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If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food and listening to great live music over the weekend ’The Plan’– we have exactly what you need at the Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival
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If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food and listening to great live music over the weekend ’The Plan’– we have exactly what you need at the Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival at J.D. Hamel Park in Sarasota, FL. Dates of the festivities are March 3-5, 2023.
The fun and relaxation begin Friday evening 4pm-10pm and continues Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Admission is Free! The event is produced by Paragon Festivals.
Outdoor Event / Pet Friendly
Choose your foods from a diverse menu of barbeque and meat dishes (along with vegetarian and seafood of course) all cooked fresh on site by local restaurants and food purveyors. Select from a diversity of side dishes and of course – awesome desserts! Liquid refreshment includes selections of alcoholic, non-alcoholic and fruit drinks along with sodas and bottled water.
While enjoying your meal, sit back and relax to musical entertainment consisting of live on stage performances by creative and talented musicians from both the local and regional circuit. Performances scheduled for John Long (Blues), Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones (Blues), Sean Chambers (Blues, Rock), Memphis Rub Band (Blues, Rock), Joey Gilmore Band (Electric Blues, Soul), Memphis Lightning (Rock, Roots), Frank Bang (Blues), Lee Boys (Funk, Gospel), Bridget Kelly Band (Blues), JP Soars & The Red Hots (Blues, Roots), Mike Hund and His Allstar Band (Blues, Rock).
During breaks between performances, enjoy time shopping a marketplace of fine arts, crafts, and select fine products and food items.
This is the plan! All you need do is come and partake in the festivities! Remember: YOU are the most important ingredient and have earned this time! We look forward to seeing you and having you part of this growing event.
For more info visit https://www.paragonfestivals.com/festival/sarasota-blues-bbq-festival/.
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Time
(Friday) 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
JD Hamel Park, Main St & S Gulfstream Ave, Sarasota
Organizer
Sarasota Food & Music Festivals
Cost
Free
Event Details
Save the date! Tickets are on sale now! Click here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Beaujolais We will be at the fabulous Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens featuring our first annual Festival of Wreaths which will
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Save the date!
Tickets are on sale now! Click here: http://weblink.donorperfect.com/Beaujolais
We will be at the fabulous Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens featuring our first annual Festival of Wreaths which will be available to win!
Celebrate with us on Friday, March 3, 2023 for our 8th annual wine tasting and tapas event. (PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGE DUE TO HURRICANE IAN.)
The event is growing significantly and we would love to have you join us!
Chef Jason Osborne and his students will return with another outstanding menu, plus more!
Thank you to event sponsors: Florida Power & Light, Merrill Lynch Green & Associates, GenesisCare, Whitco Insurance Alexia Martin Agency and John & Donna Peterman.
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Time
(Friday) 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Peace River Botanical & Sculpture Gardens, 5827 Riverside Drive, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Organizer
Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens
Cost
$75, VIP – $125
Event Details
Amazing Art Festival
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Amazing Art Festival
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
100 Venice Ave W, Venice, FL 34285-1929, United States
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If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food and listening to great live music over the weekend ’The Plan’– we have exactly what you need at the Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival
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If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food and listening to great live music over the weekend ’The Plan’– we have exactly what you need at the Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival at J.D. Hamel Park in Sarasota, FL. Dates of the festivities are March 3-5, 2023.
The fun and relaxation begin Friday evening 4pm-10pm and continues Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Admission is Free! The event is produced by Paragon Festivals.
Outdoor Event / Pet Friendly
Choose your foods from a diverse menu of barbeque and meat dishes (along with vegetarian and seafood of course) all cooked fresh on site by local restaurants and food purveyors. Select from a diversity of side dishes and of course – awesome desserts! Liquid refreshment includes selections of alcoholic, non-alcoholic and fruit drinks along with sodas and bottled water.
While enjoying your meal, sit back and relax to musical entertainment consisting of live on stage performances by creative and talented musicians from both the local and regional circuit. Performances scheduled for John Long (Blues), Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones (Blues), Sean Chambers (Blues, Rock), Memphis Rub Band (Blues, Rock), Joey Gilmore Band (Electric Blues, Soul), Memphis Lightning (Rock, Roots), Frank Bang (Blues), Lee Boys (Funk, Gospel), Bridget Kelly Band (Blues), JP Soars & The Red Hots (Blues, Roots), Mike Hund and His Allstar Band (Blues, Rock).
During breaks between performances, enjoy time shopping a marketplace of fine arts, crafts, and select fine products and food items.
This is the plan! All you need do is come and partake in the festivities! Remember: YOU are the most important ingredient and have earned this time! We look forward to seeing you and having you part of this growing event.
For more info visit https://www.paragonfestivals.com/festival/sarasota-blues-bbq-festival/.
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
JD Hamel Park, Main St & S Gulfstream Ave, Sarasota
Organizer
Sarasota Food & Music Festivals
Cost
Free
Event Details
Tampa Bay Beer Week is back for 2023! Let’s raise a glass to toast the success of Florida craft beer. Kick off the TBBW festivities with us!
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Kick off the TBBW festivities with us!
Tampa Bay Beer Week is back! Let’s raise a glass to toast the success of Florida craft beer.
Kick off the TBBW festivities with us! at the annual Florida Brewers Guild Craft Beer Festival. Saturday, March 4 from 2:00-5:00 PM at Perry Harvey Sr. Park in downtown Tampa. Sample more than 200 beers from 80+ Florida craft breweries while raising money for the Florida Brewers Guild, the nonprofit trade association committed to preserving the rights of craft brewers throughout the state.
Over 80 breweries. Over 300 beers. All Florida. All craft.
Food trucks will be on site as well.
Must be 21+ to attend. All attendees will receive unlimited samples and a commemorative tasting glass. VIP ticket holders will get one-hour early access (1:00 PM). Limited to 400 attendees. Designated drivers will be admitted free of charge. Please drink responsibly. Parking will be limited; consider a carpool, get a rideshare or ride the trolley.
Participating breweries:
- 3 Bridges Brewing
- 3 Daughters Brewing
- 3 Sons Brewing
- 3rd Planet Brewing
- 5 Branches Brewing
- Aardwolf Brewing
- Alga Beer Co.
- Amelia Island Brewing Company
- Anecdote Brewing Co
- Barrel of Monks Brewing
- BarrieHaus Beer Co
- Bastet Brewing
- Bay 13 Brewery and Kitchen
- Bayboro Brewing Co
- Big Storm Brewery
- Brew Hub
- Bullfrog Creek Brewing
- Cigar City Brewing
- Corporate Ladder Brewing Co
- Crooked Can Brewing Co.
- Crooked Thumb Brewery
- Cueni Brewing Co
- Dade City Brew House
- Deadwords Brewing Company
- Dees Brothers Brewery
- Dissent Craft Brewing
- Dry Wrought Cider
- Escape Brewing Company
- Florida Avenue Brewing
- Grand Central Brewhouse
- Grand Central Brewhouse
- Gulfport Brewery & Eatery
- If I Brewed the World
- In The Loop Brewing Company
- Intuition Ale Works
- Ivanhoe Park Brewing Co.
- LaBelle Brewing Co.
- Leader Brewing
- Leaven brewing
- Magnanimous Brewing
- Mammoth Oak Brewing Co.
- Marker 48 Brewing
- Mastry’s Brewing Co
- Mocama Beer Company
- Motorworks Brewing
- Pareidolia Brewing Co
- Park Pizza & Brewing Co.
- Perfect Plain Brewing Co
- Pink Boot Society
- Prison Pals BC
- Pye Road Meadworks
- Rabbit Hole Brew Station (Sour Sea Cow and Thirsty Dragon)
- Rapp Brewing Company
- Side Door Brewing Company
- Sideward Brewing
- Sun King Brewing Company – Sarasota
- Swamp Head Brewery
- Tarpon River Brewing
- TBBC
- Tidal Brewing Company
- Toll Road Brewing Company
- Troubled Waters Brewing
- Ulele Spring Brewery
- Unrefined Brewing
- Walking Tree Brewery
A huge thanks to our sponsors for making this event possible:
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Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 1000 E. Harrison St., Tampa, FL 33602
Organizer
Cost
$45-65
Event Details
Amazing Art Festival
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Amazing Art Festival
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
100 Venice Ave W, Venice, FL 34285-1929, United States
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If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food and listening to great live music over the weekend ’The Plan’– we have exactly what you need at the Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival
Event Details
If relaxing, having fun, enjoying good food and listening to great live music over the weekend ’The Plan’– we have exactly what you need at the Downtown Sarasota Blues Festival at J.D. Hamel Park in Sarasota, FL. Dates of the festivities are March 3-5, 2023.
The fun and relaxation begin Friday evening 4pm-10pm and continues Saturday 11am-10pm and Sunday 11am-6pm. Admission is Free! The event is produced by Paragon Festivals.
Outdoor Event / Pet Friendly
Choose your foods from a diverse menu of barbeque and meat dishes (along with vegetarian and seafood of course) all cooked fresh on site by local restaurants and food purveyors. Select from a diversity of side dishes and of course – awesome desserts! Liquid refreshment includes selections of alcoholic, non-alcoholic and fruit drinks along with sodas and bottled water.
While enjoying your meal, sit back and relax to musical entertainment consisting of live on stage performances by creative and talented musicians from both the local and regional circuit. Performances scheduled for John Long (Blues), Doug Deming & The Jewel Tones (Blues), Sean Chambers (Blues, Rock), Memphis Rub Band (Blues, Rock), Joey Gilmore Band (Electric Blues, Soul), Memphis Lightning (Rock, Roots), Frank Bang (Blues), Lee Boys (Funk, Gospel), Bridget Kelly Band (Blues), JP Soars & The Red Hots (Blues, Roots), Mike Hund and His Allstar Band (Blues, Rock).
During breaks between performances, enjoy time shopping a marketplace of fine arts, crafts, and select fine products and food items.
This is the plan! All you need do is come and partake in the festivities! Remember: YOU are the most important ingredient and have earned this time! We look forward to seeing you and having you part of this growing event.
