A musical based on the timeless classic novel by Louisa May Alcott about four little ladies growing up in Massachusetts during the Civil War. The Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (364-2494 or theplayers.org). 2 and 8 p.m. Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 21. $23 adults, $12 students.
Dec. 18, 2008
The Sarasota Ballet season continues with a tribute to Sir Frederick Ashton. Van Wezel Performing Arrts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (953-3368 or vanwezel.org). 8 p.m. Dec. 19, 2 and 7 p.m. Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Dec. 21. Tickets are $20-$65.
Dec. 18, 2008
Check out the opening reception of Landscapes in Paradise by artist S. Rush Dean at Art Uptown. Art Uptown, 1367 Main St., Sarasota (955-5409 or artuptown.com). 6-9 p.m. Dec. 18, Free admission.
Billy Joel and choreographer Twyla Tharp have joined together to create this Broadway musical. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (953-3368 or vanwezel.org). 8 p.m. Dec. 16, Tickets are $50-$80.
Go check out The Irish Tenors trio perform holiday songs. Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (953-3368 or vanwezel.org). 8 p.m. Dec. 15, Tickets are $45-$70.
The numbers on diabetes in America are pretty astounding: More than 24 million citizens suffer from it, and nearly 57 million are at risk. It was those statistics that convinced Andy Mandell — that’s Mr. Diabetes® to you, stranger — to spend nearly a decade walking the entire perimeter of the U.S. raising awareness. Yep, the entire perimeter, all 10,000 miles of it. This Sunday, Mandell makes a stop at the first ever Florida Orange Festival, which benefits the Defeat Diabetes Foundation and features live music and health screenings. Don’t wait till the weekend to get involved, though. Visit the event’s website today and submit an entry in the orange recipe contest. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun., Dec. 14, PAL Sailor Circus, 2075 Bahia Vista St., Sarasota, $3 per person or $10 for a family of five, 362-7632 or popsextras.org.