Intent to Deceive

May 23- Aug. 14

Art lovers: Does the discovery of a fake make it any less of a work of art? Learn about the tangled webs forgers have woven at the thought-provoking Intent to Deceive at the Ringling Museum. This groundbreaking exhibition spotlights some of the world’s most notorious con artists, illuminating their dubious legacies and examining how their talents, charm and audacity beguiled and assaulted the art world for much of the 20th century through the present day. For tickets and information, visit ringling.org.

 

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The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Sarasota Chamber Prime Time

August 20

The Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Sarasota Chamber Prime Time, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Sahib Shrine Center, 600 N. Beneva Road, Sarasota. Visit sarasotachamber.org for information.

 

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A Taste of Downtown Food & Wine Festival

September 13

Menu tastings from more than 20 of your favorite downtown restaurants, plus fine wine pairings by Pangea Wine & Spirits. Proceeds benefit Sarasota Youth Opera. Tickets are $45 per person in advance/$55 per person day of event, and can be purchased at sarasotaopera.org/taste.