News and Events on Florida Gulf Sun Coast
There is something about a gallery walk that brings out the best in people. A sense of relaxed camaraderie prevails. And when it takes place on a beautiful island, at a time of year when many part-time residents are returning for winter, very pleased they are escaping the winter snows, the atmosphere is all [...]
Anna Maria Island Art League held its ” Landscapes of the Island” exhibition award ceremony Friday. On display were the prize winners and the works of artists selected by the jury for adjudication.
Joyce Karp, the Art League’s executive director, presented the awards for best of show, top 3 places, and honorable mention.
A buffet of seafood [...]
Anna Maria Island Art League presents the 20th Springfest Festival of Fine Arts and Fine Crafts on March 8 - 9, at the Holmes Beach City Hall field, 5800 Marina Drive.
The festival is open from 10am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday, with many artists’ works on display and for sale. Paintings, glass, jewelry, pottery, [...]
The Annual Cortez Commercial Fishing Festival returns Saturday and Sunday February 16 & 17 from 10:00 to 18:00.
Spend a day amongst fishing boats, gear, fish houses and commercial fishermen to appreciate a different perspective on life.
Originally known as Hunter’s Point, Cortez is located on the northern edge of Sarasota Bay adjacent to Anna Maria [...]
The 43rd Annual Antique and Collectible Show will be held February 15, 16, and 17 at the Manatee Convention and Civic Center in Palmetto.
A gala Evening Preview Sale will be at 5 - 9 pm, Friday Feb 15. Tickets are $10 in advance or $20 at the door, and are good for the entire [...]
The 24th Annual Greek Glendi Festival will be held February 7,8,9, & 10 Thursday to Saturday 11:00 to 21:00, and Sunday 12:00 to 20:00 at the St Barbara Greek Orthodox Church, 7671 Lockwood Ridge Rd,
Sarasota.
Admission is $3 and parking is free.
The four days of celebration include:
Tags: Arts, Markets
Anna Maria Island’s Island Players presents their production of “over My Dead Body” beginning Jan 17 at the theater 10009 Gulf Drive and Pine Avenue corner, Anna Maria. The production is scheduled through Feb 3 on Tuesdays through Saturdays at 8pm, and Sundays at 2pm.
Tags: Arts, Island Players, Theater
The Anna Maria Art League will hold an exhibition Jan 11 through Jan 31 on their premises at 5312 Holmes Boulevard, Holmes Beach.
Gallery hours are 9am - 2:30pm.
This is the 14th annual James Pay Exhibit and is open to members of the AMIAL. Artists may make submissions Jan 9 between 10am and 2pm at [...]