For more info visit https://www.paragonfestivals.com/festival/sarasota-blues-bbq-festival/.
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Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location
JD Hamel Park, Main St & S Gulfstream Ave, Sarasota
Organizer
Sarasota Food & Music Festivals
Cost
Free
Event Details
Second Annual Sarasota Trio Festival: Bryan Spainhower and Third World Ave., Folknharmony, Rising Tide Tickets: https://wslrfogartyville.ticketspice.com/30523-sarasota-trio-festival Bryan Spainhower and Third World Ave., Folknharmony, and Rising Tide are the featured bands of
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Second Annual Sarasota Trio Festival: Bryan Spainhower and Third World Ave., Folknharmony, Rising Tide
Tickets: https://wslrfogartyville.ticketspice.com/30523-sarasota-trio-festival
Bryan Spainhower and Third World Ave., Folknharmony, and Rising Tide are the featured bands of this year’s Sarasota Trio Festival, which aims to highlight local performers who epitomize the musical power of the three-piece band.
Bryan Spainhower and Third World Ave. will take you on a musical journey to the furthest reaches of this planet. The opening act will feature some of the best world music played and performed by a world-class group featuring Sammy Warren on percussion and Enrique Casados on guitar
Folknharmony‘s Beau Wilberding, Dr. Zachary Johnson, and Nancy Gauvreau play folk-up rock tunes and B sides of the artists you love. With wit, grit, and three-part harmonies, the stripped-down acoustic trio finds a new spirit in iconic, generational rock, folk, and blues songs from the last half-century.
Finally, Synia Carroll’s Rising Tide blends jazz standards and more with evocative melodies and a unique and inspiring soundscape.
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Time
(Sunday) 4:00 pm
Organizer
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center and WSLR 96.5 Community Radio
Cost
$15 members; $18 not-yet-members; $9 students (ages 13+)
Event Details
Spring Open House Weekend with Guest vendors Art Stone Orchids Bredren Orchid Pato Casero One More Orchid Paul Plantscapes and Food from El Rincon Mexicano Vendas and Top Cutting Plus $10 Tent Orchids
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Spring Open House Weekend
with Guest vendors
Art Stone Orchids
Bredren Orchid
Pato Casero
One More Orchid
Paul Plantscapes
and Food from El Rincon Mexicano
Vendas and Top Cutting Plus $10 Tent Orchids and other Special Pricing
Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Palmer Orchids, 22700 Taylor Dr | Bradenton, FL 34211
Organizer
Palmer Orchids
Cost
Free
Event Details
Come be a part of a weekend of fun, good food, great music, and – relaxation! Join us March 10-12, 2023 for the premiere of the Englewood Shrimp & Music
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Come be a part of a weekend of fun, good food, great music, and – relaxation! Join us March 10-12, 2023 for the premiere of the Englewood Shrimp & Music Festival. The event will be held at Englewood Plaza at 200 S. Indiana Ave (SR 776) in Englewood, Florida.
Hours are Friday 4 pm-10 pm, Saturday 11 am-10 pm, and Sunday 11 am-6 pm. Admission is FREE for all ages.
Enjoy the weekend eating delicious foods, listening to stellar live music performances along with shopping a marketplace of arts, crafts, and fine products. This year’s performers include SlickWilly Revival Band (Blues, Funk, Rock), Hurricane Shane Band (Rock), K-Luv & United Funk Foundation, Undr8ed Band (Funk, R&B, Rock, Soul), Frank Bang (Blues), The Billy Rice Band (Country, Rock), One Night Rodeo (Classic Rock, Country, Rock), Igor & the Red Elvises (Funk, Reggae, Rock), Remedy Tree (Bluegrass), Mixed Signal Band (Country, Disco, Pop, Rock), Gas House Gorillas (Rock)!
Also on the website are images of many of the arts, crafts, and products that you will find in the marketplace. While at the event, come browse, explore, and buy – perhaps during the breaks between performances. Or – just come over anytime!
This event is crafted for YOU. All the right ingredients to create a masterful weekend of fun and relaxation. Come be a part of it – you will enjoy every minute!
NOTE: Bands and performance times are subject to change.
Please check back as the event nears for updated schedules.
For more info visit: https://www.paragonfestivals.com/festival/englewood-shrimp-music-festival/.
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Time
(Friday) 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location
200 S Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223-3309, United States
Cost
Free
Event Details
Spring Open House Weekend with Guest vendors Art Stone Orchids Bredren Orchid Pato Casero One More Orchid Paul Plantscapes and Food from El Rincon Mexicano Vendas and Top Cutting Plus $10 Tent Orchids
Event Details
Spring Open House Weekend
with Guest vendors
Art Stone Orchids
Bredren Orchid
Pato Casero
One More Orchid
Paul Plantscapes
and Food from El Rincon Mexicano
Vendas and Top Cutting Plus $10 Tent Orchids and other Special Pricing
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Palmer Orchids, 22700 Taylor Dr | Bradenton, FL 34211
Organizer
Palmer Orchids
Cost
Free
Event Details
Indoor Arts and Craft Fair
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Indoor Arts and Craft Fair
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location
Port Charlotte Town Center Mall, 1441 Tamiami Trail, Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Organizer
Cost
Free
Event Details
Come be a part of a weekend of fun, good food, great music, and – relaxation! Join us March 10-12, 2023 for the premiere of the Englewood Shrimp & Music
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Come be a part of a weekend of fun, good food, great music, and – relaxation! Join us March 10-12, 2023 for the premiere of the Englewood Shrimp & Music Festival. The event will be held at Englewood Plaza at 200 S. Indiana Ave (SR 776) in Englewood, Florida.
Hours are Friday 4 pm-10 pm, Saturday 11 am-10 pm, and Sunday 11 am-6 pm. Admission is FREE for all ages.
Enjoy the weekend eating delicious foods, listening to stellar live music performances along with shopping a marketplace of arts, crafts, and fine products. This year’s performers include SlickWilly Revival Band (Blues, Funk, Rock), Hurricane Shane Band (Rock), K-Luv & United Funk Foundation, Undr8ed Band (Funk, R&B, Rock, Soul), Frank Bang (Blues), The Billy Rice Band (Country, Rock), One Night Rodeo (Classic Rock, Country, Rock), Igor & the Red Elvises (Funk, Reggae, Rock), Remedy Tree (Bluegrass), Mixed Signal Band (Country, Disco, Pop, Rock), Gas House Gorillas (Rock)!
Also on the website are images of many of the arts, crafts, and products that you will find in the marketplace. While at the event, come browse, explore, and buy – perhaps during the breaks between performances. Or – just come over anytime!
This event is crafted for YOU. All the right ingredients to create a masterful weekend of fun and relaxation. Come be a part of it – you will enjoy every minute!
NOTE: Bands and performance times are subject to change.
Please check back as the event nears for updated schedules.
For more info visit: https://www.paragonfestivals.com/festival/englewood-shrimp-music-festival/.
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Location
200 S Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223-3309, United States
Cost
Free
Event Details
🍀 It’s true, we are all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so it’s the perfect time for you to enjoy our annual Irish Celtic Festival & Lucky Dog Parade! If
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🍀 It’s true, we are all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so it’s the perfect time for you to enjoy our annual Irish Celtic Festival & Lucky Dog Parade! If you’re of Celtic descent, you can show the newbies how it’s done. We hope to see lots of WEARIN OF THE GREEN!
No cost to participate in the event, $5 per car for parking.
We’ll have plenty of traditional Celtic food, craft beers, hard ciders, and GREAT entertainment! The kids will have a blast too with our face painting, park fun, and more!
Make sure you stop by and enjoy all the artisan booths and say HI to our sponsors!
Don’t forget to bring your dog for the annual LUCKY DOG PARADE too. Awards will be given for dogs that are Most Irish, Cutest & Dog/Owner Look Alike.
We are also pleased to continue our Relay Race. Prizes will be awarded. See you there!
The full-stage schedule will be added soon!
Interested in sponsorship opportunities or booth rental? Go to this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lakewood-ranch-irish-celtic-festival-sponsorships-booth-rental-tickets-515255542197
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Time
(Saturday) 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Greenbrook Adventure Park, 13400 Adventure PI., Bradenton
Cost
$5 per car for parking
Event Details
Sarasota join us for our Saint Patrick’s themed “Green Mile” Crawl! Let’s get shamrocked on March 11th! Join hundreds of crawlers decked
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Join hundreds of crawlers decked out in our green mile shirt taking over the best bars in downtown Sarasota. Let’s get shamrocked on our St. Patrick themed bar crawl ☘️ on March 11th.
Green Mile Crawl Ticket Includes:
☘️ 1 Welcome Shot upon arrival
☘️ Bar Crawl USA Green Lanyard
☘️ Professional photographer on site
☘️ Discounted St Paddy Themed Drink Specials: $3 beers, $4 themed shots, $6 themed cocktails.
☘️ DJs at multiple stops
☘️ Bar Crawl Map to guide you to the best bars on Main Street. You’ll crawl bar to bar until our official after party. The times next to each bar will keep you & the party together from start to finish.
VIP Crawl Ticket includes:
☘️ Green Mile Shirt (Design coming soon)
☘️ 3 free shots (total)
☘️ Everything included in the general ticket.
Bar Partners:
☘️ Raffurty’s: Registration 5pm-7pm
☘️ The Office
☘️ Pizza & Brew
☘️ Gator Club
☘️ Smokin’ Joes
☘️ Evies Tavern
☘️ More to come!
FAQ:
☘️ Follow Bar Crawl USA to receive weekly updates including drink specials.
☘️ How will you handle Covid-19 limitations / if any?
We will follow any and all guidelines set forth by the city & state in regards to covid-19 safety measures.
☘️ Do I need a ticket?
Yes, you will not be able to get green mile shirt (VIP), lanyard, koozie, access to bars, discounted drink specials and other giveaways if applicable.
☘️ How do I get my VIP Green Mile shirt?
At day of event during check in.
