Friday and Saturday, March 6th & 7th, 2009
Village of the Arts Block Party

2 nights, 5 galleries, 3 bands, and tons of fun.  Enrich your soul with art prior to your typical Friday or Saturday night debauchery.

Village of the arts is a non-profit organization that is home to about 40 businesses including galleries, studios, cafes, restaurants, art retailers, and independent book stores. It is also home to the Arts Council of Manatee and some 20 full-time artist residents.

Get more information about this and other events at villageofthearts.com website.

See You There!

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Saturday & Sunday, March 14th & 15th, 2009 - Sarasota Folk Festival - Oscar Scherer State Park

Spend an afternoon with pickers, grinners, hamboners, fiddlers, and an assortment of folksy folks at the Sarasota Folk Festival.  You can get more information here, The Sarasota Folk Festival Website.

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Sunday, May 11th, 2009 - 4th Annual Donald N. Morrison Young Composer Award - Selby Public Library

The late Dr. Donald N. Morrison spent a lifetime composing and teaching music.  Now in its fourth year, this competition reflects Dr. Morrison’s interest in inspiring young people to compose music.  Read more details about the competition and performance at the Sarasota Music Archive website.