The List: Every event worth listing Thurs., July 9-Wed., July 15

SUNHOUSE RESTAURANT 111 Gulf Drive S., Bradenton (809-2488). The Artists' Guild of Anna Maria Island presents its first annual Local Artists Showcase. The artists will be on hand to discuss the work that is displayed at the restaurant. 6-8 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., July 13-Aug. 21, Free.



VISUAL ARTS: ONGOING

ALLYN GALLUP CONTEMPORARY ART GALLERY 1419 5TH St., Sarasota (366-2093 or allyngallup.com). Normal hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues.-Sat. Free.

ANNA MARIA ISLAND ART LEAGUE 5312 Holmes Blvd., Holmes Beach (778-2099 or islandartleague.org).. Normal hours are 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri. Free.

ART CENTER SARASOTA 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (365-2032 or artsarasota.org).

ART SCHOOL, GIFT AND FRAMING GALLERY OF COLLEEN CASSIDY-BERNS 4613 S. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (colleencassidy.com). Tropical Botanica features watercolors and signature hand painted furniture. Runs through Aug. 31. Normal gallery hours 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. Free.

ART UPTOWN 1367 Main St., Sarasota (955-5409 or artuptown.com). Regular hours are 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Free admission.

ARTCENTER MANATEE 209 9th St. W, Bradenton (746-2862 or artcentermanatee.org).The Kellogg Gallery will showcase photographer Yvonne Butler and painters Jeanne Bessette and Kimberly Charles' exhibit More Than Meets the Eye. The Searle Gallery will feature Chickens and Cherry Bombs, works by artists Tim Jaeger and Joseph Arnegger. The Reid-Hodges Gallery will feature imaginative works by participants in the Arts Initiative at Easter Seals program in the exhibit Art Knows No Boundaries. Exhibit runs through Aug. 15. Regular hours are 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Free.

ARTCENTER MANATEE COMCENTER 9040 Town Center Parkway, Lakewood Ranch (746-2862 or artcentermanatee.org). The Coalition of Hispanic Artist and Art Manatee present Latin Art Comes to the Ranch in honor of the Latin Chamber of Commerce. The exhibit will mark the grand opening of the Lakewood Ranch Com Center. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. through Aug. 16, Free.

ARTISTS GUILD GALLERY 5414 Marina Drive, Holmes Beach (778-6694).

ARTISTS MARKET Historic Burns Square, Pineapple Ave. and Laurel St., Sarasota (927-6845 or artistsmarket@aol.com). The second year of the weekly outdoor market continues 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. every Sat., with wares ranging from art to jewelry, candles to quilts and clothing, soap, pottery and more. Admission is free, and there is live musical entertainment.

ARTS ALLIANCE OF LEMON BAY 477 W. Dearborn St., Englewood (475-7141). Free. Call for normal hours.

ARTS COUNCIL OF MANATEE COUNTY 926 12th St. W., Bradenton (746-2223 or manateearts.org). Susan Kubes will show her intensely colorful oil, acrylic, watercolors, inks and encaustic wax. Runs through July 30. Regular hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free.

THE BAOBAB TREE GALLERY 1113 12th St. W., Bradenton (447-3795 or villageofthearts.com). Call for normal hours. Free.

BAS STUDIO/GALLERY 1938 Adams Lane, Ste. 203, Sarasota (508-230-6663 or beverlyasmith.com). This gallery features abstract works by Beverly A. Smith. Hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat. and 6-10 p.m. every third Fri.

A BODY OF ART GALLERY 6539 Gateway Ave., Sarasota (925-2950 or abodyofart.com). This gallery features oil and acrylic paintings, pottery by Joe Pizzo and mixed-media wall sculpture by Troy Couture. Hours are 1-8 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

CAMBRIDGE CHRISTNER FINE ART GALLERY 415 S. Pineapple Ave., Sarasota (724-8889). Regular hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Free.



CENTER FOR ARTS AND HUMANITY 1226 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (365-5118 or sarasota-arts.org). Free admission. Normal hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat.

CREATURO STUDIO/GALLERY 1269 First St., Sarasota (953-6163 or creaturo.com). New York native Frank Creaturo presents both abstract works and nostalgic city portraits in his gallery. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. and 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Fri.

CUPCAKE ALLY ART AND GIFT GALLERY 2079 Siesta Drive, Sarasota (952-1114 or gocupcakes.com). This bakery-gallery showcases cupcake-themed watercolors, oils, acrylics, lino-prints and more by over 20 artists. Hours are 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Tues.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.