☘️ Do I need to go to all of the bars? Is it guided?
You do not need to visit all the bars. We will have times next to each bar when they will be staffed & ready and when you should be there for wristband & crawl awesomeness.
☘️ Do I need to print my ticket? Does it need to match my name?
No, on your phone is preferred. Ticket does not need to match attendee name.
☘️ Can friends check me in?
Yes, we just need your ticket.
☘️ 21+?
This is a 21+ event.
☘️ Refunds?
We will give refunds up to 7 days from event. No exception.
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Time
(Saturday) 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location
Raffurty's, 1888 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236
Organizer
Cost
$17.99 -27
Event Details
Spring Open House Weekend with Guest vendors Art Stone Orchids Bredren Orchid Pato Casero One More Orchid Paul Plantscapes and Food from El Rincon Mexicano Vendas and Top Cutting Plus $10 Tent Orchids
Event Details
Spring Open House Weekend
with Guest vendors
Art Stone Orchids
Bredren Orchid
Pato Casero
One More Orchid
Paul Plantscapes
and Food from El Rincon Mexicano
Vendas and Top Cutting Plus $10 Tent Orchids and other Special Pricing
Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Location
Palmer Orchids, 22700 Taylor Dr | Bradenton, FL 34211
Organizer
Palmer Orchids
Cost
Free
Event Details
Come be a part of a weekend of fun, good food, great music, and – relaxation! Join us March 10-12, 2023 for the premiere of the Englewood Shrimp & Music
Event Details
Come be a part of a weekend of fun, good food, great music, and – relaxation! Join us March 10-12, 2023 for the premiere of the Englewood Shrimp & Music Festival. The event will be held at Englewood Plaza at 200 S. Indiana Ave (SR 776) in Englewood, Florida.
Hours are Friday 4 pm-10 pm, Saturday 11 am-10 pm, and Sunday 11 am-6 pm. Admission is FREE for all ages.
Enjoy the weekend eating delicious foods, listening to stellar live music performances along with shopping a marketplace of arts, crafts, and fine products. This year’s performers include SlickWilly Revival Band (Blues, Funk, Rock), Hurricane Shane Band (Rock), K-Luv & United Funk Foundation, Undr8ed Band (Funk, R&B, Rock, Soul), Frank Bang (Blues), The Billy Rice Band (Country, Rock), One Night Rodeo (Classic Rock, Country, Rock), Igor & the Red Elvises (Funk, Reggae, Rock), Remedy Tree (Bluegrass), Mixed Signal Band (Country, Disco, Pop, Rock), Gas House Gorillas (Rock)!
Also on the website are images of many of the arts, crafts, and products that you will find in the marketplace. While at the event, come browse, explore, and buy – perhaps during the breaks between performances. Or – just come over anytime!
This event is crafted for YOU. All the right ingredients to create a masterful weekend of fun and relaxation. Come be a part of it – you will enjoy every minute!
NOTE: Bands and performance times are subject to change.
Please check back as the event nears for updated schedules.
For more info visit: https://www.paragonfestivals.com/festival/englewood-shrimp-music-festival/.
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Time
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location
200 S Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223-3309, United States
Cost
Free
Event Details
Includes VIP Reception, 4 Main Stage Concerts with Best Seating, Free Parking, UTC Trolley Pub Crawl, 2 Jazz Films & 2 Late Night Jazz Jams
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Time
(Monday) 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location
Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 891 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$60-125, Members – 20% off, Full week prize $650, members – $520
Event Details
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performs music of Copland, Bernstein, and Gershwin along with music by Latin American composers they championed. Directly from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln
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The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center performs music of Copland, Bernstein, and Gershwin along with music by Latin American composers they championed.
Directly from the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center stage, this program opens and closes with vibrant, beloved classics by Aaron Copland and George Gershwin. In between are short personal statements inspired by the composers’ relationship to religion, their interpretation of native folk music, and the deeply intimate reaction to the death of a friend. Take a trip in sound from the pulsating dance hall to the quieter prayer in this exploration of music from the Americas in the 20th century.
Jessica Rivera, soprano; Michael Stephen Brown, Gilles Vonsattel, pianos; Nicholas Canellakis, cello; Ian David Rosenbaum, percussion
Copland El Salón México for Piano and Percussion
Bernstein Three Meditations from Mass for Cello, Piano, and Percussion
Ginastera “Chacarera” from Cinco canciones populares argentinas for Voice and Piano, op. 10
Chávez: “North Carolina Blues” for Voice and Piano
Ginastera “Gato” from Cinco canciones populares argentinas for Voice and Piano, op. 10
Ponce “Estrellita” for Voice and Piano
Bernstein “I Feel Pretty” and “Somewhere” from West Side Story for Voice and Piano
Golijov Mariel for Cello and Marimba
Villa-Lobos “A maré encheu” and “O polichinelo” from Guia prático for Piano
Ginastera Pampeana no. 2, Rhapsody for Cello and Piano, op. 21
León “Oh Yemanja” from Scourge of Hyacinths for Soprano, Cello, and Piano
Gershwin Cuban Overture for Piano, Four Hands, and Percussion
Open seating at this event
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Time
(Monday) 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Riverview High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Ram Way, Sarasota
Organizer
Cost
$60
Event Details
UTC Mall’s Rolling Jazz Party! Ten Great Venues & Ten Great Bands! Trolleys bring you all around & back again!
Event Details
One Ticket Gets You
10 Bands + 10 Venues + 5 Trolleys = A Great Time!
Want to become a Jazz Club of Sarasota Member?
CLICK HERE!
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Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
University Town Center, 257 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34243
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$25-30
Event Details
Includes VIP Reception, 4 Main Stage Concerts with Best Seating, Free Parking, UTC Trolley Pub Crawl, 2 Jazz Films & 2 Late Night Jazz Jams
Event Details
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Time
(Tuesday) 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location
Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 891 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$60-125, Members – 20% off, Full week prize $650, members – $520
Event Details
Includes VIP Reception, 4 Main Stage Concerts with Best Seating, Free Parking, UTC Trolley Pub Crawl, 2 Jazz Films & 2 Late Night Jazz Jams
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location
Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 891 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$60-125, Members – 20% off, Full week prize $650, members – $520
Event Details
Vintage 1956 Hollywood film starring Steve Allen and Donna Reed.
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The Benny Goodman Story – Wikipedia
Dick Winslow
The Benny Goodman Story is a biographical film starring Steve Allen and Donna Reed, directed by Valentine Davies, and released by Universal-International in 1956. The film was intended as a follow-up to Universal’s 1954 hit The Glenn Miller Story, dramatizing a popular bandleader’s life.
The film captures several major moments in Goodman’s life but it has been described as less than accurate in details.[2] Goodman’s Jewish background is mentioned only implicitly, despite its playing a part in his artistic and personal endeavors for decades. In one scene, where his mother tries to talk him out of a romance with Alice Hammond (played by Donna Reed), whom Goodman eventually married, she says, “Bagels and caviar don’t mix.”
Plot
The young Benny Goodman is taught classical clarinet by a Chicago music professor. He is advised by bandleader Kid Ory to play whichever kind of music he likes best. Benny begins his professional career by joining the Ben Pollack traveling band.
Later in New York, where his new band gets a lukewarm reception, Benny meets jazz lover John Hammond and his sister Alice. He is invited to the stately Hammond home to perform Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto. Alice fears he will be embarrassed, but his playing is impeccable and Benny appreciates her concern.
Benny’s performances on a popular Saturday night radio program result in Fletcher Henderson volunteering to do some arrangements for him. On the west coast, the radio show’s early start has made Benny’s music a sensation with a younger generation. He puts together a quartet featuring Gene Krupa on drums, Teddy Wilson on piano and Lionel Hampton on vibraphone.
The romance with society girl Alice is disconcerting to Benny’s mother, but by the time her son plays Carnegie Hall, all is well and Mrs. Goodman has personally invited her future daughter-in-law to sit by her side.
Production
Benny Goodman recorded most of the clarinet for the soundtrack—except for the opening scenes, where the juvenile Goodman is shown practicing the instrument. Goodman was by then so accomplished that he could no longer reproduce the sound of an amateur clarinetist. The film’s star, Steve Allen, was himself a pianist but had never played clarinet, and the squeaky attempts of a beginner were the only sounds Allen could make on a clarinet. Thus the clarinet heard during the film’s first scenes was played by Steve Allen.
Many of Goodman’s contemporaries made appearances in this film. However, while Ziggy Elman appeared on screen recreating his trumpet solo on “And the Angels Sing”, he was unable to record his portion for the soundtrack; Mannie Klein actually performed it, off-camera. Similarly, Red Mack’s performance in the film is actually played by Alvin Alcorn.
Fletcher Henderson is portrayed by Sammy Davis, Sr., father of Sammy Davis, Jr.
Talent scout John Hammond was dissatisfied with the way he and the rest of the Hammond family, including his sister Alice, were portrayed in the movie. He objected and the next version of the script saw his character completely removed, with all of his actions given over to another character, Willard Alexander, Goodman’s manager. Hammond objected even more strenuously, pointing out that, among many other things, Willard Alexander did not host the party in the Hammond mansion where Goodman first played Mozart publicly, nor did he introduce Alice to Benny. In the end, Hammond reluctantly agreed to leave his portrayal in the film, though he sued for $50,000 for being portrayed in what he thought was an unflattering manner.
The following people appeared in the film as themselves:
Harry James, Gene Krupa, Martha Tilton, Lionel Hampton, Ziggy Elman, Ben Pollack, Teddy Wilson & Edward “Kid” Ory.
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Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Location
Burns Court Cinema, 506 Burns Court, Sarasota, FL 34236
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$15
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The Better Together State Street block party will include free activities that celebrate education, arts, health, human services, and the environment. The entire community is invited to celebrate our nonprofit region
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The Better Together State Street block party will include free activities that celebrate education, arts, health, human services, and the environment.
The entire community is invited to celebrate our nonprofit region and the impact of philanthropy.
