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Presented by South County Jazz with Morrie

$15 at the door

Come enjoy a free movie in the park, featuring Percy Jackson and The Olympians. Presented by Venice Institute for Performing Arts and Venice MainStreet.

A teenager discovers he's the descendant of a Greek god and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods. When his lightning bolt is stolen, Zeus accuses Poseidon's son Percy Jackson and gives Poseidon's son fourteen days to return it, otherwise he will initiate a war amongst the gods.

Guided walking tour in Downtown Venice. On the tour, we will cover the history of Venice and various buildings. The walk is approximately 1 mile and takes 1 1/2 hours. For more detail, visit Facebook.com/VeniceFloridaTours. 

Price is $20 per person (cash only).Reservations Required. To sign up, email VeniceFloridaTours@yahoo.com or call Tiffany at 817-793-8433.    

Antique Shows- January 4 & 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Venice Community Center: (941) 861-1380

Located off of US 41 By-Pass behind Burger King

$7.00 adults
Children free
Menu
Pancakes
Eggs
Sausage
Biscuits and gravy
Coffee & OJ

Venice Community Center: (941) 861-1380

American tenor Anthony Dean Griffey has captured critical acclaim on opera, concert and recital stages around the world. A winner of the Metropolitan Opera Auditions and former member of the Lindemann Young Artist Program, Griffey has appeared at the MET in roles as divergent as Britten’s Peter Grimes and Lenny in Floyd’s Of Mice and Men. He is also a Professor of Voice at the Eastman School of Music.

Presented by SILL (Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning)
For series tickets: www.sillsarasota.org
Single $10 day tickets for all programs are available at the door

USCG Auxiliary Venice Florida Boating Skills and Seamanship registration from 6-7 p.m. for classes beginning January 13 and ending February 3. Classes meet Mondays and Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the USCG Auxiliary Training Center, 1200 S. Harbor Drive in Venice. The cost is $55 per person or $65 for a couple sharing a book. Call 941-492-5904 or visit www.cgaux.org/boatinged/for information.    

Habitat for Humanity South County presents A Night at the Speakeasy. Dinner, drinks, dancing and more!

Tickets and more information at www.habitatsouthsarasota.org

Free concert presented by Venice MainStreet at the gazebo in Centennial Park!

The stars will align as you take a cosmic journey with Troy Quinn and The Venice Symphony. You’ll hear music from Star Trek and Star Wars and Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets. The concert concludes with Dvorak’s beloved New World Symphony. Video images will guide you on this out of this world! concert. Our concert sponsor is John Myers. 

Tickets: $27-$51  www.thevenicesymphony.org  

Sarasota County Hazardous Waste and the City of Venice are hosting a community household hazardous waste collection event. Collection to take place in the parking lot located between Brohard Paw Park and the entrance to Caspersen Beach. The event is for Sarasota County and City of Venice residents only. Proof of residency may be requested before any waste is accepted. No commercial or other organizational waste will be accepted.

https://www.scgov.net/government/public-utilities-water/solid-waste/hazardous-waste#project-green-sweep   

The stars will align as you take a cosmic journey with Troy Quinn and The Venice Symphony. You’ll hear music from Star Trek and Star Wars and Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets. The concert concludes with Dvorak’s beloved New World Symphony. Video images will guide you on this out of this world! concert. Our concert sponsor is John Myers.

Tickets: $27-$51 www.thevenicesymphony.org

Hear about local Venice haunts while learning about our history. Tour guests will also hear about ghost hunting tips and tricks. The tour lasts a little over 1 hour during a leisurely 1 mile walk.

Reservation Required
$20 per person (cash only)
To sign up, email VeniceFloridaTours@yahoo.com or call Tiffany at 817-793-8433.

The stars will align as you take a cosmic journey with Troy Quinn and The Venice Symphony. You’ll hear music from Star Trek and Star Wars and Gustav Holst’s Jupiter from The Planets. The concert concludes with Dvorak’s beloved New World Symphony. Video images will guide you on this out of this world! concert. Our concert sponsor is John Myers. 

