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Wednesday, Nov 25

Art

The Ringling Legacy Tour

The historical footprint of circus impresario John Ringling and his wife Mable is charted across their massive bayfront estate during this comprehensive guided walk. Moving from the Historic Circus Galleries to the Museum of Art, The Ringling staff detail how…

Through Apr 30 · The Ringling
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Thursday, Nov 26

Art

Museum of Art Tour

Navigating the extensive European and Asian collections of John and Mable Ringling, this volunteer-led Museum of Art Tour offers a concise introduction to the Sarasota institution. The 40-minute walking survey at The Ringling varies depending on the specific guide, pulling…

Through Apr 30 · The Ringling
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Friday, Nov 27

Family

Guppies Getaway

Guppies Getaway is Mote Marine Laboratory's drop-off program for young ocean fans ages 7 to 12. It is held in the new Teaching Laboratories at Mote Science Education Aquarium, the lab's University Town Center campus. Mote staff fill the session…

8 AM–12 PM · Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
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Saturday, Nov 28

Music

Ariella and Nicolaas

Greenville, South Carolina, is home base for Ariella and Nicolaas, the husband-and-wife duo of singer Ariella McManus and guitarist Nicolaas Kraster, partners onstage for more than 15 years. Their blend of blue-eyed soul, jazz and blues carries hints of world…

8 PM · Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center · $25-$30
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Sunday, Nov 29

Monday, Nov 30

Music

The Bodyguard

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall The stage adaptation of the hit 1992 film The Bodyguard arrives at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The touring musical follows a former Secret Service agent hired to protect a pop superstar from an…

7 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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Tuesday, Dec 1

Music

Pianist Daniil Trifonov

The staggering technical precision of Russian piano virtuoso Daniil Trifonov is on full display during this solo recital at the Sarasota Opera House. Widely considered one of the most formidable classical musicians of his generation, Trifonov bypasses mere mechanical perfection…

7:30 PM · Sarasota Opera House
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Wednesday, Dec 2

Thursday, Dec 3

Music

Dave Koz Christmas

The glossy, saxophone-driven aesthetics of smooth jazz define the evening as Dave Koz brings his long-running holiday tour to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall. The veteran instrumentalist is joined by a rotating lineup of contemporary jazz heavyweights to reinterpret…

7 PM · Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
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Friday, Dec 4

Art

Champagne & Shopping

The Ringling keeps its Museum Store open after hours for Champagne & Shopping, a members-only evening in the Visitors Pavilion. The format is simple: complimentary drinks and light bites, the store's stock of art books, jewelry, circus-themed gifts and exhibition…

6 PM–8 PM · The Ringling
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