For more than 100 years, The American Legion has been strengthening communities by providing lifesaving help to veterans and neighbors. And now, Venice-based Advocate Health Advisors is partnering with The American Legion to host a livestream rock concert to support Legion programs that boost communities and veterans throughout the U.S. On May 1, two bands — Brothers & … [Read more...] about Southwest Florida Company Organizes Livestream Concert to Benefit Veterans
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Florida CraftArt presents: Awards presented at Epicurean Delights Exhibition of Fine Craft
Exhibition runs through May 8, 2021 Epicurean Delights is a juried exhibition showcasing 80 deliciously handmade fine craft objects by 32 artists that will delight the foodie in all. At the opening, the show’s judges Dr. Jennifer Hardin and Emmanuel Roux presented the awards and commented on the work. “Greek philosopher Epicurus taught that the way to a happy life … [Read more...] about Florida CraftArt presents: Awards presented at Epicurean Delights Exhibition of Fine Craft
WBTT’s April Fools Fête raises fun, funds for arts organization
SARASOTA, FL - For more than a decade, Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe has offered the lively and music-filled fundraiser, its April Fools Fête, to support its education programs. This year, with social events cautiously returning to the scene, WBTT moved the event outdoors to its theatre arts center for a socially-distanced, sold out live audience on April 5. WBTT also offered … [Read more...] about WBTT’s April Fools Fête raises fun, funds for arts organization
Music Compound presents ‘Navigating Your College Career’
SARASOTA, FL – Particularly in a region so rich with arts opportunities, there are a number of students who may be considering future study of or even a career in music. For area high school juniors and seniors who are considering a music degree, local music school Music Compound is offering a workshop – with live and virtual options – that will offer great insight into a … [Read more...] about Music Compound presents ‘Navigating Your College Career’
How COVID-19 Threatens to Lower the Curtain on ‘the Oldest Cinema in the World’
Washington, Iowa, can be considered lucky when it comes to the bigger picture of the Covid-19 pandemic. This rural town with just over 7,000 inhabitants in the American federal state in the Midwest has so far registered only 11 deaths, at a time when this vicious virus killed more than 550,000 Americans and infected more than 30 million of them across the country. However, … [Read more...] about How COVID-19 Threatens to Lower the Curtain on ‘the Oldest Cinema in the World’