Art & Culture Events in Sarasota

Art Exhibitions - Community - Concerts - Festivals - Theater

Sarasota Grand Prix Festival
June 28-July 6,2008
Sunday July 6
Boat Race off Lido Beach (Between New Pass and Big Pass)
2 Heats at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Subject to Change)

ART EXHIBITIONS (scroll down for Ringling Museum Events)

Diana Lucas Leavengood
Katharine Butler Gallery, 1943 Morrill St.
Wednesday, May. 14, 2008 - Saturday, Jul. 5, 2008
Tues. – Sat. 11-4 pm/Fri 11-4 pm; 6-9 pm
941-955-4546
This exhibition features new work by Diana Lucas Leavengood inspired by the Holt, Rhinehart & Winston series “Rivers of America".

Elisabeth Stevens: Etchings
Art Center Sarasota
through – Monday, Jul. 28, 2008
Tues-Sat / 10AM - 4PM
941-365-2032
Large copper plate etchings by Elisabeth Stevens

Humanity in Black and White: 5th Annual Juried Photography Show
Art Center Sarasota
through – Monday, Jul. 28, 2008
Tues-Sat / 10AM - 4PM
This assembly of works invites artists to capture humanity from one’s backyard to the farthest reaches of the planet.

Martin Luther King Boulevard: Photographs by Steven Katzman
Art Center Sarasota
through – Monday, Jul. 28, 2008
Tues-Sat / 10AM - 4PM
Martin Luther King Boulevard is a series of mural-size photographs taken at intersections that bear witness to his name.

The following exhibits are all at the John Ringling Museum
John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art: Call 358-3180

Ringling Retro: Modern and Contemporary Art from the Permanent Collection
through – Sunday, Sep. 7, 2008
10 am - 5:30 pm

Phantasmagoria: Specters of Absence
through – Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008
10 am - 5:30 pm

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT/ FAMILY ACTIVITIES.

Paul Rudolph: Florida Houses & The Sarasota School of Architecture
Historic Spanish Point
through – Tuesday, Sep. 30, 2008
9am-5pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun

Second Saturday Family Programs at Mote - ongoing though 2009, Second Sat. of every month
1600 Ken Thompson Pkwy; Mote's Marine Education Center
Bring the family and explore marine science - Call 388-4441 x 229

Tai Chi on Siesta Beach -
Every Monday beginning October 1
Siesta Key, Siesta Beach Access #5
15 minutes before Sunset, FREE. Call Diana 349-6804

Fleming's Prime Rib Dinner
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar 941-358-9463
through – Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008
Every Sunday at 5:00PM - 9:00PM

Pups at the Point
Historic Spanish Point
through – Saturday, Sep. 20, 2008
Every Third Saturday 9am to 12pm
9am-5pm Mon-Sat 12pm-5pm Sun
Bring your dog for a walk at Historic Spanish Point

OLD RECORD NIGHT
Canvas Cafe Gallery, 1912 Adams Lane
941.957.0609
through – Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008
Every Wednesday night 8 p.m-1 a.m.
Enjoy old records and new friends at the Canvas Cafe Gallery

Wine Tasting
Cork and Bottle Shop Restaurant
through – Friday, Aug. 1, 2008
Every Thursday
6:00PM - 7:30PM
St. Armand's Circle, 29 N Boulevard of the Presidents

Democracy at the Five O
Five O'clock Club 366 5555
through – Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009
Every Thursday
10pm - 2am

Adult Tennis Instruction
Sarasota County Parks and Recreation
through – Sunday, Jun. 29, 2008 Sundays, 6/1 - 6/29
7 - 8 p.m.
Colonial Oaks Park 941-358-2855
Tennis for any level taught by USTA certified instructors.

A's for Science at Mote Aquarium
Mote Marine Laboratory
through – Thursday, Jul. 31, 2008 daily
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
"A" in Science and recive Free admission to Mote Aquarium with a paying adult.

Segway Tours
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
through – Monday, Sep. 1, 2008
9 a.m. to 12 noon
941-309-2569
We invite you to see the beautiful sights of Sarasota like you’ve never seen them before-on a Segway Personal Transporter!

Turtle Walks
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
through – Monday, Sep. 1, 2008
7 a.m.
North Lido Lifeguard Stand on Lido Key
Turtle Walks are complimentary and are conducted Saturday mornings from May through September. 

Sarasota Grand Prix Festival
June 28-July 6,2008
Sunday July 6
Boat Race off Lido Beach (Between New Pass and Big Pass)
2 Heats at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Subject to Change)

CONCERTS

After Work Jazz
Canvas Cafe Gallery - Come hear the eclectic sounds of DJ Mark Lippert
Through – Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008 - Every Thursday evening
5:30-7:30 p.m.
1912 Adams Lane
(941.957.0609 )

SHACK SHAKIN' KARAOKE
5ONE6 BURNS
through – Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008
Every Saturday night
10:30pm - 2:00am
Under the Banyan Tree, 516 Burns lane

FESTIVALS

Downtown Sarasota Farmers Market
Through– Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008
Every Saturday - rain or shine 7:00 Am - Noon
Lemon Avenue and Main Street
Buy Fresh - Buy Local - a Sarasota tradition for over 28 years

Sarasota Blues Festival
18th annual
At Ed Smith Statium Complex
November 1, 2008

Sarasota Tarpon Tournament
Sarsaota Sportfishing Anglers Club
through – Saturday, Jul. 12, 2008

Programs for Teens and Tweens
North Sarasota Library
through – Thursday, Jul. 31, 2008
Every Thursday, 2:00-3:00 PM
North Sarasota Library presents weekly fun summer activites for patrons ages 9-18.

THEATER – (scroll down for all Van Wezel Events)

Always...Patsy Cline
Florida Studio Theatre
through – Sunday, Jul. 6, 2008
366-9000
Featuring hit songs such as "Walking After Midnight," "I Fall to Pieces," "Crazy," "Sweet Dreams" and many more!

Houdini's Showplace Dinner Theatre Staring Vince Carmen
Sarasota Cay Club
Through – Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2008 - 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
7150 N. Tamiami Trail, 7150 N. Tamiami Trail
(941-355-2781)

CHICAGO
The Golden Apple Dinner Theater
through – Sunday, Jul. 6, 2008
6 pm doors open for dinner, 8 pm curtain, no performances on Monday
941 953-3368
Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical!

Menopause the Musical™
Asolo Repertory Theatre
through – Sunday, Jul. 13, 2008
Tuesday - Sunday
941.351.8000
The Hilarious Celebration of Women and the Change!®

The Mystery of Irma Vep
Florida Studio Theatre
Wednesday, Jun. 25, 2008 - Friday, Jul. 18, 2008
A Comedy by Charles Ludlam

The following shows are all at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center
Van Wezel Performing Arts Center: Call 953-3368

Big Night Out Latin/Caribbean Music
 Friday Fest on the Bay - FREE!
Fri, June 18,2008 5:00 PM
This year the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall is mixing up the music from 60’s rock to high energy country .

Julie Black a.ka. “Angel for Blues”
Jazz/Blues-Friday August 15, 2008 5-9pm FREE
Julie Black is one of the most exciting new singer/ songwriters today! Her original music reflects a passion for Blues while incorporating flavors of other genres.