Cooper Creek Boulevard

<a href="https://www.herscan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coming directly to Sarasota / Lakewood Ranch on Wednesday, April 24th!</a>

Do more in the fight against breast cancer with easy access to ultrasound technology! Adding an ultrasound screening to your breast health regimen is smart prevention. The power of ultrasound can increase the detection of breast cancer from approximately 48% to 97%, particularly in women with dense breasts. Ultrasound screenings are capable of detecting cancers that cannot be found by mammography and physical exams alone. 
HerScan offers fast, affordable, and convenient access to important ultrasound technology. Book your HerScan Ultrasound appointment at a health event convenient for you.
* Painless
* No Radiation
* Implant Safe
* Radiologist Read
* No Prescription Required
* Only $295 (a value of up to $1,100)
Your HerScan screening includes a scan of both breasts with the axilla, (underarm area), the Radiologist Reading Fee, all for $295 (a value of up to $1,100).
Schedule your appointment today by calling 1-800-338-7499 or visiting 
<a href="https://www.herscan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.herscan.com/</a>

Local Event: Breast Ultrasound Screening is Coming Direct to You!

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Breast Ultrasound Screening is Coming Direct to...

Wednesday April 24, 2024: Coming directly to Sarasota / Lakewood Ranch on Wednesday, April 24th!

Do more in the fight against breast cancer...

Breast Ultrasound Screening is Coming Direct to You!

Sarasota Art Museum

For early learners with an adult, Your Wednesday Playdates deliver an art project led by a professional teaching artist and interactive story times.

Local Event: Your Wednesday Playdate

Your Wednesday Playdate

Wednesday April 24, 2024: For early learners with an adult, Your Wednesday Playdates deliver an art project led by a professional teaching...

Learn more about the art on view by taking a tour! Our conversational tours are led by Museum Docents eager to share their knowledge and insight. We strive to personalize each experience, so no two tours will be the same.

Local Event: Highlights Tour

Highlights Tour

Wednesday April 24, 2024: Learn more about the art on view by taking a tour! Our conversational tours are led by Museum Docents eager to share...

State College of Florida, Venice Campus, 8000 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293

Annette Dignam State College of Florida Residency in Literature at the Hermitage: “Writing for the Stage” with Hermitage Fellow Sarah Gancher, Wednesday, April 24, 3:30pm: An Obie Award-winning playwright whose work has been produced at some of the country's leading theaters, Hermitage Fellow Sarah Gancher is no stranger to writing for the stage. From works such as the recent Off-Broadway play Russian Troll Farm to collaborative musical projects like Hundred Days and The Lucky Ones with The Bengsons, Gancher has done it all. In this special program, Gancher will offer insight into how she approaches a range of projects, give updates on what is next for her, and share samples of her original works. Presented in partnership with State College of Florida. Sarah Gancher’s Hermitage Residency made possible by the Annette Dignam State College of Florida Residency in Literature at the Hermitage. Registration is required at HermitageArtistRetreat.org ($5/person registration fee). State College of Florida, Venice Campus, 8000 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34293

Local Event: Writing for the Stage

Writing for the Stage

Wednesday April 24, 2024: Annette Dignam State College of Florida Residency in Literature at the Hermitage: “Writing for the Stage” with...

Sarasota Orchestra

Travel the world without leaving your seat! Take a Fantastic Voyage through the sumptuous music of Egypt, Polynesia, and beyond. This fascinating musical travelog also celebrates Concertmaster Daniel Jordan’s 25th anniversary with the Sarasota Orchestra; Jordan performs the tender Romance for violin by Norway’s Johan Svendsen.

Local Event: Great Escapes 6: Fantastic Voyage

Great Escapes 6: Fantastic Voyage

Wednesday April 24, 2024: Travel the world without leaving your seat! Take a Fantastic Voyage through the sumptuous music of Egypt, Polynesia,...

CMX CinéBistro Siesta Key

Childhood 2.0 is required viewing for anyone who wants to better understand the world their children are navigating as they grow up in the digital age. Featuring actual parents and kids as well as industry-leading experts in child safety and development, this documentary dives into the real-life issues facing kids today — including cyberbullying, online predators, suicidal ideation, and more.
Live panel of professionals present for a Q&amp;A after the viewing and tips and tools for caregivers to help navigate this digital world with their youth.
Seating is limited, so please reserve your free ticket now!

Local Event: FREE Viewing of Childhood 2.0 with Q&A Following

FREE Viewing of Childhood 2.0 with Q&A Following

Wednesday April 24, 2024: Childhood 2.0 is required viewing for anyone who wants to better understand the world their children are navigating...