DABBERT GALLERY 76 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota (955-1315 or dabbertgallery.com). The Summer Showcase features works from nine different artist and their mediums. Runs through Sept. 30. Normal hours 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free.

THE DANCING CRANE GALLERY

ENGLEWOOD ART CENTER 350 S. McCall Road, Englewood (474-5548 or eac.ringling.edu).

EYE OF THE WANDERER GALLERY 1001 11th Ave. W., Bradenton (816-719-4910). This gallery currently features the mixed-media work of Philip Labor and Michael Harp. Call for hours.

GALLERIA SILECCHIA 12 and 20 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota (365-7414, 888-366-7414 or galleriasilecchia.com). This downtown gallery features oil paintings, mixed-media works and glass, bronze, steel, aluminum and ceramic sculptures. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and during Palm Avenue art walks.

THE GALLERY AT CANVAS CAF Adams Lane, Sarasota (957-0609 or canvascafesrq.com). Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tues.-Sat.

THE GALLERY AT TOWLES COURT 252 S. Links Ave., Sarasota (308-1986). Call for normal hours.



IMPERIAL FINE ART 1453 Main St., Sarasota (954-8901 or imperial-fineart.com). Regular hours are 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free.

ISLAND GALLERY WEST 5368 Gulf Drive, Holmes Beach (778-2346). Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. Free.

JULIE LONDON PICTURE FRAMING 2101 Reynolds St., Sarasota (921-5096). This frame shop currently features limited edition prints by Richard Capes. It also features work by Marise, Peter DeMare, David McIntyre and James Saine. Call for hours.

KATHARINE BUTLER GALLERY 1943 Morrill St., Towles Court, Sarasota (955-4546 or kbutlergallery.com). The Katherine Butler Gallery Summer Celebration pulls together highlights from the 2009 season with artwork by all 17 gallery artist. 6-9 p.m. Fridays June 19, July 17, Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. Normal hours are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tues.-Sat., and 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Fri., and during Towles Court art walks. Free.

LOCAL COFFEE & TEA 5138 Ocean Blvd., Siesta Key (586-1649). Hours are 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Free admission.

LONGBOAT KEY CENTER FOR THE ARTS 6860 Longboat Drive S., Longboat Key (383-2345 or lbkca.org).

M GALLERY OF FINE ART 16 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota (954-8774 or mgalleryoffineart.com). In addition to art, the gallery also offers a variety of workshops. Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun.

THE MANATEE ARTS CENTER 209 9th St., Bradenton (746-2862).

MANATEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FINE ARTS GALLERY Manatee Community College, Bldg. 11 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton (752-5225 or mccfl.edu). Black Flag on the Moon features work by 20 graphic artists, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing. Runs May 28-June 18 and Aug. 20-Sept. 24. Free.

MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS 811 South Palm Ave., Sarasota (941-366-5731). Selby's talented art instructors will display their work in the 4th Annual Instructors' Showcase. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 1-Sept. 27. Free.

NONTANDO 6578 Gateway Ave., Sarasota (929-7844 or nontando.com). This gallery carries a wide selection of African gifts and decorative items. Hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Sat. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sun.
O GALLERY 240 W. Tampa Ave., Venice (228-2627). Hours for this gallery are 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tues.-Wed., 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thurs., 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Fri. and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat.

THE OTTO CONTEMPORARY GALLERY OF FINE ART 11047 Gatewood Drive, Bradenton (915-9891).

PALM AVENUE GALLERY WALK Downtown Sarasota (955-1315). The downtown stretch's galleries and boutiques stay open from 6-9 p.m. on the first Fri. of the month for your perusing pleasure.

PALMETTO ART CENTER 907 5th St. W., Palmetto (palmettoartcenter.com). Normal hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tues.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. Free.

PETER PAUL GALLERY 7808 34th Court E., Sarasota (955-8071 or peterpaulgallery.com). Call for hours at this recently relocated modern art gallery.



STATE OF THE ARTS GALLERY 1525 State St., Sarasota (955-2787 or sarasotafineart.com). Call for hours. Free.

STILL LIFE IN G GALLERY 1014 12th St. W., Bradenton (932-1336 or villageofthearts.com).

THE STUDIO AT GULF AND PINE 10101 Gulf Drive, Anna Maria Island (778-1906 or studioatgulfandpine.com

THE TOWLES COURT ART DISTRICT 1938 Adams Lane and surrounding, Sarasota (955-4546 or towlescourt.com). Sarasota's resurgent art district features a wide variety of galleries, studios, boutiques, gift stores and caf Friday of the month, take in the sleepy, relaxed ambiance during the neighborhood's regular art walks. Daily gallery hours vary, but most are open normally from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.



UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH ART GALLERY 3975 Fruitville Road, Sarasota (371-4974). Collage as Art is a collection of works exploring the endless possibilities of the versatile medium of collage. Runs through Aug. 30. Normal hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mon.-Fri. Free.

VICTORIA B. COOLEY STUDIO/GALLERY 1920 Adams Lane, Sarasota (374-1988 or baileycooley.com). Call for normal hours.

WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER 340 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota (366-1700). Free admission.



VISUAL ARTS: SUBMISSIONS

ARTCENTER MANATEEE 209 9th St. W., Bradenton (746-2862 or artcentermanatee.org). Call to artists for installations pieces both for display in their galleries as well as for exterior installations.

DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENGE (visualdiner.com). Submit original designs for a print and online advertisement for the "Absolute Justice" graphic novel. Contest open to legal U.S. residents in the Tampa Bay area who will graduate from high school or receive a GED before July 31, 2010. Winners will receive various tuition scholarships. See website for details.

HARMONY GALLERY Beatrice Friedman Symphony Center, 709 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (953-4252 or sarasotaorchestra.org). The Sarasota Orchestra is accepting applications for local artists interested in exhibiting on a monthly basis. Call or go online for details.

NUNUZ CAF Call for more information.

PERFORMANCE: OPENING

HOLLYWOOD CABARET Venice Theatre, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice (488-1115 or venicestage.com). Venice Theatre's "divas" star in this tinsel town themed production. Please see this week's See & Do for more information. 8 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. and 2 p.m. Sun., July 9-19. Tickets $19.

MCCURDY'S COMEDY THEATRE 3333 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (925-3869 or mccurdyscomedy.com). July 8-12: Al Romas, $6-$12. July 15-19: Scott Novotny, $6-$12. Regular performances are at 7:30 p.m. each night, with additional 9:45 p.m. shows Fri. and Sat.

WIT The Players Theatre, 838 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (365-2494 or theplayers.org). This Pulitzer Prize-winning drama looks at an English teacher who is battling cancer. Please see this week's See & Do for more information. 8 p.m. July 9-11, 2 p.m. July 12. Tickets $18.



PERFORMANCE: ONGOING

B.C.'S RECOVERY ROOM 2119 Siesta Drive, Sarasota (364-8653). Zan's Hardcore Comedy Jam is at 9 p.m. every Thurs. There is no cover.

THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE Jane B. Cook Theater, FSU Center for the Performing Arts, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (358-5330 or banyantheatercompany.com). The Banyan Theater Company presents a comedy full of secrets, betrayals, and surprises. June 25-July 12. 2 p.m. June 27-28 and July 1,3,11,12. 8p.m. June 25-27 and July 1-3, 7-11.Tickets $28.

HOUDINI'S SHOWPLACE Sarasota Hotel and Marina, 7150 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (925-8021 or sarasotamagic.com). Award-winning magician Vince Carmen, his wife, Yvonne, and their daughter, Erika, perform their long-running, well-loved magic shows at the hotel. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Thurs.-Sat. Dinner is served at 7 and the show begins at 8. Tickets are $39.95, $19.95 for children ages 5-12 and free for kids 4 and under.

SHIRLEY VALENTINE Florida Studio Theatre, 1241 N. Palm Ave., Sarasota (366-9000 or floridastudiotheatre.org). An ordinary housewife sets out on an extraordinary adventure in this award winning play. July 1-28, 8 p.m. Tues.-Sat. and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sun., June 3-26. Call for ticket prices.



PERFORMANCE: AUDITIONS

ANNA MARIA ISLAND COMMUNITY CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA (586-8282 or amicco.org). Volunteer choral singers with experience and ability to read music are needed for the 2009 season. Call or go online for more information.

LAKE OSPREY VILLAGE CABARET 6265 Lake Osprey Drive, Lakewood Ranch (726-2566 or lakeospreyvillage.com). There are open call auditions for local talent every Thurs. Call for details.

PLAYERS STUDIO SUMMER CAMP Various locations (360-0120 or theplayers.org). Join in the adventure of musical theater, play production, acting techniques and more. Sessions run from July 6-31. Call for more information.

SUMMER AT THE BALLET Sarasota Ballet, 5555 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (359-0099 or sarasotaballet.org). Sarasota Ballet is offering a variety of summer classes and activities for children from beginner to advanced levels. Contact for dates, prices and audition information.

