By Jaye Clements
April 3 – 6, 2013: The PAL Sailor Circus! Exciting entertainment for the entire family under the Big Top…
Sailor Circus has been around since 1949. It began as a small gymnastics class at Sarasota High School. Now under the direction of 
PAL, the Big Top boasts a spectacular 4 ring circus. It’s known as the Greatest "Little" Show on Earth. Geared toward the youth in our area, trainers focus on teaching skills, while developing character. After school, students from 4th through 12th grade enjoy the opportunity to experience the performing arts, in a circus atmosphere. Dedicated students practice 20 to 30 hours per week, with volunteer coaches, who are retired circus performers, sailor circus alumni and circus enthusiasts. Over 200 competent volunteers show their strong community involvement, donating over 25,000 hours of their time to the Circus. They have achieved a huge goal by turning out confident and capable young individuals. Come out to the Big Top and bring your family to what’s sure to be a thrilling show!
Sailor Circus Box Office (941) 366-0156 – 2075 Bahai Vista Street.
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4th Annual YouthArts Fest
04/06/13 – 9:45am to 4:45pm
Five Points Park, Downtown SRQ – Free Admission.
Enjoy a day in the park with the artistic talented students from our community.
The Selby Library will show student art exhibits and student-made films.
Learn how an Arts Education program contributes to our local students. Performing arts organizations provide our kids with a chance to express themselves in a number of ways. YouthArts Fest will feature hands-on arts & crafts areas and kid-friendly food and drinks. Sponsored by The Arts and Cultural Alliance.
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Ringling Museum
Monday Movie Nights at the Ringling Museum “Visitors Pavilion”. 7pm. Tickets $7.
April 1st “Clerks” – April 8th “The Usual Suspects”, April 15th “Scream”, April 22nd “As good as it Gets”, April 27th “Good Will Hunting” information line 359-5700
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April 4th – “Some Like it Hot” The Music of Marilyn Monroe – Jazz Club of Sarasota
7:30 at Beatrice Friedman Symphony 366-1552 Tickets $30 to $35.
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Sarasota Orchestra
April 5th East Meets West –8pm at the Neel Performing Arts Center 953-3434 Tickets $30.
April 6th at 2:30 at the Van Wezel and April 12th & 13th at 8pm with the Pop Series “Ol’ Blue Eyes”
April 18th – 5:30. The orchestra will be performing Vienna Classics – Chamber series at Holley Hall. Tickets $27
April 27th – 8pm – Great Escape Series: “By Popular Demand” at Holley Hall
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Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall
April 2nd “Hair”– 8pm tickets $30.
April 9 & 10th at th 8pm Chicago the Musical. $30 to $75 for more info call 955-7676
April 11th Smokey Ro
binson
will perform at 8pm. Call 953-3368
April 23rd The Addams Family 
April 24th Chris Booth at 8pm Tickets are $30 to $65. Call 953-3368
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Players Theatre
Through April 7th “Harvey” http://theplayers.org/ Call 365-2494
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Florida Studio Theatre
Through April 14th “The Columnist”. Tickets $19 to $36. Call for more information 366-9000
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Asolo Repertory
Through May 2nd “Clybourne Park” (strong language)
Meet the actors of Clybourne Park on May 2nd following the 2pm performance. There will also be a pre-show discussion before each.
“The Game’s a Foot” A murder mystery runs through May 12.
“You can’t take it with you” by Kaufman & Hart through April 20th (comedy)
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April 10 – May 12, 2013 – IT AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT THE BLUES!
An inspiring musical show illustrates the progression of the Blues from its beginnings through the Southern Spirituals to the exciting songs of the Chicago nightclubs. The performance will touch the heart and will leave the soul feeling warm!
http://www.wbttsrq.org/it-aint-nothin-but-the-blues
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April 17th & 19th 8pm Celebration, La Musica, 8pm the Sarasota Opera House tickets $40
Sunday April 21st 3:00 to 5pm – Sarasota Pops Concert – Here comes the Bride at the Sarasota Opera House – It’s the wedding of the year! The ceremony will be performed during the second half of the concert. Featuring Jeffert Weber, singing the bride and groom’s favorite love songs. Felicia Brunelle will also be performing. This concert will be a wedding experience like none other. Call 366- 8450 (Doors open at 2:30) Admission $20 & $25.
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April 18th 5pm “Yesterdayze” Music by the Bay – Art After Five $10. Ringling Museum
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The Sarasota Ballet
Sir Frederick Ashton's La Fille mal Gardee (The Wayward Daughter)
A full length performance at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall accompanied by a live orchestra.
April 18 – 19 – Thursday 8:00pm, Friday at 2:00pm & 8:00pm.
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It’s worth the trip to visit to the Venice Little Theatre!
“Crowns” runs through April 21 Tickets $13. to $28 Call 488-1115
“A Behanding in Spokane” April 11th – 28th
“Second Samuel” April 30th at 8pm. Runs through May 19 (comedy)
Author: Siesta Sand