Type: Food

The Butcher’s Block Presents a Special Winemaker Event with Hartford Court Winery
Hartford Court Winemaker Event

You are invited to our very special winemaker event featuring Hartford Court Wines Winemaker and General Manager, Jeff Stewart.

Spend the evening tasting wines with master winemaker, Jeff Stewart of Hartford Court Wines. Jeff is a California native and avid skier. During a summer trip to France and with the guidance of an enthusiastic high school chemistry teacher Jeff’s passion for wine was ignited. “I was fascinated with the lifestyle and importance of wine in the French culture.” He found his calling and enrolled in Viticulture and Enology program at UC Davis. For 30 years now, Jeff carved a niche making award-winning Russian River Valley and Sonoma County pinot noir, chardonnay, and old vine zinfandel wines.

Featured Wines:
Hartford Court, Four Hearts Vineyards, Chardonnay, Russian River
Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, Chardonnay, Russian River
Hartford Court, Seascape Vineyard, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast
Hartford Court, Fog Dance Vineyard, Chardonnay, Green Valley, 2020
Hartford Court, Land’s Edge Vineyards, Pinot Not, Sonoma Coast, 2019
Hartford Court, Russian River Valley, Pinot Noir, 2019
Hartford Court, Zinfandel, Russian River Valley, 2021

About Hartford Court Winery
Hartford Family Winery was founded in 1994 as a result of Don and Jennifer Hartford’s appreciation for the wines, the people, and the unique vineyards near their Russian River Valley home. Located in the Sonoma County town of Forestville, the winery is about 15 miles from the cool Pacific Coast. They specialize in small productions of pinot noir, chardonnay, and old vine zins.

Lite bites will be served to pair with the featured wines.
10% discount on the purchase of 6 bottles or more of Hartford Court wines presented at the tasting.

This is going to be a fun night tasting wines and meeting one of the premier winemakers in California! No reservations are required.

The DaCapo Society is a dynamic group of opera patrons between 21-40, who want to share the experience of attending Sarasota Opera’s acclaimed productions. With discounted ticket prices and fun social events, as a member of the DaCapo Society, you are part of Sarasota Opera’s community of opera lovers from around the world. 🎉
The 2023 Winter Opera Festival has just begun! Sarasota Opera’s DaCapo Society for Young Professionals would like to invite you to “TRY OUT” DaCapo for only $50!
Instead of committing to a full subscription, you can “try out” the DaCapo Society by attending Madama Butterfly on February 23rd. 🦋
Your ticket also includes a reception at 99Bottles prior to the performance at 6PM – we will provide light bites and first drink is on us! 🥂
For all YOUNG PROFESSIONALS who would like to purchase a try-out, select and enter promo code “dacaposingle” on the top left promo code box. You will enter the code FIRST, then select your seat. This event is only for individuals aged 21-40.

Questions?

Contact us at DaCapo@SarasotaOpera.org or visit SarasotaOpera.org/da-capo-society

The Tidewell Foundation’s 14th Annual Signature Luncheon will honor Veterans and feature nationally recognized speaker, retired Army Major, and Bronze Star recipient Dr. Sudip Bose. The annual fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, March 3, 2023, at The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota.

As an Army battalion surgeon in the Iraq War, Dr. Bose was selected to treat Saddam Hussein after his capture and was awarded a Bronze Star for completing one of the longest combat tours by any physician since World War II. He’s been recognized as a “CNN Hero” and was named one of the “Leading Physicians of the World” by the International Association of Healthcare Professionals. An experienced and trusted health correspondent and a vocal advocate for improved health care for Americans, Dr. Bose appears frequently on network news programs including CNN, MSNBC, CBS, and Fox and on hit shows such as “Untold Stories of the ER.”

With lessons from the front lines of emergency rooms in the pandemic and combat zones in Iraq, Dr. Bose has an inspiring and motivational message for leaders in times of crisis and anyone struggling to return to “normal.”

The 14th Annual Signature Luncheon is the Tidewell Foundation’s signature fundraising event to help fund charitable care, grief support services, specialized Veterans care, music therapy, telehealth and other programs that Tidewell Hospice and other Empath Health not-for-profit entities provide to people across Charlotte, DeSoto, Manatee and Sarasota counties. This year, the program will support Tidewell Honors Veterans program and other hospice programs.

