Weekend Happenings Around Sarasota
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Weekend Happenings In Sarasota
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Weekend Things To Do
'Glengarry Glen Ross' Opens At Asolo Rep
Weekend Events: Glengarry Glen Ross | Florida Fantastica | Art Uptown | ArtMuse | Tampa Bay Lightning Training Camp
1. Greed and capitalism takes the stage at Asolo Rep this weekend with Glengarry Glen Ross. The show opens Friday at 8 p.m. and is directed by Carl Forsman, dean of the University of North Carolina School for the Arts. The show runs through Feb. 28. The play contains strong language and 30 minutes before each performance, Asolo staff members will host a talk on the mezzanine about the language the playwright employs and aims to put the language in perspective for audiences. The next show after Friday's opener is a 2 p.m. matinee on Jan. 20. Tickets range from $20 to $72. For more, call 941-351-8000 or visit www.asolorep.org. 2. Selby Gardens' newest exhibit Florida Fantastica opens today from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The exhibit features …
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Thursday, December 13, 2012
Weekend Things To Do
Sarasota Ballet Presents A Circus-Themed Nutcracker At Van Wezel
Weekend Events: The Nutcracker | Snow Fest Sarasota | Holiday Harmonies | Bike Drive | Kiltie Band Holiday Concert
1. Sarasota Ballet will present John Ringling's The Nutcracker at the Van Wezel on Friday and Saturday. This circus-themed version is set to the traditional Tchaikovsky score and brings the fairy tale to audience in a very Sarasota fashion. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and both shows include a pre-show dinner at 6:30 p.m. A Saturday 2 p.m. matinee also features a 11:30 a.m. circus-themed family lunch. Pricing and ticket information can be found online at www.sarasotaballet.org or call The Sarasota Ballet box office at (941) 359-0099 x101. 2. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow in Sarasota. Snow Fest Sarasota starts Friday, Dec. 14, and runs through Sunday, Dec. 23 at the Fairgrounds bringing more than 240 tons of snow …
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Bradenton Blues Festival Kicks Off Saturday
The inaugural Bradenton Blues Festival roars to life on Bradenton's new Riverwalk this weekend.
Since its grand opening in October, the Bradenton Riverwalk has quickly established itself as the most happening place to be in Manatee County — and this weekend is certainly no exception. On Saturday, Realize Bradenton will launch one of its biggest blockbuster events of the year: the inagural Bradenton Blues Festival. And Sarasota, you're invited to the regional event. The festival is slated to be an all-day affair, kicking off at 10 a.m. and ending at 8 p.m. Starting at 11 a.m., eight musical acts take their turn on the stage until the festival closes. Fans of the blues, funk, folk and soul can look forward to a star-studded lineup at the 2012 Bradenton Blues Fest, expected to be worth the $30 admission at the gate. (Tickets are $25 if …
Friday, November 16, 2012
Weekend Things To Do
Sarasota Ballet Presents A Trio Of Dance Performances
Weekend Events: Sarasota Ballet | Sarasota Bay Festival | Florida Music Food Initiative | Sarasota Medieval Fair | Sing-Out Louise
1. The Sarasota Ballet’s second program of the season will reveal all of their hard work on an intriguing performance with various dances. Featuring Sir Frederick Ashton’s prized Symphonic Variations, Christopher Wheeldon’s There Where She Loves and Paul Taylor’s Company B, program two offers three unique styles of dance that are centered around one common theme – the many emotions within human relationships. Shows are 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the Sarasota Opera House and 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets can be purchased by calling 941-359-0099, ext. 101. or visit www.sarasotaballet.org. 2. The first-ever Sarasota Bay Water Festival will be Saturday at Ken Thompson Park. The event is set up by Sarasota Bay Estuary Program and Triple 3 …
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Thursday, September 13, 2012
Weekend Things To Do
Baseball Season Continues At Ed Smith
Weekend Events: Orioles Instructional League | Walk For Kids | Folk School | The Brew | Tutu Spoiled
1. You just thought Ed Smith Stadium was for Orioles Spring Training, right? Well there is still baseball to be played in Sarasota. As the Gulf Coast League finished up earlier this summer, it's time for the Fall Instructional League to take the field, starting Sunday when they face Canada. The games are free and open to the public; the season ends Oct. 11. The Instructional League program focuses on specific individual development while providing additional playing time to accelerate a player’s progress through the minor league system. Games are played on the Main Field, with parking available in the East Lot at no charge. Fans may enter the ballpark through the East Gate. The full Instructional League season schedule is available online …
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Thursday, August 30, 2012
Weekend Things To Do
Patsy Cline Tribute Comes to Classic Car Museum
Weekend Events: Patsy Cline Tribute | Brides Against Breast Cancer | Perfect Wedding | All Shook Up | Regatta
1. If you're crazy for country, classic cars, feelings and loving you, then check out The Music of Patsy Cline at the Sarasota Classic Car Museum on Saturday. Performer Ruby Tuesday sings Cline's greatest songs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the museum, 5500 N. Tamiami Trail. Admission is $15 plus a one-drink minimum. 2. Brides Against Breast Cancer will host a "Last Night Out" Local Celebrity Bartending Night at the Hyatt Regency tonight from 6 to 10 p.m. It's a tacky bachelor and bachelorette party theme, so come dressed in said tacky apparel. Tickets are $50 and includes food, unlimited draft beer and house wine. For a full list of "local celebrities" visit the event listing on Patch. 3. Keeping with a bridal theme, check out Perfect Wedding …
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Thursday, August 2, 2012
Weekend Things To Do
Art Center Sarasota Opens 4 New Exhibits
Weekend Events: Art Center Galleries | Free Gulf Coast League Game |
1. Art Center Sarasota will open four new exhibits in its galleries starting today. A free public reception is tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. The galleries include: •Rachel Simmons: Wonders of the Sea •Wayne Levin: Resident Spirits •Rick Herzog: Everything is Touching by Underground Wires •Deep See - Juried Exhibition The galleries are open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays. The exhibit closes Sept. 28. 2. The Baltimore Orioles will face off against the Tampa Bay Rays in a three-game series at Tropicana Field Friday through Sunday. Friday's game includes a Luke Scott T-shirt giveaway and Sunday is a special children's day where the first 10,000 kids 14 and younger will receive a free DJ Kitty Bobblehead and after the game The Wiggles will …
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Thursday, July 19, 2012
Weekend Things To Do
Weekend Events: Beer Tastings In Bradenton
Weekend Events: Thirsty Thursdays | Black Diamond Burlesque Show | Sarasota Improv Festival | Banyan's "Piano Teacher" | Songbirds
1. You know, St. Patrick's Day seems so far away. Bradenton Marauders are celebrating the half-way point to St. Patrick's Day at their Thirsty Thursday game 6:30 p.m. tonight against the Tampa Yankees at McKechnie Field. The night includes a free beer tasting and Thirsty Thursday specials. 2. Banyan Theater Co.'s Piano Teacher opens tonight. It's a haunting story about a piano teacher, Mrs. K, who is widowed and wondered what her former piano students are up to now, and she receives some surprising stories. Check out the Arts Sarasota preview for more. The play shows at 8 p.m. with select 2 p.m. matinees. Tickets cost $28.50 and the plays are staged at the Jane B. Cook Theatre on the Florida State University Center for the Performing …
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