In-Studio Performance Series Featuring Karim Manning With Accompanying Collaborator, Monessa Salley will take place through a live stream at 7pm on March 26 and broadcast recording at 7pm on March 27. This performance will be the showcasing of some unreleased tracks that will include rapping and singing for vocals as well as improvisational song creations collaborated with the audience. The members of the audience will be asked to contribute ideas and phrases for Karim to create whole songs with on the spot to create a one-time unique musical experience for all those involved. Accompanying Karim will be SCD member Monessa Salley who will be interpreting some of his produced music through movement. Virtual stream tickets are choose what you pay, $5, $10, $15. Each ticket purchases close 30 minutes before the show. 

Join Hamlet’s Eatery for a Jazz Brunch on Sunday, March 28 from 10am to 1:45pm. Located in the outdoor courtyard of The Bazaar on Apricot & Lime at 821 Apricot Ave, Sarasota. Plenty of room to social distance and seating under a covered patio. Rain or shine. Starting at 10:30am until 1:30pm, enjoy live jazz music from The House Cats. The House Cats are an up-and-coming Jazz Duo bringing authentic bebop and swing in a refreshing and exciting way. With a guitarist and vocalist, The House Cats bring a big sound, with chord melodies, walking baselines, and inspired improvisation. Travis and Stephanie's genuine chemistry shines through in every performance, and their unique sound brings a huge amount of romance and class. The House Cats play classic Jazz Standards by many of the greatest composers in history. Menu options will include both traditional and vegan dishes from building your own omelets with fresh organic eggs to tofu scrambles. Bloody Marys and Mimosa available.

The Siesta Key Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the 21st Annual Chamber Golf Tournament, which will be held Monday, May 24, 2021, at TPC Prestancia, located at 4409 Tournament Players Club Drive, Sarasota. This private outing presents a unique opportunity for Chamber members and guests to play a round at the TCP Prestancia – Stadium Course.  Onsite check-in begins at 7:30am with a 9am shotgun start. Don’t miss the opportunity to promote your business with select sponsorship opportunities.  Also, take advantage of the limited early bird discount which includes $100 discount per foursome.  Registration is also available for individual players and award luncheon only guests.  Golf registration includes: light breakfast, golf cart, golf balls & tees, swag bag, team photo, hole prizes and awards luncheon.  Awards will be given to the following winners: First, Second, and Third Place Foursomes, Longest Drive- Ladies, Longest Drive- Men, Closest to the Pen- Ladies, Closest to the Pen- Men, and Putting Contest Winner. Registration and sponsorship information is available online at siestakeychamber.com, or contact Rachel Dixon, at the Chamber at 941-349-3800. Proceeds support the programs and services of the Chamber.

Bring your chair or blanket and join guitarist Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band and TR3) along with five other bands for an intimate evening of music, food and fun under the stars at the 1st Annual My Hometown Jam, taking place at Nathan Benderson Park on Friday, March 26, 2021, from 6pm to 10pm. Limited tickets are available for this open-air concert benefitting Sertoma Club of Greater Sarasota and Sertoma Kids, Inc., local 501(C)(3) nonprofits that provide services and equipment for children and adults with speech, communication and hearing challenges. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased at https://myhometownjam.com/. Food from area food trucks, as well as beer, wine, seltzers and water, will be available for purchase at the event, which is open to all ages.

The first 1000 days of a child’s life are a critical period of development. At least one nurturing adult relationship builds resilience and helps children grow and flourish, even when exposed to stressful experiences. Supportive parents are also key to raising new generations of children who are accepting and compassionate. Parents have the power to change our community and ultimately the world. First 1,000 Days Sarasota fosters positive parent-child relationships, builds community resources to help families, and supports parents as community leaders. This presentation will highlight two-parent stories of resilience, review the impacts of childhood trauma, and offer suggestions for getting involved. This event will be held on Zoom and streamed on the SRQ Strong Facebook LIVE on Monday, April 26 from 6pm to 7:30pm. Details will be sent upon registration.