Caldwell Trust Company has returned to serve as the Exclusive Signature Luncheon Sponsor of the 14th Annual Signature Luncheon. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available.

Tickets for the event will go on sale in January. For information about the 14th Annual Tidewell Foundation Signature Luncheon, please visit tidewellfoundation.org/news-and-events/events/signature-luncheon

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/.

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.

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/.

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/.

Jazz Brunch on March 3 from 11 am – 2:30 at Hamlet’s Eatery featuring Kelly Broadway and Robert NIssim.

The duo will be playing songs from The Great American Song Book. You will hear a lot of improvisation and swing. They also love your requests.

Kelly is a Vocalist/Entertainer who has been performing on cruise ships for the past 23 years. Her last gig was onboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 in Europe.

Robert is a jazz pianist, arranger and composer who has a classical harmony degree from the Latina Conservatory, Italy, and a Jazz Piano degree from The City College, New York.

Hamlet’s Eatery will offer a brunch menu including Bloody Marys and Mimosas.

The North Port Art Center presents
The Fashion Palette
Fashion that reflects who you are!
Soothe your body, mind, and spirit!

Join us for our annual fashion show fundraiser featuring the glorious local small businesses in the North Port Area. Your host and emcee for the event is our very own favorite North Port Area Chamber Membership Coordinator, Emily Shaw!

Fashions provided by Urban Culture Boutique

Local vendors participating in the Palette include:
Bone Boutique
Cocoa Yoga
Gale West -Your Health & Wellness Consultant
Lolablue
Seeport Optometry
Urban Culture Boutique

Includes executive lunch, silent auction & 50/50 raffle

To purchase tickets please go to our website
www.northportaratcenter.org

The Sarasota area has produced some accomplished performing artists, including clarinetist Daniel
Solowey.The son of two Sarasota Orchestra musicians, he was featured on NPR’s From the Top where he was a Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist award winner at age 17. He is currently a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Artist Series Concerts brings this rising star home to Sarasota for two performances.

Milana Strezevais a Moldovan-American pianist. At the age of 11, she began playing chamber music with her clarinetist father and her mother, a renowned soprano. Milana’s love for family collaboration eventually grew into a passionate advocacy of vocal and instrumental chamber music.

Refreshments will be served following each performance.

Lunch and Learn about Real Estate Shifts and Changes! This is a free event for those interested in learning What’s the Deal with interest rates and how it affects purchasing power, changing Supply and demand, and new Real Estate Models that are Disrupting how the business of Real Estate is built.
Learn from experts and mingle with industry leaders and professionals.

Please register here:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lunch-and-learn-real-estate-shifts-and-changes-tickets-486881113517?aff=erelexpmlt

LPT Realty sponsors the event.
http://Pattibosco.lpt.com

The Sarasota area has produced some accomplished performing artists, including clarinetist Daniel
Solowey.The son of two Sarasota Orchestra musicians, he was featured on NPR’s From the Top where he was a Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist award winner at age 17. He is currently a member of the Civic Orchestra of Chicago. Artist Series Concerts brings this rising star home to Sarasota for two performances.

Milana Strezevais a Moldovan-American pianist. At the age of 11, she began playing chamber music with her clarinetist father and her mother, a renowned soprano. Milana’s love for family collaboration eventually grew into a passionate advocacy of vocal and instrumental chamber music.

Refreshments will be served following each performance.

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/.

☘️ MILLENNIAL ST. PATRICK’S FEST ☘️
FREE ENTRY • FREE PARKING (400+ Spaces!)
🍺 House Brewed Authentic Irish Beer Releases (All Beers On Tap Just $5!!!)
🍻 Special Irish Beer Guest Taps
🇮🇪 Authentic Local Irish Food
🍹 Two Huge Fully Stocked Bars
🎉 Huge St. Patrick’s Beer Tent
🍺 Stein Hoisting Competitions Every Two Hours All Weekend
🥘 Corned Beef and Shepherds Pie Eating Contests
🎵 Live Music All Three Days
🏰 Free Bounce Houses For The Kids
🪓 Axe Throwing for Adults and Kids
🪵 Wood Chopping Competitions
🎨 Face Painting for Kids and Adults
🥘 Irish Fusion Cuisine
🪑 Over 500 Seats Inside and Outside
⛺️ Free Bring Your Own Tent and Chair Area (Optional)
👧 Pet and Family Friendly Inside and Out
🐕 Dedicated Pet Care and Treat Area w/ The Wiggle Bar
💰 Portion of Sales Each Day Benefit Local Charities!!!

