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Sunday, May 3, 2009

Burns Square Artists Market

January 31, 2009 to May 9, 2009 – The Corner of Pineapple and Laurel Streets in the Burns Square District Find various local artists displaying their handmade art. Expect to see all kinds of Jewelry, glass beads, angel paintings & cards, photography, stained glass, baby items such as bibs, toys &am... Organized by Marcia Rabinowitz | Type: saturday, art, show-, weekly
Forbidden Fruit

February 13, 2009 to May 3, 2009 – The Gallery in Towles Court (across from Canvas Cafe) A solo show of Anita Wexler's paintings and sculpture. The Opening Reception is Friday, February 20, 2009 from 6:00 pm till 9:30pm during the Towles Court Artwalk. A show to tempt all of your senses. Organized by Marilyn Helfenbein | Type: art, opening
Linda Larisch at Harmony Gallery

April 13, 2009 at 8:30am to May 15, 2009 at 4:30pm – Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center Harmony Gallery in the Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center presents Linda Larisch April 8 - May 15 Artist reception Tuesday, May 5, 2009 5:00pm - 6:30pm RSVP 941 953-4252 by May 4, 2009 Organized by Linda Larisch | Type: artist, exhibit
Katharine Butler Gallery's 4th Annual National Juried Exhibition

April 15, 2009 at 11am to May 9, 2009 at 4pm – Katharine Butler Gallery Artists Reception and Third Friday Towles Court Artwalk Friday April 17, 2009 6-10 pm This exhibition is the result of our 4th Annual National Juried Competition and features outstanding artwork b... Organized by Katharine Butler Gallery | Type: art, gallery, exhibition
Tahja's Upcoming Belly Dance Class Schedule

April 15, 2009 at 6pm to June 17, 2009 at 7pm – SaraDance Studio The next 10 wk. series of classes will begin on April 15th and runs through June 17th 5:30-6:30: Technique for Middle Eastern Dance 6:45-7:45 "Develop your own Dance" rates: $150/ for a 10 week se... Organized by Tahja | Type: community, classes
Mandala Exhibit

April 17, 2009 at 11am to June 11, 2009 at 4pm – Expressive Arts Florida Mandala - Sacred Circles in Art and Healing The mandala form interpreted by a variety of artists in a variety of media Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11am-4pm till May 31 Summer Hours st... Organized by Expressive Arts Florida | Type: art exhibit
Selby Gallery at Ringling College of Art and Design Presents: Annual Student Exhibitions Part 2 -- THE BEST OF RINGLILNG: The Annual Juried Student Exhibitions

April 18, 2009 at 10am to May 8, 2009 at 4pm – Selby Gallery, Ringling College of Art and Design Annual Student Exhibitions Part II The Best of Ringling: The Annual Juried Student Exhibition April 17-May 8, 2009 [Awards ceremony and opening reception] Friday, April 17, 5–7 p.m. An exhibi... Organized by Selby Gallery | Type: art, exhibit
Harmony Gallery Call for Entries

April 30, 2009 at 1pm to June 12, 2009 at 7pm – Sarasota Orchestra Symphony Center - Harmony Gallery Sarasota Orchestra invites artists to submit for solo art exhibition opportunities at the Harmony Gallery next season APPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 12, 2009 Sarasota, FL – March 26, 2009– The Saraso... Organized by Sherrie McKinley | Type: call, for, entries
Richard Thomas in the Village of the Arts!

May 1, 2009 at 6pm to June 27, 2009 at 4pm – Still Life in G Gallery, Village of the Arts, Bradenton Richard Thomas, a talented local painter, will have his works exhibited at Still Life in G Gallery in Bradenton's Village of the Arts from May 1 - June 27th. Thomas has participated in numerous sho... Organized by Deb McKeever | Type: art, exhibit
May 2nd & 3rd Weekend Event - Historic Burns Square Artists' Market and Chalk Festival

May 2, 2009 to May 3, 2009 – Historic Burns Square District The Historic Burns Square Merchants' Association will hold it's second Chalk Festival entitled "Avenida De Colores" on May 2nd and 3rd, 2009. Please view the link http://burnssquare.com/chalkfest.p... Organized by Marcia, Manager | Type: arts, and, crafts, festival, chalk, weekend, fair, outdoor, event
2nd Annual Burns Square "Avenida de Colores" Chalk Festival

May 2, 2009 to May 3, 2009 – Burns Square, Downtown Sarasota 50 Street Painters painstakingly transform the streets of Burns Square for two days into a gallery of magnificent art for public viewing with this 400 year old tradition of performance art. Stage P... Organized by Denise Kowal, President BSQ Property Owners Association | Type: festival, chalk, art, street, painting, performance, music, comedy
Chalk Festival - Avenida de Colores

May 2, 2009 at 9am to May 3, 2009 at 9pm – Burns Square May 2nd and 3rd FREE Admission to the 2nd Annual Burns Square Chalk Festival - Avenida de Colores - Pineapple Avenue in downtown Sarasota. Saturday 9 am until Midnight and Sunday 10 am until 9 pm. ... Organized by Denise Kowal | Type: festival, chalk, music
Florida Artist Group Inc

May 3, 2009 to July 19, 2009 – Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art 58th Annual Exhibition of Florida Artist Group Inc. judged by Sam Gilliam. Sarasota artists participating include Judy Kramer, Judy Lyons Schneider, Peppi Elona, Melody Oxarart, John Barends and ot... Organized by FLAG | Type: art, exhibition
Gulf Coast Community Choir Concert to benefit Community Haven for Adults and Children with Disabilities, Inc.

May 3, 2009 from 3pm to 5:30pm – Lakewood Ranch Campus of Sarasota Baptist Church On Sunday May 3rd at 3:00 pm, the Lakewood Ranch Campus of the Sarasota Baptist Church will be the site of a “Harmonious” event benefiting the over 900 children, teens and adults with disabilities ... Organized by Anny Barker Schefler | Type: fundraiser/concert
Cheryl Losey, Harpist

May 3, 2009 from 4pm to 5:30pm – Siesta Key Chapel Presbyterian Church Music for harp played by Cheryl Losey, Principal Harp, Sarasota Orchestra. Music by Bach, Spohr, Paganini, Hindemith, and others. Organized by Cynthia Roberts-Greene | Type: concert
Actors Needed For Butterflies Are Free

May 3, 2009 at 7pm to May 4, 2009 at 7pm – Lemon Bay Playhouse Butterflies Are Free, a romantic comedy written by Leonard Gershe and directed by Michele Strauss, will hold open auditions on Sunday, May 3, and Monday, May 4, at 7:00 PM at Lemon Bay Playhouse. ... Organized by Lemon Bay Playhouse | Type: theater, auditions
ARTIST SERIES OF SARASOTA presents Carol Wincenc, flutist

May 3, 2009 at 7:30pm to May 5, 2009 at 7:30pm – Historic Asolo Theater Flutist Carol Wincenc has premiered numerous works wtirring for her by some of today's most prominent composers. She has created and directed a series of International Flute Festivals featuring suc... Organized by Artist Series of Sarasota | Type: musical, recital