THURSDAY, JAN 14
Today through Jan 24 is the 94th Manatee County Fair. Go to www.manateecountyfair.com for details
Libby’s Cafe and Bar presents “Gals Night Out” at 8 pm featuring a DJ and drink specials. A regular happening.
New York, New York is hosting a “Sexy in the City” from 4-10 pm. Happens every Thursday.
Cerviche from 5:30 –8 pm Los Listos plays every Thursday to Sunday
FRIDAY, JAN 15
Meadows Village Pub, 5013 Ringwood Meadows. Lots of real blues with guests Johnny Guitar, Skofield, Beth the Velvet Hammer and Andrew LaCroix at 7 pm. no cover. www.kachinabluestar.com
Towles Court Art Walk from 6-10 pm
SATURDAY, JAN 16
Polo Grill at Lakewood Ranch Glass Onion, a Beatles tribute band, plays from 8:30 to 11:30 pm.
Racing Dog Rescue Project Adoption Center, 1801 Verna Rd, Sarasota, 941-371-8707 http://rdrp-greyhound.org is having an adoption day. I know a few people who have greyhounds and they are low key with sweet dispositions. Being bred for racing I had the wrong impression that they were high strung but after spending time with a few of them I found it the opposite. If they are not perfect for racing when puppies or after they are raced to death, they usually destroy them.
Animals by Nature/Tree of Life Club hosts the Animal Services Clinic for low cost vaccinations and heart worm testing from 10 am to 11 pm. 1215 Mango Ave and 12th St. www.animalbynature.com
SUNDAY, JAN 17
Stardust Event Center, 2571 12th St. hosts “The annual 30+ older old school skate party” from 8-11 pm. $12 covers roller skate rental. www.stardusteventcenter.com
MONDAY, JAN 18
St. Andrew Church presents “A Touch of Elegance” 3 Divas and a Harp. 6908 Beneva. Tickets $15, students $10. 922-7595
WEDNESDAY, JAN 20
Village Pizzeria & Pub, join Siesta Key Lei, Crazy Russ and Friends for the Wednesday Night Jam from 8:30pm until 12:00am, 1812 South Osprey Avenue
FUTURE EVENTS
Jan 21 and Feb 18 COCKTAILS AT THE CA D’ ZAN 6-9 pm. $5
Jan 23 at Guitar Sarasota with Gabriel Bianco, classical guitarist 7:30 pm. St. Paul Lutheran Church, 2256 Bahia Vista. Tickets $15/20. www.guitarsarasota.org
Jan 23 “Cocktails by the Book” fundraiser for the Selby Library includes cocktails, live music and an auction from 6:30-11 pm. $125 per person. www.selbylibraryfriend.com
Jan 24-Feb 21 is the 2010 Boys and Girls Showhouse. Tour the homes and meet the designers. M-Sat 11am to 4 pm and Sunday 1-4 pm. For info call 926-7794 or www.designershowhousesarasota.com
Jan 26 at Sporting News Grill in the new LEED Certified Holiday Inn located next to the convention center behind the airport is having a party from 5-8 pm with WSLR music programmer, Perette Cannady, who will be spinning world music by the fire pit. Come on down and support the hotel that has been supportive of the station.
Jan 30 at Selby Gardens is opening its doors to the public at no charge from 10 am to 5 pm
Feb 8 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel presents The Schoenbaum Humanitarian Award Luncheon to benefit the F.A.I.T.H. (Families in Transitional Housing) program – a comprehensive program where homeless families can rebuild their lives from 11:30 to 1 pm. For more info go to www.wqmagonline.com
BUSINESS BUZZ
Darlene Coleman is a neuro linguistics life coach who does spiritual coaching, clinical hypnosis and reiki. She can be reached at 941-400-6678 or by email at: ufeelbetter@gmail.com
I hear there is a new club in town called the Sarasota Dance Club. Will find out more info and let you know.
Decor Tile Design: 1668 Main Street, Sarasota, FL, 34236- 941-366-3366 Mon – Sat: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Check out their facebook page by typing in www.facebook.com/decortiledesign
Edible Sarasota, celebrating the Gulf Coast’s Food Culture, Season by Season is a new area magazine geared toward sharing the abundance of local foods in the Sarasota and neighboring communities. They had their launch party at Whole Foods Friday night. I was looking through the magazine and found an article entitled “Worth the Trip, Cheap Thrills” by Andrea Daniels. It highlighted places to get great food at a reasonable price and I just had to share a few with you. See Restaurant Reviews below. To subscribe go to www.ediblesarasota.com. $28 annually.
WEBSITES TO CHECK OUT:
www.wherewillwegotonight.com is an easy to navigate site that lets you know in a click what is happening that night musically by venue or by band. You go Don.
www.robertbakst.com Robert Bakst site if you are looking for a therapist. We are friends so I can personally recommend him.
www.wqmag.com check out WQ magazine online, become a member and set up your own page. Way cool.
www.sarasotamusicandbars.com Terry “Tbone” Rhodes site to find out the music and events around town. This is one busy guy in the music scene here.
RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Excerpts taken from Edible Sarasota by Andrea Daniels entitled “Cheap Thrills” who recommends the following places who are reasonably priced:
Maverick Coffee, 4615 S. Tamiami Trail, makes fresh to order crepes
Howlin’ Wolf, 6550 Gateway Avenue, big on breakfast and lunch
Spice Girls, 4141 S. Tamiami Trail, has the largest selection of teas in town plus a Tea Den to sit and enjoy your cup of tea. I have been there a few times and love the smells and the tea den. They have over 500 organic herbs and spices to choose from as well.
Shoogie Boogie, Garden Room Cafe in Towles Court which serves magical desserts and finger sandwiches.
Lan’s, located downtown at 1568 Main St. offers late night dining options with over a dozen choices under $12.
