e-Newsletter
February 10, 2022
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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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Events
Subject to change or cancellation
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Venice MainStreet and City of Venice Historical Resources are supporting three downtown historic buildings. The public is invited to create messages of support/love for these historic buildings at designated heart-making stations.
On Miami Avenue West, create your heart for the Burgundy Square Building at Gulf Soles and Nest Venice. On West Venice Avenue; create your heart for the Johnson-Schoolcraft Building at Venice Wine & Coffee Company; and on Tampa Avenue, create your heart bomb at Tri-Healthy and Compass Property Management to show your support for historic preservation of the KMI/San Marco Building. The hearts will be collected and then hung by volunteers, on the exterior of these three buildings, on February 11. They will be on view through Valentine’s Day, so stop by and take a selfie!
#IHeartSavingPlaces #HeartBombVeniceFL
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The Venice Institute of the Performing Arts is collaborating with the Venice High School Drama Boosters to bring the live production to our community. In addition to the cast of VHS drama students, they are bringing back a recent VHS alumnus to portray the role of Aunt March.
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Voila! Gallery
238 Tampa Avenue West • Venice, Florida
941-586-4616
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NEW PERFORMANCES
ON SALE!
FEB 13 & 20 at 7:30 p.m.
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Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W, Venice, FL 34285
941-488-1115
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The February 18th DePue Brothers Concert at Venice Presbyterian Church
is cancelled.
Sadly, Alex DePue was tragically killed in a car accident last Wednesday, therefore, the DePue Brothers concert has been cancelled. Our prayers go out to his new wife, family, and friends.
We are also offering ticket holders the opportunity to donate the ticket price to Alex’s Family. If you would like to request a refund, please call the church office. Thank you for understanding.
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Meatloaf Tribute
February 18 @ 7:00 pm
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1 Indian Ave. Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218-0627
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Venice Gallery Open House
& Darkroom Tour
February 19
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Join us for a day of darkroom tours with Clyde Butcher’s assistants on Saturday, February 19.
Tours are 45 minutes long. Tickets are $5 each and must be purchased in advance. We are limiting the size of tour groups and expect this event to sell out. Masks will be required.
Here’s your chance to learn about the printing process and how Clyde makes his mural-sized photographs! At 2,200 square feet, it’s the largest privately-owned darkroom in the United States. In addition, the gallery will be open for viewing Clyde’s larger-than-life silver gelatin photographs, books, and gifts. The gallery staff will be available to assist.
Please note Clyde Butcher will not be attending this event.
Questions? Give us a call at 941-486-0811.
Clyde Butcher Venice Gallery & Studio
237 Warfield Ave S.
Venice, FL 34285
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Venice Island Gallery
100-A W. Venice Avenue, Venice, Florida 34285
941-441-8797
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Music Director Troy Quinn will lead the orchestra in a program that will appeal to all with music from the Marvel and DC Universe and Robert Schumann’s epic and romantic Symphony No. 4 in D Minor, featuring Concertmaster Marcus Ratzenboeck.
Quinn, who is known for his innovative programming, said, “I thought the marriage of superheroes like Batman and Captain America, combined with a heroic piece and superhuman pianist/composer Schumann, would make for an interesting pairing.” Other composers featured in the program include Jean Sibelius, Danny Elfman, Alan Silvestri and John Williams.
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1 Indian Ave. Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
(941) 218-0627
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Rhythm of the Dance
National Dance Company of Ireland
March 5th | 7:30PM
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Event location: Pelican Pointe Country Club
499 Derbyshire Dr.
Venice, FL 34285
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Florida Carillon Festival |
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March 10 at 4pm- 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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Beatles vs. Stones:
The Greatest Show That Never Was
March 11th | 7PM
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H2O – The Music of Hall and Oates
March 12 @ 7:00 pm
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Venice Gallery & Studio
Meet the Artist
March 12 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join Clyde and Niki Butcher for their Venice Gallery & Studio 'Meet the Artists' event on Saturday, March 12 from 9 am to 3 pm. This event provides a unique opportunity to learn more about Clyde Butcher's art and his photographic process. Clyde and Niki will be on hand to autograph books and photographs and their staff will be available to answer questions about the gallery.
This event is free! Come join us.
Questions? Call the Venice Gallery 941-486-0811.
Clyde Butcher
Venice Gallery & Studio
237 Warfield Ave S., Venice, FL 34285
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Explore Local History
Tours, sites, exhibits & more!
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Indulge Your Taste Buds at Downtown Venice, FL Restaurants
Every Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
during season
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This culinary walking tour takes you along streets that are rich in architecture and history. Of course, a key component of Key Culinary Tours is the delectable food, and we enjoy several stops at Venice restaurants and specialty shops along the way. Our food samples are enough for a meal and your tour is peppered with interesting and fun facts about the area and its history. This food tour is truly a delicious way to learn about Venice, Florida and its creative cuisine scene. |
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Ongoing
Things to Do Downtown
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Free Carillon Performances
Saturdays 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.
PLEAS NOTE: There is NO performance on Feb. 12.
In front of the
Venice Performing Arts Center
1 Indian Ave. Building 5
Venice, FL 34285
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Venice MainStreet
Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
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Paddy Padmanabhan, a board member of Literacy Volunteers of South Sarasota County (LVSSC), joined the Business and Professional Women of Englewood and Venice on January 18th at the Plantation Golf and Country Club to share more about how LVSSC assists Sarasota County residents with reading, writing and learning the English language; they also offer driver’s license and computer skills classes.
An astounding 22% of the nation today is reported to be illiterate; while Sarasota County is under the national average at 14%, it remains a pressing issue for our residents and community. LVSSC is funded by individual donations and has assisted 350 students thus far, but they are in need of tutors to keep up with the demand for services. Visit LiteracyChangesLives.org to learn more about the organization, becoming a tutor (teacher certification is not required) or to donate to their efforts to
NEXT EVENT
On February 15th at 5:15pm at the Plantation Golf and Country Club, the public is encouraged to attend a presentation with Katherine Hyland Mercer of Ferris Wheel Finance, Inc. entitled “It Is Not About Your Age, but How Prepared You Are.” Secure your reservations, meal selections and learn more about this informative presentation at BPWEV.org.
ABOUT BPW
BPW is a grassroot organization developed to promote and advocate for women’s rights. Whether you are a business owner, an employee, student or retiree, BPW provides leadership through advocacy, education, and information within our communities on issues important to all working women.
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Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
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Come get your valentine a gift
Glass items from Germany
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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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136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 488-4128
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Partners of the Week
Thank you for being a 2022-2023
Venice MainStreet Partner!
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Business Partner
Yummies Donuts & Barbecue
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Nonprofit Partners
Venice Area Board of Realtors
Venice Art Center
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Community Partners
Mike & Addy Griffith
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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, 10am-4pm. Please call 941-484-6722 to schedule.
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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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