Mystical Oasis Sound Healing & Yoga Studio

No Drop-ins please! Pre-registration is required. Nonrefundable / Nontransferable

Join Sound Practitioner Kelly Kelita on the night of the full moon while the sounds and vibrations assist you in releasing what is no longer serving you. The sound bath will begin with a complimentary sample of CBD, sage and palo santo cleansing (misting spray, not smoke) followed by a guided meditation during your sound bath. Relax and allow gong and other instruments to take you on a deeper journey within and bathe you with the energies of the Full Moon. Everyone will receive a crystal to meditate with and will be charged with energetic sound vibrations and moon energy. Sobriety-friendly CBD helps to relieve anxiety, eases pain, calms the nervous system and will bring you into a deep state of relaxation. CBD perfectly complements the healing experienced during a Sound Bath! We will also have therapeutic essential oils diffused to bring you deeper into bliss.

Bringing in the light, the energy of the full moon is a time to practice self-care and compassion— inward reflection and releasing what no longer serves the soul and heightening your energetic vibration.

Just as the new moon is a powerful time for intention setting, full moons bring closure, and can help cleanse and clarify situations.

Immerse yourself in the vibrations and resonance of a wide array of sacred healing instruments creating a healing vortex as you float through the cosmos.

Fall into a state of deep relaxation while opening up the body’s natural healing pathways. Surrendering to the sounds will assist in releasing blockages and creating a profound sense of peace. You will emerge from this journey feeling lighter, more in balance and rejuvenated. This is not just an auditory experience, it’s like receiving a high frequency sound massage for the mind, body, &amp; spirit.

DETAILS:

· Cost: $40 Tickets are Nonrefundable / Nontransferable
· Doors will open 15 minutes before class and will be locked at class start time for everyones safety.

IN-STUDIO GUIDLINES:

· People(s) who are sensitive or prone to motion sickness should take caution.
· Please wear comfortable, form fitting clothing with NO metals or plastic.
· Please expect to be barefoot during class
· NO zippers, snaps, sequins or sharp jewelry.
· Pre-registration required (no drop-ins) no refunds.

COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS &amp; RSVP ACCEPTANCE - ATTEND AT YOUR OWN RISK:

· Spots are limited so that we can ensure enough space – preregistration is required – no walk-ins.
· Face masks are optional – if you feel more comfortable, you are welcome to wear one.

By RSVPing to this event, you acknowledge that you are attending this in person event at your own risk. Your RSVP also acknowledges that you are currently healthy and agree to protect yourself and exercise social responsibility prior to and for the duration of the event. Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

Local Event: Full Moon Float w/CBD & Crystal

Full Moon Float w/CBD & Crystal

Thursday April 25, 2024: No Drop-ins please! Pre-registration is required.  Nonrefundable / Nontransferable

Join Sound Practitioner Kelly...

Caddy's Bradenton

Don’t like painting? 🎨 Try it with us 😏
Wine and beer glass painting!! 🖌️
Paint and Sip at Caddy’s Bradenton on Thursday, April 25 from 6PM-8PM! 🍹
💦 Dishwasher Safe Paint Used

$25 Register Now!!
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Drink Specials:
🍻 $3.50 Beer
🍷 $4.00 Wines

At Caddy’s Bradenton
801 Riverside Dr E Bradenton, FL 34208

Local Event: Paint and Sip!

Paint and Sip!

Thursday April 25, 2024: Don’t like painting? 🎨 Try it with us 😏
Wine and beer glass painting!! 🖌️
Paint and Sip at Caddy’s Bradenton on...

Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center

Effervescent and engaging, Boston-based fiddler <a href="https://www.hannekecassel.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Hanneke Cassel</a>’s fiddle music fuses influences from the Isle of Skye and Cape Breton with Americana grooves and musical innovations. She has performed and traveled across North America, Europe, Australia and Asia.
Cassel’s music is a blend of the contemporary and traditional, described by the Boston Globe as “exuberant and rhythmic, somehow wild and innocent, delivered with captivating melodic clarity and an irresistible playfulness.”
Cassel’s latest album,” Infinite Brightness,” lyrically and poignantly captures a brightness that shines with sorrow-tinted joy. Written on the heels of a global pandemic and in memory of friends who’ve died in recent years, the nine compositions on this album exude Cassel’s trademark energetic playing while carrying the gravitas of loss, grief, and a sense of hope that endures. Co-produced with bandmate Keith Murphy, who plays guitar and harmonium on the album, “Infinite Brightness” also features Jenna Moynihan, who contributes five-string fiddle, Tristan Clarridge on cello, and guitarist Yann Falquet (heard on “Dmitri’s Dream” and “Last Alleluia”).
The Hanneke Cassel Band features <a href="https://www.jennamoynihan.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Jenna Moynihan</a> on 5-string fiddle/vocals and <a href="https://blackislemusic.com/bios-press-kit/keith-murphy" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Keith Murphy</a> on guitar/vocals.
Moynihan is regarded as one of the best in the new generation of fiddle players. Versatile and inventive, her fiddling style draws strongly from the Scottish tradition, but is in no way bound by it. A graduate of Berklee College of Music, Moynihan performs as part of a duo with cutting edge harpist Mairi Chaimbeul and is the regular fiddler for the Seamus Egan Project.
Newfoundland-born guitarist Murphy began absorbing his native musical languages – folksongs, ballads and dance music – from an early age. A proficient multi-instrumentalist, he has long applied considerable energy to the rhythmic side of music, becoming a valued band member and highly sought-after sideman on guitar, mandolin and foot percussion.
Together, the Hanneke Cassel Band creates a cutting-edge acoustic sound that retains the integrity and spirit of the Scottish tradition.