Tickets: $27-$51 www.thevenicesymphony.org 

Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years. The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising Tusk have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over 25 years.
Concert is on Venice Theatre MainStage

Tickets $42

Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years. The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising Tusk have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over 25 years.
Concert is on Venice Theatre MainStage

Tickets $42

Xavier Foley is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music, winner of the 2018 Avery Fisher Career Grant and Young Concert Artists International Auditions and is dazzling audiences everywhere with his virtuosic command of the String Bass, a rather unusual solo instrument. He has given solo recitals around the country and is also active in chamber music, performing with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center as well as other well-known groups.

Presented by SILL (Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning)
For series tickets: www.sillsarasota.org
Single $10 day tickets for all programs are available at the door

8 weeks starting Monday January 13 plus an all day (6 hour) retreat, time and date TBD. 
MBSR is an eight-week evidence-based program that offers secular, intensive mindfulness training to assist people with stress, anxiety, depression and pain.

In the MBSR program, participants will learn to access and cultivate their natural capacity to actively engage in caring for themselves and seek greater balance, ease, and peace of mind.

COST: We are doing sliding scales, partial scholarships so all can attend.
 $100.00 plus materials (printed handouts)

Venice Holistic Community Center
714 Shamrock Dr., Venice, FL 34292

CONTACT: Erica Karp ericasimages@gmail.com, (224) 406-4640 

Tusk covers all the great hits of Fleetwood Mac, which has featured the talents of Mick Fleetwood, Christine and John McVie, Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks and others over the years. The five seasoned, well-respected musicians comprising Tusk have been making music together in various combinations and styles, in original outfits and in cover bands, for over 25 years.
Concert is on Venice Theatre MainStage

Tickets $42

IT'S EAR-RESISTIBLE! Free lunch on us! We will tell you the truth about what other companies do not want you to know. Ear-Resistible Hearing Centers is a family owned business in VENICE, ENGLEWOOD, SARASOTA and WINNER OF THE BEST PLACE TO BUY HEARING AIDS 8 YEARS IN A ROW!

MUST RSVP (limited seating) by calling 941-257-0530

UNABLE TO ATTEND OUR LUNCH AND LEARN? For a limited time we are offering:
*FREE HEARING SCREENING / $25 Publix gift card (for patients with a qualifying hearing loss)
*FREE OTOSCOPY - check for ear wax
*FREE DEMONSTRATION OF THE NEWEST HEARING AID TECHNOLOGY

WE also have lunch and learns in Sarasota at Der Dutchman / call 941-222-0755 for more information    

Please join us for lunch($22) and a program with Venice Area Beautification, Inc. with Greg Vine & PhilEllis as speakers.

We are seeking new members, either year long or seasonal residents. Come meetnew people and enjoy the various venues and interests. For more informationabout the club, membership, and lunch reservations, call 941-202-4034. Club supportsthe South County Food Pantry and awards yearly educational scholarships.   

Free intro evening. Come find out why Tai Chi is becoming the worlds most important exercise today. Come experience the moment that you discover that Qi and Energy is real!

Free Parking!
(303) 437-6417
taequgong@gmail.com
Sharon Akigama is a certified Tai Chi and QiGong instructor

The Women's Fellowship of Venice Church of Christ welcomes the community to its first Card Party, which will be held on Jan.15, from 10 am to 3 pm at the church building, located at 620 Shamrock Blvd., Venice.

The Women's Fellowship will provide card games and board games and invite participants to bring their own favorite games, (excluding "Hand and Foot," due to the noise of the card counter). The cost of participating in the Card Party is $15 per person, which includes a lunch provided by Women's Fellowship. Call 941-493-6741 for additional information.    

Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, sexual hangups, and more! This musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you dancing in the aisles!

