Come out to support The Players Theatre, Sarasota’s first and oldest performing arts organization, at a fundraiser hosted by the Polo Grill this Thursday evening. Our Backstage Blogger is going to sing! Don’t miss it.

Kirsten’s in the know on where to go for great music, awesome food (ribs and cheese, mm-mmm!) and incredible entertainment. Check back next week for the fabulous photo recap! For more details on Kirsten’s mentionables, visit the links below: – Sailor Circus – La Fete du Fromage at The Polo Grill, https://www.facebook.com/events/264700316895787/ www.gwiz.org – The Rusty Hook – 9th Annual Firefighters Rib Cook-off  – Clothesline Grand Opening, https://www.facebook.com/events/237950869628174/ – Duct Tape Prom at Shamrock – Colossus Apparel, http://www.compoundboardshop.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/VTownSurfandSkate2

Lakewood Ranch’s annual celebration of the gulf coast’s cultural assets, Ovation, will be held on Main Street, Saturday, Feb. 4 beginning at 10 a.m. An interesting addition to the playbill this year will be strolling and strategically placed musicians throughout Main Street in offstage areas. Now in its fifth consecutive year, this fun, family-friendly day is a way to experience the arts in a street festival environment. Ovation is a signature event sponsored by LWR Communities LLC, one that draws enthusiasts from around the Gulf Coast and affords them the [...]