The Grammy Award-winning Catalyst Quartet was founded by the internationally acclaimed Sphinx Organization in 2010. The ensemble – Abi Fayette, violin; Karla Donehew Perez, violin; Paul Laraia, viola; and Karlos Rodriguez, cello – believes in the unity that can be achieved through music and seeks to redefine and reimagine the classical music experience. They have […]
The French horn takes center stage in Horns of Plenty on March 13,11am at the Sarasota Yacht Club, 1100 John Ringling Blvd. Sarasota Orchestra’s co-principal horn Hugo Bliss is joined by Milwaukee Symphony’s hornist Scott Sanders, whose career also began in Sarasota. Bliss and Sanders open the program with Kling’s Three Selections for Horn Duet. […]
Soundbox Ventures presents “Improvising Mozart” with violinist Max Tan and pianist David Kaplan, the second performance of its 2024-2025 “Listen Hear” salon concert series, on Tuesday, February 25, 7 pm, at St. Boniface Episcopal Church, 5615 Midnight Pass Road, Siesta Key. Blending music, conversation, and comedy, Tan and Kaplan will perform four Mozart violin sonatas, […]
The Heartland/Southwest Florida Bluegrass Association invites you to their next Bluegrass Bash on Saturday, February 22 at Craig’s RV Park, 7895 NE Cubitis Avenue, Arcadia. Bands featured this month are “Arkansas Train Wreck”, “Hwy 41 South”, and of course the “Heartland-Southwest Jam Band”. The concert schedule is the “Heartland-Southwest Jam Band” at 1pm, “Arkansas […]
“A Few of Our Favorite Things,” is an intimate recital featuring soprano Adelaide Boedecker and pianist Joseph Holt. The program features some of their most cherished selections from opera, Broadway, and popular song. The concert is Sunday, February 23, 5pm, at Church of the Redeemer, 222 S Palm Ave, Sarasota. Tickets are $25. A […]
Englewood Country Liners recently held a food drive to benefit St. David’s for distribution to the needy. During the past year financial donations totaling $1,050 were given to the following hometown charities: Englewood Cancer Care, Englewood Community Care Clinic, Englewood Community Services, Englewood Meals on Wheels, and Christ Lutheran Church Family in Need. ECL is […]
This hard-hitting series, which runs through March 27, features internationally renowned experts discussing a wide range of domestic and global issues. Wednesday, February 19: “The Current State and Probable Future of Russia” with John Beyrle at Venice Community Center, 326 S Nokomis Ave., Venice at 2:30pm. On Friday, February 21: “Israel at War, the Second […]
On January 30th, the Englewood Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Awards Banquet at the Rotonda Hills Golf & Country Club. Awards and their winners are: The President’s Award, Kris Hartley of the Dearborn Coffeehouse and Bakery; Business of the Year Award, End Zone Coastal Sports Grille; Excellence in Business Award – Small Business, Extra […]
With the help of a generous community, Scarlet Thayer, of Rotonda West, raised over $4400 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital selling lemonade. That’s right…lemonade! For her actions, this very giving four-year-old was awarded the American Legion Auxiliary National Good Deed award on December 16, 2024. It was presented by Children & Youth Chair, Judy […]
History with zest! Englewood’s annual local history celebration, Lemon Bay Fest, runs Saturday, February 1 through Saturday, February 8 so take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about Englewood’s history, arts, and culture at free programs offered during the week-long celebration. Programs are held at the Elsie Quirk Library, 100 W. Dearborn Street, or […]