JAN 10 - FEB 2, 2020 on MainStage
Adult/Senior: $36 | College: $20 | Youth: $15

Join Club members and learn about Italian POWS during WWII. The Italian American Club of Venice presents a discussion of Italian POWS Speak Out at Last by author Dr. Carlo Ferroni.
No admission charge
Nonmembers are welcome
Complimentary coffee and biscotti

National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association Englewood Venice Chapter 0717

ATTENTION  Venice Area  Retired Federal Employees! Learn about important federal government retirement benefits and other issues including legislative updates affecting current and retired federal employees. 

Join us at the next meeting January 16 at Pelican Pointe Golf & Country Club 
Social hour begins at 11:30 am followed by lunch. Reservations are required. Meal incl. tax and tip is $22.00. Cash bar available. All current and retired Federal Employees, spouses and guests are welcome. For more information contact Steven Shoub 941-473-7395. 

Gijsbert Kok, Roy Kroezen, Austin Ferguson, and Elisa Tersigni

All performances are at 4 PM- January 16th, February 13th, March 12th, andApril 16th

Tickets:Free Event! Community members are encouraged to bring folding chairs to the event.

Where:The Courtyard at The Venice Performing Arts Center; 1 Indian Ave. In front ofBuilding 5, Venice, FL 34285

VPACBox Office Hours: 941-218-3779 Monday-Friday 10 am- 2 pm; or via MyVIPA.org

Produced by the Venice Carillon Foundation, the festival will bring fourworld-class musicians to Venice to play this unique instrument.  One ofonly four Carillons in the state of Florida, The Andrew W. Crawford MemorialCarillon is the only Florida Carillon made in the European style and has 48different bells for the performers to use.  Each festival weekend, theperformer will start in Venice, playing on Thursday afternoons, beforetraveling to the other three Carillons in the state in Lake Wales, Gainsville,and Clearwater.

Thefestival starts on January 16th at 4PM with Gijsbert Kok who studiedorgan, church music, improvisation and music theory at the Royal Conservatoirein The Hague, as well as at the Codarts Conservatoire in Rotterdam. Mr.Kok is the carillonneur of The Hague, Scheveningen, Voorschoten and Zoetermeer(The Netherlands), and he has published several books with his owncarillon arrangements.

Venice Art Center Presents: The 2020 Concert Series generously sponsored by Dick and Julia Hyman

Mike Imbasciani & the Bluez Rockerz- blues and rock: Sponsored by James Griffith Salons

Doors open at 6:30pm  
Tickets: $25 VAC Members, $30 non-members
Call 941-485-7136 for tickets, series tickets or VIP tickets
Purchase at Venice Art Center, 390 Nokomis Ave. S., Venice, FL 34285
www.veniceartcenter.com

Tickets: $27-$56
VPAC Box Office Hours: 941-218-3779 Monday 10 am-6 pm, Tuesday-Friday 10 am- 2 pm; or via MyVIPA.org

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts (VIPA) is proud to present The Reflections, with opening act Rallo Pucci Live! The Reflections made history in 1964 with their song "Just Like Romeo and Juliet," elbowing its way to Billboard's #1 R&B and #6 Pop in an era where the British invasion was dominating both the charts and the airwaves. Now the reflections bring their tremendous vocal ability to The Venice Performing Arts Center.

Today, The Reflections are better than ever, performing their show "The Best Of Bandstand," taking their audience on a nostalgic stroll down memory lane. The show features the hits that they sang on their numerous appearances on American Bandstand, as well as the greatest hits of many of the other artists that appeared on the show over the years.

The opening act, Rallo Pucci, is based in Sarasota and was formed by a group of six professional musicians from around the Sunshine State. The band has a unique original repertoire that features a tight performance, and polished vocals. Their wide variety of songs and original music appeals to all ages and genres.

Venice will recognize Arbor Day at West Blalock Park by conducting walking tours of the Monty Andrews Arboretum, discussions with City Arborist Jim Yelverton, composting and rain barrel demonstrations, a butterfly garden discussion, and a leaf manipulation workshop (using local plant material for in home décor). 