Food and beverages will be available for purchase, along with live performances, music, art activities, and fun for all ages. Parking is available at the State Street parking garage.
Gulf Coast Community Foundation will have check-in tables for registration at either end of State Street, near the parking garage and Hyde Park Steakhouse.
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Time
(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
State Street, 1500 Block of State Street, Sarasota, 34236
Organizer
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Cost
Free
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Thursday Night at the Sarasota Jazz Festival: 6 PM Allen Carman Project with Gumbi Ortiz; 8 PM Marcus Miller under the Ulla Searing Big Top.
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Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 891 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$60-125 for one night, $650 for a week, members – 20% discounts
Event Details
Includes VIP Reception, 4 Main Stage Concerts with Best Seating, Free Parking, UTC Trolley Pub Crawl, 2 Jazz Films & 2 Late Night Jazz Jams
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Time
(Thursday) 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location
Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 891 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$60-125, Members – 20% off, Full week prize $650, members – $520
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Miles Davis was an American trumpeter, bandleader, and composer. He is among the most influential & acclaimed figures in the history of jazz
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Miles Davis: Birth Of The Cool – Wikipedia
Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool is a 2019 American documentary film about Miles Davis, directed by Stanley Nelson Jr.[4][5][6][7]
The film was made for the PBS American Masters television series[8] and premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival.[9][10] It uses interviews that Nelson has done with people who knew Davis, and with scholars, as well as still photographs and film clips. The text of the voice-over narration (performed by Carl Lumbly) is entirely by Davis.[8]
The film won two Emmy Awards in 2021 for outstanding arts and culture documentary and outstanding sound.[11] It was also nominated for Best Music Film at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards in 2019, but lost to Beyoncé’s Homecoming.
Cast
Carl Lumbly (as Miles Davis; narrator)
Miles Davis (as self; archive footage)
Reginald Petty (as self)
Quincy Troupe (as self)
Farah Griffin (as self)
Lee Annie Bonner (as self)
Ashley Kahn (as self)
Benjamin Cawthra (as self)
Billy Eckstine (as self; archive footage)
Walter Cronkite (as self; archive footage)
Jimmy Heath (as self)
Jimmy Cobb (as self)
Dan Morgenstern (as self)
Charlie Parker (as self; archive footage)
Greg Tate (as self)
Gerald Early (as self)
Quincy Jones (as self)
Wayne Shorter (as self)
Ron Carter (as self)
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Time
(Friday) 9:00 am - 11:30 pm
Location
Burns Court Cinema, 506 Burns Court, Sarasota, FL 34236
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$1, $10 for members
Event Details
16 years of ‘rockin the block on St. Patrick’s Day – Free Admission Join us on the edge of beautiful downtown Sarasota at The Legacy Trail and Ringling Boulevard. Enjoy beer
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16 years of ‘rockin the block on St. Patrick’s Day – Free Admission
Join us on the edge of beautiful downtown Sarasota at The Legacy Trail and Ringling Boulevard.
Enjoy beer and music in the open air on the front plaza.
Performances by:
Blue Skye Pipe and Drums
Andy Thomas
Mark MacPhee, Bagpiper
Wondering Hours
Physical Plant
Beach Terror
Speakeasy
Parking available at Sarasota County Public Parking Garage:
2150 Ringling Boulevard
From the garage walk 2 blocks east towards Legacy Trail on Ringling Blvd.
This event will benefit Sarasota City Soccer Club
Thank you to the City of Sarasota, Sarasota County and all of our neighbors.
Follow our event on facebook for set times and more details.
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Time
(Friday) 3:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Location
Shamrock Pub, 2257 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, Florida, 34237, United States
Organizer
Cost
Free
Event Details
Friday Night at the Sarasota Jazz Festival: 6 PM Dick Hyman & Diego Figueiredo; 8 PM Kurt Elling under the Ulla Searing Big Top.
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Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 891 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$60-125, full week -$650, members 20% discount,
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Main Street Live is back & better than ever! This series is the public street block party in downtown Bradenton on the historic Old Main St.
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This is downtown Bradenton’s most popular street party, and it’s back and better than ever!!
This series is the public street block party in downtown Bradenton on the historic Old Main Street (12th Street West) between Manatee and 3rd Ave. The street is closed to vehicular traffic as vendors, and awesome local food trucks line the streets, and live music plays throughout the night! The music kicks off at 6:00 pm.
Thank you to our partners and sponsors, the City of Bradenton CRA, Image360 Bradenton, Angell Media House, Heintz Law, Firkins, and the Bradenton Magazine!
MARCH DETAILS:
⭐️ Friday, March 17, 2023
🎶 Honey Hounds
🍔 Local food/drink trucks and vendors
🧵 Local artisans
🎨 Kids Rock Painting
☘️ St. Paddy’s Day Kids Crafts
THE 2022-2023 SERIES SCHEDULE:
Friday, Mar. 17, 2023 ━ St. Paddy’s Day ☘️
Saturday, Apr. 22, 2023 ━ Celebrate Spring 🌸
CALLING ALL VENDORS!!
Calling all vendors big and small! We are looking for the best of the best vendors to apply, near and far! We wish for this event series to be successful and profitable for all the vendors attending along with memorable for each attendee. Each event will have a different theme, ensuring that no one will want to miss out on the fun.
VENDOR APPLICATION: https://forms.gle/74P3TRVBLVcyNYzd7
For sponsorship information and advertising space, please contact Morgan Bettes at Morgan@IndependentJones.com.
www.independentjones.com/events
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Time
(Friday) 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location
Main Street, Main Street, Bradenton, FL 34207
Organizer
Independent Jones
Cost
Free
Event Details
Includes VIP Reception, 4 Main Stage Concerts with Best Seating, Free Parking, UTC Trolley Pub Crawl, 2 Jazz Films & 2 Late Night Jazz Jams
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(Friday) 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location
Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 891 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$60-125, Members – 20% off, Full week prize $650, members – $520
Event Details
Join us for the Vendor & Craft Fair at the Englewood Elks, 401 N. Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223. Saturday, March 18th from 10am-3pm This is an outdoor event open
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Join us for the Vendor & Craft Fair at the Englewood Elks, 401 N. Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223. Saturday, March 18th from 10am-3pm This is an outdoor event open to the public. This fair will feature local vendors, crafts, artisans, food trucks and much more!
Interested vendors please email Christy Dunn at: LLSN@comcast.net . Custom vendors may purchase a space through out website at www.llsnevents.com
Hosted by Local Ladies Social Network, Inc. / LLSN Events
Like us on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/localladiessouthflorida
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Location
401 N Indiana Ave, Englewood, FL 34223-2701, United States
Cost
Free
Event Details
Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of art and creativity at the upcoming Downtown Sarasota Fine Art Fair, brought to you by the renowned Howard Alan Events! That’s right,
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Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of art and creativity at the upcoming Downtown Sarasota Fine Art Fair, brought to you by the renowned Howard Alan Events! That’s right, the festival is back for a second round this season, and it’s all happening right in the heart of Downtown Sarasota on the iconic Main Street!
Step into a world of wonder as you meander through a stunning showcase of life-size sculptures, breathtaking paintings, exquisite jewelry, mesmerizing photography, and incredible ceramics. You’ll be spellbound by the incredible array of unique, hand-crafted works, created by some of the most talented artists and crafters in the country.
As you stroll the vibrant festival grounds, you’ll have the chance to chat with the artists themselves, learning all about their inspiration and artistic processes, and gaining a deeper appreciation for their stunning creations.
Plus, that’s not all! The festival also boasts an amazing craft and green market area, offering a diverse range of hand-picked goods and eco-friendly products to peruse and purchase.
Not only will you have an amazing time at this event, but you’ll also be making a positive impact in the community by supporting the Downtown Sarasota Alliance, an organization dedicated to helping small businesses in the area flourish. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this amazing celebration of art, culture, and community!
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
1718 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5813, United States
Cost
Free
Event Details
March is a beautiful time to come enjoy browsing and purchasing fine arts and crafts from a fascinating and diverse palette of original, handmade arts, crafts and specialty products by
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March is a beautiful time to come enjoy browsing and purchasing fine arts and crafts from a fascinating and diverse palette of original, handmade arts, crafts and specialty products by artisans from across America at the Bradenton Riverwalk Fine Art Festival on March 18-19, 2023 at Riverwalk in downtown Bradenton, Florida.
Included in the palette of art are pieces created in painting, sculpting, jewelry, photography, candles, scented oils, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, mixed-media, woodworking and much more. Meet the artisans creating the works and if you don’t find exactly what you want – commission a piece from the artist that will be made just for you!
Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm with free admission. Bring your sense of discovery and appreciation of the beautiful as you explore the beauty of how people create and what your sensibilities like! We learn in life that art inspires and touches our souls, on a daily basis, in ways we often cannot comprehend. Come experience that yourself!
For more info visit https://www.paragonfestivals.com/festival/bradenton-riverwalk-fine-art-festival/.
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Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Rossi Waterfront Park, 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
452 3rd Ave W
Organizer
Cost
Free
Event Details
The Veg Head, Music & Wine Festival is a brand new event coming to Sarasota! Happening March 18th, 12 pm-6 pm! The
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The “Veg Head” Music & Wine Festival is a brand new event coming to Sarasota! Happening March 18th, 12 pm-6 pm!
Featuring Veggie & Vegan Food Trucks/Vendors, Live Jam Bands (TBA), Wine Sampling, and a Spring Indie Market featuring 60+ local artisans & more!
Located in Parking Lot 4 (East Grand Entrance) of The Mall at University Town Center!
Food Vendors Include:
– Purple Bol
– Seasoned Green
– Vegan Gator Food Truck
– Cabo San Taco
– Carousels
– Lava Ice Shop
– Siesta Pops
– Crays Kettle Korn
and more to be announced!
Wine Details: TBA
For event, vendor or sponsor info, please contact (727) 674-1464 or Brett@FloridaPenguinProductions.com
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(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
The Mall at University Town Center, 140 University Town Center Dr, Sarasota, FL 34243
Organizer
Cost
$10 at the gate, or only $5 online!