SUMMER THEATER FEST 09 Venice Theater, 140 W. Tampa Ave., Venice (486-8679 or venicestage.com). Adults, teens and children are encouraged to register for the theater's summer camps and classes. Sessions begin June 1 and run throughout the summer. Times and dates depend on age. Contact for more information.



MUSIC



THE GUITAR COTTAGE SATURDAY NITE JAM! 353 W. Dearborn St., Englewood (475-4300). The Guitar Cottage hosts this open mic for acoustic players 7-9 p.m. every Sat. Admission is free.

LINDSAY GARRITSON Selby Public Library, Geldbart Auditorium, 1331 1st St., Sarasota (861-1168). Silver prize winner of the 2008 Artist Series of Sarasota, Lindsay Garritson, will perform piano selections from Schubert, Scriabin and Prokofiev. 2:30 p.m. July 12, Free.

MASTERS AND MASTERPIECES OF MUSIC Selby Public Library, 1331 1st St., Sarasota (861-1110). The series will feature music and lectures led by Dr. John Goodman, Professor Emeritus at Boston University. 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, July 15-Aug. 12, Free.

O GALLERY 240 W. Tampa Ave., Venice (228-2627). The gallery hosts a coffee-house styled open mic every Fri. from 5-11 p.m.

SARAH COMBS AND JOE THAYER Cork's Upstairs Lounge, 29 N. Blvd. of the Presidents, St. Armands (388-2675 or corkonthecircle.com). 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Fri. and Sat.

SIESTA KEY DRUM CIRCLE Siesta Beach, Siesta Key, Sarasota (simplysarasota.com/drumcircle.html). For about an hour before sunset every Sunday, you can shake, rattle and roll with some talented drummers and dancers. This informal, noncommercial event has been a draw for both tourists and locals for years and is a must for any first-time visitors to the Key.



LECTURES/CLASSES/SEMINARS

ACADEMY OF BOTANICAL ARTS Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 S. Palm Ave., Sarasota (366-5731, ext. 239 or selby.org). Selby Gardens offers classes in beading, calligraphy, decoupage, gyotaku, ikebana, nature printing, plein-air oils and sumi-e, along with the Academy of Botanical Arts certificate program. Call for information.

ADMISSIONS AND COLLEGE FUNDING WORKSHOP SCF Bradenton, 5840 W. 26th St. Bradenton, Bldg. 14 and SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, Venice Bldg. 100 (752-5690). State College of Florida, formerly Manatee Community College, invites prospective students and parents to learn more about admission and college funding. 6 p.m. July 14 and July 21, Free.

ADULT & COMMUNITY EDUCATION CENTER 1086 S. Shade Ave, Sarasota (361-6590 or ace-sarasota.com). Offers classes on a variety of topics ranging from woodcutting to ebay. Call or go online for details.

ARTCENTER MANATEE 209 Ninth St. W., Bradenton (746-2862 or artcentermanatee.org). The center offers a variety of ongoing courses and workshops on drawing, jewelry, watercolors, pottery, photography and more. Call or go online for course details.

ART CENTER SARASOTA 707 N. Tamiami Trail, Sarasota (365-2032 or artsarasota.org). The center has various ongoing education offerings in everything from drawing to watercolor, fabric dyeing to monotype printing. Call or go online for details.

BEADING CLASSES 2312 Gulf Gate Drive, Sarasota (921-0871 or beadsfob.com). This shop offers a variety of lessons on beading for all levels. Call for classes, meeting times and dates and enrollment fees.

CLASSICAL STYLE EGYPTIAN BELLY DANCE South Florida Belly Dancers, 3316 Webber St., Sarasota (587-6385 or myspace.com/southfloridabellydancers). Bethsheba Almah teaches Sundays noon-2 p.m., Mondays 6-8 p.m. and Wednesdays 6-8 p.m. $120, come up to 6 times a week for the 8-week session.

CAPOEIRA Capoeira Volta Ao Mundo, 2817 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota (922-4520). Watch a free demonstration of the Brazilian martial art at 7 p.m. every Wed.

CHABAD OF BRADENTON 11509 Palmbrush Trail, Ste. #101, Lakewood Ranch, Bradenton (752-3030 or chabadofbradenton.com). This site offers all kinds of classes on Jewish themes, from lessons on the Talmud to teen-oriented ones, on an ongoing basis. Call for classes, dates, times and enrollment fees.