty and staff. Street musicians and wonderful food complete the theme. Dinner is on the pergola patio. The SCF renowned Jazz Band complete the evening.

Savor the Sounds Musical Jazz Series - 5:00 pm | $5-$25. Advance VIP tickets-$25 per personGeneral Admission at the door-$5

Bayfront Park Recreation Center 4052 Gulf of Mexico Drive Longboat Key

The Longboat Key Chamber of Commerce and the Longboat Observer are pleased to announce the launch of a new outdoor jazz series that will kick-off on February 20, 2016. Attendees are invited to sit back and relax to the tunes and enjoy an

evening of picnic style dining and live jazz music by the Bay. The February 20th event will also feature a grand finale of

fireworks by Sky King. The event takes place from 5-7pm. Fireworks are scheduled for 7pm and gates open at 4pm. VIP tickets can be purchased in advance at a cost of $25 per person, which includes table seating in the center stage area along the Bay. General Admission tickets can be purchased at the door for $5 per person. Tickets are available at the Longboat Key

Chamber of Commerce, 5390 Gulf of Mexico Dr. Ste. 102, Longboat Key, FL; online www.longboatkeychamber.com; by phone 941-383-2466. This event offers a casual picnic setting where attendees can spread out their picnic baskets and

blankets. Additional series dates are March 19, 2016 and April 16, 2016. Featured bands for those dates will be announced shortly.

Casey Key: Nokomis Beach Drum Circle - 6:00 pm | Free

Nokomis Public Beach 201 South Casey Key Road Nokomis, FL 34275

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.

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

Join us at the lounge for a wonderful evening with Peter Solomon... Call for reservations: (941) 383-1111

DooWop Denny Rockin Oldies Show - 7:00 pm | Free

Saltwater Café 1071 N. Tamiami Trail Nokomis, FL 34274 Music to bring out the Rock & Roll kid in you!

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.

Historic Asolo Theater 5401 Bay Shore Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243

Akropolis Reed Quintet Tim Gocklin, oboe Kari Dion, clarinet Matt Landry, saxophone Ryan Reynolds, bassoon Andre

Koeppe, bass clarinet DEBUSSY Children’s Corner Suite RAMEAU Suite La Triomphante PUCKETT Owl Moon All of the music is remarkable for the sheer joy that it elicits... the quintet plays with imagination, infallible musicality, and huge vitality.' - Ron Grames, Fanfare Magazine, May, 2014

The Players Theatre FL 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.

Sarasota Orchestra presents Maestro - 8:00 pm | $30-$89. 941-953-3434

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

Tragic Overture in D Minor, Op. 81, BRHAMS, Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-Flat Minor, OP. 1, STEMHAMMAR, Also sprach Zarathustra, OP. 30. Conductor, Neeme Jarvii. Soloist, Per Tengstrand, piano.

Chess - 8:00 pm | $27-$37. $27-$37 Prices may vary by seat

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.

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.

Living on Love - 8:00 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.

Live Music = Free Show = Growlers Pub - 9:00 pm | Free

Growlers Pub Sarasota 2831 N. Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34234

FREE show.....Bird Tribe returns to one of the best original music venues in Sarasota with special guest Emily Ross performing music from her recent album (emilyrossmusic.bandcamp.com) .

Reverend Barry & Funktastic Soul - 9:30 pm | $5

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

Sarasota’s Premier Funk & Soul Party Band. http://revbfunktasticsoul.com

Aida - All Day | $19-$125. Tickets at (941) 328-1300 or www.sarasotaopera.org

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

One of operas most beloved tales of the mythic love triangle between a slave, a vengeful princess, and a great warrior will make its Sarasota Opera debut opening the season on January 30th. Conducted by Victor DeRenzi, staged by Stephanie

Sundine and with new sets by David P. Gordon, this opera features arias such as Celeste Aida and O patria mia. This is truly grand opera at its grandest! Opera, Aida, Verdi, Sarasota Opera, Arts, DeRenzi, Sundine, Sarasota Opera House

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.

Ragtime - All Day | $13-$29. $29 Adult | $15 College | $13 Child

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.