Beginning at 10 a.m., the public is invited to visit the park and find out about the advantages of trees and their impact on the environment. Feel free to visit the various sites and ask questions. The program closes at 2 p.m. 

There is no charge.

A Step Back in Time with Venice Heritage Historic Movie Presentations 

Tickets: $35.00
(941) 861-1380  
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4323843

A Toast to the Rat Pack takes you on a musical journey featuring the greatest hits from the legendary Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. This production will treat you to Sinatra classics including Come Fly With Me, My Way, and New York; Dino with great songs like Everybody Loves Somebody and That's Amore!; and from the dynamic Sammy Davis Jr. Mr. Bojangles and Candy Man. After watching these performers, you will leave the show feeling as though The Rat Pack is still going strong after all these years. 

28th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival presented by the Venice-Nokomis Rotary with over 100 talented artists!

Admission: $3.00; kids are free

2nd Annual City of Venice Public Works Road-E-O

Join us for a festive day that includes food vendors, bounce houses and other activities for children, vendor information tables, demonstrations, a big truck area and the highlight, a “Road-E-O” in which Solid Waste and Operations Divisions’ heavy equipment operators will compete in a skills testing course.

Learn more about the Public Works Road-E-O and see photos from the inaugural event in Venice on the Road-E-O page on the City website.

Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, sexual hangups, and more! This musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you dancing in the aisles!

JAN 10 - FEB 2, 2020 on MainStage
Adult/Senior: $36 | College: $20 | Youth: $15

The Venice Institute for Performing Arts and The Venice Symphony are pleased to partner on the first-ever Venice Symphony Chamber Series at The Venice Performing Arts Center! This series will take place in the lobby of the center, offering patrons an intimate setting to engage with the music of these fabulous musicians and learn more about each player and their career.

The January concert features The Venice Symphony's Brass Quintet playing some of their favorite pieces and telling stories about their careers.

Tickets are $22 each 
VPAC Box Office Hours: 941-218-3779 10 am - 6 pm Monday, Tuesday-Friday 10 am- 2 pm; or via MyVIPA.org 

Venice Community Concert Series: Jazz Masters

$25 tickets
941-488-5525
www.venicecommunityconcertseries.com

Venice Gardens Civic Center presents The Gator Creek Band. 

Doors open at 6:30pm

BYOB and your friends- all are welcome

Tickets for music and dancing $10

Pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, beans and chips available at cash window

For information and/or tickets call: Karen Angle 941-493-9023 or Gary Felker 941-375-1035

Join us for a Red Hot Rock-n-Roll Tribute to Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis & Elvis Presley for a night you'll never forget. We'll explore their shared Memphis roots, celebrate their early success, and marvel in the music of these Rock & Roll legends.
Tickets $25-$60

Venice Performing Arts Center
Box Office: 941-218-3779
www.myvipa.org

Located off of US 41 By-Pass behind Burger King

$7.00 adults
Children free
Menu
Pancakes
Eggs
Sausage
Biscuits and gravy
Coffee & OJ

28th Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival presented by the Venice-Nokomis Rotary with over 100 talented artists!

Admission: $3.00; kids are free

Free concert in the Centennial Park gazebo.

Virtuoso pianist Charlie Albright, a teller of great stories and master of on-the-spot improvisation, is returning to Music Mondays for his third visit. Not limited to the classics, his earlier programs have ended with “Great Balls of Fire,” guaranteed to bring the audience to its feet. We’re really happy to have him back and know you will be too. He always has a few surprises for us.

Presented by SILL (Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning)
For series tickets: www.sillsarasota.org
Single $10 day tickets for all programs are available at the door

Winter Series presented by Venice Interfaith Community Association. Martin Luther King Day Celebration with Dr. John Walker, Pastor, Bethel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Email: vica@veniceinterfaith.org

Phone: 941-894-4910
https://veniceinterfaith.org/

IT'S EAR-RESISTIBLE! Free lunch on us! We will tell you the truth about what other companies do not want you to know. Ear-Resistible Hearing Centers is a family owned business in VENICE, ENGLEWOOD, SARASOTA and WINNER OF THE BEST PLACE TO BUY HEARING AIDS 8 YEARS IN A ROW!

