e-Newsletter
February 3, 2022
Venice MainStreet, Inc. is a nonprofit organization committed to preserving and enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice.
Events
Subject to change or cancellation
JAN 21-FEB 20
“Start Me Up” A Tribute to the Rolling Stones  
FEB 6
FEB 25-MAR 27, 2022
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice, FL 34285
941-488-1115
Springtime Charcuterie Class
Tues., February 1st and Tues., February 8th
Venice Olive Oil Company
101 West Venice Avenue Suite #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
Heart Space Center
439 Tamiami Trail S - 2nd Floor Suite 208
Venice, FL 34285
Monthly Luncheon & Speaker
February 8 at 11:30am

Guest speaker:
Jill Caltagirone, Wildlife Refuge Center

Venice Area Women's College Club invites you to a lunch/speaker on Feb. 8, 2022 at the Plantation Golf & Country Club. The February speaker is Jill Caltagirone from the Wildlife Refuge Center, Southwest Florida. Jill will speak about animals in your backyard: what to do and what not to do. The club also supports 2 yearly college educational scholarships and the South County Food Pantry.

To inquire about club membership and/or lunch reservations ($25) please call 309-635-3058. We are seeking new members.

Meeting location:
Plantation Golf & Country Club
500 Rockley Blvd, Venice, FL 34293 
VAWCC contact: 309-635-3058
Heart Space Center
439 Tamiami Trail S - 2nd Floor Suite 208
Venice, FL 34285
Florida Carillon Festival
Upcoming Festival Recitals
(all at 4pm)
February 10- Valentine’s Day recital
March 10- St. Patrick’s Day recital

Attendance is free and open to all at the entrance of the Venice Performing Arts Center. The recital will take place, rain or shine. Bring your own chair for up-close seating or listen from the comfort of your car in the adjoining parking lot.
Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Ave. Building 5, Venice, FL 34285
The Venice Institute of the Performing Arts is collaborating with the Venice High School Drama Boosters to bring the live production to our community. In addition to the cast of VHS drama students, they are bringing back a recent VHS alumnus to portray the role of Aunt March. 
Andrew Boock, President of Venice Drama Boosters:
Our goal with the production of Little Women was to assemble a cast and crew that would deliver an exceptional experience for the Venice community as the arts has a way of creating meaningful connections with people at time when they need it most. The cast has been working hard over the past eight weeks to prepare for this show and we are confident that they are ready to deliver on our mission.” This show, under the direction of Erin Cullum, also has the opportunity to showcase the unbelievable talent of our young actors and actresses in the Venice area.”
As a Signature Member in the International Society of Acrylic Painters, Judy's work is included in private and public collections, nationally and internationally. Notably, her work is part of the permanent collection at Seminole State College, Daytona Beach Peabody Performing Arts Auditorium, and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Judy's work is also published in “Expressive Drawing” by Steve Aimone, the video “A Walk into Abstracts” by Sue St John, and the cover of Gage Publishing. She is represented by Art Uptown Gallery, Sarasota Florida where you will see current works which change every month. To see more of Judy's work go to her website JudyGilmer.com
Voila!
A Petite Fine Art Gallery located in the heart of historic downtown Venice Florida
238 Tampa Avenue, West • Venice Florida
Open Hours: Thursday & Friday 11:00am - 3:00pm
941.586.4616 info.erlenbach@gmail.com
Meatloaf Tribute
February 18 @ 7:00 pm
1 Indian Ave. Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218-0627
Venice Gallery Open House
& Darkroom Tour
February 19
Join us for a day of darkroom tours with Clyde Butcher’s assistants on Saturday, February 19.

Tours are 45 minutes long. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased in advance. We are limiting the size of tour groups and expect this event to sell out. Masks will be required.

Here’s your chance to learn about the printing process and how Clyde makes his mural-sized photographs! At 2,200 square feet, it’s the largest privately-owned darkroom in the United States. In addition, the gallery will be open for viewing Clyde’s larger-than-life silver gelatin photographs, books, and gifts. The gallery staff will be available to assist.

Please note Clyde Butcher will not be attending this event.

Questions? Give us a call at 941-486-0811.

Clyde Butcher Venice Gallery & Studio
237 Warfield Ave S.
Venice, FL 34285
February 27 @ 7:00 pm
1 Indian Ave. Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218-0627
Event location: Pelican Pointe Country Club
499 Derbyshire Dr.
Venice, FL 34285
Venice Gallery & Studio
Meet the Artist
March 12 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm


Join Clyde and Niki Butcher for their Venice Gallery & Studio 'Meet the Artists' event on Saturday, March 12 from 9 am to 3 pm. This event provides a unique opportunity to learn more about Clyde Butcher's art and his photographic process. Clyde and Niki will be on hand to autograph books and photographs and their staff will be available to answer questions about the gallery.

This event is free! Come join us.

Questions? Call the Venice Gallery 941-486-0811.

Clyde Butcher
Venice Gallery & Studio
237 Warfield Ave S., Venice, FL 34285
Explore Local History
Tours, sites, exhibits & more!
Indulge Your Taste Buds at Downtown Venice, FL Restaurants

Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
during season
This culinary walking tour takes you along streets that are rich in architecture and history. Of course, a key component of Key Culinary Tours is the delectable food, and we enjoy several stops at Venice restaurants and specialty shops along the way. Our food samples are enough for a meal and your tour is peppered with interesting and fun facts about the area and its history. This food tour is truly a delicious way to learn about Venice, Florida and its creative cuisine scene.

  • Tours fill up quickly so book early!
  • Tour times: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  • $79.95 per person

Includes: All food and restaurant gratuities are included in the ticket price. If you enjoyed your tour, tips are accepted and greatly appreciated by our tour guides.
Attire: Comfortable walking shoes
Weather: We tour rain or shine so please dress appropriately for the weather.
Where to meet: At the Visitors Kiosk at the west end of Centennial Park in the heart of downtown Venice

Please note: All Venice Culinary tours require a minimum of four people. This does not mean one party must book four individuals, but that our total headcount achieves the minimum. We will notify you if we have not reached this capacity and will always strive to accommodate our valued guests!
Ongoing
Things to Do Downtown
Free Carillon Performances 
every Saturday at 10am
Venice Institute for Performing Arts, in partnership with the Venice Carillon Society, presents free 30-minute musical performances by carillonneur Wylie Crawford on this beautiful bell instrument.

In front of the
Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Ave. Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
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Glass items from Germany 
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205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
941-485-0319
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248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
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