Meet Dan Houston, Carol Lukitsch & Jude Zawaideh, hosted by Cultural Curator & Artist, Robyn Holl.

These artists are each featured artists in the on the guest levels near the elevator landings until May of 2023. During this event, we’ll tour the art exhibits, they will be interviewed and share their stories of themselves and their paintings.

Have you been curious about their process details and background? Ask questions and engage in the vibrant dialogue.

While having the conversation, the ticket includes one glass of wine and appetizers. Enjoy the exhibits, the interaction and pique your appetite. Afterwards, enjoy an optional additional experience in the restaurant.

Enjoy a fun and artistic evening!

Make recovery from homelessness possible by joining us for the evening of sushi, music, and an action of pieces by over local 20 artists including Andy Warhol sculptor  Jack Dowd, Spread Love Brandon Thrift, and Woman of the Resistance Vicky Chelf.

Fundraiser for our 8th home to help homeless women off the streets and into the lives they deserve.   

Free event and ample parking 

Give them some love!! Art Avenue CitySideKitchner BenefitsSandbox Financial PartnersTsunami SushiSzantosi Art

Join us to celebrate the legacy of the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and the future of the Sarasota Performing Arts Center.

An intimate experience featuring exceptional dining and internationally renowned, Grammy-winning musician Kenny Loggins.

KENNY LOGGINS has sold more than 25 million albums worldwide and has won two Grammy® Awards. His songs have left his musical imprint on “the soundtrack of our lives.”

Over the last four decades, his chart-topping songs have included “This Is It,” “I’m Alright,” “Footloose,” “Danger Zone,” and so many more.

In addition to his string of successful recordings, Loggins became the first major rock star to dedicate himself to recording music for children and families.

Recently, Hachette Books published Still Alright, Loggins’ long-awaited memoir. In Still Alright, Loggins gives fans a candid and entertaining perspective on his life and career as one of the most noteworthy musicians of the 1970s and ’80s.

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/.

*TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT* This is not your average ballet event. At Azara Ballet’s very first Gala, you can expect to be moved by our unique stories, our love for this beautiful performing art, and our mission to change ballet culture for the better while uplifting people’s spirits through dance along the way.

There will be heart-touching live performances by our dancers, a wonderful catered lunch and dessert by Der Dutchmen, and more! If you love the performing arts you won’t want to miss this event!

Please consider reserving your seat ticket today or sponsoring a table to host your friends, family, and colleagues.

Table reservations are limited. Get tickets here: https://www.azaraballet.org/event-details/azara-ballets-2023-luncheon-gala

☘️ MILLENNIAL ST. PATRICK’S FEST ☘️
FREE ENTRY • FREE PARKING (400+ Spaces!)
🍺 House Brewed Authentic Irish Beer Releases (All Beers On Tap Just $5!!!)
🍻 Special Irish Beer Guest Taps
🇮🇪 Authentic Local Irish Food
🍹 Two Huge Fully Stocked Bars
🎉 Huge St. Patrick’s Beer Tent
🍺 Stein Hoisting Competitions Every Two Hours All Weekend
🥘 Corned Beef and Shepherds Pie Eating Contests
🎵 Live Music All Three Days
🏰 Free Bounce Houses For The Kids
🪓 Axe Throwing for Adults and Kids
🪵 Wood Chopping Competitions
🎨 Face Painting for Kids and Adults
🥘 Irish Fusion Cuisine
🪑 Over 500 Seats Inside and Outside
⛺️ Free Bring Your Own Tent and Chair Area (Optional)
👧 Pet and Family Friendly Inside and Out
🐕 Dedicated Pet Care and Treat Area w/ The Wiggle Bar
💰 Portion of Sales Each Day Benefit Local Charities!!!