e-Newsletter
December 23, 2021
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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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The Venice MainStreet office will reopen January 3, 2022. |
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Thank you, Collectors Gallery
& Framery!
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Above (L to R): Kara Morgan, CEO of Venice MainStreet, accepts a donation from Leah Sherman, owner of Collectors Gallery & Framery.
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Thank you to Leah Sherman and Collectors Gallery & Framery, which recently held a silent auction of framed, vintage Downtown Venice Art Festival posters. Proceeds benefitted Venice MainStreet.
Congratulations to the winners below: Eric Robinson, Kristen Bailey, and Aimee Odette.
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Collectors Gallery & Framery
114 Nokomis Ave S
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-3029
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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
December 24th at 6pm
Please come to a special evening of worship at the Venice gazebo downtown. Bring a chair………. Invite a friend.
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Centennial Park Gazebo
200 West Venice Ave., Venice, FL 34285
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The Rocket Man Show- DEC 29-31
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
Box Office: 941-488-1115
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Italian American Club of Venice
1375 Ringling Dr., Venice, FL 34285
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Boating Skills and Seamanship
Online Course
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Boating Skills and Seamanship is an on-line course that meets on Monday and Thursday evenings from 6-9 p.m. for five sessions. Classes will meet January 10, 13, 17, 20, and 24.
Upon completion of the course and successfully passing a test, each member will be awarded a certificate and a lifetime Florida Boaters Card. The cost of the course is $40 plus the textbook, Boating Skills & Seamanship, 14th edition, which can be purchased on Amazon or obtained from the Auxiliary for about $20. The same class will be offered each month except June in 2022.
For more information, call Judi Bidwick at 941-492-5904.
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Florida Carillon Festival
January 13 at 4pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day recital
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Carillonneur Elisa Tersigni
of Toronto, Canada
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Upcoming Festival Recitals
(all at 4pm)
January 13- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day recital
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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January 21, 2022
10 AM - 2 PM
Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
(This event will be held in the Chamber parking lot)
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Are you interested in learning more about the many non-profit organizations serving the greater Venice area? Come explore the many opportunities there are to give of your time, talent, and/or treasure and support non-profits. |
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Venice Area Chamber of Commerce
597 S Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34285
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Italian American Club of Venice
1375 Ringling Dr., Venice, FL 34285
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Explore Local History
Tours, sites, exhibits & more!
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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 Blvd. Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
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Venice MainStreet
Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
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Apex Boxing & Fitness
249 Tamiami Trail South, Nokomis, FL 34275
(941) 786-9491
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Patchington
136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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Venice Olive Oil Company
101 W Venice Ave #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
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Celebrate New Year's in style with handmade glasses |
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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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Tri-Healthy
248 Tampa Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(844) 994-3676
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Partners of the Week
Thank you for renewing or joining Venice MainStreet!
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Community Partners
Gary & Nancy Prior
Jim & Kathy Sass
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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, 9am-5pm. Please call 941-484-6722.
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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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