Event Details
Includes VIP Reception, 4 Main Stage Concerts with Best Seating, Free Parking, UTC Trolley Pub Crawl, 2 Jazz Films & 2 Late Night Jazz Jams
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Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location
Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 891 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$60-125, Members – 20% off, Full week prize $650, members – $520
Event Details
Saturday Night at the Sarasota Jazz Festival: 6 PM Houston Person & Tony Monaco; 8 PM Paquito D’Rivera Band under the Ulla Searing Big Top.
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Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 891 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$60-125, $650 for a week, members- 20% discount
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For those not ready to have the music end, a Late Night OPEN Jazz Jam on the deck of the NBP Finish Line Tower! Come to Party and Make Music
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Come to Party and Make Music
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Time
(Saturday) 9:30 pm - 12:00 am
Location
Nathan Benderson Circle, 891 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$20, parking $5 at the door
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Mort Skirboll Jewish Film Festival Opening Brunch 14 Outstanding Films. As we enter the festival’s 14th year, we are especially proud to present a premier line-up of 18 remarkable and
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Mort Skirboll Jewish Film Festival Opening Brunch
14 Outstanding Films.
As we enter the festival’s 14th year, we are especially proud to present a premier line-up of 18 remarkable and diverse films that will impact, provoke, and move you. They are documentaries, narratives, tragedies and comedies, mysteries, and love stories. All have won awards and have special meaning to our community of viewers.
The Jewish Film Festival is one of many programs sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. One tenet of our mission is to strengthen Jewish life and identity in our community. The yearly Film Festival that attracts so many movie-goers, both Jewish and non-Jewish, is all about strengthening Jewish life in Sarasota-Manatee. We hope you leave energized, thoughtful, and moved by the rich traditions and culture of Judaism found in movies celebrated around the world. See you at the movies!
Karaoke – Opening Night Event with Special Guest Moshe Rosenthal, Director of Karaoke
That’s the beauty of karaoke – you don’t have to know how to sing. You sing to express yourself” states Itzik (Lior Ashkenazi), the charming neighborhood of Meir (Sasson Gabay), and Tova (Rita Shukrun) at his intimate penthouse suite karaoke party. It’s also the theme of writer/director Moshe Rosenthal’s Karaoke, that even when the music stops, life is a performance full of vulnerability, mistakes, and if you’re lucky, some fun too. Karaoke is an offbeat, comedic journey that delights and surprises.
Karaoke follows Tova and Meir, a standard aging couple with 46 years of marriage and two grown daughters. They live a comfortable life, with Meir currently on sabbatical from his academic professorship, and Tova running a boutique shop. Their lives get a jolt of excitement from their neighbor from above, Itzik, who invites them to his penthouse for karaoke nights. Tova and Meir fall hard for Itzik’s energetic lifestyle. They enter into a competition amongst their other neighbors and soon themselves, trying to win Itzik’s attention.
The cast for Karaoke excels in their performances. Lior Ashkenazi is effortlessly charismatic as Itzik. He’s the type of guy you want to hate on paper – drives a flashy Maserati, hangs out with models, and jets around the world for his work. He’s also the guy who will stand up to talkative and attention-seeking Tova, politely interrupting her diatribe at a party to ask Meir to speak, as he’s barely said anything the entire night. Itzik is the life of the party, but lurking underneath the neon glow is insecurity, a man so used to performing for others as the lavish playboy, that he can no longer turn it off.
Rita Shukrun is superb as Tova, the stern, perfectionist wife. When Itzik fails to show up at the dinner she meticulously planned in her and Meir’s apartment, she’s seething with every draw of her cigarette and sip of her wine. Later that night, the sounds of melodic karaoke sounds drift down to their balcony, and Tova’s hell-bent on exacting revenge on Itzik, calling in a noise complaint to the cops. Her relationship with Meir is strained; when he calls her out on flirting with Itzik, she bluntly tells him she could have cheated on him during their marriage, had she wanted to. She enjoys Meir’s jealousy, but can’t handle the same treatment when Meir spends more time upstairs with Itzik.
Karaoke is a comedic offbeat journey that delights and surprises.
Perhaps the most moving performance is Sasson Gabay as Meir. He’s a meek man drawn to the confidence of Itzik. He walks the line of wanting to be like Itzik, joining him in snorting cocaine and drinking to excess, and being with Itzik, opening himself to the potential intimacy of his friend. It’s a moving portrayal of an older man coming of age, as Meir realizes he’s been hiding in a comfortable life for so long that he’s unsure of his identity and desires. There’s a tense moment between the two men, with Itzik admitting that he could never settle like Meir. It’s a chilling moment that pushes Meir to confront the limits of their friendship, testing how far he’ll go to prove he’s a changed man, and Gabay plays it with beautiful and haunted vulnerability.
Writer/director Moshe Rosenthal crafts a wickedly fun journey in Karaoke. Tova, Meir, and Itzik are all pawns in each other’s games, and Rosenthal knows how to place them strategically opposite each other. Each character can bring out the best, and sometimes the worst in each other. Rosenthal also plays with their high-rise complex, bringing in the sprawling yet claustrophobic atmosphere of their building. With each penthouse party, the inhabitants gaze up from their balconies, unable to escape the sounds from above. Itzik is gaining a notorious reputation amongst his neighbors. Are they really upset at the revelry in the penthouse, or are they jealous that they’re not invited? It’s a fun environment to play in, and Rosenthal really nails the politics of living in an apartment building.
Karaoke might sing a familiar tune of the weary married couple confronted with change. However, with the excellent performances of Askenazi, Shukrun, and Gabay, Karaoke finds its own spin on the same old song, offering some darkly comedic takes, all orchestrated by writer/director Moshe Rosenthal.
$36.00 per ticket includes soft drinks and Poppycock (with Special Guest Moshe Rosenthal)
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Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am
Location
Michael's On East, 1212 South East Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239
1212 South East Avenue
Organizer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Cost
Virtual Pass – All 14 Films $180.00, This event- $36
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Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of art and creativity at the upcoming Downtown Sarasota Fine Art Fair, brought to you by the renowned Howard Alan Events! That’s right,
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Get ready to experience the ultimate celebration of art and creativity at the upcoming Downtown Sarasota Fine Art Fair, brought to you by the renowned Howard Alan Events! That’s right, the festival is back for a second round this season, and it’s all happening right in the heart of Downtown Sarasota on the iconic Main Street!
Step into a world of wonder as you meander through a stunning showcase of life-size sculptures, breathtaking paintings, exquisite jewelry, mesmerizing photography, and incredible ceramics. You’ll be spellbound by the incredible array of unique, hand-crafted works, created by some of the most talented artists and crafters in the country.
As you stroll the vibrant festival grounds, you’ll have the chance to chat with the artists themselves, learning all about their inspiration and artistic processes, and gaining a deeper appreciation for their stunning creations.
Plus, that’s not all! The festival also boasts an amazing craft and green market area, offering a diverse range of hand-picked goods and eco-friendly products to peruse and purchase.
Not only will you have an amazing time at this event, but you’ll also be making a positive impact in the community by supporting the Downtown Sarasota Alliance, an organization dedicated to helping small businesses in the area flourish. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this amazing celebration of art, culture, and community!
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Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
1718 Main St, Sarasota, FL 34236-5813, United States
Cost
Free
Event Details
March is a beautiful time to come enjoy browsing and purchasing fine arts and crafts from a fascinating and diverse palette of original, handmade arts, crafts and specialty products by
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March is a beautiful time to come enjoy browsing and purchasing fine arts and crafts from a fascinating and diverse palette of original, handmade arts, crafts and specialty products by artisans from across America at the Bradenton Riverwalk Fine Art Festival on March 18-19, 2023 at Riverwalk in downtown Bradenton, Florida.
Included in the palette of art are pieces created in painting, sculpting, jewelry, photography, candles, scented oils, ceramics, fiber and wearable art, mixed-media, woodworking and much more. Meet the artisans creating the works and if you don’t find exactly what you want – commission a piece from the artist that will be made just for you!
Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm with free admission. Bring your sense of discovery and appreciation of the beautiful as you explore the beauty of how people create and what your sensibilities like! We learn in life that art inspires and touches our souls, on a daily basis, in ways we often cannot comprehend. Come experience that yourself!
For more info visit https://www.paragonfestivals.com/festival/bradenton-riverwalk-fine-art-festival/.
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Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Rossi Waterfront Park, 452 3rd Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34205
452 3rd Ave W
Organizer
Cost
Free
Event Details
Includes VIP Reception, 4 Main Stage Concerts with Best Seating, Free Parking, UTC Trolley Pub Crawl, 2 Jazz Films & 2 Late Night Jazz Jams
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Time
(Sunday) 6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Location
Ulla Searing Big Top at Nathan Benderson Park, 891 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$60-125, Members – 20% off, Full week prize $650, members – $520
Event Details
For those not ready to have the music end, a Late Night OPEN Jazz Jam on the deck of the NBP Finish Line Tower! Come to Party and Make Music
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Come to Party and Make Music
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Time
(Sunday) 9:30 pm - 12:00 am
Location
Nathan Benderson Circle, 891 North Cattlemen Road, Sarasota, FL 34232
Organizer
Jazz Club of Sarasota
Cost
$20, parking $5 at the door
Event Details
Mort Skirboll Jewish Film Festival Opening Brunch 14 Outstanding Films. As we enter the festival’s 14th year, we are especially proud to present a premier line-up of 18 remarkable and
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Mort Skirboll Jewish Film Festival Opening Brunch
14 Outstanding Films.
As we enter the festival’s 14th year, we are especially proud to present a premier line-up of 18 remarkable and diverse films that will impact, provoke, and move you. They are documentaries, narratives, tragedies and comedies, mysteries, and love stories. All have won awards and have special meaning to our community of viewers.