MUST RSVP (limited seating) by calling 941-257-0530

UNABLE TO ATTEND OUR LUNCH AND LEARN? For a limited time we are offering:
*FREE HEARING SCREENING / $25 Publix gift card (for patients with a qualifying hearing loss)
*FREE OTOSCOPY - check for ear wax
*FREE DEMONSTRATION OF THE NEWEST HEARING AID TECHNOLOGY

WE also have lunch and learns in Sarasota at Der Dutchman / call 941-222-0755 for more information    

The Historic Bike Ride is a short, casual-pace bicycle ride around Venice led by Historical Resources Manager Harry Klinkhamer and Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinator Darlene Culpepper.

Free; helmets required to ride.
RSVP to Darlene as spaces are limited: dculpepper@venicegov.com

Betty Intagliata 2020 Lecture Series sponsored by Venice Area Historical Society

Florida & Women's Suffrage presented Doris Weatherford

Free and open to the public, no reservations necessary, limited seating available, come early!  
For more information contact VAHS
941-412-0151
www.veniceareahistoricalsociety.org
information@veniceareahistoricalsociety.org

Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, sexual hangups, and more! This musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you dancing in the aisles!

JAN 10 - FEB 2, 2020 on MainStage
Adult/Senior: $36 | College: $20 | Youth: $15

Join Club members and learn about Italian POWS during WWII. The Italian American Club of Venice presents a discussion of Italian POWS Speak Out at Last by author Dr. Carlo Ferroni.
No admission charge
Nonmembers are welcome
Complimentary coffee and biscotti

Sunbug presents an exclusive look at Lisette's Spring Collection!

The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour will once again be at the Venice Airport Jan. 23-29. Tour, explore and fly the ultimate living history experience.

Times are 2-4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24-26. Tour 3 of the most famous WWII bomber and fighter aircraft -- the B-25 Mitchell, B-24 Liberator, and P-51 Mustang. Walk-through tours are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.

Take to the skies yourself in an ultimate flight experience aboard the bombers. Get some "stick time" aboard a full dual control P-51D Mustang. Thirty-minute B-24 flights are $475 per person. B-25 flights are $425. P-51 flight training is $2,400 for a half hour and $3,400 for full hour.

The Collings Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit. The majority of your flight is a tax-deductible donation. Book your flight on the Collings Foundation website.

The Italian American Club of Venice presents Jimmy Mazz. Once performance only.

Donation: members $15, guests $20
For tickets: Dolores 941-468-9029
Or purchase at the Club at Friday Night Dinner 4:30 to 7:30

The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour will once again be at the Venice Airport Jan. 23-29. Tour, explore and fly the ultimate living history experience.

Times are 2-4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24-26. Tour 3 of the most famous WWII bomber and fighter aircraft -- the B-25 Mitchell, B-24 Liberator, and P-51 Mustang. Walk-through tours are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.

Take to the skies yourself in an ultimate flight experience aboard the bombers. Get some "stick time" aboard a full dual control P-51D Mustang. Thirty-minute B-24 flights are $475 per person. B-25 flights are $425. P-51 flight training is $2,400 for a half hour and $3,400 for full hour.

The Collings Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit. The majority of your flight is a tax-deductible donation. Book your flight on the Collings Foundation website.

Are you the Fastest Fifth Grader?  The Hazeltine Hustle 1 Miler is a FREE one mile GLOW RUN for fifth graders on Friday, January 24th. This cross-country terrain run is a 1 mile loop hosted at the Sky Academy Venice location. All runners will be CHIP timed by Durti Timing. Runner check-in starts at 5:30pm in the lobby of Sky Academy with the first heat at 6:00pm. All fifth graders will receive a complimentary t-shirt, glow swag, and food. Prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place girl and boy.

