Trips
10/10/2009 to 5/5/2010
(941) 364-9212
Nearly 20 day trips, one Florida overnight trip and one international trip for birding.
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State College of Florida Sundays at Neel Series
12/6/2009 to 3/28/2010
Neel Performing Arts Center
(941) 752-5252
Sponsored by The SCF Foundation. Seven-show series $112, on sale now
Individual tickets $25, on sale November 9
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Ringling College Library Association ∙ Town Hall Lecture Series
1/11/2010 to 3/31/2010
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
(941) 925-1343
$250-$600. Jan. 11, 25, Feb. 8, March 10, 31.
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Sarasota Concert Association ∙ 2009 Evening Series
1/12/2010 to 3/26/2010
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
(941) 955-0040
student discounts available. Jan. 12, Feb. 15, March 5, 16, 26
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State College of Florida Art Exhibit: Jerry N. Uelsmann and Maggie Taylor: Surreal Reality
1/29/2010 to 2/25/2010
State College of Florida
(941) 752-5225.
World-famous visionary photographers feature work throughout their artistic careers. Opening Reception: Jan 29, 6 - 8 p.m.
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Girls Night: The Musical
2/1/2010 to 2/1/2010
Van Wezel
A wild and hilarious 'tell it like it is' look at the lives of a group of 5 female friends out at karaoke night.
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The Aluminum Show
2/2/2010 to 2/2/2010
Van Wezel
The Aluminum Show is a world of illusion & fantasy for the entire family.
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The Martha Graham Dance Company
2/3/2010 to 2/3/2010
Van Wezel
The Martha Graham Dance Company is the oldest and most celebrated contemporary dance company in the world.
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Tom Carabasi, Gustavo Ramos Rivera Exhibition
2/3/2010 to 2/27/2010
1419 Fifth St., Sarasota
Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art
(941) 366-2093
http://www.allyngallup.com
Photographs by Carabasi and collages and monotypes by Rivera, on display at Allyn Gallup Contemporary Art. Free Salon Series Artist reception scheduled for 6 p.m., Feb. 5.
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Big Band Swing
2/4/2010 to 2/4/2010
Van Wezel
Staring 2 jazz giants, Diane Schuur and Boddy Caldwell.
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Longboat Key Center for the Arts ∙ Beach Blanket Bingo
2/4/2010 to 2/4/2010
(941) 383-2345
Dinner, wine, bingo and prizes.
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All Faiths Food Bank ∙ Taste of the Suncoast
2/4/2010 to 2/4/2010
Westfield Southgate
(941) 379-6333
Evening of sampling food and wine from Sarasota restaurants. $50.
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Tim Conway and Friends featuring Chuck McCann & Lousie DuArt
2/5/2010 to 2/5/2010
Van Wezel
Emmy Award winning actor and comedian
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Art Center Sarasota ∙ Artists at Work
2/5/2010 to 2/5/2010
Art Center Sarasota
(941) 365-2032
Dinner and drinks in the galleries while well-known local artists paint in the pit. Artwork will be raffled at the end of the night.
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Humane Society of Sarasota County ∙ Paws on the Catwalk Luncheon
2/5/2010 to 2/5/2010
Michael's On East
(941) 955-4131
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Blue Suede Shoes - The Ultimate Elvis Bash
2/6/2010 to 2/6/2010
Van Wezel
starring Scot Bruce (as the young Elvis) and Mike Albert (as the more mature Elvis).
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South County Family YMCA ∙ Black-Tie Auction
2/6/2010 to 2/6/2010
South County Family YMCA
(941) 492-9622
$175.
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Sarasota Opera ∙ 2010 Opening Night Gala
2/6/2010 to 2/6/2010
Sarasota Opera House
(941) 366-8450
Celebrating the opening of the season with a performance of Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci followed by dinner and dancing. $200, gala (call for performance pricing).
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Big Cat Habitat and Sanctuary ∙ Safari Dinner
2/6/2010 to 2/6/2010
Big Cat Habitat
(941) 371-6377
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African Drum and Dance workshop
2/6/2010 to 2/6/2010
210 10th St. W., Bradenton
South Florida Museum
(941) 746-4131 ext. 11
Co-taught by Fuzion Dance Artists.
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Ovation
2/6/2010 to 2/6/2010
8131 Lakewood Main
(941) 757-1548
Lakewood Ranch's outdoor arts celebration including performances by Sarasota Opera and Fuzion Dance Artists.
