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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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Next Food Sale is January 20th | |
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This month's market is January 21st
RING IN THE NEW YEAR
AT THE NOKOMIS ART AND CRAFT MARKET
COME ON OUT AND JOIN THE FUN THIS SATURDAY AT THE COTTAGE GALLERY
IN NOKOMIS AND ENJOY FABULOUS FRESH MAINE LOBSTER ROLLS
FROM "PETE'S EATS"!!
Celebrate the New Year and support local artists and talented crafters at our first market of 2023, located on the grounds of The Cottage Gallery and Rum Runner's Antiques!! Top-notch local art talent, free coffee and cookies in the morning plus live, fun music and our very own joyous Clowns - "Pockets and Pals."
This market is super for finding THE best goodies for yourself or family and friends and for your home and garden! Shop the booths of new and long-standing local vendors offering their jewelry, pottery, photography, gorgeous wall art, rope baskets and bags, as well as the fabulous creations in the Cottage and the great selections inside Rum Runners Antiques and the Hot Chics Hot Glass Studio.
Enjoy a fresh free coffee and bottled water, cookies and donuts 'til they're gone, provided with love by the Cottage gang.
See you Saturday!
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9th Annual Make a Difference Day
January 21 from 8-11am
The 9th annual Make a Difference Day, a day of community service for volunteers of all ages, will be held in the City of Venice on Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Landscaping, raking, cleaning and litter collection events are planned at over 20 City parks and beaches. Each year, hundreds of volunteers of all ages turn out for this citywide community service effort, saving the City thousands of dollars and benefiting our local environment.
Jim Foubister with Serve Florida is the chief organizer of the event, with assistance from City Public Works staff. Volunteers are invited to enjoy a complimentary lunch at 11 a.m. on Jan. 21.
Groups and teams can register with Jim by calling 941-223-1771 or emailing jimfouby@gmail.com. Individuals can register online at www.servefl.com, www.togetherwecan.life or www.onechristwoncity.com. Interested volunteers can also come to the Venice Community Center, 326 Nokomis Ave. S., at 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 21 to help. All volunteers should drive to the south side of the building near Turin St. to receive their assignments and a T-shirt. This will be a drive-thru; you do not have to get out of your vehicle.
Volunteers should wear old, comfortable clothing and work shoes, and bring sunscreen. Other supplies, including drinking water and gloves, will be furnished. Thank you in advance for your help!
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The Songs of Carole King and
James Taylor, January 10-29
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Chicago Rewired, February 5 | |
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Music Mondays: Venice Program
Sessions are held at
Venice Presbyterian Church
825 The Rialto at 3:00 pm
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Global Issues: Venice Program
Venice Community Center
326 S. Nokomis Ave
Tuesdays 2:30 pm, Fridays 10:00 am
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First Baptist Church
312 Miami Ave West, Venice, FL 34285
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Next studio tour is Wednesday, January 25 | |
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. | |
Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Terry Hershey Retreat:
Soft Hearts from Hard Places
Venice United Church of Christ
Saturday, January 28, 2023
9:00 AM 3:00 PM
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Terry Hershey, well known author of "Sabbath Moment", a daily uplifting e-mail meditation, will be coming to Venice United Church of Christ to present "Soft Hearts from Hard Places." To learn more about him, go to terryhershey.com. The registration fee of $25 includes a morning snack and lunch. Seats are limited, so go to our website at veniceucc.org to register and pay on line. Please indicate that the payment is for "Hershey Retreat".
For more information call 941-493-6741
Venice United Church of Christ (Naar Hall)
620 Shamrock Blvd., Venice, FL 34293
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THIS JUST IN! The Venice Division of Historical Resources’ 2023/2024 Seasonal Photo Exhibit, Woody Thayer: Venice’s Eyes and Ears of the 1950s, will open Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at the Venice Museum. The photo exhibit will feature the work of one of Venice’s most well-known former news writers, radio personalities, and photographers, the legendary Woody Thayer. The exhibit will run throughout the year and highlight some of Woody’s greatest news stories. Come by the museum to see what life was like when Woody reported the news in 1950s Venice!
The Venice Museum is located inside the historic Triangle Inn, listed in the Local Register of Historic Resources and on the National Registers of Historic Places. The museum is on the island of Venice near the William H. Jervey Jr. Venice Library and across from West Blalock Park. It is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and the first and third Saturdays of the month, October through April, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
For more information about the exhibit, contact the museum at 941-486-2487.
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First Tuesdays with Benny & Friends
Next one is February 7 at 4pm
FREE
NO SIGN-UP NEEDED
ALL ARE WELCOME
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W., Raymond Center
(Our temporary theatre at the north end of our parking lot)
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Caribbean Nights Dance Party
Tuesday, February 28, 6pm – 10pm
American Legion Hall, 1770 East Venice Ave
Full buffet of elaborate finger foods, desserts and cash bar
Music – dancing to The Allegros
Dress Code – wear brilliant tropical shirts, funky beach hats, etc.
$40/ ticket Advance sales Only, final sale.
For tickets - call 860-227-8810 or 630-880-1283 or
MAIL checks payable to VNWC at PO Box 416, Venice, FL 34284
Event to benefit Venice Area Beautification’s Urban Forest.
Presented by Venice-Nokomis Woman's Club
https://www.venice-nokomiswomansclub.org
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Carillon Recitals, Saturdays at 10am, free and open to the public
Venice Performing Arts Center
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Scarlet Macaw Resort Wear
225 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-3500
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Seed and Bean Market
116 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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Beautiful new collections of dinnerware from Portugal.
Also stunning blown glassware new from Italy. Come in and
see our beautiful exclusive lines only available in Luxurious interiors.
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205 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 485-0319
Facebook & Instagram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
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Business Partners
Aqua Silks Studio
Clyde Butcher Venice Gallery & Studio
Made in Italy
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Nonprofit Partners
Plantation Community Foundation
Venice Heritage Inc.
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