Local Event: Hanneke Cassel Band

Hanneke Cassel Band

Thursday April 25, 2024: Effervescent and engaging, Boston-based fiddler Hanneke Cassel’s fiddle music fuses influences from the Isle of Skye...

Thursday April 25, 2024: Travel the world without leaving your seat! Take a Fantastic Voyage through the sumptuous music of Egypt, Polynesia,...

Rothenbach Park

Free of charge! Join us in support of victims and survivors of crime. Walk or run to help crime survivors find their justice. 
We invite you to join the Sarasota County Victim Advisory Council in partnership with the National Organization for Victim Assistance for the annual NCVRW 5K! Join advocates, crisis responders, survivors, and community members as we walk together to raise awareness for the advancements of crime victims' rights. 
No registration fee or sign-up; just show up with your water and your sneakers. Can participate in person at Rothenbach Park (8650 Bee Ridge Rd) or virtually from your own preferred location.
In partnership with/support of SPARCC, Child Protection Center, Department of Justice, 12th Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office, FL Highway Patrol, Sarasota Police Department, Sarasota Sheriff's Office, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Office for Victims of Crime, NOVA, and the National Center for Victims of Crime.

Local Event: National Crime Victims' Rights Week 5K

National Crime Victims' Rights Week 5K

Friday April 26, 2024: Free of charge! Join us in support of victims and survivors of crime. Walk or run to help crime survivors find their...

Friday April 26, 2024: Learn more about the art on view by taking a tour! Our conversational tours are led by Museum Docents eager to share...

Unitarian Universalist Church of Sarasota

April 26 - Jazz at Two presents the James Suggs Quartet. One of the finest jazz trumpeters and most in demand musicians in the Bay area, James Suggs is from Harrisburg, PA. Suggs has performed with Ken Peplowski, Houston Person, John Lamb and others. He has performed critically acclaimed tribute shows to Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis and Harry James. His CD, You’re Gonna Hear From Me, has received rave reviews from critics. Concert from 2 - 4 pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church 3975 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota. Joining Suggs are Mark Moultrup, Alejandro Arenas and Jean Bolduc.&nbsp;Admission $15-$20 at the door. A special perk for JC members - bring a friend for free. Details at: <a href="https://jazzclubsarasota.org/jazz-at-two/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jazzclubsarasota.org/j...</a>

Local Event: Jazz on a Friday Afternoon with James Suggs

Jazz on a Friday Afternoon with James Suggs

Friday April 26, 2024: April 26 - Jazz at Two presents the James Suggs Quartet. One of the finest jazz trumpeters and most in demand...

Tennessee Williams and “The Glass Menagerie” 
April 26, 2-3:30 pm
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) 
Sarasota Art Museum, Ringling College Museum Campus, 1001 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236
$15 (plus $25 OLLI membership required) | 941-309-5111 • olliringlingcollege.org
In this session, we will discuss Tennessee Williams’ early life and his family relationships informing the characters and the plot development of his iconic memory play “The Glass Menagerie.” Questions we will discuss include: What makes this a memory play? What inner turmoils does the playwright address through his characters? The instructor will choose several scenes to be read aloud to participants revealing important dynamics between Amanda, Tom, and Laura Wingfield that reflect Tennessee's own relationships with his controlling mother, his alcoholic father, and his mentally ill sister. We will discuss emotional dependencies, the creative process, the struggle for emotional independence, and racial and sexual bias in the pre-war period in the American South. In preparation for this session, students are asked to read the play or watch the iconic YouTube stream of “The Glass Menagerie,” directed by Paul Newman, starring Joanne Woodward and John Malkovich.