The Jewish Film Festival is one of many programs sponsored by The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee. One tenet of our mission is to strengthen Jewish life and identity in our community. The yearly Film Festival that attracts so many movie-goers, both Jewish and non-Jewish, is all about strengthening Jewish life in Sarasota-Manatee. We hope you leave energized, thoughtful, and moved by the rich traditions and culture of Judaism found in movies celebrated around the world. See you at the movies!
Karaoke – Opening Night Event with Special Guest Moshe Rosenthal, Director of Karaoke
That’s the beauty of karaoke – you don’t have to know how to sing. You sing to express yourself” states Itzik (Lior Ashkenazi), the charming neighborhood of Meir (Sasson Gabay), and Tova (Rita Shukrun) at his intimate penthouse suite karaoke party. It’s also the theme of writer/director Moshe Rosenthal’s Karaoke, that even when the music stops, life is a performance full of vulnerability, mistakes, and if you’re lucky, some fun too. Karaoke is an offbeat, comedic journey that delights and surprises.
Karaoke follows Tova and Meir, a standard aging couple with 46 years of marriage and two grown daughters. They live a comfortable life, with Meir currently on sabbatical from his academic professorship, and Tova running a boutique shop. Their lives get a jolt of excitement from their neighbor from above, Itzik, who invites them to his penthouse for karaoke nights. Tova and Meir fall hard for Itzik’s energetic lifestyle. They enter into a competition amongst their other neighbors and soon themselves, trying to win Itzik’s attention.
The cast for Karaoke excels in their performances. Lior Ashkenazi is effortlessly charismatic as Itzik. He’s the type of guy you want to hate on paper – drives a flashy Maserati, hangs out with models, and jets around the world for his work. He’s also the guy who will stand up to talkative and attention-seeking Tova, politely interrupting her diatribe at a party to ask Meir to speak, as he’s barely said anything the entire night. Itzik is the life of the party, but lurking underneath the neon glow is insecurity, a man so used to performing for others as the lavish playboy, that he can no longer turn it off.
Rita Shukrun is superb as Tova, the stern, perfectionist wife. When Itzik fails to show up at the dinner she meticulously planned in her and Meir’s apartment, she’s seething with every draw of her cigarette and sip of her wine. Later that night, the sounds of melodic karaoke sounds drift down to their balcony, and Tova’s hell-bent on exacting revenge on Itzik, calling in a noise complaint to the cops. Her relationship with Meir is strained; when he calls her out on flirting with Itzik, she bluntly tells him she could have cheated on him during their marriage, had she wanted to. She enjoys Meir’s jealousy, but can’t handle the same treatment when Meir spends more time upstairs with Itzik.
Karaoke is a comedic offbeat journey that delights and surprises.
Perhaps the most moving performance is Sasson Gabay as Meir. He’s a meek man drawn to the confidence of Itzik. He walks the line of wanting to be like Itzik, joining him in snorting cocaine and drinking to excess, and being with Itzik, opening himself to the potential intimacy of his friend. It’s a moving portrayal of an older man coming of age, as Meir realizes he’s been hiding in a comfortable life for so long that he’s unsure of his identity and desires. There’s a tense moment between the two men, with Itzik admitting that he could never settle like Meir. It’s a chilling moment that pushes Meir to confront the limits of their friendship, testing how far he’ll go to prove he’s a changed man, and Gabay plays it with beautiful and haunted vulnerability.
Writer/director Moshe Rosenthal crafts a wickedly fun journey in Karaoke. Tova, Meir, and Itzik are all pawns in each other’s games, and Rosenthal knows how to place them strategically opposite each other. Each character can bring out the best, and sometimes the worst in each other. Rosenthal also plays with their high-rise complex, bringing in the sprawling yet claustrophobic atmosphere of their building. With each penthouse party, the inhabitants gaze up from their balconies, unable to escape the sounds from above. Itzik is gaining a notorious reputation amongst his neighbors. Are they really upset at the revelry in the penthouse, or are they jealous that they’re not invited? It’s a fun environment to play in, and Rosenthal really nails the politics of living in an apartment building.
Karaoke might sing a familiar tune of the weary married couple confronted with change. However, with the excellent performances of Askenazi, Shukrun, and Gabay, Karaoke finds its own spin on the same old song, offering some darkly comedic takes, all orchestrated by writer/director Moshe Rosenthal.
$36.00 per ticket includes soft drinks and Poppycock (with Special Guest Moshe Rosenthal)
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Time
(Monday) 9:00 am
Location
Michael's On East, 1212 South East Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34239
1212 South East Avenue
Organizer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Cost
Virtual Pass – All 14 Films $180.00, This event- $36
Event Details
We are excited to announce that the 16th Annual Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival presented by Audi Sarasota and Suncoast Porsche will take place from Thursday, April 20
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We are excited to announce that the 16th Annual Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival presented by Audi Sarasota and Suncoast Porsche will take place from Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Forks & Corks’ most sought-after ticket is The Grand Tasting, which takes place in the iconic courtyard and greenspace of the world-renowned Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Guests savor delicious dishes presented by over 40 Members of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant group and sample from a collection of more than 300 wines from across the globe – all hand-selected and professionally tasted, then judged and recognized as medal winners. There is live musical entertainment, and a wine retail tent is also available, where patrons can purchase the various wines, making Forks & Corks one of only a few festivals in the Southeast to provide the opportunity to purchase varietals onsite that were showcased during the event.
This year’s Grand Tasting features wineries that are crowd-favorites plus over a dozen new brands that have never been shown in Sarasota before! Guests will enjoy still, sparkling and fortified wines, sakes, a selection of beers and so much more.
Ticket sales begin January 12 at 7pm (premium tickets only, which includes Early Access and VIP ticket levels; includes champagne reception at 11am.) General Admission goes on sale January 19 at 7pm, and is expected to sell out VERY quickly. Visit our Festival page for all ticket bundle details.
The Sarasota-Manatee Originals are a collaborative of independently owned restaurants and culinary innovators committed to uniting the energies of local restaurants and celebrating the food that’s indigenous to our Gulf-coastal lifestyle. Forks & Corks is the organization’s largest annual community event and fundraiser.
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Time
(Monday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd,Sarasota, FL
5401 Bay Shore Rd
Cost
Free
Event Details
South America, 1960. A lonely and grumpy Holocaust survivor convinces himself that his new neighbor is none other than Adolf Hitler. Not being taken seriously, he starts an independent investigation
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South America, 1960. A lonely and grumpy Holocaust survivor convinces himself that his new neighbor is none other than Adolf Hitler. Not being taken seriously, he starts an independent investigation to prove his claim, but when the evidence still appears to be inconclusive, Polsky is forced to engage in a relationship with the enemy in order to obtain irrefutable proof.
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Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm
Location
Temple Imanu, 151 Mcintosh Rd., Sarasota
151 Mcintosh Rd.
Organizer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Cost
Virtual Pass – All 14 Films $180.00, This event- $15
Event Details
S.F. filmmaker tells the story of the Jewish family who saved Jefferson’s estate. Today, Monticello — Thomas Jefferson’s plantation in the hills overlooking Charlottesville, Virginia — is a UNESCO World
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S.F. filmmaker tells the story of the Jewish family who saved Jefferson’s estate.
Today, Monticello — Thomas Jefferson’s plantation in the hills overlooking Charlottesville, Virginia — is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist attraction. But the fate of the property was very much in doubt following Jefferson’s death in 1826. It lay in disrepair for eight years until a Jewish Navy lieutenant came along, bought the place, and began restoring it as a way of honoring Jefferson’s legacy.
Uriah Phillips Levy and his nephew, Jefferson Monroe Levy, owned Monticello for 89 years, longer than Jefferson himself. Their story is the subject of independent filmmaker Steven Pressman’s new documentary, “The Levys of Monticello.”
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Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm
Location
Temple Imanu, 151 Mcintosh Rd., Sarasota
151 Mcintosh Rd.
Organizer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Cost
Virtual Pass – All 14 Films $180.00, This event- $15
Event Details
South America, 1960. A lonely and grumpy Holocaust survivor convinces himself that his new neighbor is none other than Adolf Hitler. Not being taken seriously, he starts an independent investigation
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South America, 1960. A lonely and grumpy Holocaust survivor convinces himself that his new neighbor is none other than Adolf Hitler. Not being taken seriously, he starts an independent investigation to prove his claim, but when the evidence still appears to be inconclusive, Polsky is forced to engage in a relationship with the enemy in order to obtain irrefutable proof.
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Time
(Tuesday) 9:00 am
Location
Temple Imanu, 151 Mcintosh Rd., Sarasota
151 Mcintosh Rd.
Organizer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Cost
Virtual Pass – All 14 Films $180.00, This event- $15
Event Details
We are excited to announce that the 16th Annual Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival presented by Audi Sarasota and Suncoast Porsche will take place from Thursday, April 20
Event Details
We are excited to announce that the 16th Annual Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival presented by Audi Sarasota and Suncoast Porsche will take place from Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Forks & Corks’ most sought-after ticket is The Grand Tasting, which takes place in the iconic courtyard and greenspace of the world-renowned Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Guests savor delicious dishes presented by over 40 Members of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant group and sample from a collection of more than 300 wines from across the globe – all hand-selected and professionally tasted, then judged and recognized as medal winners. There is live musical entertainment, and a wine retail tent is also available, where patrons can purchase the various wines, making Forks & Corks one of only a few festivals in the Southeast to provide the opportunity to purchase varietals onsite that were showcased during the event.
This year’s Grand Tasting features wineries that are crowd-favorites plus over a dozen new brands that have never been shown in Sarasota before! Guests will enjoy still, sparkling and fortified wines, sakes, a selection of beers and so much more.
Ticket sales begin January 12 at 7pm (premium tickets only, which includes Early Access and VIP ticket levels; includes champagne reception at 11am.) General Admission goes on sale January 19 at 7pm, and is expected to sell out VERY quickly. Visit our Festival page for all ticket bundle details.
The Sarasota-Manatee Originals are a collaborative of independently owned restaurants and culinary innovators committed to uniting the energies of local restaurants and celebrating the food that’s indigenous to our Gulf-coastal lifestyle. Forks & Corks is the organization’s largest annual community event and fundraiser.