Celebrate Easter at Mattison’s Restaurants for delicious, chef-inspired menus and fun, family atmospheres. All three Mattison’s locations will be open serving special Easter menus featuring delicious, all-natural, sustainably sourced seafood and antibiotic, and hormone-free beef, lamb, and chicken. Start with a bottomless mimosa, a glass of wine or your favorite libation. Indulge in house-made desserts to finish the perfect Easter Celebration. No matter which location you choose, Paul Mattison, along with his executive chefs and expert culinary team, have created Easter menus you and your family and friends will love. Curbside Pick Up and To-Go options are also available. Add a bottle of bubbly or your favorite wine to your to-go order. Choose Mattison’s Riverwalk Grille in Bradenton on the beautiful Riverwalk with open-air dining and cool breezes from the Manatee River, Mattison’s City Grille in Sarasota on the corner of Lemon and Main in the heart of downtown Sarasota which also offers open-air, al fresco dining with a lively atmosphere or Mattison’s Forty-One in South Sarasota on Tamiami Trail inside the newly renovated dining room or outside on your choice of two bistro style terraces. Call the restaurant of your choice for reservations or visit https://mattisons.com/easter-sunday-at-mattisons-2/ to view the menus.

Join us for this virtual, webinar style Teen Science Cafe hosted by Mote’s High School Interns on March 24 from 4pm to 5pm. Speaker will be Raquel Martinez, Youth Organizer, Alliance for Climate Education Presentation. Raquel will be speaking about the organization’s work in climate justice and sharing resources to engage the teens in climate action. In this Cafe, Raquel will bring climate change solutions to life and inspire the next generation to lead the charge against climate change. This program is for teens and pre-registration is required. This is a free program, but space is limited so register today.

The stars are the "stars" during this live guided tour of the upcoming month’s skies with a staff astronomer, who will talk about where our stars, planets and constellations are headed in our night skies on Wednesday, March 24 from 7pm to 9pm. We’ll also share the most current events in the world of astronomy and open the floor for an always-fun question and answer session. Stelliferous is great for curious adults and inquisitive kids alike. Stelliferous Live is $3 for members of the Discovery Society, $5 All Others. Please note this program will be hosted via Zoom. Registration confirmation with Zoom meeting details will be sent to the email address provided at check out.

Plein Air Painting Class with Joseph Melancon will take place offsite at outdoor locations on Wednesdays from February 17 through March 24 from 1pm to 4pm. Join Joseph in painting outdoors at various locations around Sarasota. Among other things, you’ll paint trees, water and beaches as well as structures and boats with distant and close up views. Learn methods and techniques to produce exciting paintings. You can eliminate unnecessary detail while being more spontaneous and painterly! He will emphasize keeping everything simple including brushes, limited colors, and easels. Joseph will be available to give you each individual guidance as your paintings develop. You will see how you can alter the composition of the scene to create a better relationship of the parts. He encourages risk taking and boldness in painting. With opaque paints you can easily make changes if things don’t work out as planned. Each outing will start with a demonstration of how to choose a view and block in the scene. This will establish the basic composition of shapes and values without thinking in terms of final colors. He’ll show you how you can mix color and apply it in a loose bold style with various types of brushes. You can get to the next level using your own style. Joseph will supply maps for the various locations around town, all easy to get to. We’ll have big fun and stay as safe as possible by being outdoors, masking up and socially distancing.

Exploring Watercolor Class with Gail White on Fridays February 19 through March 26 from 9:30am to 12:30pm. This class is friendly and supportive, and offers guided instruction and demonstrations. The lessons include: design aspects of planning a composition, use of photo references and live setups, watercolor techniques and discussion of color usage and properties of various pigments. This is an online course. When you register (and are paid in full), a Zoom link will be emailed to you. If your teacher has additional handouts, those will also be emailed to you.

The Sarasota Concert Association (SCA) today announced “Musically Speaking,” a free, three-concert virtual series featuring preeminent classical musicians in unique performances, highlighted by informal conversations with the artists. World-acclaimed pianists Garrick Ohlsson and Kirill Gerstein launch the series with a duo piano performance and conversation on Thursday, February 25, at 7pm. Violinist Samantha Bennett and percussionist George Nickson will share their unique artistry on Thursday, March 11, at 7pm. The world-renowned chamber orchestra, Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, concludes the series on Thursday, March 25, at 7pm. Conducting the conversations with the artists is Charles Turon, a musician, educator, and SCA board member. The series is free, but registration is required. Each link will be viewable for seven days.