Interested? Sign-up at: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Venice/HazeltineHustle1Miler

1Miler Runners must be registered by Wednesday, January 8th at noon to guarantee a shirt.

Featuring male Broadway and National Tour performers, and musical direction by Oscar ® and Tony Award® winner Justin Paul of Pasek and Paul.

Tickets $25-$60
Venice Performing Arts Center
Box Office: 941-218-3779
www.myvipa.org  

Johnny Rawls is a soul blues legend.  In fact, the term “soul blues” was invented to describe his music. With a career spanning more than 50 years, he’s done it all.  He’s an internationally recognized recording artist, music producer, and songwriter who tours extensively throughout North America and overseas.

The Blues Music Awards, Blues Blast Awards, Living Blues Awards, and the W. C. Handy Awards have all acknowledged Johnny with multiple awards and nominations, including Soul Blues Album of the Year and Soul Blues Artist of the Year.  Living Blues Magazine described him as a “soul-blues renaissance man” when he was featured on the cover in 2002.  Johnny is honored to be mentioned on two markers along the Mississippi Blues Trail – one in Hattiesburg, MS marking the Hi-Hat Club, and another in Rocklin ME marking the migration of blues from Mississippi to Maine.

Born in Columbia, Mississippi in 1951, Johnny grew up in Purvis (near Hattiesburg) and Gulfport.  Johnny’s interest in music began in early childhood. He started out playing clarinet in the school band when he was in 5^th grade.  Over the next couple of years, he graduated to saxophone, trumpet and other instruments.  Johnny became interested in guitar when he heard his grandfather playing one Christmas morning and by age 13 was playing guitar seriously.  Johnny’s high school band teacher had a professional band that backed touring soul artists and asked Johnny to join his band as a saxophone player. This began Johnny’s professional career, and at age 15, he was backing artists including ZZ Hill, Little Johnny Taylor, Joe Tex, and The Sweet Inspirations on their tours in the Southeast.  In the mid-1970s, Johnny became the band director for soul singer O.V. Wright, and toured with O.V. until his death in 1980.  Wright’s band, under Johnny’s leadership, continued to perform as the Ace of Spades band for several years.  Then, Johnny became the band director for Little Johnny Taylor.

In 1985, Johnny began touring as a solo artist and made his first solo recording.  A prolific songwriter, hundreds of Johnny’s songs have been recorded, He has released more than 15 albums since his debut solo album, Here We Go, in 1996 on JSP Records.  In the late 1990’s Johnny worked as an arranger and record producer for JSP.  Johnny has released albums under various labels, including JSP, Catfood Records, Third Street Cigar Records, and his own label Deep South Soul, which he created in 2002.

The Blues Music Awards (and its predecessor, the W.C. Handy Awards) frequently recognize Johnny’s work. To date, ten of Johnny’s albums have been nominated for Soul Blues Album of the Year, with “I’m Still Around” winning in 2019 and “Ace of Spades” winning in 2010. Johnny has been nominated for Soul Blues Male Artist eleven times, and received one nomination for Song of the Year.  Roots Music Report declared Johnny’s 2017 release, “Waiting for the Train,” one of the top 50 blues albums of the year. Johnny also has multiple nominations/awards from Blues Blast Magazine and Living Blues Magazine.

With his 2018 release, “I’m Still Around,” Johnny returned to his roots in Mississippi Soul Blues.  All the songs on this album were written and arranged by Johnny, and reflect his favorite subjects – falling in and out of love, making love, and enjoying and being thankful for life.  Johnny is extremely proud to have won the Soul Blues Album of the year at the 2019 BMAs for this release.

A true “road warrior,” Johnny tours extensively throughout the US, and internationally, playing approximately 200 dates every year. He’s performed at major blues festivals, including the Chicago Blues Festival and the Waterfront Blues Festival, multiple times. Whether he’s playing in a small intimate club, or at a large blues festival, Johnny always delivers a high-energy show to the delight of audiences everywhere.