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A Night in the Wild
2/6/2010 to 2/6/2010
7101 Palmer Blvd.
Big Cat Habitat
(941) 928-9960
http://bigcathabitat.org
The Animal Extravaganza opening night celebration, featuring dinner by Michael's On East, open bar, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and a live animal show and demonstration. $150
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Sarasota Conservation Foundation ∙ Third Annual Palm Ball
2/6/2010 to 2/6/2010
Bay Preserve at Osprey
(941) 918-2100
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Joffrey Ballet
2/8/2010 to 2/8/2010
Van Wezel
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The Irish Tenors
2/9/2010 to 2/9/2010
Van Wezel
The Irish Tenors present their Spectacular Irish Show starring Finbar Wright, Anthony Kearns and Karl Scully.
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Hairspray
2/9/2010 to 2/9/2010
Van Wezel
A broadway musical-comedy phenomenon that inspired a major motion picture and won eight 2003 Tony Awards.
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Sarasota Opera Guild ∙ Sweetheart of the Opera Luncheon
2/9/2010 to 2/9/2010
Michael's On East
(941) 350-3638
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Rain - A Tribute to the Beatles
2/10/2010 to 2/10/2010
Van Wezel
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Plantation Community Foundation ∙ Celebrity Golf Classic
2/10/2010 to 2/11/2010
Plantation Golf and Country Club
(941) 497-4826
$350 per player, spectators free.
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Liberace, A Performance Spectacular
2/10/2010 to 2/10/2010
7333 Scotland Way, Sarasota
Glenridge Performing Arts Center
(941) 552-5325
http://theglenridge.com
Martin Preston, the only man authorized by Liberace's estate to perform as the showman and has 18 years' experience performing as Liberace. Live piano performance is complete with detailed costumes modeled after the original designs. $25
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The Israel Ballet
2/11/2010 to 2/11/2010
Van Wezel
The Israel Ballet is the only company in Israel performing the great classical and neoclassical ballets of the international repertoire.
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A Night at the Oscars
2/12/2010 to 2/12/2010
Van Wezel
The music that made the movies. Shirley Jones with the Hollywood Concert Orchestra.
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Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
2/12/2010 to 2/12/2010
Van Wezel
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee.
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Lillette's Foundation for the Arts ∙ Fifth Annual "An Elegant Evening with Lillette"
2/12/2010 to 2/12/2010
Glenridge Performing Arts Center
(941) 556-1330
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New College Foundation ∙ Big Band Bash
2/12/2010 to 2/12/2010
Michael's On East
(941) 487-4686
$225
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Big Cat Habitat and Sanctuary ∙ Fifth Annual Animal Extravaganza
2/12/2010 to 3/7/2010
Big Cat Habitat
(941) 371-6377
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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Child Protection Center ∙ Sarasota Exotic Car Fest
2/12/2010 to 2/14/2010
Friday reception: Rectrix Aerodrome Center; Saturday: St. Armands Circle
(941) 365-1277
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Meet Hermitage Composer Cindy Hopkins
2/12/2010 to 2/12/2010
Historic Asolo Theater
(941) 360-7399
Recipient of two Obie Awards and the $75,000 Alpert Award, Cindi is a writer, composer, performer, multi-instrumentalist and theater artist. New College professor Steven Miles will introduce Cindy and take questions. Cindy will perform some of her solo pieces. Free; reservations required.
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Lillette's Foundation for the Arts: Fifth Annual Fund Raiser
2/12/2010 to 2/12/2010
Featuring classical/jazz concert pianist Lillette Jenkins Wisner with guest artists. Past scholar awardees will also be performing.
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Detroit Symphony Orchestra
2/13/2010 to 2/13/2010
Van Wezel
Leonard Slatkin - Conductor & Music Director. Sol Gabetta - Cello.
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WEDU Channel 3, Florida West Coast Public Broadcasting ∙ Sojourn
2/13/2010 to 2/13/2010
(800) 354-9338
Annual black-tie, wine-paired cultural gala. A La Carte Pavilion, $250-plus.
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation ∙ Hope Gala
2/13/2010 to 2/13/2010
The Ritz Carlton, Naples.
(941) 907-0811
Annual black-tie fundraising event.
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Downtown Bradenton Craft Festival
2/13/2010 to 2/14/2010
1301 First Ave. W. (Barcoarrota Blvd.), Bradenton
Barcarrota Blvd. and Mattison's Pier.
(954) 472-3755
http://artfestival.com
A unique blend of contemporary, original works at affordable prices. Admission is free and open to the public.
