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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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New and improved event listings! | |
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We hope you enjoy using our new web pages for
Venice MainStreet's Signature Downtown Events
including our concerts, art and craft festivals and more.
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Twist Boutique and SunBug | |
DC’s Reflecting Fools, January 8-9 | |
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The Songs of Carole King and
James Taylor, January 10-29
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Global Issues: Venice Program
Venice Community Center
326 S. Nokomis Ave
Tuesdays 2:30 pm, Fridays 10:00 am
Begins Jan 10
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Music Mondays: Venice Program
Sessions are held at
Venice Presbyterian Church
825 The Rialto at 3:00 pm
Begins Jan 9
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First Baptist Church
312 Miami Ave West, Venice, FL 34285
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Studio tours begin
Wednesday, January 11th
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January 12 at 10:30am
“Allies for Civility” presented by Jennifer Johnson
Plan to be engaged and enlightened by Jennifer Johnson, Director of Community Leadership at Gulf Coast Community Foundation, at January's general meeting on Thursday, January 12 at the William H. Jervey, Jr., Venice Public Library, 300 Nokomis Ave. S, Venice. Social time – and room set up -- begins at 10 am when the library opens; our program begins at 10:30 am. Jennifer and the team that created “The Civility Squad” in 2016-17 maintain that civility is the foundation of a thriving, welcoming, and resilient community. The Civility Squad is a cast of animated characters created to intrigue all ages and to promote civil discourse and civic participation in the region. (Example: A bright-eyes, banner waving creature promotes the concept of Making a Difference, saying, ‘Hold a door, lend a hand, when asked who can help, shout I CAN!)
We will learn how all of the schools in Sarasota County, many non-profits, and other community partners are integrating concepts of civility in various environments. Could we? Jennifer indicates “It takes all of us to nurture and sustain a culture of civility. To move our communities forward, we must embrace the differences that make our region great. Together we can encourage the next generation of elected leaders and private citizens, raise the level and tenor of public dialogue, celebrate our increasing diversity, and provide more opportunities for more people to become engaged and to volunteer in our region.” Jennifer completed a fellowship at the National Institutes of Health promoting health-education campaigns nationwide after earning a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Hailing from New Hampshire, Jennifer loves hiking in the mountains and exploring natural wonders near and far.
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Comedian Bobby Collins
January 14
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National Philharmonic Orchestra of Ukraine
January 18
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Gulf Coast Mineral Fossil & Gem Club
Monthly Meeting
January 16th 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.
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Next Food Sale is January 20th | |
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Arts & More Auction
Includes Entertainment and Edibles
Artwork from local artists is just one of the attractions featured in an upcoming auction at the Unitarian Universalist Church (UUCOV) on Friday, January 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. Other “artistic” items include theater and concert tickets, gift baskets, dinners, art or culinary lessons, and art day trips.
The $10 entrance ticket includes a free raffle ticket, participation in live and silent auctions plus 50/50 and “white elephant” drawings. An array of free appetizers will be available along with non-alcoholic drinks Those who wish can bring their own bottle of wine.
The auction is a fundraiser to cover repairs from Hurricane Ian damage not covered by insurance. This includes replacement of solar panels and roof repairs on an auxiliary building.
Jim Willott, one of the event’s chairs, said “Our congregation includes a number of talented individuals and this is a great opportunity to acquire a piece of their work.”
UUCOV, which opened in 1998, is located at 1971 Pinebrook Road in Venice; the entrance is around the corner on Edmondson Road.
Co-chairs Jim and Lisa Willott show off two original watercolors which will be available to bidders on Friday, January 20, at the UUCOV “Arts & More Auction.” Bidding will also be for a variety of entertainment and gourmet offerings.
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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!
| Next market is January 21st | |
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. | |
109 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285 | |
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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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Carillon Recitals, Saturdays at 10am, free and open to the public
Venice Performing Arts Center
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Registration is now open for the
2023 Venice AACA car show.
Spend the day showing off your car with over 250 entrants and thousands of fellow enthusiasts at the 33rd annual Venice AACA car show on Sunday March 26th, 2023 in beautiful downtown Venice, FL. $35 registration fee per vehicle. Each entrant receives an information packet, dash plaque, show t-shirt, and raffle tickets for multiple door prizes. Over 70 trophies awarded in 20 classes. All revenues generated by the show go to local charities. This is a pre-registration only show that fills up quickly. Register early! No show day registrations. No refunds after March 1st, 2023.
Note: All vehicles must be 25 years old or older to enter, manufactured in 1998 or earlier.
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248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285 | |
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(941) 488-4128
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(941) 485-0319
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225 W Venice Ave, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-3500
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Nonprofit Partner
Venice Pride Inc.
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Community Partner
Aaron Willoughby
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Venice MainStreet Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit registered with the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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