Sarasota Film Festival sarasotafilmfestival.com Venice Art Center veniceartcenter.com The Sarasota Film Festival is recognized as a world-class platform for thought-provoking films from some of the best known and emerging independent voices. 323 Central Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 364-9514 Venice Art Center hosts 12 unique exhibits annually. We have 55 talented instructors that offer 550 classes and workshops. Come visit our gift shop and café. 390 Nokomis Ave S, Venice, FL 34285, (941) 485-7136 Sarasota Opera sarasotaopera.org The Venice Chorale thevenicechorale.org Presenting five operas and other events each season, opera lovers travel from around the world to enjoy world-class opera in the historic Sarasota Opera House. 61 N Pineapple Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 366-8450 Experience the excitement of this multi-generational chorus as they perform (Dec & Feb & Apr) at the Venice Performing Arts Center and throughout the community. Venice Performing Arts Center, Venice, FL 34285, (941) 220-5126 Sarasota Orchestra sarasotaorchestra.org Venice Institute for Performing Arts veniceperformingartscenter.com Sarasota Orchestra, the oldest continuing orchestra in Florida, engages music lovers from around the region with performances of more than 100 concerts each year. 709 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 953-3434 Through a partnership with Venice High School and the City of Venice, we bring first-class entertainment to patrons of all ages at the Venice Performing Arts Center. 1 Indian Ave, Venice, FL 34285, (941) 218-3779 Venice Museum The Sarasota Players Presenting year-round local, live theatre performances with something for everyone. Celebrating 95 years of entertaining and educating the Sarasota community. 3501 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34239, (941) 365-2494 theplayers.org Immerse yourself in exhibits of local interest housed in a National Register of Historic Places structure. Unique gift shop. Research center nearby. Free admission. 351 Nassau St S, Venice, FL 34285, (941) 486-2487 venicemuseum.org The Venice Symphony thevenicesymphony.org Shattered Glass Art Studio SRQ shatteredsrq.com Shattered Glass Art Studio is a DIY art studio that uses broken pieces of glass to create artistic portraits on canvases and resin poured charcuterie boards. 2740 Stickney Point Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231, (941) 554-4599 The Venice Symphony’s mission is to inspire and transform lives through exceptional musical experiences. The orchestra is led by Music Director/Conductor Troy Quinn. 700 US Hwy 41 Bypass N, Venice, FL 34285, (941) 207-8822 Venice Theatre venicetheatre.org Urbanite Theatre urbanitetheatre.com Daring professional theatre in Sarasota’s most intimate black-box venue. Thrilling contemporary plays by the boldest new voices in theater. 1487 Second St, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 321-1397 Nationally acclaimed community theatre offers year-round entertainment. Musicals, dramas, comedies, cabarets & concerts. $10-$80. Education & Outreach for all ages. 140 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285, (941) 488-1115 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall vanwezel.org Performing arts hall presenting a diverse lineup of Broadway musicals, top national and international performers, comedians, symphony orchestras and dance. 777 N Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 263-6799 Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe westcoastblacktheatre.org WBTT produces high-energy, exciting professional theatre that brings diversity to the area’s cultural landscape. Hottest ticket in town. WBTT...Nothing else like it! 1012 N Orange Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 366-1505 SARASOTA AREA The Chopin Project chopinproject.com Live Concert Series presenting world-renowned pianists of exceptional talent. The acclaimed series showcases the scope and breath of classical piano repertory. Serving Sarasota Area, Sarasota, FL 34236, (813) 966-1933 Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning sillsarasota.org For over 50 years, SILL has presented speakers on global issues and performers on our music program. Serving Sarasota Area, Sarasota, FL 34236, (941) 365-6404 Chamber Orchestra of Sarasota chamberorchestrasarasota.org VENICE COS is a professional chamber orchestra. Concerts include Baroque, classical, romantic, and contemporary music, performing at First Presbyterian Church in Sarasota. 1709 Bonitas Cir, Venice, FL 34293, (219) 928-8671 42 Official Visitors Guide of Sarasota County ®
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