Nov 10 Monday
Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Libretto by Lorenzo Da Ponte (October 31 - November 15, 2025)Duplicity, disguises, and delightful deception in 18th century Naples.Così fan tutte, or The School for Lovers, follows the story of two naive young soldiers who prank their brides-to-be to test their faithfulness. But the sisters to whom they are betrothed have plans of their own. Find out who ends up schooling whom in Mozart's delightful comedy with a masterful score.
Performance Dates & Times:Friday, October 31, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:30 p.m.
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Nov 25 Tuesday
Get your groove on! Relive the golden age of Hitsville USA with a night of iconic Motown hits, featuring Soul Sensations.
Join us at After Hours on the last Tuesday of the month for live music and dancing, with extended hours in the galleries, Bistro, and SHOP! Each month features a different musical genre and style, so you can listen to new sounds and learn new moves. Relax and just enjoy the music, or join in on the dance floor!
Enjoy dinner at Bistro, featuring a special evening menu with beer, wine, and themed cocktails. Food and beverage are available for purchase inside the restaurant and outside at our cashless bars. Members receive a 10% discount on food and non-alcoholic beverages.Explore our current exhibitions in the galleries, with hours extended to 7 pm.Treasure hunt in the Museum SHOP – Members receive a 10% discount.
SCHEDULE5 pm | Doors open – early entry will not be permitted5:30-7:30 pm | Music and open social dancing
PRICING$25 for Members$30 in advance or $35 at the door for Not-Yet Members (includes Museum admission)Advance tickets required. Space is limited. Personal chairs and outside food/beverage are not permitted on-site.
About Soul SensationsSoul Sensations are all established professionals who have come together to join talents, skills and hearts to bring you the best of the Golden Age of Rhythm and Blues music that America has given the world. In addition, our musicians are consummate professionals. Having traveled the world, been conservatory trained and/or played along with some of the biggest names in the music business, they bring a professional deportment on and off stage, along with being individuals of respectable character.
Dec 15 Monday
A beautiful musical portrait of the Nativity brought to life through choral masterworks and fresh perspectives. Music by Handel, Berlioz, and new works by Ben Ponniah and Brent Douglas.
Dec 30 Tuesday
Savor the sounds of the season and waltz the night away as string musicians play your favorite classical music, featuring Strings of the Season.
SCHEDULE5 pm | Doors open – early entry will not be permitted5:30 pm | 30-minute introduction to Waltz dancing led by Fred Astaire Dance Studios6-7:30 pm | Music and open social dancing
About Strings of the SeasonStrings of the Season is a string quartet ensemble featuring local players from Sarasota and Tampa. The members of this group are regular performers in the major orchestras of the region, familiar faces to our local arts scene and patrons. Working together frequently for such events as fundraisers, weddings, and corporate parties, our musicians are both friends and colleagues, adept at sharing the joy of music with each other and our audiences.
Feb 22 Sunday
A musical celebration bringing our entire community together -- united in song -- for a powerful concert marking the 250th anniversary of the United States and celebrating the 100th anniversary of Venice, Florida.