No need to leave the Sarasota Area for Dynamic Performing Arts! Grab a magnet and post this month’s events to your fridge or screenshot it onto your iPhone! You’re not going to want to miss anything…
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January 1 & 2 – Resolution Rewind FST Improv in the Bowne’s Lab at the Florida Studio Theatre.
https://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/15-16-fst-improv
January 1, 2, 3 – One Man, Two Guvnors – in the Gompertz Theatre at FST. (Later dates are already sold out) Pre-show dining is available in the Green Room. (see link for tickets & times)
https://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/one-man-two-guvnors
January 2 at 2pm & Jan. 16 at 2pm. Kids Comedy Club in the Bowne’s Lab Theatre at the Florida Studio Theatre. Kids write, rehearse and perform sketch comedy. Shows are Free. Reservations are required.
https://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/kids-komedy-club-6
January 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Family Workshop every Saturday from 1:30 to 5pm at the Ringling. Drop by for a Free Fun Art Project at the Ringling Museum. Ages 4 to 10.
https://www.ringling.org/events/family-workshop
January 3 at 7pm – Salute to Vienna at the Van Wezel – an uplifting concert with Champion Ballroom Dancers.
http://www.vanwezel.org/boxOffice/event.cfm?eveID=1433#.VnCb6R2hrIU
January 4, 5, 6 at 8pm The Buddy Holly Story at the Van Wezel – A Rock n Roll Musical that will have you hopping…
http://www.vanwezel.org/boxOffice/event.cfm?eveID=1549#.VnCdlx2hrIU
January 6 to April 9 – All The Way at the Asolo. Political Drama/American History during a time that impacted many.
http://asolorep.org/shows/all-the-way/2015-2016
January 6 to May 1 – Yesterday in the Goldstein Cabaret at the Florida Studio Theatre.
https://www.floridastudiotheatre.org/yesterday
January 7 to 10 – Thunder by the Bay! What an exciting line-up… Sporting Clay Tournament, Kick-off Party at Sarasota Ford, Block Party & Bike Show on Hillview & Downtown Festival on Main St.!
http://www.thunderbythebay.org/
January 7 to 10 – Sarasota Orchestra presents – Winter Dreams with pianist, Mihkel Poll and director Anu Tali. – Masterworks 3 at Neel PAC – Performing Arts Center at the State College of FL on Thurs 7th, and at the Van Wezel on the 8th, 9th, 10th.
http://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/concerts/winter-dreams
January 8, 10, 13, 15 – Jazz fans take a look at this month’s line-up at varying venues. Presented by the Jazz Club of Sarasota.
http://www.jazzclubsarasota.org/events–2
January 9 – ROAR – Ringling Order of Art Readers – at the Ringling Museum. Ages 4 to 7. Storytime and activity. Pre-register.
https://www.ringling.org/events/roar-ringling-order-art-readers
January 9 & 10 – Fred Moyer Jazz Trio at the Asolo.
https://www.ringling.org/events/fred-moyer-jazz-trio
January 12 at 8pm – Black Violin at the Van Wezel – classically trained violin players will entertain you with a blend of classical, hip-hop, rock, R&B, and bluegrass!
http://www.vanwezel.org/boxOffice/event.cfm?eveID=1590#.VnCezR2hrIU
January 12 to 31 – Noises Off at the Venice Theatre. Comedy.
https://venicestage.com/portfolio/noises-off/
Jan 13 at 8pm – Jim Witter – The Piano Man II at the Van Wezel – with the music of Elton John and Billy Joel on into the 80’s you’ll be delighted with this musical journey.
http://www.vanwezel.org/boxOffice/event.cfm?eveID=1591#.VnCgah2hrIU
January 13 to Feb 20 – Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom – West Coast Black Theatre Troupe.
http://westcoastblacktheatre.org/index.php/performances/ma-rainey-s-black-bottom
January 13, 14, 15, 16 – Crazy for Classics – Great Escapes 3 Concert at Holly Hall. Featuring Bharat Chandra, principal clarinet, performing Mozart.
http://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/great-escapes
January 13 to February 25 – Living on Love at the Asolo. Romantic Comedy.
http://asolorep.org/shows/living-on-love/2015-2016
January 16 at 8pm – Air Supply at the Van Wezel.
http://www.vanwezel.org/boxOffice/event.cfm?eveID=1595#.VnCiHx2hrIU
January 17 at 7pm – Paul Anka at the Van Wezel – A teen idol in the 50’s, he is credited with over 500 songs!
http://www.vanwezel.org/boxOffice/event.cfm?eveID=1596#.VnCi_h2hrIU
January 17 & 18 – Mock the Vote at the Venice Theatre. Comedy.
https://venicestage.com/portfolio/the-capitol-steps/
January 20 & 21 at 8pm – 42nd St. at the Van Wezel – A Musical Comedy Classic.
http://www.vanwezel.org/boxOffice/event.cfm?eveID=1537#.VnCkJx2hrIU
January 24 at 7pm – Wynonna & the Big Noise: Stories and Song – see why Judd is a legend in her own time.
http://www.vanwezel.org/boxOffice/event.cfm?eveID=1598#.VnCk9h2hrIU
January 24, 25, 26 – The Diamonds at the Venice Theatre. https://venicestage.com/portfolio/the-diamonds/
January 27 at 8pm – Renee Flemming with the Sarasota Orchestra at the Van Wezel.
http://www.vanwezel.org/boxOffice/event.cfm?eveID=1600#.VnCmMB2hrIU
January 27 at 5pm – Gala Dinner and Concert with Renee Flemming – Sarasota Orchestra Event at the Municipal Auditorium.
http://www.sarasotaorchestra.org/special-events