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The 9th Annual Van Wezel Foundation Gala
2/14/2010 to 2/14/2010
Van Wezel
(941) 366-5578
Dinner party in the Grand Foyer, preferred seating for the Gladys Knight performance and after party. Tickets - Gala Star, $275. Gala Patron, $500.
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Gladys Knight
2/14/2010 to 2/14/2010
Van Wezel
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee, legendary soul singer.
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Van Wezel Foundation A Night of Music and Romance with Gladys Knight
2/14/2010 to 2/14/2010
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
(941) 366-5578
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Designing Women Boutique ∙ Fashion Week 2010
2/14/2010 to 2/14/2010
Designing Women Boutique
(941) 366-5293
Fifth annual fashion show and cabaret-style show. $100.
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Joan Rivers with special guest James Naughton
2/16/2010 to 2/16/2010
Van Wezel
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Goodwill Foundation ∙ Goodwill Fat Tuesday Party
2/16/2010 to 2/16/2010
(941) 355-2721
$100.
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First Step of Sarasota ∙ Seventh Annual Caring Hearts Luncheon
2/17/2010 to 2/17/2010
Michael's On East
(941) 366-5333
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Munchtime Musicales
2/17/2010 to 2/17/2010
Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center
(941) 955-0040
Noontime performances, free.
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The Irish Rovers
2/18/2010 to 2/18/2010
Van Wezel
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Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC) ∙ Second Hand Rose Fashion Show and Luncheon
2/18/2010 to 2/18/2010
The Ritz Carlton, Sarasota.
(941) 365-0208
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Patti LuPone - Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda!
2/19/2010 to 2/19/2010
Van Wezel
Patti LuPone performs songs from musicals which she could have played, should have played, did play, and will play.
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The Community Pharmacy of Sarasota County ∙ Annual Trivia Night
2/19/2010 to 2/19/2010
(941) 445-5687
$25
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Children First ∙ Children First Golf Tournament
2/19/2010 to 2/19/2010
Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club.
(941) 953-3877
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TideWell Hospice and Palliative Care ∙ Compassion in Caring Award Luncheon
2/19/2010 to 2/19/2010
The Ritz Carlton, Sarasota.
(941) 552-7500
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Mote Juried Art Exhibition and Silent Auction
2/19/2010 to 3/12/2010
1703 Ken Thompson Parkway
Mote Aquarium, Ann and Alfred Goldstein Marine Mammal Center
http://mote.org/artexhibit2010
Works of art depicting Mote's 55 years of preserving the world's marine environment and advancing the science of the sea.
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Tidewell's Compassion in Caring Award luncheon
2/19/2010 to 2/19/2010
1111 Ritz-Carlton Drive, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
(941) 552-7660
Honoring Alice Rau.
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Sarasota Christian School ∙ 51st Annual Auction
2/20/2010 to 2/20/2010
(941) 371-6481
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PAL Sailor Circus ∙ Annual gala
2/20/2010 to 2/20/2010
Sailor Circus Arena
(941) 361-6530
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Animal Rescue Coalition ∙ "Best in Show" Gala
2/20/2010 to 2/20/2010
Michael's On East.
(941) 957-1955, ext. 8
$250
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Colson Art Exhibit
2/20/2010 to 2/28/2010
5500 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Mansion, Phillipi Estate Park
(941) 316-1309
Father and son Frank and Sean Colson exhibit sculptures and illustrations.
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22nd Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of Art
2/20/2010 to 2/21/2010
Main Streeet, Five Points Park to Orange Avenue
Downtown Sarasota
Consistently ranked one of the top 100 Fine Art Shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the 22nd Annual Downtown Sarasota Festival of the Arts is one of the area’s biggest and best art events. Meet some of the best artists in the nation, displaying life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography and more.
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ORT America ∙ SaraMana ORT Chapter fashion show
2/21/2010 to 2/21/2010
Polo Bar and Grill
(941) 907-0317
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The Junior League of Sarasota Florida ∙ Legacy Luncheon
2/22/2010 to 2/22/2010
Michael's On East
(941) 953-5600
$85
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Divas Do Garland
2/22/2010 to 2/22/2010
838 Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
The Players Theatre
(941) 365-2494
http://theplayers.org
The Suncoast AIDS Theatre Project presents a 90-minute tribute to the music of Judy Garland, featuring Carolyn Michel and Ben Turoff, with musical stars Sharon Scott, Ann Morrison, Forrest Richards, Kyle Ennis Turoff, Sharon Lesley, Marilyn Jennings, KT Curran and more. $10, benefiting the Michael Bach Health Center of Manatee and Trinity Charities, organizations that provide services to people living with HIV and AIDS.
