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Old 12-11-2015, 10:49 AM
 
Location: Sarasota/ Bradenton - University Pkwy area
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It's Friday and time once again for the list of events going on in and around the Bradenton - Sarasota - Venice area, including the following:


FRIDAY

Holidays Around the Ranch -- at Lakewood Ranch's Main Street, 6 - 9 pm. "Ice" skating, Santa's workshop, live entertainment, free event, food & beverages for sale.

Live from Downtown Sarasota It's Friday Night -- local performers entertain 6 - 9 pm, Burns Court near Ringling & So. Pineapple.

Friday Night Free Music -- Venice Centennial Park at the gazebo, starts at 7 pm, bring lawn chairs.



FRIDAY & SATURDAY

Sarasota Jungle Gardens Holiday Lights Spectacular -- lots of holiday lights, Santa plus other shows & entertainment. 6 - 9 pm. Adults $11,ages 3-12 $6, under 3 get in free.

Holmes Beach Winterfest Fine Arts & Crafts Festival -- arts, crafts, food, music. City Hall Field, 10 am - 4:30 pm.


FRIDAY - SUNDAY

Dickens at the Crosley -- performances of various Dickens works, including "A Christmas Carol." Performances at 2 & 7:30 pm, tickets $15 - $25.

Gingerbread House Festival -- 150+ gingerbread houses on display at Westfield Sarasota Square Mall, tickets $1/person, open regular mall hours.



SATURDAY

Sarasota Farmers Market -- downtown at Lemon & Main, 7 am - 1 pm.
Central Sarasota Farmers Market -- corner Proctor & Beneva, 8 am - 1 pm.
Bradenton Farmers Market -- downtown historic Bradenton, 9 am - 2 pm.
Venice Farmers Market -- downtown Venice, 8 am - noon.

Sandy Claws Beach Run -- at Siesta Key Beach, registration at 7 am, fun run at 8 am, 5k run at 8:20 am. Registration fees for participants.

Anna Maria Island Privateers Christmas Parade -- starts at 10 am at the north end of the island, ends up on the south end at Coquina Beach.

Porsche's in the Park -- car show at St. Armands Circle, 10 am - 4 pm.

Sounds of the Season -- old fashioned, family-friendly celebration of the holidays, 5 - 10 pm, downtown Bradenton's old Main Street.

Sarasota Christmas Boat Parade -- a must see event if you've never been, a long line of boats decked out in holiday lights, starts at 6 pm. Viewing points include both bay front parks. Info at: 2015 Sarasota Boat Parade

Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade -- runs up and down the Manatee River by the Riverfront Park and Green Bridge, starts around 6 pm.
Info at: Bradenton Yacht Club - 2015 Manatee River Holiday Boat Parade

Christmas Tree Lighting & Venice Museum Open House -- tree lighting at 6 pm at the gazebo in Blalock Park, museum across the street.

Bowzer's Rock & Roll Holiday Party -- featuring Herman's Hermits. 7 pm at the Van Wezel. Tickets $45 - $105. Sarasota, Florida - Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall

The Nutcracker Ballet at the Sarasota Opera House -- 7 pm.
Info at Upcoming Performances & Events



SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Home for the Holidays Adoption Event at Cat Depot -- during regular store hours, reduced fees to adopt an adult cat or kitten. 2542 17th St, Sarasota, FL.
Cat Depot Home

A Motown Christmas -- musical featuring the Motown sound, Westcoast Black Theatre, 1646 10th Way, Sarasota. Shows at 2 & 8 pm, tickets $32 - $42.

Singing Christmas Tree -- First Sarasota, 1661 Main in downtown Sarasota. Saturday 3 & 6 pm shows, Sun 6 pm. $15/person. Ticket info at: FBC Sarasota

Atomic Holiday Bazaar -- Indi arts & crafts show, food trucks. 12 - 5 pm, $5/adult, ages 12 & under get in free. Sarasota Municipal Auditorium.


SUNDAY

Gamble Plantation Christmas Open House -- period holiday decorations, demonstrations, military re-enactments, free tours, donations accepted. 10 am - 4 pm, in Ellenton.

1915 FL Cracker Christmas -- traditional old FL Christmas celebration, entertainment, artisans, seasonal crafts. 12 - 4 pm. Adults $5, ages 12 & under get in free. 1404 Manatee Ave E.

A Christmas Carol: The Concert -- Neel Performing Arts Center in Bradenton, 2 pm, $30/adult.

Christmas Concert & Commuity Carol Sing -- First United Methodist Church, 104 S. Pineapple, Sarasota. Free will offering. Starts at 7 pm.

Siesta Key Drum Circle -- every Sunday on Siesta Key Beach just before sunset, everyone welcome.


Enjoy!
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