2/2/23

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NOW - FEB 12

FEB 17 - MAR 19

941-488-1115

140 Tampa Ave. W

Venice, FL 34285

Chicago Rewired, FEB 5

FEB 24 - MAR 5

An Evening with Norm Lewis, FEB 26

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.

109 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285

Music Mondays: Venice Program

Venice Presbyterian Church

825 The Rialto

 at 3:00 pm

Global Issues: Venice, Tuesdays

Venice Community Center

326 S. Nokomis Ave

Tuesdays at 2:30 pm

Global Issues: Venice, Fridays

Venice Community Center, 326 S. Nokomis Ave, Fridays 10am

First Baptist Church

312 Miami Ave West, Venice, FL 34285

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) 

Next studio tour is Wednesday, February 8

February 10

Venice Performing Arts Center

1 Indian Avenue, Venice, FL 34285

(941) 218-0627

Friday, February 17

Saturday, February 18

February 18

February 19

Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil & Gem Club

Monthly Meeting

February 20th at 6:30pm

780 Firenze Ave. East, Venice 34285

The Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil and Gem Club meetings are held on the third Mondays each month. Our goal is to promote, educate, and instruct in the many fields of earth sciences, fossil and mineral specimen collecting, and jewelry design. Everyone is welcome.

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

941-893-4664

941-893-4664

Carillon Recitals, Saturdays at 10am, free and open to the public

Venice Performing Arts Center

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VeniceGulfCoastLivingMagazine.com 

The Cottage Art and Gift Gallery ...

... was formed in 2014 for the purpose of showcasing and supporting local artists...

... in a historically registered cottage, perfect for our eclectic variety of creativity and...

... is a great place to shop, discover unique talent and support your local artists.

Gallery hours:

Oct-April: Tues-Sat: 10 - 4

May-Sept: Thurs-Sat: 10 - 4

941-275-8121

106 Pocono Trail E, Nokomis, FL 34275

www.thecottageinnokomiscom

See Class link for schedules

Seed and Bean Market

116 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285

136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285

(941) 488-4128

Business Partners

Car Chemistry Auto Body & Painting

Nana's A Children's Shop

Preferred Properties of Venice

FREE copies of the Venice MainStreet Downtown Directory are available at our office, 101 W. Venice Ave., Suite 23 (2nd floor, above Venice Olive Oil Company) or the Information Kiosk in Centennial Park.