Local Event: Tennessee Williams and “The Glass Menagerie”

Tennessee Williams and “The Glass Menagerie”

Friday April 26, 2024: Tennessee Williams and “The Glass Menagerie” 
April 26, 2-3:30 pm
Presented by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute...

Selby Library

Free Event:&nbsp;Join us for an extraordinary journey into captivating near-death experiences that go beyond the ordinary narrative.

Experience first-hand accounts of exceptional NDEs on power-point with Bob Waxman, Ph.D.

No reservations required. Over 100 attendees at our last meeting!
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Local Event:  Extraordinary Near-Death Experiences 

 Extraordinary Near-Death Experiences 

Friday April 26, 2024: Free Event:&nbsp;Join us for an extraordinary journey into captivating near-death experiences that go beyond the...

Friday April 26, 2024: Travel the world without leaving your seat! Take a Fantastic Voyage through the sumptuous music of Egypt, Polynesia,...

Learn the basics of hand-building and surface decoration. You will make functional dishes, decorative tiles, and sculpture. Coil, slab and pinch construction is covered along with slip painting, sgraffito, image transfer and stenciling techniques. New demonstrations every week help guide the projects but students are free to develop their own projects too.&nbsp;Note: All supplies are included.

Local Event: Introduction to Handbuilding

Introduction to Handbuilding

Saturday April 27, 2024: Learn the basics of hand-building and surface decoration. You will make functional dishes, decorative tiles, and...

This is an introduction to drawing for beginners and intermediated learners. Students will explore a variety of drawing techniques like mark-making, composition, line quality, and blending. They will then advance to printmaking and learn techniques like relief printing, monoprinting, and reduction printing. In the last sessions, students will create their own prints using their new drawing and printmaking skills.

Local Event: Introduction to Drawing & Printmaking

Introduction to Drawing & Printmaking

Saturday April 27, 2024: This is an introduction to drawing for beginners and intermediated learners. Students will explore a variety of...

No Drop-ins please! Pre-registration is required. Nonrefundable / Nontransferable

This inviting and nurturing Sound Bath experience is designed to promote relaxation, emotional well-being, and self-love through the power of sound.
During this sound bath, you'll be immersed in the soothing and therapeutic sounds of a variety of instruments, including crystal and metal bowls, chimes, and other percussion. These instruments are carefully selected for their ability to create a calming and harmonious environment, perfect for heart healing and fostering a sense of self-love.

As you settle into the space, you'll find a comfortable spot either on a mat or cocooned in a hammock. Here, you can relax fully and let the gentle waves of sound wash over you. The experience is designed to be non-intrusive and comfortable, requiring no direct physical interaction. You'll remain fully clothed and in a safe, secure setting throughout the session.

This sound bath is an opportunity to step away from the stresses of daily life and give yourself the gift of relaxation and self-care. It's a chance to focus on your emotional well-being, release any blockages, and immerse yourself in an atmosphere of tranquility and peace.

DETAILS:

· Cost: $35 Tickets are Nonrefundable / Nontransferable
· Doors will open 15 minutes before class and will be locked at class start time for everyones safety.

IN-STUDIO GUIDELINES:

· People(s) who are sensitive or prone to motion sickness should take caution.
· Please wear comfortable, form fitting clothing with NO metals or plastic.
· Please expect to be barefoot during class
· NO zippers, snaps, sequins or sharp jewelry.
· Pre-registration required (no drop-ins) no refunds.

COVID-19 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS &amp; RSVP ACCEPTANCE - ATTEND AT YOUR OWN RISK:

· Spots are limited so that we can ensure enough space – preregistration is required – no walk-ins.
· Face masks are optional – if you feel more comfortable, you are welcome to wear one.

By RSVPing to this event, you acknowledge that you are attending this in person event at your own risk. Your RSVP also acknowledges that you are currently healthy and agree to protect yourself and exercise social responsibility prior to and for the duration of the event. Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell.

Local Event: Floating Hearts Sound Bath

Floating Hearts Sound Bath

Saturday April 27, 2024: No Drop-ins please! Pre-registration is required.  Nonrefundable / Nontransferable

This inviting and nurturing Sound...

BayFirst

Celebrate our grand opening on S. Tamiami Trail with complimentary food, games, a DJ, giveaways, special banking offers, and more. Bring the whole family!

Local Event: BayFirst's Cash Bash - Free Family Fun

BayFirst's Cash Bash - Free Family Fun

Saturday April 27, 2024: Celebrate our grand opening on S. Tamiami Trail with complimentary food, games, a DJ, giveaways, special banking...

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Banned Books Store, ‘Boring’ Museum, Daiquiri...

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