Come watch as artists transform blank canvases into beautiful pieces of art in just 20 minutes, and then help vote to determine the winner of the event! All artwork will also be available for silent auction. Be a part of the fun as a spectator, or participate as one of the featured artists by applying online at artbattle.com/artists! 

Tickets: $25
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/art-battle-sarasota-january-24-2020-tickets-84697926779 

Follow us on Instagram @ArtBattleSarasota! Art Battle® Sarasota is proudly sponsored by Fredrix Artist Canvas!

The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour will once again be at the Venice Airport Jan. 23-29. Tour, explore and fly the ultimate living history experience.

Times are 2-4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24-26. Tour 3 of the most famous WWII bomber and fighter aircraft -- the B-25 Mitchell, B-24 Liberator, and P-51 Mustang. Walk-through tours are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.

Take to the skies yourself in an ultimate flight experience aboard the bombers. Get some "stick time" aboard a full dual control P-51D Mustang. Thirty-minute B-24 flights are $475 per person. B-25 flights are $425. P-51 flight training is $2,400 for a half hour and $3,400 for full hour.

The Collings Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit. The majority of your flight is a tax-deductible donation. Book your flight on the Collings Foundation website.

Guided walking tour in Downtown Venice. On the tour, we will cover the history of Venice and various buildings. The walk is approximately 1 mile and takes 1 1/2 hours. For more detail, visit Facebook.com/VeniceFloridaTours. 

Price is $20 per person (cash only).Reservations Required. To sign up, email VeniceFloridaTours@yahoo.com or call Tiffany at 817-793-8433.    

Pelican Pointe Relay for Life Garage Sale to benefit the American Cancer Society: housewares, furniture, plants, linens, tools, electronics, golf and more. Cash only. You must enter Pelican Pointe through the Center Road entrance.

13th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival presented by Howard Alan Events and Venice MainStreet
Free admission
Join us in Downtown Venice to browse and purchase a wide variety of ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, metal works and much more. Our event will be set up along West Miami Avenue, one of Venice’s historic downtown streets. Our Green Market offers live flora, freshly popped kettle corn, gourmet spices, and sauces. Come meet and visit with some of the nation’s best crafters, as you stroll along downtown Venice. Located on Florida's west coast, Venice is a vibrant town on the Gulf of Mexico, filled with historic charm, natural beauty, and independently owned shops and restaurants.

Four women at a lingerie sale have nothing in common but a black lace bra AND memory loss, hot flashes, night sweats, sexual hangups, and more! This musical parody set to classic tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s will have you dancing in the aisles!

JAN 10 - FEB 2, 2020 on MainStage
Adult/Senior: $36 | College: $20 | Youth: $15

The Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour will once again be at the Venice Airport Jan. 23-29. Tour, explore and fly the ultimate living history experience.

Times are 2-4:30 p.m. Jan. 23 and 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan. 24-26. Tour 3 of the most famous WWII bomber and fighter aircraft -- the B-25 Mitchell, B-24 Liberator, and P-51 Mustang. Walk-through tours are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger.

Take to the skies yourself in an ultimate flight experience aboard the bombers. Get some "stick time" aboard a full dual control P-51D Mustang. Thirty-minute B-24 flights are $475 per person. B-25 flights are $425. P-51 flight training is $2,400 for a half hour and $3,400 for full hour.

The Collings Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit. The majority of your flight is a tax-deductible donation. Book your flight on the Collings Foundation website.

Guided walking tour in Downtown Venice. On the tour, we will cover the history of Venice and various buildings. The walk is approximately 1 mile and takes 1 1/2 hours. For more detail, visit Facebook.com/VeniceFloridaTours. 

Price is $20 per person (cash only).Reservations Required. To sign up, email VeniceFloridaTours@yahoo.com or call Tiffany at 817-793-8433.    

