Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice. |
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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Celebrate the 4th of JULY at the
Historic Venice Train Depot with the
WORLD OF CHUCKO CHARACTERS
LIVE AND IN PERSON!
Family fun for everyone!
3:00-5:00 pm
FREE
WorldofChucko.org
Over the past 20 years, our mission has been to serve the Senior care and Special needs communities and they are certainly invited to join us as well as all veterans and public servants.
The idea is to celebrate the 4th, say Happy Birthday to America, Happy Anniversary to the County, introduce Chucko the All American Clown and the World of Chucko, and share the history, mystery, magic, music, mirth and memories about Venice, the Train Depot, and the Circus!
Venice Train Depot
303 East Venice Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
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Photo credits: Venice Theatre |
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The Sinatra Songbook
Starring John Lariviere
July 15-16
Broadway World Award Nominee for Singer of the Decade for Miami, John Lariviere, sings the music of Frank Sinatra with hits such as "I've Got You Under My Skin", "Night and Day", "Fly Me to the Moon", and "My Way."
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Dorian and
The Furniture
"Tabled"
July 17-18
Built from the remains of 2019 & 2020’s unplayed set lists, “Tabled” features Dorian & The Furniture performing one-person versions of an eclectic mix of songs, usually (but not always) in the folk-rock genre, possibly with special guests and/or robots.
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285
Box Office: 941-488-1115
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Trolley sponsored by Lueanne Wood and Wayne Welsh of
Gulf Shores Realty, 351 W. Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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HISTORIC DOWNTOWN VENICE
SELF-GUIDED TOUR
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HISTORIC VENICE
TRAIN DEPOT
Venice Area Historical Society
303 East Venice Ave.
Venice FL 34285
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SARASOTA COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2021 |
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Sarasota County’s people, places, and achievements! |
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LORD-HIGEL HOUSE
Constructed in 1896 by Joseph Lord, the Lord-Higel House is the second oldest house in Sarasota County.
409 Granada Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
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VENICE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Located in historic Triangle Inn
listed on National Register of
Historic Places
351 Nassau Street South, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 486-2487
JULIA COUSINS LANING & DALE LANING ARCHIVES & RESEARCH CENTER
224 Milan Avenue West
By appointment (941) 716-7255
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VENICE QUEST
SCAVENGER HUNT
Presented by Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
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Ongoing
Entertainment
(Subject to change or cancellation)
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FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS
Hosted by Venice MainStreet
Downtown Venice
Centennial Park Gazebo
Second & Fourth Fridays
7pm
FREE
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Promoting the art of choral singing through vocal excellence and multi-generational education.
Venice Performing
Arts Center
1 Indian Ave.
Venice, FL 34285
941-218-3779
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VIPA CONCERTS
VIPA sustains the local arts community through innovative educational programs and inspires the local community with first-class entertainment. It is the management company for the Venice Performing Arts Center.
1 Indian Ave., Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218-3779
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Providing outstanding symphonic music and unique educational opportunities for youth and adults throughout our community since 1974.
Box Office
1515 S. Tamiami Tr., Suite 7 Venice, FL 34285
(941) 207-8822
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Our 72nd Season! July 2021-May 2022 tickets on sale now!
Box Office: 941-488-1115
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Ongoing
Things to Do
(Subject to change or cancellation)
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CITY OF VENICE MONTHLY BICYCLE RIDE
2nd Thursday each month
Meet at gazebo downtown
10am
FREE
Email contact: dculpepper@venicegov.com
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FIND HIDDEN
FAIRY DOORS
Fun for young kids and young-at-heart! Explore Miami Ave, Venice Ave. and Tampa Ave. in downtown Venice to find 30+ hidden fairy doors.
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FREE BEACH YOGA
WITH ELIN
Daily 8am
Mon. thru Thurs. sunset 7pm
FREE
941-408-9642
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MEDITATION & CLASSES
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
941-323-8033
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LAUGHTER YOGA
at Centennial Park
Saturdays 10-10:30am in
12' x 12' spaces per person
or ZOOM
Wed 9:30am, Sat 10am
FREE
203-856-6427
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SUNDAYS BINGO
Knights of Columbus
Knights Hall
512 Substation Road, Venice, FL
Packages start at $7
Games from 1pm-4pm
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VENICE DRUM CIRCLE
Venice Beach
Sundays 1.5 hrs before sunset
FREE
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VENICE FARMERS MARKET
City Hall
401 W. Venice Avenue
Saturdays 8am-12pm
FREE ENTRY
941-445-9209
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
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Cafe Venice
101 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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Bring the outdoors in. Beautiful selection
of textures to combine.
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205 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 485-0319
Facebook and Instagram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 West Venice Avenue Suite 5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Patchington's
Mimosas and Munchies Wednesdays
Have a piece of clothing that doesn't seem to work
with anything in your closet?
Join us every Wednesday from 10 -Noon
as we help solve that problem!!!
Along with refreshments enjoy informal modeling.
See you on Wednesday !
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Partners of the Week
Thank you for renewing with Venice MainStreet!
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Business Partners
Daiquiri Deck
Earth Treasures
Eyes on You
Venice in Vogue
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Community Partners
Ernie & Polly Skinner
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6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 474-7884
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FREE copies of the Venice MainStreet Downtown Directory are available at the Centennial Park information kiosk (typically staffed with volunteers Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11am-2pm) or at the VMS office at 101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 23 (above Venice Olive Oil Company) Mondays - Fridays, 9am-5pm. Please call 941-484-6722.
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Submissions to this newsletter are from Venice MainStreet partners. To become a member, join today at VisitVeniceFL.org. |
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Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice.
Venice MainStreet Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered with the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE OR VISIT WWW.FDACS.GOV. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. [s.496.405(1)(c), F.S.] Registration # CH50211
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