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Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd,Sarasota, FL
5401 Bay Shore Rd
Cost
Free
Event Details
What happened to survivors of the Holocaust was complex and nowhere near resolved as individuals all over the world and the State of Israel continue to negotiate reparations with Germany.
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What happened to survivors of the Holocaust was complex and nowhere near resolved as individuals all over the world and the State of Israel continue to negotiate reparations with Germany. But the whole concept of settlement payments has been hugely controversial for Jewish groups who cannot place a financial sum on the moral magnitude of Jewish persecution and annihilation. Roberta Grossman’s 75-minute documentary Reckonings explores the immediate aftermath of the Second World War and how the conversation about reparations first began.
Germany’s willingness to engage in discussions about responsibility for the Holocaust and to confront its actions as a nation is one of the most interesting aspects of its Post-war history. Reckonings actively admire this, charting the process first for Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, from public statements within Germany through to the signing of the first Luxemburg Agreements with Israel and the Claims Conference while explaining the nervousness of Jewish representatives as they pushed this, already controversial, agreement to its conclusion.
The focus in Reckonings is on the debate over whether restitution was ever possible and Grossman clearly presents the two strands of negotiation; first the larger claim made by Israel, for the establishment of the state following the influence of displaced refugees and survivors in the late 1940s, and the individual claims managed by the Claims Conference seeking compensation for stolen property and goods taken by the Nazis. On the whole, that division is well managed by the documentary, and the complex negotiation over many days in the conference room is clear – sometimes with dramatic reconstruction and at others with letters or official records underscoring an experience in which two Jewish organizations met separately with the German delegation as well as with each other to ensure voices were well represented.
The film is also very clear on the context of the European conference, repeatedly referencing the horrors of the Holocaust itself in original footage and photographs as a reminder of the scale of the discussions. It also examines the debt negotiations being conducted simultaneously in London as Germany was pressed to pay for damages to British and American property. But the film’s most important contribution is to record the testimony of Holocaust survivors who received reparations as well those who formed part of the delegations to understand the moral challenges of accepting a settlement and the, often very positive, use they put it to, including paying for their education.
Reckonings is occasionally confusing in its reference to individuals representing the Jewish groups, particularly cutting from photographs to an actor portraying them, and there is too little time to really understand who they all were and the different roles they played with any clarity. Yet, the film does emphasize the ongoing discussion of reparations to which Germany continues to attend, and why this is a continuing conversation. Forgiveness is more complicated, something many in the film both in the 1950s and today think will never come. Germany, at least, seems to have made its peace with that.
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Time
(Tuesday) 3:00 pm
Location
Temple Imanu, 151 Mcintosh Rd., Sarasota
151 Mcintosh Rd.
Organizer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Cost
Virtual Pass – All 14 Films $180.00, This event- $15
Event Details
In 1850, the composer and occasional philosopher Richard Wagner published the antisemitic essay “Jewishness in Music.” The screed is infamous for its assertion that Jews were responsible for everything that
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In 1850, the composer and occasional philosopher Richard Wagner published the antisemitic essay “Jewishness in Music.” The screed is infamous for its assertion that Jews were responsible for everything that had gone wrong in art and society. In that essay, Wagner further attacked the Jewish composer Felix Mendelssohn. He asserted that Mendelssohn “has shown us that a Jew can have the richest abundance of talents and be a man of the broadest culture but still be incapable of supplying the profound, heart-seizing, soul-searching experience we expect from art.”
The essay also launched Wagner into the public‘s consciousness as a virulent antisemite, where he remains firmly lodged. Despite his artistic genius, Wagner is reviled in most, if not all, Jewish spaces. In Israel, live performances of his music are unofficially banned. Over the years, the ban has acquired the gravity of law in the same way Jewish tradition adheres to the observance of a long-time custom as if it were law.
“You Will Not Play Wagner,” a short one-act play that has been adapted as a film, doubles as the sternest of commands. The time is the current day, and the settings are Lenox, Massachusetts, New York, and Tel Aviv. Esther, a Holocaust survivor and wealthy patron of the arts, is the benefactor of an annual competition to name the best living conductor in the world. Yakov, a young, exceptionally talented Israeli, is favored to win the competition until he decides to conduct a piece by Wagner for his final presentation.
In a recent conversation with JewishBoston, Lilia Levitina, the film’s director, described the film as “venturing into the very brave territory, and hard questions of Jewish identity.” Levitina is forthright about her neutral position on the question of whether Wagner’s music should be performed live in Israel. Neither does the original play deliver any pronouncements, something Levitina admires about the late Victor Gordon’s script. Gordon died in 2021 of COVID-19.
For Levitina, Gordon’s play grapples with going beyond an artist’s biography and only considering the work. “Do we negate the work of artists who were awful people and abusers?” she asked. “One of the things that I love about the play is that it doesn’t give you a definite answer—it doesn’t take sides. It simply poses a question for the audience to think about.”
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Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
Location
Temple Imanu, 151 Mcintosh Rd., Sarasota
151 Mcintosh Rd.
Organizer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Cost
Virtual Pass – All 14 Films $180.00, This event- $15
Event Details
Join us for the 3rd Annual Festival Under the Stars! March 21 – April 5, 2023 Tickets start at just $23! Tickets: Operanaples.org Reserved seating plus VIP tables available. New
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Join us for the 3rd Annual Festival Under the Stars!
March 21 – April 5, 2023
Tickets start at just $23! Tickets: Operanaples.org
Reserved seating plus VIP tables available.
New this year: Advance meal packages from Three60 Market are available with ticket purchase and include light dinner entrée to enjoy for the show.
✨Opera Stars Concert, Jennifer Rowley: March 21, 2023 | 7 PM | Cambier Park
✨Carmen: March 28 & 30, 2023 | 7 PM | Cambier Park
✨Zarsuela & Flamenco: March 29, 2023 | 7 PM | Cambier Park
✨Frida: April 4 & 5, 2023 | 7 PM | Cambier Park
Additional Performances:
✨Columbus Children’s Foundation. An Evening of Hope featuring Jonathan Tetelman: March 22 | 7 PM | Cambier Park
✨Grand Piano Series: March 25 | 5 PM | Moorings Presbyterian Church
✨Family & Community Day: March 26 | 11 AM – 2 PM | Cambier Park
This FREE family and fun day for all ages returns with student operettas, arts, crafts, activities and more!
✨A Night at the Opera: April 2, 2023 | 7 PM | Cambier Park
Performances at Cambier Park will take place at the softball field.
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Time
March 21 (Tuesday) 7:00 pm - April 5 (Wednesday) 9:00 pm
Location
Cambier Park
755 8th Avenue South,
Cost
$23+
Event Details
In 1850, the composer and occasional philosopher Richard Wagner published the antisemitic essay “Jewishness in Music.” The screed is infamous for its assertion that Jews were responsible for everything that
Event Details
In 1850, the composer and occasional philosopher Richard Wagner published the antisemitic essay “Jewishness in Music.” The screed is infamous for its assertion that Jews were responsible for everything that had gone wrong in art and society. In that essay, Wagner further attacked the Jewish composer Felix Mendelssohn. He asserted that Mendelssohn “has shown us that a Jew can have the richest abundance of talents and be a man of the broadest culture but still be incapable of supplying the profound, heart-seizing, soul-searching experience we expect from art.”
The essay also launched Wagner into the public‘s consciousness as a virulent antisemite, where he remains firmly lodged. Despite his artistic genius, Wagner is reviled in most, if not all, Jewish spaces. In Israel, live performances of his music are unofficially banned. Over the years, the ban has acquired the gravity of law in the same way Jewish tradition adheres to the observance of a long-time custom as if it were law.
“You Will Not Play Wagner,” a short one-act play that has been adapted as a film, doubles as the sternest of commands. The time is the current day, and the settings are Lenox, Massachusetts, New York, and Tel Aviv. Esther, a Holocaust survivor and wealthy patron of the arts, is the benefactor of an annual competition to name the best living conductor in the world. Yakov, a young, exceptionally talented Israeli, is favored to win the competition until he decides to conduct a piece by Wagner for his final presentation.
In a recent conversation with JewishBoston, Lilia Levitina, the film’s director, described the film as “venturing into the very brave territory, and hard questions of Jewish identity.” Levitina is forthright about her neutral position on the question of whether Wagner’s music should be performed live in Israel. Neither does the original play deliver any pronouncements, something Levitina admires about the late Victor Gordon’s script. Gordon died in 2021 of COVID-19.
For Levitina, Gordon’s play grapples with going beyond an artist’s biography and only considering the work. “Do we negate the work of artists who were awful people and abusers?” she asked. “One of the things that I love about the play is that it doesn’t give you a definite answer—it doesn’t take sides. It simply poses a question for the audience to think about.”
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Time
(Wednesday) 9:00 am
Location
Temple Imanu, 151 Mcintosh Rd., Sarasota
151 Mcintosh Rd.
Organizer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Cost
Virtual Pass – All 14 Films $180.00, This event- $15
Event Details
We are excited to announce that the 16th Annual Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival presented by Audi Sarasota and Suncoast Porsche will take place from Thursday, April 20
Event Details
We are excited to announce that the 16th Annual Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival presented by Audi Sarasota and Suncoast Porsche will take place from Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Forks & Corks’ most sought-after ticket is The Grand Tasting, which takes place in the iconic courtyard and greenspace of the world-renowned Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Guests savor delicious dishes presented by over 40 Members of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant group and sample from a collection of more than 300 wines from across the globe – all hand-selected and professionally tasted, then judged and recognized as medal winners. There is live musical entertainment, and a wine retail tent is also available, where patrons can purchase the various wines, making Forks & Corks one of only a few festivals in the Southeast to provide the opportunity to purchase varietals onsite that were showcased during the event.
This year’s Grand Tasting features wineries that are crowd-favorites plus over a dozen new brands that have never been shown in Sarasota before! Guests will enjoy still, sparkling and fortified wines, sakes, a selection of beers and so much more.
