Community Calendar

Cherry Docs by David Gow
Presented by Sarasota Jewish Theatre at The Sarasota Players, 3501 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34239
Preview: April 8, 7:30 p.m.
Performances: April 10, 12, 15, 17, 19 at 1:30 p.m.; April 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets ($34-46): ThePlayers.org or 941-365-2494
“Cherry Docs” by David Gow
Directed by Diane Cepeda
When Mike Downey (Jim Floyd), a small-time white supremacist, is charged with the brutal murder of an immigrant, the case appears open-and-shut. The crime is savage, the motive hateful, and public outrage immediate. Assigned to defend him is Danny Dunkelman (Michael Raver), a young Jewish lawyer and the son of a Holocaust survivor. For Danny, the appointment is more than professionally challenging. It is morally explosive. How does a man whose family history is scarred by genocide stand beside someone who glorifies it? Single tickets are $34-$46. For more information about Sarasota Jewish Theatre, visit SarasotaJewishTheatre.org.

Go nose to nose with Big John, the World’s Largest Triceratops, in an immersive and playful dinosaur exhibit at the Glazer Children’s Museum in Downtown Tampa. Whether you have a child at home or not, all are welcome to visit this colossal exhibit, 66 million years in the making.

Award-winning and internationally recognized artist Janet Echelman (American) is renowned for her soaring installations that merge ancient craft with cutting-edge technology. Using centuries-old fishing net knotting techniques, Echelman transforms humble materials into ethereal sculptures that visualize natural phenomena and the interconnectedness of humanity and the environment.
Radical Softness offers a rare, intimate look at Echelman’s artistic evolution, tracing her journey from early explorations in drawing, painting, and textiles to the monumental, netted sculptures that have redefined public spaces around the world. This exhibition contextualizes the artist’s practice, revealing the narratives, influences, and processes that drive her work. At its core, the exhibition highlights Echelman’s use of softness as a powerful tool—not only in material but as a philosophy. Showcasing a selection of works from across all four decades of the artist’s path-breaking career, along with a series of never-before-seen cyanotypes, Radical Softness reveals how an artist’s work can bring people together and carve out space for reflection in an ever-changing world.
Founded in New York City and based in Boston, Studio Echelman’s impact is global. A recipient of the Guggenheim Fellowship, Harvard Loeb Fellowship, Smithsonian American Ingenuity Award, Aspen Institute Henry Crown Fellowship, and Fulbright Lectureship, her monumental sculptures span five continents. Recent commissions include Remembering the Future at the MIT Museum (2025), Butterfly Rest Stop in Frisco, Texas (2024), Current in Columbus, Ohio (2023), Bending Arc at the St. Pete Pier in Florida (2020), Earthtime Korea (2020), Impatient Optimist at The Gates Foundation in Seattle (2015), and 1.8 Renwick at the Smithsonian American Art Museum (2015), among others.
Janet Echelman: Radical Softness is organized by Sarasota Art Museum of Ringling College of Art and Design and curated by Lacie Barbour, associate curator of exhibitions at Sarasota Art Museum.

Image: Janet Echelman (American). Study (Butterfly Rest Stop 1/9 scale), Rome, Italy, 2022. Courtesy of the artist. Photo: Giovanni DeAngelis.

Imagine Museum proudly participates in Museums for All — simply present your SNAP Benefit card and photo ID to one of our associates upon arrival and enjoy $3.00 admission to the museum. Children ages 6 and under are free.

Join us for an artistic journey geared toward young artventurers every Saturday! Led by our friendly associates, children ages 4-11 will be guided through our world-class glass art galleries. They will then have the opportunity to unleash their imagination and express themselves with a fun and engaging craft activity.

LiveLung Tampa Chapter: Lung Cancer Education & Support Meeting
The LiveLung Tampa Chapter brings together people impacted by lung cancer—patients, survivors, care partners, and loved ones—for education, connection, and support.
We meet in person on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:00 am at:
Holiday Inn Tampa North
3751 E. Fowler Ave
Tampa FL 33612
Each meeting features expert speakers sharing the latest information about lung cancer, along with time to connect with others who understand the journey.
This Month’s Topic: "The Importance of Palliative Care in Lung Cancer"
Guest Speaker: Georgetta Bundley, MD
A free lunch is provided, so please register at least 24 hours in advance.
Register here: https://forms.zohopublic.com/lynnlive1/form/TampaMeetingRegistration/formperma/OKlA2dZyXFT6W6BbU1briAUAvzArJvTYwApQ_QU2K78
Everyone impacted by lung cancer is welcome.
Education. Community. Empowerment.

Water Wars in Florida - Then and Now
By Steven Seibert

Steven Seibert, attorney and former Executive Director of the Florida
Humanities Council, will relate the history of water wars in Florida on April 15 at First Presbyterian Church. He will examine the status of Florida’s waterways and offer insights on the future of water resources in the state. The presentation, which begins at 5:30 PM will be held in the church Fellowship Hall, with easy parking in the lot off North Shore Drive.

This event is one of the Beach Drive Forums, monthly conversations for the community with intriguing speakers on thought-provoking topics, held on Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30 PM at First Presbyterian Church, located at 701 Beach Drive NE, St. Petersburg. Doors open at 5:30 PM, presentation is at 6 PM. Refreshments and Q&A are included. Open to the public.

"The St. Petersburg Museum of History and Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier present the City’s first Historic Boat Tour!

Join us on Wednesday, April 15, for the 2-hour monthly tour that will highlight the city’s waterfront history and land alterations that have shaped St. Petersburg’s downtown shoreline and culture over time. Discover the history of St. Petersburg from the water – the good, the bad, and the funny. Join us to find out how a cast of colorful characters turned a sleepy fishing village into a world-famous tourist destination, and learn what happened to the Tampa Bay ecosystem as a result. It’s the perfect blend of history, science, and beautiful waterfront views.

Wednesday, April 15, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

$45.00 ($40.00 members)

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Join us for the Sierra Club Adventure Coast Group Meetup on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026, at 6:30 pm with guest speakers Sarah Younger and Rhonda Ruff, Florida Sierra Club Volunteer Leaders working to protect Florida's wildlife, who will be joining us via Zoom. Social at 6:30pm, meeting at 7pm at the Historic Brooksville Woman’s Club, 131 S. Main Street in Brooksville, Fl.

Join the meeting in person or via Zoom. To participate remotely via Zoom, please register in advance at: (need new Zoom link here). After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Sarah Younger, a leader for the Sierra Club Florida "Spare a Bear" campaign, actively campaigned against the 2025 Florida black bear hunt. She criticized the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) for authorizing the hunt despite public opposition, citing a lack of scientific justification and advocating for better coexistence methods.

Alongside Rhonda Roff, Younger led the "Spare a Bear" campaign, which aimed to stop the 2025, first-in-a-decade hunt, which saw 52 bears harvested. She stated that the hunt, which included the use of bait and dogs, was a "cruel and unnecessary" move favored by trophy hunters rather than science-based management. Younger supported a legal injunction in Nov. 2025 to stop the hunt, which was unfortunately denied, allowing the hunt to proceed. The Sierra Club Florida argued that the focus should be on bear management and community education rather than killing the bears.
For more information, check out our website at www.sierraclub.org/florida/adventure-coast, email sierraclubadventurecoastcc@gmail.com or call 352 277-3330. Find us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky.

Southeastern Premiere. Ernestine Ashworth spends her 17th birthday agonizing over her insignificance in the universe. Soon enough, it’s her 18th birthday. Even sooner, her 41st. Her 70th. Her 101st. Five generations, an infinity of dreams, and one cake baked over a century.