Sarasota Arts & Antiques Show

Jan. 16-18

The show opens Jan. 16 and continues through the 18th, presenting a wide range of antique furniture, paintings, silver, bronzes, porcelain, crystal, antique and estate jewelry, pottery, prints, watches, rare books, vintage clothing and accessories, and much more. Go to sarasotaartandantiques.com for more information.

 

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Lino Tagliapietra

Jan. 6 – March 15

Lino Tagliapietra is widely recognized as one of the world's premier artists working in glass. This exhibit will include more than 30 works on loan from the artist, Schantz Galleries in Stockbridge, MA, and the Richard and Barbara Basch Collection. For more information, go to ringling.edu.

 

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Knock Me A Kiss

Jan. 7 – Feb. 8

Knock Me a Kiss is a fascinating but fictional account of the 1928 marriage of W.E.B. DuBois' daughter to one of Harlem's most talented poets. The marriage marked the height of the Harlem Renaissance and was viewed as the perfect union of African-American talent and beauty, but the union of man and woman failed. This powerful play exposes the tragically flawed error in judgment by one of the greatest intellects of the 20th century. Visit westcoastblacktheatre.org for tickets.

 

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Discover the Joy of Giving 

Jan. 12 – Feb. 16

University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, in partnership with the Lifelong Learning Academy and the Leopold Institute for Philanthropic Studies, presents a series of five inspiring conversations with local and national philanthropy experts, moderated by Kelley Lavin, publisher of Sarasota Magazine. Donation of $100 per person includes all five sessions, each followed by a fully-catered cocktail reception at the Powel Crosley Estate, and Tracy Gary’s book, Inspired Philanthropy. Registrants will vote to distribute $25,000 in grants from the Leopold Institute for Philanthropic Studies. Call (941) 359-4296, or register at thelifelonglearningacademy.com/philanthropy-series.

 

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Sweet Home Habitat

Jan. 17

Join the crew of Habitat for Humanity South County as they click their heels together and say, “There’s no place like home.” Follow the yellow brick road and enjoy dinner and dancing at the beautiful Plantation Golf & Country Club. For ticket information, call Veronica at 941-493-6606 x 225 or visit habitatsouthsarasota.org.

 

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Lilly High Tea and Champagne Fashion Show

Jan. 18

Join the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County for afternoon high tea and champagne fashion show poolside at the Jewels on the Bay Showhouse. Enjoy an exclusive first look at the 20th anniversary showcase and the Lilly Pulitzer spring 2015 line. Go to bgcsarasota.com for more information and tickets.

 

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SMOA’s 2015 Re: The Bash!

Jan. 18

Join Ringling College of Art and Design and share in a fun-filled evening full of surprises and memorable moments. Dinner under the tent at the home of SMOA, and a lively auction of unique items—wine, travel, dinner—all so difficult to resist! Proceeds benefit Sarasota Museum of Art. Go to sarasotamuseumofart.org or call (941) 309-1118 for details.