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Benny Andersson & Bjorn Ulvaeus' Mamma Mia
2/23/2010 to 2/28/2010
Van Wezel
The smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA.
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Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida ∙ 44th Annual Dinner
2/23/2010 to 2/23/2010
Municipal Auditorium
(941) 365-3913
$150; sponsorships available
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Founders Garden Club of Sarasota ∙ A Gardeners' Fair and Luncheon
2/25/2010 to 2/25/2010
Chelsea Center
(941) 927-0749
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ORT America ∙ GulfsidePalm ORT fashion show
2/25/2010 to 2/25/2010
Michael's On East
(941) 907-0317
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Genres of Jazz
2/25/2010 to 2/25/2010
707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota
Art Center Sarasota
(941) 365-2032
http://artsarasota.org
Sextet Don Riddel and the HepCats perform Joplin, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra and more. $8 ($5 for Art Center Sarasota members).
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Love and Mercy exhibit
2/25/2010 to 2/27/2010
368 St. Armands Circle
American Royal Arts Entertainment Fine Art Gallery
(941) 388-9700
http://americanroyalarts.com
Featuring paintings created by the collaboration of painter Dan Mackin and former Beach Boy Brian Wilson. Paintings, hand-painted surfboards, vintage nautical maps.
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Education Foundation of Sarasota County ∙ Evening of Excellence
2/26/2010 to 2/26/2010
Michael's On East
(941) 927-0965
Elegant dinner and spirited student art auction showcasing outstanding high school talent. $200; patron, $250
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Venice Art Center ∙ Paint-Out in Paradise
2/26/2010 to 2/27/2010
Venice Art Center
(941) 485-7136
$35
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TSIC Scholarship Fund Tennis Tournament
2/26/2010 to 2/28/2010
Serendipity Tennis Center
http://takestocksarasota.org to register
Benefiting Take Stock in Children. Also: children's tennis clinic and players party ($25 for guests).
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Sarasota Opera free concert series
2/26/2010 to 2/26/2010
61 N. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota
Sarasota Opera House
(941) 366-8450
http://sarasotaopera.org
"Company Favorites"--featuring apprentice artists performing selections in the Opera House lobby. Free; limited seating; first come, first served.
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New Gate School ∙ Enchanted Evening
2/27/2010 to 2/27/2010
(941) 922-4949, (866) 338-0321
Dinner, dancing, silent and live auction. $125.
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Englewood Helping Hand Inc. ∙ CROP Walk
2/27/2010 to 2/27/2010
Community Presbyterian Church
(941) 474-5864
Five mile walk. free; sponsors pledge funds
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United Way of South Sarasota County ∙ United Way Agency Walk-a-thon
2/27/2010 to 2/27/2010
Centennial Park
(941) 408-0595
Free.
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Southeastern Guide Dogs ∙ Annual Walk-a-thon
2/27/2010 to 2/27/2010
Manatee County Fair Grounds
(941) 729-5665
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Cat Depot ∙ Cat'sino 2010
2/27/2010 to 2/27/2010
Sarasota Yacht Club
(941) 351-0824
$150
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Lemon Bay Playhouse ∙ Annual Dearborn Wine Walk
2/27/2010 to 2/27/2010
(941) 475-6756
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Wildlife Center of Venice ∙ Party in Paradise
2/27/2010 to 2/27/2010
American Legion, Venice.
(941) 484-9657
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Fifth Annual Asian Cultural Festival
2/27/2010 to 2/28/2010
900 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
(941) 366-5731
http://selby.org
Ikebana demonstrations, bonsai show and sale, martial arts, sumi-e brush painting and a kimono exhibit, plus children's activities and Asian and American food. $17; members free (members' guests $5 per person).
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Guitar Sarasota duo
2/27/2010 to 2/27/2010
2256 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota
St. Paul Lutheran Church
(941) 360-7399 or (800) 660-4278
Thomas Koch and Argentinian Pablo Gonsalez Jazey. Meet and greet reception to follow the performance. $15 for Guitar Sarasota members; $20 for nonmembers; $5 student rush tickets (at the door only).
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Jazz Club of Sarasota ∙ Sarasota Jazz Festival
2/28/2010 to 3/6/2010
Players Theatre and other locations.
(941) 366-1552
$5-$50.
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