13th Annual Downtown Venice Craft Festival presented by Howard Alan Events and Venice MainStreet
Free admission
Join us in Downtown Venice to browse and purchase a wide variety of ceramics, jewelry, stained glass, metal works and much more. Our event will be set up along West Miami Avenue, one of Venice’s historic downtown streets. Our Green Market offers live flora, freshly popped kettle corn, gourmet spices, and sauces. Come meet and visit with some of the nation’s best crafters, as you stroll along downtown Venice. Located on Florida's west coast, Venice is a vibrant town on the Gulf of Mexico, filled with historic charm, natural beauty, and independently owned shops and restaurants.

Find out more about Rainbow Girls and DeMolay boys! Come to our Open House on Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 3 pm to 5 pm at the Venice Masonic Lodge. The members and Advisory Boards of Venice Rainbow Assembly and C. Allen Pattison Chapter of DeMolay are excited to introduce you to their organizations. We teach what matters in this world; leadership, confidence, citizenship, public speaking, and other life skills that last a lifetime. Please bring your children and grandchildren from 8 years old and up to speak with us. You will be pleasantly surprised, and we will be thrilled to meet you.

Presented by INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF RAINBOW FOR GIRLS and ORDER OF DeMOLAY

Laughter in Paradise Comedy Night presents Tim Bedore 
Sunday , January 26th 2020
5:30 dinner, 7pm show
Dinner and Show - $30.00 plus tax
Call 941-308-7700 to make reservations and purchase tickets
https://www.hotelveneziafl.com/calendar.php  

The Toronto All-Star Big Band presents Glenn Miller on Film and play the complete soundtrack of "Sun Valley Serenade" and "Orchestra Wives" capturing the Miller sound at its absolute peak of popularity. Loaded with hits like Moonlight Serenade, Chattanooga Choo Choo, In the Mood, American Patrol, I've Got a Gal in Kalamazoo and many more.

More info and tickets:
941-218-3779
www.veniceperformingartscenter.com

Peter Blair Denis Bernard Noone is a multi-talented entertainer who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life. At the age of 15, Peter achieved international fame as “Herman,” lead singer of the legendary ‘60s pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Silhouettes,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “Just A Little Bit Better,” and “Dandy.” Herman’s Hermits sold over 60 million recordings including 14 gold singles.

Venice Theatre MainStage
Tickets $68

Peter Blair Denis Bernard Noone is a multi-talented entertainer who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life. At the age of 15, Peter achieved international fame as “Herman,” lead singer of the legendary ‘60s pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Silhouettes,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “Just A Little Bit Better,” and “Dandy.” Herman’s Hermits sold over 60 million recordings including 14 gold singles.

Venice Theatre MainStage
Tickets $68

Brad Williams has been principal trombone of the Sarasota Orchestra for ten seasons and is Music Mondays’ first-ever trombonist. He also performs regularly with the Florida Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, and ensembleNEWSRQ. He has performed Berio’s fiendishly difficult Sequenza V for Trombone for the Ringling International Arts Festival dressed as Grock, the famous circus clown.

Presented by SILL (Sarasota Institute of Lifetime Learning)
For series tickets: www.sillsarasota.org
Single $10 day tickets for all programs are available at the door

Winter Series presented by Venice Interfaith Community Association. Racism 101: America's Most Challenging Issue with speaker Dennis Davis, Diversity Consultant

Email: vica@veniceinterfaith.org
Phone: 941-894-4910 
 https://veniceinterfaith.org/

Peter Blair Denis Bernard Noone is a multi-talented entertainer who has been delighting audiences nearly all his life. At the age of 15, Peter achieved international fame as “Herman,” lead singer of the legendary ‘60s pop band Herman’s Hermits. His classic hits include: “I’m Into Something Good,” “Mrs. Brown, You’ve Got a Lovely Daughter,” “I’m Henry VIII, I Am,” “Silhouettes,” “Can’t You Hear My Heartbeat,” “Just A Little Bit Better,” and “Dandy.” Herman’s Hermits sold over 60 million recordings including 14 gold singles.

Venice Theatre MainStage
Tickets $68