ARTS & CULTURE COME ALIVE If you’re looking for a laugh in Sarasota, grab your friends and head to McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre & Humor Institute in Downtown Sarasota. After the show, you’re perfectly positioned to grab dinner or hit the town! At Lemon Bay Playhouse in Englewood, you can expect comedy as well as dramas and mystery shows. In Lakewood Ranch, you’re sure to have a rip-roaring time at Knock Out Comedy & Events ’ clean comedy shows and interactive experiences with proceeds going to nonprofi ts. for fans of the visual arts, showcasing local artwork and o ering art classes for teens and adults. Stroll through the sculpture garden at Art Center Sarasota before appreciating the four exhibitions or joining a workshop. You don’t want to miss the unique exhibits at Creative Liberties Artist Studios & Gallery , a space dedicated to helping artists thrive. For fans of photography, the Clyde Butcher Fine Art Black & White Photography gallery in Venice is a must-visit destination, featuring stunning images of the natural world. Browse the masterpieces or pick something out for your home at Madeby Gallery -Ringling College of Art + Design , a shop featuring handmade items created by students at the prestigious art and design college. Enjoy works of art as you get some sunshine and fresh air walking through Downtown Sarasota . Even if you don’t have time for a stroll, you can’t miss the round-about sculptural art as you drive around Main Street and its intersecting side streets. Spot larger-than-life wall murals in the Rosemary District , as well as Avenue of Art sidewalk paintings in Historic Burns Court Historic District . Down in Venice, you’ll love the Endangered Animal Bronze Sculptures in West Blalock Park and the underwater tile artwork in Centennial Park . Explore the Visual Arts Get lost wandering the corridors of the Sarasota Art Museum in the historic, former Sarasota High School building or explore the impressive galleries and exhibitions at The Ringling (the expansive courtyard gives you a quintessential Sarasota photo backdrop!). To experience a living art exhibit, enter Marie Selby Botanical Gardens , where winding pathways show you everything from exotic orchids to towering banyan trees and serene koi fi sh ponds. Awaken your creative side with a visit to the Marietta Museum of Art & Whimsy where you’ll admire fun and eclectic paintings and sculptures full of color and life. There’s no shortage of artistic adventures in Sarasota. The Venice Art Center is a must-visit destination 16 O cial Visitors Guide of Sarasota County ® The Ringling
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