May 6, 2021
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Get the latest updates on the
City of Venice
Events
Subject to change or cancellation
Folk Legacy Trio
May 7-10
Local folk music lovers are in for a treat! George Grove, Rick Dougherty, and Jerry Siggins return to Venice Theatre for an intimate performance of traditional American folk music. 
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W., Venice, FL 34285
Box Office: 941-488-1115
Explore Local History
SARASOTA COUNTY CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION 2021
Join us in celebrating 100 years of Sarasota County’s people, places, and achievements!
MUSEUM EXHIBIT

Celebrating a Centennial: The Origins of
Sarasota County

Venice Museum & Archives
351 Nassau St. S
(941) 486-2487

Open Mon, Tues, Wed
10am-1pm
EXTENDED INTO MAY!
GRAND HOMES
WALKING TOUR

Registration required
$20 per person

Venice Museum & Archives
351 Nassau St. S,
Venice, FL 34285
941-486-2487
VENICE QUEST
SCAVENGER HUNT

Presented by Venice Area Chamber of Commerce

Download free Scavify App at Google Play or AppStore
LOCAL HISTORY
VIRTUAL LECTURE SERIES

Sponsored by Venice Area Historical Society

Next talk is May 18th
Train car photo credit: George Miller
HISTORIC VENICE TRAIN DEPOT
&
ROLLINS W. COAKLEY RAILROAD PARK
Check out the new circus train car installed this year!

303 East Venice Ave.
Venice FL 34285
Ongoing
Things to Do
(Subject to change or cancellation)
FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERTS
Hosted by Venice MainStreet
Downtown Venice

Centennial Park Gazebo

Second & Fourth Fridays

7pm

FREE

City of Venice Monthy Bicycle Ride
2nd Thursday each month 10am
FREE
Email contact: dculpepper@venicegov.com
UPCOMING SHOWS: Folk Legacy Trio
Spring shows and 2021-2022 subscriptions are on sale now!

Box Office: 941-488-1115
info@venicetheatre.net 
Venice Beach
Daily 8am and 9am
Mon. thru Thurs. 7pm
FREE
941-408-9642
Online meditation & classes
Zoom links to participate
DONATIONS APPRECIATED
941-323-8033
LAUGHTER YOGA
at Centennial Park
Saturdays 10-10:30am in
12' x 12' spaces per person
or ZOOM
Wed 9:30am, Thurs 9:15am,
Sat 10am
FREE
203-856-6427
SUNDAYS BINGO
Knights of Columbus

Knights Hall
512 Substation Road, Venice, FL
Packages start at $7
Games from 1pm-4pm

VENICE DRUM CIRCLE
Venice Beach
Sundays 1.5 hrs before sunset
FREE
VENICE FARMERS MARKET

City Hall
401 W. Venice Avenue
Saturdays 8am-12pm

FREE ENTRY
941-445-9209
TAKEOUT DINNER
DRIVE THRU ONLY
Italian American Club of Venice
Fridays 4:30-7:15pm

Members: $10
Guests: $12.50
Cash or check only

1375 Ringling Dr. S
Venice, FL 34285

CARILLON CONCERT SERIES
Venice Performing Arts Center
FREE
Saturdays, 10:00 AM
through May 22

1 Indian Ave., Venice, FL 34285

Venice MainStreet Nonprofit Partners
-Announcements-
SUMMER CLASSES & CAMPS ARE COMING
Registration opens on May 15!
This summer's offerings:
  • 3-week Theatre Camp for grades 3-12, Session 1, June 14 - July 2
  • 3-week Theatre Camp for grades 3-12, Session 2, July 19 - August 6
  • 2-week Theatre Extravaganza for grades K-2, July 5 - 16
  • 6-week Musical Theatre Experience for grades 5-12, June 21 - August 1
  • Adult classes include Dynamic Drama, Acting, and others!

Questions? Call 941-486-8679 or email kellyduyn@venicetheatre.net
Venice Theatre
140 Tampa Ave. W. Venice, FL 34285
***Job Opportunity***

Office Assistant
Vital, growing church seeks people-focused Office Assistant with excellent graphic and document production skills to support Pastors and church leaders. Part-time, 25 hours per week in the office.

Send resume, cover letter and references to:
Rev. Brenda Dowell via email: veniceucc@gmail.com
Or mail: 620 Shamrock Blvd, Venice, FL 34293
941-493-6741
Venice MainStreet
Business Partners
-Announcements-
Mothers Cupboard Spice Shoppe
208 Miami Ave W, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 220-3788
Venice Olive Oil Company
101 West Venice Ave. #5, Venice, FL 34285
(941) 483-4200
Through May 16, while supplies last

136 W Venice Ave # 138, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 488-4128
Puttin' on the Ritz
Salon & Spa
205 Nokomis Ave. S. Venice, FL 34285
(941)488-6650
205 West Venice Avenue, Venice, FL 34285 (941) 485-0319
Facebook and Instagram @luxuriousinteriorsfl
Partners of the Week
Thank you for renewing with Venice MainStreet!
Business Partners
Crate & Marrow
DKE, Inc.
Needlefish Yarns of Venice
Puttin' on the Ritz Salon & Spa
Smoky Mountain Handmade Candles
Community Partners
Lorraine Finizio
Pamela Morris
Juliet
Lilo
6781 San Casa Drive, Englewood, FL 34224
(941) 474-7884
Community Resources
FREE copies of the Venice MainStreet Downtown Directory are available at the Centennial Park information kiosk (typically staffed with volunteers Tuesdays - Saturdays, 11am-2pm) or 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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