Ticket sales begin January 12 at 7pm (premium tickets only, which includes Early Access and VIP ticket levels; includes champagne reception at 11am.) General Admission goes on sale January 19 at 7pm, and is expected to sell out VERY quickly. Visit our Festival page for all ticket bundle details.
The Sarasota-Manatee Originals are a collaborative of independently owned restaurants and culinary innovators committed to uniting the energies of local restaurants and celebrating the food that’s indigenous to our Gulf-coastal lifestyle. Forks & Corks is the organization’s largest annual community event and fundraiser.
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Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd,Sarasota, FL
5401 Bay Shore Rd
Cost
Free
Event Details
“More Than I Deserve,” tells an intersecting story of two communities in Israel, new immigrants from the former Soviet Union and the ultra-Orthodox Pini Tavger’s More Than I Deserve tells an
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“More Than I Deserve,” tells an intersecting story of two communities in Israel, new immigrants from the former Soviet Union and the ultra-Orthodox
Pini Tavger’s More Than I Deserve tells an intersecting story of two communities in Israel, new immigrants from the former Soviet Union and the ultra-Orthodox, that have both often been stereotypically portrayed in the past. But Tavger, an actor making his feature directorial debut who won the Best Screenplay Award at the Jerusalem Film Festival for this film, manages to find a fresh and engaging story to tell about them. The characters, who live in the shadow of mainstream Israeli society, feel real, in a drama where everyone is flawed and searching for redemption.
The movie is told through the eyes of Pinchas (Micha Prudovsky), a pre-teen who lives with his mother, Tamara (Ana Dubrovitzki) in Haifa. They immigrated a few years ago from Ukraine and the two of them are all alone in the world. She works nights in a hospital and is having an affair with a married man she hopes will leave his wife, although she knows as well as we do that he won’t. She tries to be a good mom but she is depressed and cynical and doesn’t have much energy left for Pinchas.
The plot gets going when he learns that boys from his class who are going to have bar mitzvahs that year can get free lessons from Shimon (Yaakov Zada-Daniel), an ultra-Orthodox man. Pinchas wants to have a bar mitzvah like all the other kids and asks Tamara to sign the form but she laughs at him.
They eat ham and she doesn’t think that this bar mitzvah business has anything to do with them. But Pinchas persists and manages to take lessons behind her back, becoming increasingly close to Shimon. Almost overnight, Shimon becomes a father figure to this lonely kid.
Tamara is upset when she learns about the lessons but as she gets to know Shimon a bit better, she appreciates how he is helping her son – her married lover barely says hello to Pinchas on the way to her bedroom. Shimon’s story emerges gradually. He is newly observant and became religious after struggling with drug addiction.
PINCHAS ADMIRES Shimon, but he lives with his parents and doesn’t have a real job. Tamara can see Shimon’s limitations, but as they spend time together, Shimon and Tamara are drawn to each other and a romance develops between them. Their relationship complicates Pinchas’ feelings for Shimon and gets Shimon into trouble with his rabbi and others who want him to marry an observant woman they consider suitable for him, as well as with his parents, who look down on Tamara.
The title of the movie is an answer that Shimon gives Tamara when she asks him why he isn’t married. When he is set up on dates by a matchmaker, they try to pair him with women who are right for him, according to the strict social norms of the religious community. “Apparently, I want more than I deserve,” he tells her. This phrase resonates throughout the movie, as all three of the main characters so clearly deserve more than life has given them and yet are told by the people around them repeatedly that they don’t count for much.
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Time
(Wednesday) 3:00 pm
Location
Regal Hollywood, 1993 Main Street, Sarasota
1993 Main Street
Organizer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Cost
Virtual Pass – All 14 Films $180.00, This event- $15
Event Details
Director Guri Alfi is looking to change romcoms from their streaming, no-name rut with his theatrical directorial debut One More Story. Yardan (Dina Sanderson) is a journalist who doesn’t believe in
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Director Guri Alfi is looking to change romcoms from their streaming, no-name rut with his theatrical directorial debut One More Story.
Yardan (Dina Sanderson) is a journalist who doesn’t believe in love and is more interested in advancing her career than finding it. Her dream is to have her book published, but no one is willing to take a chance on her. An opportunity does present itself, however. The sleazy editor at the newspaper she works for, Amos (Lior Ashkenazi), agrees to help her if she agrees to send her hopelessly-romantic friend Adam (Maayan Blum) out on a date every day with a different woman for a whole month and write a series of articles about his experiences. The slant of the articles is supposed to highlight the pointlessness of modern romance, but when he unexpectedly falls in love her plans fall into disarray and force her to reconsider the choices she’s made.
One More Story isn’t your typical rom-com. Most romcoms are predictable and follow a very similar structure. This is part of the reason why they’ve lost their popularity over the years. At times One More Story threatens to walk the same path but then veers off in its own direction. It doesn’t lose the cynical edge it has going in and stays rough from start to finish. Unlike many romcoms, the story has a point to it, and it wants to make sure you understand what it is.
One More Story gives you many of the same things you will find in more traditional romcoms, but it makes sure to avoid going down the same road. It’s for a much broader audience that wants something more than the same old, some old. It’s a fun ride and one that is well worth going on.
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Time
(Wednesday) 3:00 pm
Location
Regal Hollywood, 1993 Main Street, Sarasota
1993 Main Street
Organizer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Cost
Virtual Pass – All 14 Films $180.00, This event- $15
Event Details
Set in Paris from May 1941 (i.e. during the Nazi Occupation), this is a tense, superbly written and acted and pitch-perfect morality tale. The themes are large – compromise, duplicity,
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Set in Paris from May 1941 (i.e. during the Nazi Occupation), this is a tense, superbly written and acted and pitch-perfect morality tale. The themes are large – compromise, duplicity, greed, inhumanity… – but the focus is determinedly narrow, and it’s all the more powerful for that.
Daniel Auteuil plays Joseph Haffmann, an exceptionally talented jeweler who is a Polish Jew, and who arranges for his family to flee to a safe part of France. Haffmann stays behind (very briefly being the plan), hides in the basement, and nominally sells the business to his assistant Francois Mercier (Gilles Lellouche). Mercier does a roaring trade in jewelry and is decidedly unethical to a point way beyond what might be excusable or unavoidable under the circumstances. What follows is for the most part a three-hander involving these two men and Mercier’s wife Blanche (Sara Giraudeau). All three actors are impressive.
If the premise of the tale is relatively straightforward, you may be assured that there’s a great deal more to it, none of which you should know going in.
Farewell Mr. Haffmann feels and looks like a play – most of the film is set inside one building – and was indeed based on a play of the same name by Jean-Philippe Daguerre. But it loses absolutely nothing in the transition to the big screen from any supposed ‘staginess’. This is a first-rate drama with considerable cumulative intensity – and a quorum of irony – and it’s unreservedly recommended.
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Time
(Wednesday) 7:30 pm
Location
Regal Hollywood, 1993 Main Street, Sarasota
1993 Main Street
Organizer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Cost
Virtual Pass – All 14 Films $180.00, This event- $15
Event Details
S.F. filmmaker tells the story of the Jewish family who saved Jefferson’s estate. Today, Monticello — Thomas Jefferson’s plantation in the hills overlooking Charlottesville, Virginia — is a UNESCO World
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S.F. filmmaker tells the story of the Jewish family who saved Jefferson’s estate.
Today, Monticello — Thomas Jefferson’s plantation in the hills overlooking Charlottesville, Virginia — is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a popular tourist attraction. But the fate of the property was very much in doubt following Jefferson’s death in 1826. It lay in disrepair for eight years until a Jewish Navy lieutenant came along, bought the place, and began restoring it as a way of honoring Jefferson’s legacy.
Uriah Phillips Levy and his nephew, Jefferson Monroe Levy, owned Monticello for 89 years, longer than Jefferson himself. Their story is the subject of independent filmmaker Steven Pressman’s new documentary, “The Levys of Monticello.”
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Time
(Thursday) 9:00 am
Location
Temple Imanu, 151 Mcintosh Rd., Sarasota
151 Mcintosh Rd.
Organizer
Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
Cost
Virtual Pass – All 14 Films $180.00, This event- $15
Event Details
We are excited to announce that the 16th Annual Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival presented by Audi Sarasota and Suncoast Porsche will take place from Thursday, April 20
Event Details
We are excited to announce that the 16th Annual Forks & Corks Food and Wine Festival presented by Audi Sarasota and Suncoast Porsche will take place from Thursday, April 20 through Sunday, April 23, 2023.
Forks & Corks’ most sought-after ticket is The Grand Tasting, which takes place in the iconic courtyard and greenspace of the world-renowned Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota. Guests savor delicious dishes presented by over 40 Members of the Sarasota-Manatee Originals restaurant group and sample from a collection of more than 300 wines from across the globe – all hand-selected and professionally tasted, then judged and recognized as medal winners. There is live musical entertainment, and a wine retail tent is also available, where patrons can purchase the various wines, making Forks & Corks one of only a few festivals in the Southeast to provide the opportunity to purchase varietals onsite that were showcased during the event.
This year’s Grand Tasting features wineries that are crowd-favorites plus over a dozen new brands that have never been shown in Sarasota before! Guests will enjoy still, sparkling and fortified wines, sakes, a selection of beers and so much more.
Ticket sales begin January 12 at 7pm (premium tickets only, which includes Early Access and VIP ticket levels; includes champagne reception at 11am.) General Admission goes on sale January 19 at 7pm, and is expected to sell out VERY quickly. Visit our Festival page for all ticket bundle details.
The Sarasota-Manatee Originals are a collaborative of independently owned restaurants and culinary innovators committed to uniting the energies of local restaurants and celebrating the food that’s indigenous to our Gulf-coastal lifestyle. Forks & Corks is the organization’s largest annual community event and fundraiser.
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Time
(Thursday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
The Ringling, 5401 Bay Shore Rd,Sarasota, FL
5401 Bay Shore Rd