e-Newsletter
January 27, 2022
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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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We are excited to make Downtown Venice even more vibrant! |
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Thank you, Voila! Gallery for joining Venice MainStreet as a Business Partner |
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Stop by and welcome Voila! owner and artist
Melissa Erlenbach and see the works of
guest designer Stephen Sidelinger
Friday, January 28th
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January-April Voila! Event Schedule
1/28 - Stephen Sidelinger, master crafted baskets and wreaths 11:00am-8:00pm
2/11 - Judy Gilmer, intuitive abstract paintings, 11:00am-8:00pm
2/25 - Susan Reinhardt, avant-garde earrings, jewelry, 11:00am-8:00pm
3/10 & 11 - Michelle LaMonde, contemporary paintings, prints & cards
11:00am-3:00pm on Thursday 3/10 and 11:00am-8:00pm on Friday, 3/11
3/17 & 18 - Gary Skelly, ceramic sculpture and pottery. 11:00am-3:00pm on Thursday 3/17 and 11:00am-8:00pm on Friday, 3/18
3/25 - P.J. Schadler, batik and collage paintings, 11:00am-8:00pm
3/31 & 4/11 - Kathleen Hartman, abstract landscape paintings,11:00am-3:00pm on Thursday 3/31 and 11:00am-8:00pm on Friday, 4/1
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Voila! Gallery
Historic Downtown Venice
238 Tampa Avenue, Suite 21A, Venice Florida 34285
941.227.4335 Studio • 941.586.4616 Mobile
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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Let’s Hang On!
Frankie Valli Tribute Show
JAN 30-31
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“Start Me Up” A Tribute to the Rolling Stones
FEB 6
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice, FL 34285
941-488-1115
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Free Fallin’ – Tom Petty Tribute
January 29 @ 7:00 pm
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 West Venice Avenue Suite #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Heart Space Center
439 Tamiami Trail S - 2nd Floor Suite 208
Venice, FL 34285
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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
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Heart Space Center
439 Tamiami Trail S - 2nd Floor Suite 208
Venice, FL 34285
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Florida Carillon Festival |
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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.
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Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Ave. Building 5, Venice, FL 34285
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Saturday, February 12, 2022 @ 6:00pm |
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1 Indian Ave. Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218-0627
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Here Comes the Sun
Songs of Love, Life, and Light
February 13, 2022 – 7PM
Come join us as we radiate our voices to the heavens. At the heart of this program is Ola Gjeilo’s Sunrise Mass, a spiritual, extended work in four movements that will bring you on a metaphysical journey from the heavens to earth. The Chorale will also sing music by Kim André Arnesen, Michael Hennagin, Mark Patterson, and of course, The Beatles!
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The Venice Chorale
Concert venue: Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Ave., Venice, FL 34285
Ticket Information: 941-218-3779
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Meatloaf Tribute
February 18 @ 7:00 pm
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1 Indian Ave. Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218-0627
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1 Indian Ave. Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218-0627
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Event location: Pelican Pointe Country Club
499 Derbyshire Dr.
Venice, FL 34285
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Explore Local History
Tours, sites, exhibits & more!
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Indulge Your Taste Buds at Downtown Venice, FL Restaurants
Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
during season
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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!
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Ongoing
Things to Do Downtown
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Free Carillon Performances
every Saturday at 10am
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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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Venice MainStreet
Nonprofit Partners
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
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Patchington
136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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Tri-Healthy
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
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New pieces just arrived… All pieces are either handmade, hand painted. Pop in and see them for yourself. |
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Luxurious Interiors
205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
941-485-0319
Follow on Facebook and Instagram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
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Partners of the Week
Thank you for being a 2022-2023
Venice MainStreet Partner!
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Business Partners
H & H Signs
Voila! Gallery
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Community Partners
Rick & Lora Kosten
Sharon Silvers
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When you join and shop at smile.amazon.com and choose Venice MainStreet
as your favorite charitable organization, Amazon
will donate to VMS
at no cost to you.
Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases.
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FREE copies of the Venice MainStreet Downtown Directory are available at the VMS office at 101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 23 (above Venice Olive Oil Company) Mondays - Fridays, 10am-4pm. Please call 941-484-6722 to schedule.
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Thank you for your partnership,
City of Venice
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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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