12/15/2022

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enhancing the character, beauty, and economic vitality of historic downtown Venice.

Lugufelo Art Studio

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Guillermo 

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Next Food Sale & Jewelry Boutique

Friday, December 16th

FINISH YOUR CHRISTMAS AND HOLIDAY SHOPPING AT THE

NOKOMIS ART AND CRAFT MARKET

Saturday, Dec 17th - 9:30am-4:00pm

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 and support local artists and talented crafters at our last market before Christmas (can you believe it!) 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 gifts for the holidays, or just for you and your home and garden! So come grab your last minute goodies for your favorite people.

Shop the booths of new and long-standing 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!

The Cottage Art Gallery

106 Pocono Trail E, Nokomis, FL 34275

Meet the Artist, December 17

Come out to the Venice Museum on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and meet the artist behind the exhibit, Historic Homes of Venice: the Artwork of Patricia Everson. Everson will be in the gallery to answer your questions about her work. Get an inside perspective on the creative process of creating artwork representing 1920s era homes in Venice. The event is free, as is the museum. The Venice Museum is located in the historic Triangle Inn located at 351 Nassau St. S. in Venice.  

Now through December 19

At Raymond Center, 140 Tampa Ave. W., located at the

north end of the rear parking lot behind Venice Theatre

An Enchanting Evening with Barbra

Starring Sharon Owens

December 19 at Venice Community Center

Venice Theatre Box Office: 941-488-1115

2022 Holiday Party

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Check-in 5:15, Dinner 6:00

Registration Deadline: Saturday, December 17



The next meeting will be held at Plantation Golf and Country Club, 500 Rockley Blvd, Venice as a holiday celebration with a networking/social time at 5:15 pm with dinner following. The public is welcome to attend. Reservations are required and can be made at bpwev.org.

"Caroling with the Carillon" Thursday, December 22 at 7pm

Venice Performing Arts Center Terrace

1 Indian Avenue, Building 5

Venice, FL 34285

Concert Season continues with The Sounds of Soul Dec. 30-31

Venice Theatre rings in the new year at Venice Performing Arts Center 

Due to severe hurricane damage sustained by Venice Theatre's 432-seat main stage, the theatre's 2022-2023 concert series will take place in a variety of venues around town. The second concert of the season is The Sounds of Soul... Motown and Beyond to be held at the Venice Performing Arts Center located on the Venice High School campus at 1 Indian Avenue, Venice, FL 34285.

Audiences looking for high-energy, high-quality entertainment on New Year's Eve or the night before should look no further than The Sounds of Soul. The shows begin at 7:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 on the 30th and $65-$70 on New Year's Eve. Tickets are available at VeniceTheatre.org or by calling 941-488-1115. The box office is not open for walk-up business.

First Baptist Church

312 Miami Ave West, Venice, FL 34285

Global Issues: Venice Program

Venice Community Center

326 S. Nokomis Ave

Tuesdays 2:30 pm, Fridays 10:00 am

Begins Jan 10

Music Mondays: Venice Program

Sessions are held at

Venice Presbyterian Church

825 The Rialto at 3:00 pm

Begins Jan 9

Christmas Cottage

Through Dec 23

The Venice Area Pregnancy Care Center will be holding their annual Christmas Cottage November 28th through Dec 23rd. In addition to the regular items available, clients of the Center will be able to choose a new or gently used toy for each of their registered children. There will also be limited availability of Holiday themed clothing and items for parents to choose from.  

The Center is located at 301 Bayshore Drive in downtown Venice and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am -1pm. Clients are asked to remember to bring their photo ID with them.

Venice Area Pregnancy Care Center Holiday Cheer

VAPCC volunteers attended a holiday luncheon at Pelican Pointe Golf and Country Club on December 1st. Each volunteer brought an unwrapped toy to be displayed at the Center’s Annual Christmas Cottage, which allows registered parents to choose one gift for each of their children when visiting the Center. Gifts can be seen on the table between the volunteers. The Center hopes to make the Holiday’s just a little bit brighter this year for many deserving children.

ABOUT VAPCC

The Venice Area Pregnancy Care Center is a non-profit that assists families with young children who are in need of items such as car seats, diapers, cribs, clothing and more. If you would like more information, please contact the Center at 941-485-1776, visit our website at www.vapcc.org, email vapcc4u@gmail or visit our Facebook page at Facebook.com/veniceareapregnancycarecenter.

941-893-4664

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

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American Association of University Women Venice Branch

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