Attractions and Activities in Sarasota

Reprinted from SRQ Magazine E-Mail Updates

January 20, 2006

[TODAY] Norris to Speak to League of Women Voters

Superintendent of Schools Gary Norris will speak to the League of Women Voters of Sarasota County about the one-mill tax extension today at Tournament Players Club. The luncheon meeting, which will begin at 11:30 a.m., is open to the public. The cost to attend is $17. For information or to make a reservation, send an email to LWVSC@comcast.net or call 921-9778.

[TODAY]  Kenny Soderblom, 8pm

Sarasota’s renowned Kenny Soderblom together with drummer Chuck Parr, pianist Eric Doney, and Dominic Mancini on bass collaborate with guest soloists to present a fabulous evening of jazz entitled “From Blues to Fado and Back.” The Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Tr. Call 941-365-2494 for tickets.


[TODAY] SARASOTANS COLLECT: THE ART OF GLASS EXHIBITION

Less than a week left to see this special exhibition of sculpture and vessel forms by the world’s greatest glass artists drawn from Sarasota collections. Through the 27th in the Selby Gallery at Ringling School of Art and Design, 941-359-7563.

[SOON]  February 2: Beneath the Surface

Anita Wexler loves to paint bodies and this art exhibit will have quite a few of them featuring several series of Wexler’s work, including floras, figurative, masks, and even chairs which were featured on HGTV this year. The show runs through March 31st at the Women’s Resource Center of Sarasota County, 340 S. Tuttle Ave. Call 941-366-1700 for more information.